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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 12_02/16/2006 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA MEETING AGENDA ROUTING SHEET MEETING DATE: 02/16/06 REQUESTED ACTION: RESOLUTION OR ORDINANCE NUMBER: Res. 45-OS/06 ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Village Clerk ^ �I�,�,�e'-a� c <�, . �'c' DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL �` ' FUNDING SOURCE: 2005/2006 BUDGET ACCOUNT NUMBER: N/A CURRENT BUDGETED AMOUNT AVAILABLE: $ AMOUNT OF THIS ITEM: $ BUDGETED: $ BUDGET TRANSFER REQUIRED: N/A APPROPRIATE :FUND BALANCE: N/A SUMMARY: Council approval of Resolution 45-OS/06. The Village Council at their January 10, 2006 Regular Council Meeting agreed to place this on the agenda for Council consideration. Piggyback Contract Name and number: Or Competitive Bid for anything over $10,000-Attach 3 Bids APPROVALS: FINANCE DIRECTOR VILLAGE MANAGER � -' VILLAGE ATTORNEY (if Needed) Yes No RESOLUTION NO. 45-05/06 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING ISSUES DURING THE 2006 LEGTSLATIVE SESSION. WHEREAS, as Florida's population continues to increase, cities are challenged to meet the service demands and infrastructure needs to account for new growth; and WHEREAS, a majority of Florida's municipalities have experienced negative impacts to the infrastructure, housing stock and employment base from a series of natural disasters in the past two years; and WHEREAS, the state has imposed greater accountability in comprehensive planning and fiscal feasibility standazds on municipalities; and WHEREAS, Florida's municipalities are dependent on other governmental entities for financial sta.bility and presently the state, counties, and school districts, and control every funding source that has been authorized for implementing growth management capital improvements and complying with concurrency requirements; � and WHEREAS, municipal self-determination and local self-government aze constantly under attack from a variety of public and private interests; and WHEREAS, the role and function of municipal government is constantly evolving from new demands from its citizens and businesses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section l. That the Village of Tequesta urges Governor Jeb Bush and members of the Florida Legislature to support legislation as part of a comprehensive legislative reform package that: • Preserves municipal �autonomy and protects the fundamental right of voluntary self-government. • Provides municipalities alternative funding options for the purpose of responding to impacts of declared disasters. . Preserves municipal tools for community redevelopment and urban revitalization. 1 � ,, • Pro vides a dedicated and recurring revenue source for municipal transportation projects. • Preserves dedicated funding for local affordable housing programs. • Provides for an equitable distribution uence alcohol or other chemical violations such as driving under the infl substances. • Provides a comprehensive and uniform worker's compensation system. tion 2. That a copy of this resolution shall be provided to Gov�ern oo f� B ca1 Sec Senate President, Tom Lee, House Spe a k e r A l l an B e n s e, an d m e m Legislature, and the Florida League of Cities. , who moved its THE FOREGOING RESOLU 5e�o ded by fered by ��d upon being put to adoption. The Resolutton was vote, the vote was as follows: FOR ADOPTION AGAINST AD�PTION � � The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 16 day of February 2006, A.D. Jim Humpage, Mayor ATTEST: Gwen Carlisle, Village Clerk 2 } .- �_� `� i- � � t,� ✓c t..�� i� f :;� � ��. � � : FL4RIDA LEAGLIE OF CITIES� INC. MEMORANDIIM To: Members of Florida League of Cities, lnc. ��'�°�''��� From: John Charles Thomas, Director �j�� 1 9���� Legislative & Public Affairs ����.�� �f� �f i11;��t� Date: December 6, 2005 _ Re: Request for Resolution Several years ago the FLC Board of Directors adopted a new initiative to. enhance the Legislature's awareness of the League's priority issues. This plan calls on each of Florida's cities to adopt a resolution that supports the League's key priority issues. These key issues vuere adopted by the League membership at the recent . Legislative Conference. Enclosed is a draft resolution that we are asking your city to adopt at the next available council/commission meeting. We would then like you to send copies of that resolution to Governor Jeb Bush, Senate President Tom Lee, Speaker of the House A11an Bense, your House and Senate members and a copy to the Florida League of Cities no later thac� Friday, February 24, 2006, Also enclased, is a list of addresses for the Governor, Senate President; Speaker �f the House and a House and Senate directory with addresses for your Iegislators. A Microsoft Word version of this resofution can be on the League's �nrebsite under Legis{ative/Advocacy at: www.flcit�es.com. Should you have any questions or require addit�onal information, please contact Jill Johnson at the Florida League �f Cities at (800) 342-8112 email at jjohnson@flcities.com. Thank you for your assistar�ce. Er�clos�res 301 So�th Bronough Street, Suite 300 • P.O. Box 1757 . Tallahassee, �� 32302-1757 (850) 222-9684 . Suncom 278-5331 . Fax (850) 222-3806 . Web site: www.ffcities.com Please send a copy of your City's resolution to the following no later than Friday, February 24, 2006: , The Honorable Jeb Bush Governor, State of Florida . 400 South Monroe Street . Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001 Phone: (850) 488-4441 Fax: (850) 487-0801 The Honorable Tom Lee : President of the Senate _ Suite 409, The Capitol 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1100 Phone: (850) 487-5229 Fax: (850) 487-5844 The Honorable Allan Bense Speaker of the House of. Representatives Suite 420, The Capitol � 402 South Monroe Street ' Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1300 Phone: (850) 488-1450 Fax: (850) 487-1456 � Your House and Senate Members see attached directories for mailing information Jill Johnson, Administrative Assistant Florida League of Cities, Inc. Post Office Box 1757 Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1757 Phone: (800) 342-8112, extension 281 Fax: (850} 222-3806 DRA,FT RESOLUTION FOR FLC LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF , URGING ; MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE � FOLLOWING ISSUES DURING THE 2006 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: WHEREAS, as Florida's population continues to increase, cities are challenged to meet the service demands and infrastructure needs to account for new growth; and WHEREAS, a majority of Florida's municipalities have experienced negative impacts to the infrastructure, housing stock and employment base from a series of natural disasters in the past two years; and � WHEREAS, the state has imposed greater accountability in comprehensive planning and fiscal feasibility standards on municipalities; and WHEREAS, Florida's municipalities are dependent on other governmental entities for financial stability and presently the state, counties, and school districts, control every fundirig source that has been authorized for implementing growth management capital improvements and complying with concurrency requirements; and WHEREAS, municipal self-determination and local self-government are constantly under attack from a variety of public and private interests; and . WHEREAS, the role and function of municipal government is constantly evolving from new demands from its citizens and businesses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF ' Section 1. That the City of urges Governor Jeb Bush and members of the Florida Legislature to support legislation as part of a coznprehensive legislative reform package that: • Preserves municipal autonomy and protects the fundamental right of voluntary self-government. • Provides rnunicipalities alternative funding options for the purpose of responding to impacts of declared disasters. • Preserves municipal tools for community redevelopment and urban revitalization. • Provides a dedicated and recurring revenue source for municipal transportation proj ects. • Preserves dedicated funding for local affordable housing programs. • Provides for an equitable distribution of fines and fees from criminal violations such as driving under the influence of alcohol or other chemical substances. � � ;� • Provides a comprehensive and uniform workers' compensation system. � _� Section 2. That a copy of this resolution shall be provided to Governor Jeb Bush, � Senate President Tom Lee, House Speaker Allan Bense and members of the Florida - Legislature. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of , this _th Day of 2006.