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RESOLUTION NO. 30-03/04
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, OPPOSING THE
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO FLORIDA'S CONSTITUTION KNOWN
AS THE FLORIDA HOMETOWN DEMOCRACY CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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WHEREAS, there is an effort to thwart representative democracy by adopting an
amendment to the Constitution that would require referenda to adopt or amend local government
comprehensive plans; and,
WHEREAS, the potential ramifications of the proposed amendment will increase the costs
to local governments and taxpayers, thwart private property rights, disturb a uniform process and
laws governing land use that is well established, but most importantly, the proposed amendment
thwarts representative democracy; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will encourage land use by plebiscite rather than
encourage a careful analysis of environmental impacts, stormwater and solid waste issues and a
myriad of issues that should be and are currently considered; and,
WHEREAS, only those citizens voting will make the decisions, not the elected officials
chosen to represent all citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. This recitals are incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
Section 2. The City Commission of the Village of Tequesta opposes the proposed constitutional
amendment that requires referenda on the adoption or amendment of local government
comprehensive plans.
Section 3. That the Village Manager and the Village Clerk are directed to file this resolution with
appropriate governmental and other authorities and entities in order to make public the Village
Council's declaration in opposition to the proposed amendment as set forth herein above.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED by Council Member Von Frank, who
moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Council Member Watkins, and upon being put to
a vote, the vote was as follows:
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Resolution 30 - 03/04
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FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
Pat Watkins
Geraldine A. Genco
Edward D. Resnik
Russell J. Von Frank
James Humpage
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 11th day of March,
A.D., 2004.
"MAYOR /O.,F~ TEQUE~TA
Pat Watkins
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ATTEST:
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Mary s, Village Clerk
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