HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_06-83/84_02/28/1984 RESOLUTION NO. 6 -83/84
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, OPPOSING A PROPOSED STATE
LEGISLATIVE BILL INTRODUCED BY THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES GROWTH MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE TITLED
THE "MUNICIPAL SUNSET" BILL
WHEREAS, this proposed legislative bill threatens the existence of
20 small Palm Beach Countv cities under 5,000 population; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta falls in this category; and
WHEREAS, such a proposal to consolidate or merge small cities into
larger cities would destroy the independence, self - government, individuality,
and character of Tequesta; and
WHEREAS, Tequesta provides efficient village services to our
citizens, and cooperates with Palm Beach County government and state and
federal agencies in maintaining our services to a high standard of depend-
ability; and
WHEREAS, any usurpation of our Tequesta Charter would jeopardize
our services and destroy our right of home rule in providing efficient local
government.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA:
Sectio 1 . In behalf of the people of Tequesta, the Village Council
officially declares its opposition to the proposed "Municipal Sunset" bill.
Section 2 . Copies of this Resolution shall be sent to all members
of the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation, the Governor and his Cabinet,
members of the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, the Palm Beach
County Municipal League, the Florida League of Cities, members of the Partin
County Commission, the Loxahatchee Council of Governments, and the Mayors of
Jupiter Inlet Colony and Juno Beach.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was offered by Councilmember
Thomas J. Little who moved its adoption. The Resolution was
seconded by Councilmember W Harvey Mapes, Jr. and upon being put
to a vote, the vote was as follows:
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
Lee M. Brown
Thomas J. Little
W. Harvey Mapes, Jr.
Carlton D. Stoddard
William E. Wagar
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and
adopted this 28th day of February 1984.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
Carlton D. Stoddard
ATTEST:
V1 11a Clerk