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RESOLUTION NO. 97-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL,
FLORIDA SUPPORTING EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING
LOCAL OPTION GASOLINE TAX THROUGH THE YEAR
2011.
WHEREAS, Chapter 336.025, Florida Statutes, authorizes a local option gasoline tax to
be levied upon the sale of motor fuel and special fuel within the County; and,
WHEREAS, the transportation needs of Brevard county are such that local governments
cannot currently fund the transportation improvement projects that are contemplated by their
respective comprehensive plans without additional revenues; and,
WHEREAS, said State Statute authorizes that an Interlocal Agreement may be
established between Brevard County and one or more of the municipalities located within the
County, representing a majority of the population of the incorporated area within the County; and,
WHEREAS, the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners may extend the
duration of the existing six -cent Local Option Gasoline Tax beyond its current expiration in 2001;
and,
WHEREAS, the Space Coast League of Cities, various municipalities in Brevard County,
and the Brevard County Metropolitan Planning Organization have all previously requested the
Brevard County Commission to extend the Local Option Gasoline Tax in order to provide a
reliable revenue stream to assist local governments in meeting their current and future
transportation needs; and,
WHEREAS, high quality transportation facilities in the County and the various
municipalities are a key element for a prosperous economy and as an attraction for expanded
business opportunity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida that:
Section 1. The City of Cape Canaveral hereby requests the Brevard County Commission to
extend the currently enacted six -cent Local Option Gasoline Tax beyond its current expiration in
2001 to 2011.
Section 2. Copies of this resolution shall be provided to the Brevard County Commission.
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City of Cape Canaveral
Resolution No. 97-05
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ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cap
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Tony Hernandez
Buzz Petsos
John Porter
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