HomeMy Public PortalAbout2015-08 Supporting the following legistative priorities for the year 2015RESOLUTION NO. 2015-8
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; SUPPORTING
THE FOLLOWING LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR THE
YEAR 2015; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Key Biscayne wishes to support the
following Legislative Priorities for the year 2015.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA THAT IT SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR THE YEAR 2015:
That the following Legislative Priorities for the year 2015 be adopted by the Village of Key
Biscayne:
Section 1. The Village supports legislation that creates a Rickenbacker Causeway
Authority.
Section 2. The Village supports legislation that assures that Florida private and public
property owners are able to obtain comprehensive insurance coverage at a fair and reasonable rate.
Section 3. The Village supports legislation that provides financial incentives including
financing and funding for relocating power lines and other utilities underground on barrier islands.
Section 4. The Village supports legislation that designates the portion of the Mashta flats
within Key Biscayne as a "no vessel" zone.
Section 5. The Village supports legislation to enforce bicycles into bike separated lanes.
Section 6. The Village supports legislation prohibiting texting while driving.
Section 7. The Village of Key Biscayne will monitor legislative issues: the Village will
direct their legislative consultant to monitor the following issues and provide timely data should
these issues be taken up at the legislative session: 1.) Modification of the road designation and use
of Rickenbacker Causeway; 2.) Resources, policy changes and permitting support for sea -level arise
initiatives such as coastline protection and beach renourishment programs.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th , day of February , 2015
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MA 'OK MAYRA PENA LINDSi Y
VILLAGE ATTORNEY
ATT _ T:
CONCHITA H. ALVAREZ, MMC, VILLAGE CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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