HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_04-25_2/13/2025 RESOLUTION NO. 04-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE 2025 FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
CITIES LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM; PRIORITIZING AGENDA
LEGISLATION THAT WOULD (1) ALLOW FOR A COLLABORATIVE
APPROACH BETWEEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEEDS AND HOUSING
NEEDS TO PROVIDE FOR WORKFORCE AND AFFORDABLE
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES WHILE PRESERVING LOCAL CONTROL
OF GROWTH MANAGEMENT; (2) ENSURE THAT ELECTRIC
VEHICLES CONTRIBUTE FAIRLY TO THE FUNDING NEEDS FOR
FLORIDA'S TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE; (3) PRESERVE
MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OVER UTILITY FUND REVENUE
GENERATION AND USE; (4) CONTINUE TO PERMIT LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS TO LEVY AND COLLECT PROPERTY TAXES TO
FULLY FUND MUNICIPAL SERVICES; AND (5) PRESERVE
REASONABLE CAPS ON SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY WAIVER AMOUNTS;
FURTHER SUPPORTING THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES' POLICY
POSITIONS ON THE TOPICS OF ANNEXATION, IMPACT FEES, LOCAL
BUSINESS TAXES, "ONE WATER" POLICIES, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION; FURTHER SUPPORTING THE 2025
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM ADOPTED BY THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
LEAGUE OF CITIES; FURTHER SUPPORTING LEGISLATION THAT
WOULD RELAX HOME RULE PREEMPTIONS RELATED TO
AFFORDABLE HOUSING; FURTHER SUPPORTING LEGISLATION
THAT WOULD CREATE PUBLIC RECORDS EXEMPTIONS FOR
PERSONAL INFORMATION OF MUNICIPAL CLERKS; 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 2025 Legislative Session will convene on March
4, 2025; 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 2025 Legislative Action
Agenda; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta supports the 2025 Florida League of Cities
legislative platform; and prioritizes legislation which would (1) allow for a collaborative
approach between local government needs and housing needs to provide for workforce
and affordable housing opportunities while preserving local control of growth
management; (2) ensure that electric vehicles contribute fairly to the funding needs for
Florida's transportation infrastructure; (3) preserve municipal authority over utility fund
revenue generation and use; (4) continue to permit local governments to levy and collect
property taxes to fully fund municipal services; and (5) preserve reasonable caps on
sovereign immunity waiver amounts; and
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WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta further supports the Florida League of Cities'
policy positions on the topics of annexation, impact fees, local business taxes, "One
Water" policies, and public safety recruitment and retention; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council further supports the formation of the 2025 Palm
Beach County League of Cities Legislative Platform; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta further supports
legislation that would, while recognizing the need for affordable housing in Palm Beach
County, relax the home rule preemptions that have been enacted into state law through
the Live Local Act; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta further supports
legislation that would create public records exemptions for personal information (including
home addresses, names and addresses of spouses and children, and telephone
numbers) of municipal clerks in the same manner that such information is exempt for law
enforcement officers.
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 2025 Florida
League of Cities Legislative Platform attached hereto and incorporated as "Exhibit A" as
part of the legislative priorities of the Village of Tequesta. As an active member of the
Florida League of Cities, the Village of Tequesta, through the Village Council, will also
support additional legislative priorities identified by the Florida League of Cities, unless
the Village Council determines that it is in the best interests of the Village and its residents
to take a contrary position.
SECTION 3. The Village Council hereby adopts as priorities legislation which
would (1) allow for a collaborative approach between local government needs and
housing needs to provide for workforce and affordable housing opportunities while
preserving local control of growth management; (2) ensure that electric vehicles
contribute fairly to the funding needs for Florida's transportation infrastructure; (3)
preserve municipal authority over utility fund revenue generation and use; (4) continue to
permit local governments to levy and collect property taxes to fully fund municipal
services; and (5) preserve reasonable caps on sovereign immunity waiver amounts.
SECTION 4. The Village Council supports the Florida League of Cities' policy
positions on the topics of annexation, impact fees, local business taxes, "One Water'
policies, and public safety recruitment and retention as stated in Exhibit "A".
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SECTION 5. The Village Council recognizes the need for affordable housing in
Palm Beach County; however, it would strongly support legislation that relaxes the home
rule preemptions enacted by the Florida Legislature through the Live Local Act.
SECTION 6. The Village Council further supports the formation of the 2025 Palm
Beach County League of Cities Legislative Platform attached hereto and incorporated as
"Exhibit B" as part of the legislative priorities of the Village of Tequesta.
SECTION 7. The Village Council further supports legislation that would create
public records exemptions for personal information (including home addresses, names
and addresses of spouses and children, and telephone numbers) of municipal clerks in
the same manner that such information is exempt for law enforcement officers.
SECTION 8. 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 9. This resolution shall take effective immediately upon its adoption.
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FLORIDA
2025 LEGISLATIVE
PRIORITIES:
Affordable Housing
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that allows for a collaborative approach that
balances the pressing needs for affordable and workforce housing while respecting the ability of
local governments to effectively manage growth to ensure developments align with the character,
capabilities and resources of each community.
Electric Vehicles
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that ensures all vehicles, regardless of fuel type,
contribute fairly to the funding of Florida's transportation infrastructure,which will allow cities to
maintain safe and reliable roads for all residents.
Enterprise Fund Transfers and Extraterritorial Surcharges
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS preserving municipal authority over utility revenues and the
ability to realize a reasonable rate of return on utility assets. Legislation should honor current
practices, existing contracts, utility operation and maintenance costs, service territory obligations
and revenues obligated for debt service and planned projects.
Property Taxes
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS the levy of property taxes by municipalities to provide
critical services such as infrastructure, police,fire and emergency services. Further changes or
exemptions to the property tax system and tangible personal property taxes would create inequities
and unfairly shift the tax burden onto families, homeowners, renters, businesses and our most
vulnerable population.
Sovereign Immunity
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS preserving reasonable sovereign immunity liability caps for
municipal governments to protect taxpayer funds and ensure delivery of public services.
POLICY POSITIONS:
Annexation
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that facilitates the municipal annexation of
unincorporated areas in a manner that respects municipal boundaries, protects private property
rights and encourages cooperation between municipal and county governments.
Impact Fees
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS protecting municipal authority to set impact fees that
safeguard existing taxpayers from incurring additional infrastructure costs.
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Local Business Taxes
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS preserving municipal ability to collect local business taxes
in order to foster economic growth,ensure public safety, deliver emergency services and drive
community development.
One Water
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS the state legislature's endorsement of One Water policies
that seek to enhance integration between different water systems while maintaining local flexibility.
Public Safety Recruitment and Retention
The Florida League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation and funding to enhance recruitment and
retention of municipal public safety personnel,which will help communities maintain effective
emergency response and public safety services.
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PALM BEACH COUNTY
LEAGUE OF CITIES LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
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The purpose qj'the Palm Beach County League of Cities'Legislative Agenda is to advocate and advance issues that may signifi-
cantly impact municipalities within Palm Beach County. The League of Cities exists to promote and advance best practices and
collective interests of he municipalities in Palm Beach County.The League was chartered in 1969 as a nonpartisan,nonprofit
emporation by and far municipalities. We are a recognized IRS-501(c)(4).
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Inter m-ise Fetid Transfer and Fxtraterriforial Surcharges The Palm Beach County League of Cities
SUPPORTS preserving municipal authority over utility revenues and the ability to realize a reasonable rate of
return on utility assets. Legislation should honor current practices,existing contracts, utility operation and
maintenance costs,service territory obligations, and revenues obligated to debt service and planned projects.
Propero`l'ax Protection The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS the levy of property taxes by
municipalities to provide critical services such as infrastructure,police, fire,and emergency services. Further
changes or exemptions to the property tax system and tangible personal property taxes would create inequities and
unfairly shift the tax burden onto families,homeowners,renters,businesses,and our most vulnerable
population.
Electric Vehicles The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that ensures all
vehicles,regardless of fuel type,contribute fairly to the funding of Florida's transportation infrastructure,which will
allow cities to maintain safe and reliable roads for all residents.
Sovereign Immunity The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS preserving reasonable sovereign
immunity liability caps for municipal governments to protect taxpayer funds and ensure the delivery of public
Communications Service 'l-ax The Palen Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that
protects the general revenues collected from the Communications Service Tax in a.manner that is
revenue-neutral.
One Water The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS the state legislature's endorsement of One
Water policies that seek to enhance integration between different water systems while maintaining local
flexibility. The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that promotes a resilient and
sustainable Florida
Affordable Housing The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that allows for a
collaborative approach that balances the pressing needs for affordable and workforce housing while respecting the
ability of local governments to effectively manage growth to ensure developments align with the character,
capabilities, and resources of each community. The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation
that requires all monies from the Sadowski State and Local.Housing Trust Fund to be used only for Florida's
affordable housing programs.
Annexation The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that facilitates the municipal
annexation of unincorporated areas in a manner that respects municipal boundaries protects private property rights
and encourages cooperation between municipal and county governments.
Residential Zonin , The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that maintains,
advances and encourages the fundamental ability of cities to tailor unique land development solutions through
local decision-making,preserving the ability for cities to decide how they look and grow.
Community Redevelopment.Auencies The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation to
protect and improve municipalities' use of community redevelopment agencies to effectively carry out
redevelopment and community revitalization in accordance with Home Rule.
Short-Term Rentals The Palm Beach County 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 Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS
legislation clarifying that any existing grandfathered municipal short-term rental ordinance can be amended
without penalty. The Palm Beach County League of Cities OPPOSES legislation that preempts municipal
authority regarding regulations for short-term rental properties.
Public Safetv .Recruitment and Retention The Palm Beach. County League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation
and funding to enhance the recruitment and retention of municipal public safety personnel,which will help
communities maintain;effective emergency response and public safety services.
Pension Plans & Benefits The League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation that affirms the home rule powers of
municipalities to establish and fund municipal employee benefit levels,and specifically provides comprehensive
pension reform,disability presumption reform, and a mechanism for municipalities to revoke their election to
participate in the Florida Retirement System.
Educational lnidatives (Zonhw and I.-`undine) The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS
revisions to zoning requirements so that local jurisdictions have greater authority over the location and
construction of educational facilities for local universities,state colleges, and Palm Beach County schools
(including charter schools). The League also, SUPPORTS adequate funding for all state education mandates,
including student safety,mental health,and school security.
State Park Protection The Palm Beach County League of Cities SUPPORTS legislation for the preservation
of State Parks and the creation of a review process requiring local community public hearings with specific
thresholds and input from an advisory group.
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RESOLUTION DATE
04-25 02/13/25
MOTION Vice-Mayor Rick Sartory SECOND Council Member Jayson E. French
FOR AGAINST ABSENT CONFLICT
Mayor Molly Young ✓❑
Vice-Mayor Rick Sartory ❑✓ ❑
Council Member Laurie Brandon ❑ ✓0 ❑
Council Member Patrick Painter ❑✓ ❑ ❑ ❑
Council Member Jayson E. French F✓ ❑
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted.
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