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Res 88-95!. i RESOLUTION NO. 88-95 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ADDITIONAL VOTING MEMBER REPRESENTING PALM BEACH COUNTY TO THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Palm Beach County (MPO) is created through an Interlocal Agreement with membership from Palm Beach County, City of Belle Glade, City of Boca Raton, City of Boynton Beach, City of Delray Beach, Town of Jupiter, City of Lake Worth, City of Palm Beach Gardens, City of Riviera Beach, City of West Palm Beach and the Port of Palm Beach; and WHEREAS, membership is composed of five County Commissioners, eleven municipal elected officials and one Port of Palm Beach Commissioner for a total of seventeen members; and WHEREAS, Palm Beach County has petitioned the MPO for the addition of a new voting member from a statutorily authorized planning board as a result of the Board's desire to include more representation on the MPO from the unincorporated areas of the County; and WHEREAS, the MPO has agreed to request the Governor appoint an additional member to the MPO to represent Palm Beach County; and WHEREAS, the request is to include supporting resolutions from the local governments which are required by federal and/or state law to be in agreement on formation of the MPO, including Palm Beach County, City of Boca Raton, City of Delray Beach and City of West Palm Beach. 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, hereby supports the County's request for appointment of an additional voting member to the MPO representing Palm Beach County. Section 2: The City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, hereby directs the City Clerk to submit a copy of this resolution to the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Palm Beach County. Section 3: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this 5th day of December, 1995. ATTEST: City' Clerk ~ - -2- Res. No. 88-95 [IT¥ OF DE fl¥ BEfl[H Ail-America City 1 December 12, 1995 Mr. Randy Whitfield, Director Palm Beach County Metropolitan Planning Organization P.O. Box 21229 West Palm Beach, FL 33416-1229 Dear Mr. Whitfield: Enclosed please find a copy of Resolution No. 88-95 in support of the appointment of an additional voting member representing Palm Beach County to the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Palm Beach County. This resolution was passed and adopted by the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach in Regular Session on December 5, 1995. Your serious consideration is appreciated. Sincerely, Alison MacGregor Harry City Clerk AMH/sm Enclosure THE EFFORT ALWAYS MATTERS Prlnted on Recycled Paper MEMORANDUM TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS ROM: CITY SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM # ~E - MEETING OF DECEMBER 5, 1995 RESOLUTION NO. 88-95 DATE: DECEMBER 1, 1995 This is before the Commission to consider a resolution supporting the appointment of an additional member to the Metropolitan Planning Organization. The Board of County Commissioners has requested an additional voting member to be appointed to the MPO to represent the unincorporated areas. The additional County voting member would be chosen from a statutorily authorized planning board as allowed under Chapter 339.175, Florida Statutes. The MPO submits to the Governor any requests for changes in membership, with supporting documentation such as resolutions in support from the local governments. Recommend consideration of Resolution No. 88-95 supporting the appointment of an additional member to the Metropolitan Planning Organization. RECEIVED M TRO.O, TA. OF CITY PALM BEACH COUNTY 160 Australian Avenue, Suite 201, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 Tel. (407) 684-4170 November 15, 1995 ~j. . CITY COMMISSION Mayor Thomas E. Lynch CiD' of Delmy Beach 1 O0 Northwest First Avenue ~ Delray Beach, Florida 33444 RE: Additional MPO Voting Member Support Dear Mayor Lynch: The Board of County Commissioners has requested an additional voting member be appointed to. the MPO to represent the unincorporated area. The MPO membership currently consists of five County Commissioners, 2 elected officials each from Boca Raton and West Palm Beach, and one elected official each from Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Riviera Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Belle Glade, and Jupiter, and one elected Port of Palm Beach Commissioner. The additional County voting member would be chosen from a statutorily authorized planning board as allowed under Chapter 339.175, Florida Statutes.' The membership of the MPO is apportioned and appointed by the Governor. The MPO submits any requests for changes in membership with supporting documentation. The supporting documentation includes resolutions of support from the local governments required by State and/or federal law to agree on formation of the MPO. These local governments are Palm Beach County and the cities of Boca Raton, Delray Beach and West Palm Beach. We are requesting a resolution of support for the County's request for an additional voting member. Enclosed is a sample resolution for your consideration. The adopted resolution should be forwarded to the MPO office. P.O. Box 21229, West Palm Beach, Florida 33416-1229 RE: Additional MPO Voting Member Support November 15, 1995 Page 2 Your support is appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, Director RMW:pvn cc: -Vice-Mayor Ken Ellingsworth, MPO Member