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RESOLUTION NO. 98-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL IN
SUPPORTING REVISION #10 TO THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION,
AND ENCOURAGING OUR CITIZENRY TO VOTE YES TO 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, der the Constitution, the state and counties are immune from
taxation, while munic palities are exempt only to the extent their property is used
exclusively for public purpose; 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
City of Cape Canaveral, Florida
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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 City Council of the City of
Cape Canaveral, Florida, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the City of Cape Canaveral does hereby support and endorse
the passage of Revision #10 to the Florida Constitution, and urges its citizenry to vote yes
on this instrumental resolution.
SECTION 2. That copies of this resolution shall be provided to the Florida
League of Cities and the Yes On 10 Committee.
ADOPTED BY the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida this 5th day of October,
1998.
ATTEST:
Sandr 0.' im,s, CITY CLERK
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Rocky Randels, MAYOR
FOR AGAINST
Burt Bruns X
Tony Hernandez Absent
Buzz Petsos Second
Rocky Randels Motion
Joy Salamone X
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