HomeMy Public PortalAbout2002-33 Supporting the Proposed Sales Tax IncreaseRESOLUTION NO. 2002-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; SUPPORTING
THE PROPOSED SALES TAX INCREASE, OF WHICH
MUNICIPALITIES WILL RECEIVE A 20% SHARE
EXCLUSIVELY DEDICATED TO THE TRANSPORTATION
NEEDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE
MUNICIPALITIES OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners of Miami -Dade County have
proposed a Sales Tax increase, which revenue is to be solely dedicated to transportation needs; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council has been advised that the Dade League of Cities supports
the proposed Sales Tax increase; and
WHEREAS, a Citizens Independent Transportation Trust Fund has been proposed to give
oversight to the expenditure and utilization of these funds; and
WHEREAS, a 20% direct distribution of the gross sales tax revenues, based upon individual
municipal population (adjusted annually), will be directly distributed to all municipalities solely to
enhance transportation needs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Village Council of the Village of Key Biscayne joins the Dade County
League of Cities in supporting an increase in the sales tax that will be dedicated to the transportation
needs of Miami -Dade County and the surrounding municipalities.
Section 2. That 20% of the gross sales tax revenue will be utilized by the municipalities for
transportation needs solely within municipal boundaries.
Section 3. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of August , 2002.
CONCHITA H. ALVAREZ, CMC, VILLAGE CL
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIE
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RICHARD J ' Y WE . S, VILLAGE ATTORNEY
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MAYOR JOE I. RASCO