2006-01 Legislative Delegation Requestsand
RESOLUTION NO. 06 -01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, URGING
MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT
THE FOLLOWING ISSUES DURING THE 2006
LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
WHEREAS, as Florida's population continues to increase, 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 complying with concurrency requirements;
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 constantly evolving from new
demands from its citizens and businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved before the City Council for the City of Okeechobee,
Florida; presented at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote
of the City Council; and properly executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief
Presiding Officer for the City:
Section 1. That the City of Okeechobee urges Governor Jeb Bush and 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 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 2. That a copy of this resolution shall be provided to Governor Jeb Bush,
Senate President Tom Lee, House Speaker Allan Bense and members of the
Florida Legislature.
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INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED by the City of Okeechobee, this 17' day of January, 2006.
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Jo n R. Cook, City Attorney
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James E. Kirk, Mayor