HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_03-23_1/12/2023RESOLUTION NO. 03-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE 2023 FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
CITIES LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM; PRIORITIZING AGENDA
LEGISLATION THAT WOULD (1) PRESERVE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY
TO MANAGE MUNICIPAL REVENUE SOURCES INCLUDING
ENTERPRISE FUNDS; (2) PROVIDE A CLEAR AND CONCISE
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR THE ADOPTION OF MOBILITY
PLANS; (3) RESTORE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY TO FULLY REGULATE
SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTALS, OR AT LEAST CLARIFY THE
EXISTING PARAMETERS REGARDING STATE PREEMPTION AND
THE ABILITY OF GRANDFATHERED MUNICIPAL REGULATIONS TO
BE AMENDED WITHOUT PENALTY; (4) REQUIRE SADOWSKI STATE
AND LOCAL HOUSING TRUST MONEY TO BE USED FOR
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS TARGETED TO MEET THE
NEEDS OF WORKFORCE HOUSING INCLUDING OWNERSHIP AND
RENTALS; AND (5) ESTABLISH A STATE-WIDE COORDINATED
PLANNING AND PRIORITIZATION APPROACH FOR WATER
RESOURCE INVESTMENTS TO FUND FLORIDA'S CURRENT AND
PROJECTED WATER NEEDS IN AN EQUITABLE MANNER; FURTHER
SUPPORTING THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES' POLICY POSITIONS
ON THE TOPICS OF PROPERTY TAX PROTECTION, RESIDENTIAL
ZONING, TRANSPORTATION FUNDING, AND WATER / WASTEWATER
PLANT OPERATOR LICENSURE; FURTHER SUPPORTING THE
GRANT OF APPROPRIATIONS TO FUND IMPROVEMENTS AT
TEQUESTA PARK; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta wishes to engage in productive, focused
dialogue with the Florida State Senate and House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida 2023 Legislative Session will convene on March
7, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta is an active member of the Florida League of
Cities and actively support the development of priorities for the 2023 Legislative Action
Agenda -land
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta prioritizes legislation which would (1) preserve
municipal authority to manage municipal revenue sources including enterprise funds; (2)
provide a clear and concise regulatory framework for the adoption of mobility plans; (3)
restore municipal authority to fully regulate short-term residential rentals, or at least clarify
the existing parameters regarding state preemption and the ability of grandfathered
municipal regulations to be amended without penalty; (4) require Sadowski state and local
housing trust money to be used for affordable housing programs targeted to meet the
needs of workforce housing including ownership and rentals; and (5) establish a state-
wide coordinated planning and prioritization approach for water resource investments to
fund Florida's current and projected water needs in an equitable manner; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta further supports the Florida League of Cities'
policy positions on the topics of property tax protection, residential zoning, transportation
funding, and water / wastewater plant operator licensure; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta further supports the grant of appropriations to
fund improvements at Tequesta Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are declared to be true and correct and are
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The Village Council supports the formation of the 2023 Florida
League of Cities Legislative Platform attached hereto and incorporated as "Exhibit A" as
part of the legislative priorities of the Village of Tequesta.
SECTION 3. The Village Council hereby adopts as priorities legislation which
would (1) preserve municipal authority to manage municipal revenue sources including
enterprise funds; (2) provide a clear and concise regulatory framework for the adoption
of mobility plans; (3) restore municipal authority to fully regulate short-term residential
rentals, or at least clarify the existing parameters regarding state preemption and the
ability of grandfathered municipal regulations to be amended without penalty; (4) require
Sadowski state and local housing trust money to be used for affordable housing programs
targeted to meet the needs of workforce housing including ownership and rentals; and (5)
establish a state-wide coordinated planning and prioritization approach for water resource
investments to fund Florida's current and projected water needs in an equitable manner.
SECTION 4. The Village Council supports the Florida League of Cities' policy
positions on the topics of property tax protection, residential zoning, transportation
funding, and water / wastewater plant operator licensure as stated in Exhibit "A".
SECTION 5. The Village Council further supports the grant of appropriations to
fund improvements at Tequesta Park.
SECTION 6. The Village Manager is directed to forward a copy of this resolution
to the members of the Florida League of Cities and all local representatives.
SECTION 7. This resolution shall take effective immediately upon its adoption.
Priorities!
Enterprise Fund Transfers
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS the preservation of municipal authority to manage
municipal revenue sources and realize a reasonable rate of return on their proprietary assets,
investments and services.
Mobility Plans
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that defines and clarifies mobility plans in
order to provide a clear and concise regulatory framework for Florida cities to acquire,
construct and implement both traditional and alternative modes of transportation.
Short -Term Rentals
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that restores authority to local governments
for the regulation of short-term rental properties as necessary for quality of life, public safety
and the creation of fair lodging standards. The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation
clarifying that existing, grandfathered municipal short-term rental ordinances can be amended
without penalty. The Florida League of Cities OPPOSES legislation that preempts municipal
authority as it relates to the regulation of short-term rental properties.
Accessible Housing
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that requires all money from the Sadowski
State and Local Housing Trust Fund be used for Florida's affordable housing programs that are
targeted to meet the needs of workforce housing, including home ownership and rental
availability.
Water Resources Planning and Comprehensive Watershed Management
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation establishing a statewide coordinated planning
and prioritization approach for water resource investments that funds Florida's current and
projected water needs in an equitable manner and authorizing Comprehensive Watershed
Management projects to qualify for funding under the state Water Protection and Sustainability
Trust Fund.
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Policy Positions:
Property Tax Protection
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that maintains an equitable property tax
system while preserving a municipality's ability to fund public infrastructure, police, fire,
emergency services and other essential services. Any further erosions and/or exemptions on
the current property tax structure will unfairly shift the tax burden to the business community,
renters and others.
Residential Zoning
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that maintains, advances and encourages the
fundamental ability for cities to tailor unique land development solutions through local
decision -making, preserving the ability for cities to decide how they look and grow. Cities are
strong supporters of affordable housing efforts and are best positioned to identify appropriate
areas that can support high -density infill redevelopment.
Transportation Funding
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation directing the Florida Department of
Transportation to provide financial assistance and incentives to develop and implement
multimodal transportation plans that optimize different modes of combined transport and are
tailored to municipal transportation demands. The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS
identifying additional transportation revenue to fund innovative infrastructure (e.g., electric
vehicles) and transit projects to meet the surging transportation demands driven by growth in
population throughout Florida.
Water and Wastewater Plant Operator Licensure
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation to address workforce shortages in municipal
water and wastewater facilities by: one, defining facility operators as critical and essential
workers; two, providing reciprocity with other states for licensure of facility operators; and
three, allowing credit toward licensure for military experience and time served performing
similar functions and providing flexibility for facilities to use retired or out-of-state operators in
emergencies.
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RESOLUTION
Date
03-23 01 /12/2023
Motion Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone Second Council Member Frank D'Ambra
FOR
AGAINST
ABSENT
CONFLICT
Mayor Molly Young
❑x
❑
❑
❑
Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone
0
Council Member Laurie Brandon
❑
❑
❑
Council Member Frank D'Ambra III
❑x
❑
❑
Council Seat 5 - Vacant
❑
❑
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA:
Molly Young
v V-
ATTEST: SEAL
INCORPORATED
Lori McWilliams, MMC
Village Clerk