HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_13-08_04/10/2008RESOLUTION NO. 13-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA (THE "VILLAGE") FINDING THAT THE
EXPENDITURE OF MONEY IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED
AMENDMENT TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTY CHARTER SERVES A
PUBLIC PURPOSE; PROVIDING THAT THE DISSEMINATION OF
INFORMATION CONCERNING THE IMPACTS OF THIS AMENDMENT ON
THE CITIZENS OF THE COUNTY AND THE VILLAGE IS ESSENTIAL TO
THE HEALTH, SAFTEY, PROTECTION AND WELFARE OF THE VILLAGE
AND ITS CITIZENS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has proposed certain
amendments to the Palm Beach County Charter (the "Charter") over the years; some of
which have had far-reaching effects on the municipalities located in Palm Beach County;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Charter, the citizens may also propose changes to the
Charter; which proposed changes must be placed on the ballot for referendum if all criteria
set forth in the Charter have been met; and
WHEREAS, such an amendment was in the process of being proposed by the
citizens in support of home rule by means of a petition drive and was subsequently
approved by ordinance adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on September 11,
2007 for placement on the November 4, 2008 ballot; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta desires that its citizens be fully informed as to
the impact of this proposed amendment since, if adopted, it will preserve home rule in the
Village; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council believes that it is a duty of local democratic
government to assist its citizens in understanding issues of great importance to them by
providing information in order that they may make an informed choice; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council believes that such municipal leaders have a duty
and a right to offer their opinion as to which course of action they think would be best for
the Village and its citizens, and that such use of their offices is clearly for a public purpose.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of
Tequesta, Florida that:
Section 1: The Village Council finds that it is necessary and in the public interest
of the citizens of the Village of Tequesta and the Village, and essential to the health,
safety, protection and welfare of the citizens of the Village of Tequesta and the Village, for
the Village to educate the public prior to the November 4, 2008 ballot question.
Section 2: In the interest of educating its citizens, the Village believes it to be in
the public interest to expend public funds and resources if necessary, to utilize the time of
its employees, and to utilize its various methods of communication (including but not limited
to television, print, and internet communications) in order to educate the public concerning
the proposed referendum question and the impact it will have on the Village and its
citizens. The ballot question is attached hereto as Exhibit A
Section 3: This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
EXHIBIT A
On November 4, 2008, a general election is to be held, and in accordance with the
requirements of the Constitution and Laws of Florida, the following question shall be placed
on the ballot by the Supervisor of Elections:
REQUIRE BOTH COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL APPROVAL OF CHARTER
AMENDMENTS AFFECTING MUNICIPAL POWER OF FUNCTION
Shall the Palm Beach County Charter be amended to have charter amendments
that are approved by a majority of Palm Beach County voters take effect in a municipality
only if the amendment is also approved by a majority of voters in that municipality, when
the proposed amendment transfers or limits a municipal service, function, power or
authority?
YES
NO
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The foregoing Resolution was offered by Vice-Mayor Turnquest who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Council Member Humpage and upon being put
to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Mayor Pat Watkins
Vice-Mayor Calvin Turnquest
Council Member Vince Arena
Council Member Tom Paterno
Council Member Jim Humpage
For Adoption Against Adoption
X
X
X
X
X
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 10T" day of
April, 2008.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
Pat Watkins
ATTEST:
Lon McWilliams, CMC
Village Clerk
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