Res 52-02RESOLUTION NO. 52-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO
REPEAL THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THE
DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF A STATEWIDE
HIGH SPEED RAIL SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, an amendment to Article X, Section 19 of the Constitution of the state
of Florida was approved on November 7, 2000 for the financing, design, construction, and
operation of a high speed mil by the State of Florida; and
WHERF. AS, it has been estimated that a high speed rail could potentially cost the
taxpayers of the State of Florida billions of dollars; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution of the State of Florida is intended to define the basic
structure of government, the powers and duties of its officers and agencies, and to protect certain
basic rights of the people of the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the necessity and merits of the construction of a high speed rail ale
issues that should be reviewed and determined by the Legislature of the State of Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DRLRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Delray Beach endorses an amendment to the State
Constitution to repeal the provision that requires the development and operation of a statewide high
speed railway system.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in rega~lar session on this the 18~' day of June, 2002.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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DELRAY BEACH
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CITY CLERK
100 N.W. 1st AVENUE . DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 . 407~243-7000
July 19, 2002
Bm't Aax'onson
301 North Olive Avenue
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Dear Commissioner Aaxonson:
Please find attached Resolution $2-02 regarding the High-Speed Ground Transportation
System. The City Commission passed and adopted this resolution in the Reg-l~r
Commission Meeting of June 18, 2002.
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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RESOLUTION NO. 52-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DFJ.RAY BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO
REPEAL THE PROVISION THAT REQUIRES THE
DEVF. I.OPMENT AND OPERATION OF A STATEWIDE
HIGH SPEED RAIL SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, an amendment to Article X, Section 19 of the Constitution of the state
of Florida was approved on November 7, 2000 for the financing, design, construction, and
operation of a high speed rail by the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, it has been estimated that a high speed rail could potentially cost the
taxpayers of the State of Florida billions of dollars; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution of the State of Florida is intended to define the basic
structure of government, the powers and duties of its officers and agencies, and to protect certain
basic rights of the people of the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the necessity and merits of the construction of a high speed rail are
issues that should be reviewed and determined by the Legislature of the State of Florida.
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 endorses an amendment to the State
Constitution to repeal the provision that requires the development and operation of a statewide high
speed railway system.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 18m day of June, 2002.
ATTEST:
MAYOR
city Clerk
Burt Aaronson
County Commissioner, District 5
Board of County Commissioners
May, 2002
As a Coumy Commissioner and member of the Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO), I am asking your assistance in helping to repeal the High-Speed Ground
Transportation System provision of the Florida Constitution. A petition drive has been
initiated to place a referendum on this November's ballot that proposes an amendment to the
State Constitution to repeal the provision that requires the development and operation of a
high-speed ground transportation system in the state. The repeal will enable the State
Legislature to decide whether this makes sense for Florida after consideration of relevant data
concerning costs, revenue and fiscal status of the State. We are not alone in our thiv_king that
the people should have the right to vote again. The Florida Chamber of Commerce recently
conducted an internet poll of its membership that asked if voters should have the chance to
repeal the amendment. Nearly 400 responses were received. By a ratio of 4-1, the members
voted yes.
This petition drive resulted in the Palm Beach County Commission and the MPO
adopting resolutions supporting the repeal. I have enclosed copies of the resolutions and the
petition for your information. I would urge you to adopt a similar resolution showing your
County's support of the repeal.
It is no exaggeration to say that this is the biggest boondoggle in Florida history: This
is a bad idea that will be a huge fiasco. Countless voters have told me fi~at they didn't ~'eaiize
that this will cost billions .- billions that are currently funding essential programs that affect the
quality of life for all of us. The citizens of Florida deserve the right to vote again. Help me
get them that chance.
Sincerely,
BURT AARONSON '~
County Commissioner
District 5
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM BEACH METROPOLITAN PLANNING
ORGANIZATION OPPOSING THE CONSTRUCTION AND
OPERATION OF A STATEWIDE HIGH SPEED RAIL SYSTEM,
WHEREAS, an amendment to Article X, Section 19 of the Constitution of the State of
Florida provides for the financing, design, construction, and operation of a high speed rail by the State
of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Constitutional Amendment does not address the cost of a high speed rail
system or the source of funding for such a system; and
WHEREAS, it has been estimated that a high speed rail could potentially costthe taxpayers
of the State of Florida billions of dollars; and
WHEREAS, the necessity and merits oflhe construction of a high speed rail are issues that
should be reviewed and determined by the Legislature of the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution of the State of Florida is intended to define the basic structure
of government, the powers and duties of its officers and agencies, and to protect certain basic rights of
the people of the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution oftbe State of Florida is a fundamental document that should
not address policy issues more appropriately decided by the Legislature or to accommodate special
interests.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PALM BEACH METROPOLITAN
PLANNING ORGANIZATION THAT:
The Metropolitan Planning Organization hereby opposes the construction and operation
ofa statewide high speed rail system.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by c:cz~n. Burl: Rar~nson who moved its adoption.
The motion was seconded byC~,,,. Hary Bran,'lo. nlxxro , ~ upon being put to a vote, the
motion passed. The Chairman thereupon declared the Resolution duly adopted this 1 rd-½ day of
,2001.
PALM BEACH METROPOLITAN PLANNING
ORGANIZATION
EXecuti~ Secretary ~
APPROVED AS TO FORMED LE.GA, L .SUFFICIENCY
A~si~tant County A'ttbffi'ey -
RESOLUTION NO. R.2002-0827
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
'COMMISSIONERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY,
*FLORIDA, SUPPORTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
STATE CONSTITUTION TO REPEAL THE PROVISION
THAT REQUIRES THE DEVELOPMENT AND
OPERATION OF A STATEWIDE HIGH SPEED RAIL
SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, an amendment to Article X, Section 19 of the Constitution of the
State of Florida was approved on November 7, 2000 for the financing, design,
construction, and operation of a high speed rail by the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, it has been estimated that a high speed rail could potentially cost the
taxpayers of the State of Flodda billions of dollars; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution of the State of Flodda is intended to define the basic
structure of government, the powers and duties of its officers and agencies, and to
protect certain basic rights of the people of the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the necessity and medts of the construction of a high speed rail are
· issues that should be reviewed and determined by the Legislature of the State of
Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
The Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, Florida hereby
supports an amendment to the State Constitution to repeal the provision that requires
the development and operation of a statewide high speed rail system.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner t~astlorci who
moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Aaronson ,
and upon being put to a vote, the vote was passed as follows:
WARREN H. NEWELL, CHAIRMAN
CAROL A. ROBERTS, VICE CHAIR
KAREN T. MARCUS
MARY McCARTY
BURT AARONSON
TONY MASILOTTI
ADDLE L. GREENE
- Aye/
- Aye
- Aye
- Aye
- Aye
- Aye
- Aye
The Chair thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this
21 day of F. ay ,2002·
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, BY ITS BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Dorothy H. Wilken, Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
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Constitutional Amendment Petition Form
Ballot Title:
Florida' s Amendment to Repeal the Provision That Requires High-Speed Ground
Transportation
I am a registered voter of Florida and hereby petition the Secretary of State to place the
following amendment to the Florida Constitution on the ballot in the general election:-
Article 10, Section 19, Florida Constitution, is amended to read:
HIGH-SPEED GROUND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. -- Proposing an amendment
to the State Constitution to repeal the provision that requires the development and
operation of a high-speed ground transportation system in the state.
Ballot Summary
Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution to repeal the provision that mandates
the development and operation ora high-speed ground transportation system in the State.
This will leave decisions concerning State transportation systems to the State Legislature.
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