HomeMy WebLinkAboutLegislationA RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
URGING GOVERNOR CHARLIE CRIST AND THE MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE ISSUES AS STATED HEREIN, DURING THE
2010 LEGISLATIVE SESSION; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A
COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
WHEREAS, municipal self-determination and local self-government are constantly under attack
from a variety of public and private interests; and
WHEREAS, numerous counties in Florida have recently proposed revisions to their charters that
would adversely impact the Home -Rule powers of municipalities within those counties; and
WHEREAS, a majority of Florida's cities have experienced negative impacts to infrastructure,
housing stock and employment base from a series of natural disasters; higher than expected
increases in the cost of building products; double-digit increases in the cost of property insurance; and
inequities in the existing property -tax system; and
WHEREAS, Florida's continuing population increase has presented a challenge to cities struggling
to meet the infrastructure needs required to accommodate new growth and development without an
infrastructure revenue source dedicated to municipalities; and
WHEREAS, various proposed revisions to the property -tax system should they be adopted would
have substantial adverse impacts for all municipalities in Florida; and
WHEREAS, Florida's municipalities are dependent on other governmental entities for financial
stability, and under the current system the state, counties, and school districts, control all funding
sources authorized for implementing capital improvements and complying with concurrency
requirements; and
WHEREAS, Governor Charlie Crist and Florida's House and Senate leaders have an opportunity to
address the unique concerns of municipalities during the upcoming 2010 legislative session;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Miami City Commission urges Governor Charlie Crist and the members of the
Florida Legislature to support the issues as stated in Attachment "1", attached and incorporated,
during the 2010 legislative session.
Section 2. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Governor Charlie Crist
and the members of the Florida Legislature.
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File Number: 09-01409
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
URGING GOVERNOR CHARLIE CRIST AND THE MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE ISSUES AS STATED HEREIN, DURING THE
2010 LEGISLATIVE SESSION; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A
COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
WHEREAS, municipal self-determination and local self-government are constantly under attack
from a variety of public and private interests; and
WHEREAS, numerous counties in Florida have recently proposed revisions to their charters that
would adversely impact the Home -Rule powers of municipalities within those counties; and
WHEREAS, a majority of Florida's cities have experienced negative impacts to infrastructure,
housing stock and employment base from a series of natural disasters; higher than expected
increases in the cost of building products; double-digit increases in the cost of property insurance; and
inequities in the existing property -tax system; and
WHEREAS, Florida's continuing population increase has presented a challenge to cities struggling
to meet the infrastructure needs required to accommodate new growth and development without an
infrastructure revenue source dedicated to municipalities; and
WHEREAS, various proposed revisions to the property -tax system should they be adopted would
have substantial adverse impacts for all municipalities in Florida; and
WHEREAS, Florida's municipalities are dependent on other governmental entities for financial
stability, and under the current system the state, counties, and school districts, control all funding
sources authorized for implementing capital improvements and complying with concurrency
requirements; and
WHEREAS, Governor Charlie Crist and Florida's House and Senate leaders have an opportunity to
address the unique concerns of municipalities during the upcoming 2010 legislative session;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Miami City Commission urges Governor Charlie Crist and the members of the
Florida Legislature to support the issues as stated in Attachment "1", attached and incorporated,
during the 2010 legislative session.
Section 2. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Governor Charlie Crist
and the members of the Florida Legislature.
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File Number.' 09-01409
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{1}
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS .%
JULIE O. BRU
CITY ATTORNEY
Footnotes:
{1} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days
from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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