Res 11-03RESOLUTION NO. 11-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE
ANNUAL BEACH MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND.
WHEREAS, Florida's number one tourist attraction is its beaches and beach-related
tourism has a $41.6 billion impact on the state's economy; and
WHEREAS, beaches contribute over $1 billion in tourist-related sales tax revenues
annually; and 442,000 jobs are created by beach-related tourism, with an $8 billion payroll resulting
from additional spending related to Florida's beaches; and
WHEREAS, over half of Florida's 825 miles of sandy beaches are experiencing
erosion, with 333 miles designated by the Department of Environmental Protection as critically-
eroded; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature, pursuant to Chapter 161, F.S., has declared
beach erosion to be a serious threat to the economic and general welfare of the state and its
residents; and has further declared it to be a necessary responsibility to preserve Florida's beaches
and make provision for beach nourishment projects; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature in 1998, pursuant to s. 161.091, and s. 201.15
(11), provided that designated funding of $30 million annually shall be deposited in the Ecosystem
Management and Restoration Trust Fund, and that documentary stamp tax revenues shall be the
source of that funding; and
WHEREAS, this $30 million allocation has enabled Florida to develop a consistent,
adequately-funded, priority-driven, long range management program to address critical erosion; and
WHEREAS, this program represents a cost-effective intergovernmental partnership
which leverages a dollar for dollar local government match, and up to 65% of the total project cost
from federal sources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Delxay Beach, Florida strongly urges the Florida Legislature
to fully fund the Department of Environmental Protecfion's beach erosion control project priority
list for FY 2003-2004 for $30 million as provided for in Chapters 161 and 201, Florida Statutes.
Section 2. The City of Delray Beach, Florida respectfully requests that the Florida
Legislature oppose any legislative efforts to amend existing law which allocates $30 million annually
in certain documentary stamp tax revenues to the Ecosystem Management and Restoration Trust
Fund for purposes of beach reservation and repair.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to provide copies of the resolution to
Governor Jeb Bush, Senator Ken Pruitt, Senator Charlie Clary, Representative Bruce Kyle,
Representative Start Mayfield, and Representative Jerry Paul.
2003.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 18m day of February,
ATTEST:
City Clerk
MAYOR
2 Res. No. 11-03
DELRAY BEACH
AII-AmedcaCity
1993
2001
CITY CLERK
10C N W lstAVENUE
February21,2003
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444
561/243-7000
Governor Jeb Bush
Office of the Governor
PL 05 The Capitol
400 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001
Dear Governor Bush:
Please find attached Resolution 11-03 regarding the Annual Beach Management Trust
Fund. The City Commission passed and adopted this resolution in the Regular Commission
Meeting of February 18, 2003.
If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday at (561) 243-7050.
Sincerely,
Chevelle D. Nubin
Executive Assistant
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DELRAY BEACH
Nl-AmeicaCity
1993
2001
CITY CLERK
100 N.W 1st AVENUE
Febmary21,2003
DELRAY BEACH. FLORIDA 33444 561/243-7000
Senator Ken Pmitt, Chairman
Senate Appropriations Committee
Capitol Office, Room 214
Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1100
Dear Senator Pmitt:
Please find attached Resolution 11-03 regarding the Annual Beach Management Trust
Fund. The City Commission passed and adopted this resolution in the Regular Commission
Meeting of February 18, 2003.
If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday at (561) 243-7050.
Sincerely,
Chevelle D. Nubin
Executive Assistant
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DELRAY BEAoC H
NI-AmeficaCity
1993
2001
CITY CLERK
100 N Wlst AVENUE
February21,2003
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444
561/243-7000
Senator Charlie Claw, Chairman
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government
Capitol Office, Room 420
Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
T~lhhassee, Florida 32399-1100
Dear Senator Clary:
Please find attached Resolution 11-03 regarding the Annual Beach Management Trust
Fund. The City Commission passed and adopted this resolution in the Regular Commission
Meeting of February 18, 2003.
If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday at (561) 243-7050.
Sincerely,
Chevelle D. Nubin
Executive Assistant
S:\Ctty Clerk\chcvelle folder\Re~oluuonl 1-03.0Z21.03
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1993
2001
CITY CLERK
100 N W 1st AVENUE
February 21, 2003
DELRAY BEACH. FLORIDA 33444
561/243-7000
Representative Brace Kyle, Chairman
House Appropriations Committee
221 Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1300
Dear Representative Kyle:
Please find attached Resolution 11-03 regarding the Annual Beach Management Trust
Fund. The City Commission passed and adopted this resolution in the Regular Commission
Meeting of February 18, 2003.
If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday at (561) 243-7050.
Sincerely,
Chevelle D. Nubin
Executive Assistant
S:\Caty Clerk\chevelle folder\Resoluuonl 1-03.0Z21.03
THE EFFORT ALWAYS MATTERS
AII-AmericaCity
1993
2001
CITY CLERK
100 N.W 1st AVENUE
February21,2003
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444
561/243-7000
Representative Stan Mayfield, Vice-Chairman
House Appropriations Committee
212 Capitol
402 South Momoe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1300
Dear Representative Mayfield:
Please find attached Resolution 11-03 regarding the Annual Beach Management Trust
Fund. The City Commission passed and adopted this resolution in the Regal!ar Commission
Meeting of February 18, 2003.
If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday at (561) 243-7050.
Sincel:ely,
Chevelle D. Nubin
Executive Assistant
S.\C~ty Clerk\chevelle folder\Resoluaonl 1-03.0Z21.03
THE EFFORT ALWAYS MATTERS
DELRAY BEACH
1993
2001
CITY CLERK
100 N.W. 1st AVENUE
February21,2003
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444
561/243-7000
Representative Jerry Paul, Acting Chaimmn
House Agriculture and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee
410 House Office Building
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1300
Dear Representative Paul:
Please find attached Resolution 11-03 regarding the Annual Beach Management Trust
Fund. The City Commission passed and adopted this resolution in the Regular Commission
Meeting of February 18, 2003.
If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday at (561) 243-7050.
Sincerely,
Chevelle D. Nubin
Executive Assistant
S.\City Clerk\chevelle folder\Resolulaonl 1-03.0Z21.03
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
CITY MANAGER ~
AGENDA ITEM # ~ - REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18, 2005
RESOLUTION NO. 11-05
FEBRUARY 14, 2003
This is before the Commission to approve Resolution No. 11-03 supporting the Annual Beach
Management Trust Fund. At the Special/Workshop Meeting on February 11, 2003, it was the
consensus of the Commission to proceed with this resolution.
Recommend approval of Resolution No. 11-03.
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RESOLUTION NO. 11-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DFJJRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE
ANNUAL BEACH MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND.
WHEREAS, Florida's number one tourist attraction is its beaches and beach-related
tourism has a $41.6 billion impact on the state's economy; and
WHEREAS, beaches contribute over $1 billion in tourist-related sales tax revenues
annually; and 442,000 jobs are created by beach-related tourism, with an $8 billion payroll resulting
from additional spending related to Florida's beaches; and
WHEREAS, over half of Florida's 825 miles of sandy beaches are experiencing
erosion, with 333 miles designated by the Department of Environmental Protection as critically-
eroded; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature, pursuant to Chapter 161, F.S., has declared
beach erosion to be a serious threat to the economic and general welfare of the state and its
residents; and has further declared it to be a necessary responsibility to preserve Florida's beaches
and make provision for beach nourishment projects; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature in 1998, pursuant to s. 161.091, and s. 201.15
(11), provided that designated funding of $30 million annually shall be deposited in the Ecosystem
Management and Restoration Trust Fund, and that documentary stamp tax revenues shall be the
source of that funding; and
WHEREAS, this $30 million allocation has enabled Florida to develop a consistent,
adequately-funded, priority-driven, long range management program to address critical erosion; and
WHEREAS, this program represents a cost-effective intergovernmental partnership
which leverages a dollar for dollar local government match, and up to 65% of the total project cost
from federal sources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Delray Beach, Florida strongly urges the Florida Legislature
to fully fund the Department of Environmental Protection's beach erosion control project priority
list for FY 2003-2004 for $30 million as provided for in Chapters 161 and 201, Florida Statutes.
Section 2. The City of Delray Beach, Florida respectfully requests that the Florida
Legislature oppose any legislative efforts to amend existing law which allocates $30 million annually
in certain documentary stamp tax revenues to the Ecosystem Management and Restoration Trust
Fund for purposes of beach reservation and repair.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to provide copies of the resolution to
Governor Jeb Bush, Senator Ken Pruitt, Senator Charlie Clary, Representative Bruce Kyle,
Representative Stan Mayfield, and Representative Jerry Paul.
2003.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 18'h day of February,
ATTEST:
MAYOR
City Clerk
2 Res. No. 11-03
CHAIR
Dr Jan Stagger
Cry of Naples
VICE CHAIR
Bnan Flynn
M~anm-Dade County
SECRETARY/
TREASURER
Monte Blews
Santa Rosa Island
Authority
DIRECTORS:
V~rglnla Barker
Brevard County
Dr Rober~ Dean
University of Florida
Don Donaldson
Marhn County
Albert P Dusey
Town of Potm Beach
Ahson Hogerup
Capt~va
Steve Higglns
Broward County
Malcolm McLouth
Canaveral Pon'
Authonty
Roland Ottohn~
Lee County
Dawd K Roach
Ronda Inland
Nawgahon D~stnct
J~m Spurgeon
Town of Jupiter Island
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Paden Woodroff
Flonda DEP
George Strain
Corps of Engineers
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Enk Olsen, P E
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FLORIDA SHORE & BEACH
PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
A League of Cme~ and Counl~es on Beach and Coastal Issues
January 29, 2003
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To;
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Re:
Coastal City Managers and County Administrators
Stan Tait, President
Resolution to Save the $30 Million Annual Beach Management Trust
Fund
In an effort to balance the budget, Govemor Bush has recommended diverting
$15 million of the $30 million in the beach trust fund, which is funded from
the real estate documentary stamp tax. That could be very bad news for your
community.
There is real concern here that if this recommendation is adopted that the
beach trust fund will be abolished entirely. And that would be the death knell
for an orderly, priority-based, long-range approach to beach preservation in
Florida.
Five years ago, a large majority of Florida's coastal cities and counties
adopted a resolution that led to creation of the beach management trust fund.
It was passed unanimously by both houses of the Legislature. And it has
worked very well since, enabling the restoration of many miles of eroded
beach.
Now we ask your help again. FSBPA, which is a "league of cities and
counties" on beach issues, urges your commission to again pass a resolution to
save the trust fund. Attached is a sample resolution.
Time is of the essence. The Legislature hopes to finish its budget fairly
early in the session this year. So please move on this resolution at your
earliest opportuni .ty.
It would be greatly appreciated if you would send me a copy of any resolution
on this issue passed by your commission. Thanks.
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WHERE TO SEND YOUR RESOLUTION
GOVERNOR
Governor Jeb Bush
Office of the Governor
PL 05 The Capitol
400 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Senator Ken Pruitt, Chairman
Capitol Office:
Room 214
Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
SENATE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Senator Charlie Clary, Chairman
Capitol Office:
Room 420
Senate Office Building
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Representative Bruce Kyle, Chairman
221 Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1300
HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Representative Stan Mayfield, Vice Chairman
212 Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
HOUSE AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS
SUBCOMMITTEE
Representative Jerry Paul, Acting Chairman
410 House Office Building
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
FOR NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF SENATE AND HOUSE MEMBERS OF YOUR
LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION GO TO THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE
WEB SITE AT: http://www.leq.state.fl.us