HomeMy Public PortalAbout1998-43 Florida Constitution revision #10 support, (certain property tax)RESOLUTION NO. 98-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA SUPPORTING
REVISION #10 TO THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION, AND
ENCOURAGING ALL MUNICIPALITIES TO EDUCATE
THEIR CITIZENRY ON THE IMPORTANCE OF AND NEED
FOR THIS REVISION.
WHEREAS, the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) has proposed Revision #10
which amends Article VII, s. 3(a), (f) and (g) of the Florida Constitution; and
WHEREAS, this revision contains several issues of importance to cities, namely ex parte
communications and revisions to tax exemptions; and
WHEREAS, if passed by the electorate, Revision #10 would provide greater local fiscal
flexibility and unrestricted citizen access to local officials; and
WHEREAS, under the Constitution, the state and counties are immune from taxation, while
municipalities are exempt only to the extent their property is used exclusively for public purposes;
and
WHEREAS, a 1997 Florida Supreme Court decision mandates municipally owned sports
facilities, airports and seaports to pay a property tax in addition to lease payments and intangible
taxes on leased property; and
WHEREAS, Revision #10 authorizes the Legislature to exempt property of certain municipal
and special district property when such land is used for airport, seaport, or public purposes; and
WHEREAS, the cost of collecting tangible personal property tax on mobile home
attachments, furnishings, and fixtures on rental housing often exceeds the revenues derived from
collections; and
WHEREAS, Revision #10 gives local governments the option of collecting personal property
tax for attachments to mobile homes and certain residential rental furnishings; and
WHEREAS, Revision #10 assures citizens the unrestricted access to their locally elected
officials to discuss issues likely to be decided by the officials; and
WHEREAS, this package of reform proposals would serve municipal governments well and
all cities should work with their citizens to help public understanding of Revision #10 and the many
benefits contained therein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Village of Key Biscayne does hereby support and endorse passage of
Revision #10 to the Florida Constitution.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of August , 1998.
CONCHITA H. ALVAREZ, VILLAGE CL
APPROVED S TO FORM
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RICHARD J. WEISS, VILLAGE ATTORNEY