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Res 27-91 RESOLUTION NO. 27-91 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING GOVERNOR CHILES TO RECONSIDER THE PROPOSED STATE-WIDE BUDGET REDUCTIONS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION. WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, that the Office of the Governor has proposed state-wide budget reductions, including budget reductions for public education; and, WHEREAS, the proposed budget cutbacks appear to adversely affect all public school students of Delray Beach and Palm Beach County; and, WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes the importance of quality education and adequate school facilities in the continuing . growth and development of our students; and, WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes that a quality public education represents an investment in our children and the next genera- tion of this nation; and, WHEREAS, the quality of the education of our children should be our number one priority locally as well as nationally which will require increased funding instead of cutbacks; and, WHEREAS, the City Commission is of the opinion that the Palm Beach County School Board should retain authority to levy discretionary millage at the local level, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the City Commission urges Governor Chiles to reconsider the proposed state-wide budget reductions for public educa- tion. Section 2. That the City Commission urges Governor Chiles to gauge the extent of the support of the public educational system in Palm Beach County prior to moving forward with these budgetary proposals. Section 3. That the City Commission directs the City Clerk to send an executed copy of this resolution to Governor Lawton Chiles, the Florida State Department of EduCation, the Palm Beach County School Board and the Board of County Commissioners. PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 9th day of April, 1991. ATTEST: City C~rk Board of County Co~. sioners County Administrator Karen T. Marcus, Chair Jan Winters Carole Phillips, Vice Chair Carol A. Roberts Carol J. Elrnquist Mary McCarty Ken Fos.ter April 29, 1991 Ms. Alison MacGregor Harty, City Clerk City of Delray Beach 100 N. W. 1st Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444 Dear Ms. Harty: Thank you for copying me with Resolution No. 27-91, approved by the City Commission of Delray Beach, Florida on April 9, 1991. I presume that Commissioner Karen Marcus, Chair, Board of County Commissioners, was copied with this Resolution and her office will forward same to the appropriate department to be officially received, filed and made a part of the County records. In the interim, if I can be of service, please feel free to call my office at 355-2203. Sincerely, -~ ~ Carol J. Elmquis~'" District III Board of County Commissioners CJE/sue cc: Karen T. Marcus, Chair Board of County Commissioners "An Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer" BOX 1989 WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33402-1989 (~_c~ prtnted on recycled paper of County Con._ Aoners County Administrator ..cn T. Marcus, Chair Jan Winters Carole Phillips, Vice Chair Carol A. Roberts Carol ]. Elmquist Mary McCarty Ken Fos?er /~~~/~ May 8, 1991 Ms. Alison MacGregor Harty, City Clerk City of Delray Beach 100 N.W. 1st Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444 Dear Ms. Harty: Thank you for sending me ~L copy of your Resolution 27-91 urging Governor Lawton Chiles to xeconsider the proposed State-wide budget reductions for public edu¢:ation. I have forwarded your Resolul:ion to County Administration with a request that it be placed on tl~e next available Board agenda to be received and filed into the oJ~ficial records. If I may be of further ass:~stance iD any way, please don't hesitate to contact me. / ~ir~erely,, [ /K~ren T. Marcus, Chair I / Board of County Commissioners KTM/pw cc(w/eric): Connie Tolliver County Administratiol "An Equal Opportunity - ffirmative Action Employer" BOX 1989 WEST PALM B ACH, FLORIDA 33402-1989 ~ pr,nted on rec¥cled paper i Board of County Commi ~.rs ~nty Administrator Karen T. Marcus, Chair -- Jan Winters Carole Phillips, Vice Chair Carol A. Roberts Carol J. Elmquist Mary McCarty ~ Ken Foster /'x2~~_~ May 7, 1991 Alison MacGregor Harry City Clerk City of Delray Beach 100 NW First Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444 · Dear Ms Harry: This letter acknowledges receipt of the following resolutions: 1. Resolution No. 23-91 transmitting its comments on the proposed Countywide Future Land Use Element, and 2. Resolution No. 27-91 urging Governor Chiles to reconsider the proposed state-wide budget reductions for public education. The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners officially received and filed the resolutions at the May 7th Board meeting. A copy of Resolution No. 23-91 was forwarded to the County's Planning, Zoning and Building Director. Sincerely, Connie Tolliver Agenda Coordinator cc: Kris Kern, Executive Director, PZ&B "An Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer" BOX 1989 WEST PALM BEACH, ELORIDA 33402-1989 ~ printedon ,eeycledt~a~ (407) 355-2030 Suncom (407) 273-20~0