HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_02-18_02/08/2018 RESOLUTION 02-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA,
OPPOSING LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS TO IMPEDE THE
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT FLORIDA'S CITIZENS HAVE ENJOYED
FOR NEARLY 50 YEARS TO GOVERN THEMSELVES UNDER
MUNICIPAL HOME RULE POWERS; OPPOSING THE LEGISLATURE'S
PERSISTENT INTRUSION INTO LOCAL FINANCES, WHICH ARE
NECESSARY TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL STABILITY AND ESSENTIAL
SERVICES UNIQUELY REQUIRED BY MUNICIPAL RESIDENTS AND
LOCAL BUSINESSES; DIRECTING CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE
FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED
PARTIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it is the expressed will of the voters of Florida to have the right to
govern themselves under municipal Home Rule powers; and
WHEREAS, Floridians have possessed this constitutional right of local self-
government for nearly 50 years; and
WHEREAS, as the only form of voluntary government, Florida's municipalities are
the embodiment of the Florida Constitution's right of local self-government; and
WHEREAS, municipal Home Rule powers include all governmental, corporate
and proprietary powers necessary to conduct municipal government, perform municipal
functions and render municipal services for the unique benefit of the people who live
and work within a municipality; and
WHEREAS, Floridians exercise their Home Rule powers by voting to incorporate
and be governed under a municipal form of government for a variety of reasons,
including increased services, a unique business and residential environment, and greater
voice in how their government is run; and
WHEREAS, municipal citizens further exercise their Home Rule powers by voting
on a charter that specifies the desired form, functions and powers of their municipal
government; and
WHEREAS, Floridians' constitutional right to govern themselves locally, under
municipal Home Rule powers and pursuant to their adopted municipal charters, is being
increasingly eroded and limited by actions of the Florida Legislature; and
WHEREAS, these actions of the Florida Legislature take power away from
Florida citizens to ensure their chosen municipal government provides their desired
level of services, offers their desired quality of life and otherwise meets their needs in a
timely and effective manner; and
WHEREAS, municipalities are authorized by the Florida Constitution and by
general law to levy ad valorem and other forms of local taxation, and are further
authorized by general law and their Home Rule powers to impose special assessments
and fees; and
WHEREAS, municipal residents and local businesses pay local taxes,
assessments and fees for the specific purpose of obtaining and enhancing their desired
level of municipal services and amenities; and
WHEREAS, intrusion from the Florida Legislature into municipal finances
prohibits elected municipal leaders from meeting the expectations of their residents
and local businesses that local revenues will be used as intended; and
WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities has included the protection of local
self- government under municipal Home Rule powers as one of its 2018 Legislative
Priorities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
being true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. The Village of Tequesta urges all members of the Florida Legislature to
oppose legislation that limits Floridians' constitutional right to govern themselves
under municipal Home Rule Powers.
Section 3. The Village of Tequesta urges all members of the Florida Legislature to
oppose legislation that would interfere with or intrude into municipal finances.
Section 4. The Village of Tequesta Village Clerk is directed to transmit a certified
copy of this Resolution to the Florida League of Cities, the Palm Beach County
Legislative Delegation and any other interested parties.
Section 5. All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith, be and the
same are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Resolution is held to be
invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, then said holding
shall in no way affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution.
Section 7. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
adoption.
RESOLUTION �```� Date
02-18 02/08/2017
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Motion Council Member Steve Okun Second Council Member Vince Arena
VOTE
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION ABSENT
Mayor Abigail Brennan 0 � �
Vice-Mayor Frank D'Ambra 0 � �
Council Member Tom Paterno ❑ 0 �
Council Member Vince Arena � � �
Council Member Steve Okun � � �
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA ATTEST:
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