HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES 05/09RESOLUTION NO. 005 -09
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, URGING
MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE
FOLLOWING ISSUES DURING THE 2006 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
WHEREAS, as Florida's population continues to increase, cities are challenged to
meet the service demands and infrastructure needs to account for new growth; and
WHEREAS, a majority of Florida's municipalities have experienced negative
impacts to the infrastructure, housing stock and employment base from a series of natural
disasters in the past two years; and
WHEREAS, the state has imposed greater accountability in comprehensive
planning and fiscal feasibility standards on municipalities; and
WHEREAS, Florida's municipalities are dependent on other governmental
entities for financial stability and presently the state, counties, and school districts,
control every funding source that has been authorized for implementing growth
management capital improvements and complying with concurrency requirements; and
WHEREAS, municipal self - determination and local self - government are
constantly under attack from a variety of public and private interests; and
WHEREAS, the role and function of municipal government is constantly
evolving from new demands from its citizens and businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN OF GULF
STREAM, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the Town of Gulf Stream urges Governor Jeb Bush and members
of the Florida Legislature to support legislation as part of a comprehensive legislative
reform package that:
• Preserves municipal autonomy and protects the fundamental right of voluntary
self - government.
• Provides municipalities alternative funding options for the purpose of responding
to impacts of declared disasters.
• Preserves municipal tools for community redevelopment and urban revitalization.
• Provides a dedicated and recurring revenue source for municipal transportation
proj ects.
• Preserves dedicated funding for local affordable housing programs.
• Provides for an equitable distribution of fines and fees from criminal violations
such as driving under the influence of alcohol or other chemical substances.
• Provides a comprehensive and uniform workers' compensation system.
Section 2. That a copy of this resolution shall be provided to Governor Jeb Bush,
Senate President Tom Lee, House Speaker Allan Bense and members of the Florida
Legislature.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town of Gulf Stream, this 13th Day of
January 2006.
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