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Resolution: R-06-0103
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 06-00158a Final Action Date: 2/9/2006
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION URGING GOVERNOR JEB
BUSH AND THE MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT
CERTAIN ISSUES THAT ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF
FLORIDA MUNICIPALITIES AND THEIR RESIDENTS, AS STATED HEREIN,
DURING THE 2006 LEGISLATIVE SESSION; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
TRANSMITA COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE ELECTED OFFICIALS
DESIGNATED HEREIN.
WHEREAS, Florida's population continues to increase and 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 for 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 persistently evolving because of
new demands due to its citizens and businesses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF Miaml,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by
reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Miami City Commission urges Governor Jeb Bush and the 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
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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.
Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Governor Jeb Bush,
Senate President Tom Lee, House Speaker Allan Bense and the members of the Florida Legislature.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{1}
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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