1981-16 Eminent Domain LegislationRESOLUTION NO. 81-16
• WHEREAS, House Bill #387 filed by Representative C.R. Smith would remove the
authority of municipalities to utilize the authority of eminent domain outside
of the city limits for water and sewer purposes; and
WHEREAS, in the case of the City of Okeechobee, all water and sewer for the
entire county is handled by the city and it may be necessary at some future date
to use the authority of eminent domain to acquire the necessary rights-of-way
for force mains, gravity sewer lines, lift stations, etc.; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee opposes this unnecessary restriction on
municipalities which could severely hinder the expansion and extension of water
and sewer services to outlying areas,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee,
Florida as follows:
1. That the legislative delegation for Okeechobee County consisting of the
Honorable Dale Patchett, the Honorable William (Doc) Meyers, the Honorable
Pat Neal, be and they hereby are respectfully requested to vote against
House Bill #387 and Senate Bill #964 which would prohibit the exercise
of eminent domain for water and sewer facilities outside the corporate
limits of a city.
2. That certified copies of this resolution be furnished to each member of
the legislative delegation representing Okeechobee County and also to
the Florida League of Cities.
3. This resolution shall take effect as provided by law.
Introduced and adopted in regular session assembled this 'l -J& day of 222Azq.,
1981.
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Mayor
ATTEST.'
City Clerk