HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2006-04RESOLUTION NO. 2006 -04
A RESOLUTION of THE CITY of CAPE CANAVERAL 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 ever 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 city Council of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida:
SECTION 1. The City of cape Canaveral 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 projects.
• 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
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SECTION 2. 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.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, this 3rd
day of January, 2006.
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Rocky Randells, MAYOR
ATTEST: FOR AGAINST
Bob Hoog Motion
Susan '(Is, Cl . 'CLERK Jim Morgan X
° lv,1. Leo Nicholas X
Buzz Petsos Second
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Rocky Randels X
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A thony Garg nese, CITY ATTORNEY
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