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
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cc: Karen T. Marcus, Chair
Board of County Commissioners
"An Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer"
BOX 1989 WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33402-1989
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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.
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~ir~erely,,
[ /K~ren T. Marcus, Chair
I / Board of County Commissioners
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cc(w/eric): Connie Tolliver
County Administratiol
"An Equal Opportunity - ffirmative Action Employer"
BOX 1989 WEST PALM B ACH, FLORIDA 33402-1989
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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
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