HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES 90/01RESOLUTION NO. 90 -1
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN
OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA URGING THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY AND THE PALM
BEACH COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION NOT TO SUPPORT
THE TRANSFER OF ALL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FROM THE
SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY TO THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AND NOT TO SUPPORT
A RESTRUCTURING OF THE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY BOARD.
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of
Gulf Stream Commission that the selection and purc
the unincorporated area of Palm Beach County, West
(Site 1) for the siting of a landfill and possible
plant continues to be opposed by certain residents
the affected area; and
the Town of
zase of land in
of Boca Raton
resource recovery
and landowners in
WHEREAS, as a result thereof, one county commissioner has
caused the preparation of a draft bill which would repeal chapter
75 -473, Laws of Florida, as amended, which established the Solid
Waste Authority of Palm Beach County. A copy of the draft bill is
attached hereto as Exhibit "A"
WHEREAS, said draft bill would transfer all assets and
liabilities of the Solid Waste Authority to the Board of County
Commissioners, ostensibly for the purpose of negating the selection
of Site 1 as the future location of the South County's landfill and
resource recovery plant; and
WHEREAS, the abolition or restructuring of the Solid Waste
Authority is clearly not in the best interest of a majority of the
people in Palm Beach County because it would not adequately provide
for municipal representation; and
WHEREAS, the municipalities of the County continue to have
a strong governmental interest in the collection and disposal of
solid waste.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Board of County Commissioners is strongly
urged not to recommend any bill which repeals Chapter 75 -473, Laws
of Florida, or attempts to restructure the membership balance of
the Solid Waste Authority board.
Section 2. The Legislative Delegation of Palm Beach
County is likewise strongly urged to reject removal of governing
authority for solid waste disposal from the Solid Waste Authority
of Palm Beach County, or to permit the restructuring of the member-
ship to shift the membership balance of the Solid Waste Authority
board.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon its adoption.
Section 4. Copies of this Resolution shall be forwarded
by the Town Clerk to members of the Board of County Commissioners and
the Legislative Delegation.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 9th DAY OF
February J, 1990.
TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA
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