HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_03-72/73_03/13/1973 RESOLUTION NO. 3 -72/73
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RESOLUTION REQUESTING PALM BEACH COUNTY
LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO AMEND THE
FLORIDA STATE CWREHENSIVE PLANNING ACT
OF 1972 AND TO RE- ESTABLISH PLANNING
DISTRICT DESIGNATIONS
WHEREAS, the Secretary of Administration of the Florida
Department of Administration has divided the State of Florida into
10 districts for the purpose of regional comprehensive planning as
authorized by Section 23.0115 (1), Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, Palm Beach County has been placed in District 10
with Martin, St. Lucie, Broward, Dade and Monroe Counties; and
WHEREAS, the population and economy, as well as the problems
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Monroe Counties; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta
feels that it is illogical and unreasonable to place Palm Beach
County in District 10 and further that the decision of the Secretary
of Administration is not subject to legislative review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VIILAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 . That the Village Council of the Village of
Tequesta does hereby feel that Palm Beach County should not be
included in District 10 and request that Palm Beach County be
grouped with Indian River, Okeechobee, Martin and St. Lucie Counties,
as representing a logical grouping of counties having similar
. problems.
Section 2. That the Legislative Delegation for Palm Beach
County is hereby requested to reconsider the provisions of the
"Florida State Comprehensive Planning Act of 1972" and to amend said
act to provide that the establishment of such regional planning
districts shall not become effective until approved by the Legislature
in the same manner that is provided for the adoption of the State
Comprehensive Plan under Section 23.013, Florida Statutes.
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. Section 3. That certified copies of this resolution be
forwarded to the Legislative Delegation for Palm Beach County and to
the Board of County Commissioners in Martin, Indian River, Okeechobee
and St. Lucie Counties.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS ! _ DAY
A.D., 1973.
William J. RussCql
Mayor
(Village Seal)
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Attest:
Robert Harp
Village Clerk
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