HomeMy Public PortalAbout1992-67 Urging Equitable Distribution of Increased Sales Tax DollarsRESOLUTION NO. 92-67
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; URGING THE FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE TO DISTRIBUTE INCREASED SALES
TAX DOLLARS IN AN EQUITABLE MANNER;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF KEY BISCAYNE,
FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, Dade County and its residents have experienced
tremendous personal and property damage losses as a result of the
nation's worst natural disaster, Hurricane Andrew; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council recognizes that money has been
distributed, through Federal and State programs as well as through
private insurance reimbursements, and spent throughout the State,
to rebuild our community; and
WHEREAS, these purchases are projected to provide an increase
in state sales tax revenues for 1992-1993. This increase is
defined as the excess portion of sales tax generated and collected
in Dade County over and above the 1992 collections; and
WHEREAS, it is projected that the destruction of property in
Dade County will result in lower property tax assessments in
January 1993 and 1994, resulting in a substantial property tax
shortfall; and
WHEREAS, there are many proposals being discussed locally
which would provide for these increased sales tax dollars to be
used to help Dade County and its residents in the rebuilding
efforts;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF KEY
BISCAYNE THAT THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE, IN A SPECIAL SESSION IN
DECEMBER, PASS LAWS TO DISTRIBUTE THESE INCREASED SALES TAX DOLLARS
IN AN EQUITABLE MANNER FOR THE PURPOSES OF SUPPORTING DADE COUNTY,
THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE AND OTHER MUNICIPALITIES IN THEIR
NORMAL AND EXTRAORDINARY EXPENDITURES OF GOVERNMENTAL AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES IN 1993.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY A 7-0 VOTE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
THIS 8th DAY OF December , 1992.
RAFAE H. CONTE, MAYOR
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
VILLAGE ATTORNEY
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