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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2005-020 FLC Legislative Priorities RESOLUTION NO. 2005-020 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING GROWTH MANAGEMENT ISSUES DURING THE 2005 LEGISLATIVE SESSION. WHEREAS, Florida's Growth Management Act was created in 1985 in an effort to create a blueprint for growth in Florida's cities and counties; and WHEREAS, cities and counties plan for future growth through local comprehensive plans, but there is no defined state plan that provides an overall growth management strategy; and WHEREAS, as Florida's population continues to increase, cities are challenged to meet the infrastructure needs to account for new growth and development, but there is no infrastructure revenue source dedicated to municipalities; and WHEREAS, counties, school districts, or the state of Florida control every funding source that has been authorized for implementing growth management capital improvements and complying with concurrency requirements; and WHEREAS, Governor Jeb Bush and Florida's House and Senate leaders have made growth management reform a top priority for the 2005 legislative session NOW, 'THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA: Section 1. That the City of Dania Beach urges Governor Jeb Bush and members of the Florida Legislature to support legislation as part of a comprehensive growth management package that: o Establishes a process for the county commission and the municipal governing authorities within a county to jointly levy local government infrastructure surtax within their jurisdictions to fund infrastructure improvements. ® Authorizes municipalities to levy a real estate transfer fee for infrastructure improvements. ® Repeals the fuel adjustment charge exemption from the municipal public service tax. ® Revises concurrency requirements or adequately funds needed infrastructure. • ® © Ties state funding and budget allocations to articulated state growth management policies. In other words, no more public expenditures that are inconsistent with articulated growth management policies. ® Revises the Sustainable Communities Certification Program to encourage, not discourage, cities from participating. © Creates a state comprehensive plan that articulates state planning goals and policies with measurable benchmarks. ® Grants cities greater flexibility and less state oversight in pursuing growth management strategies. 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. PASSED AND ADOPTED on January 25, 2005. C. . C LY MAYOR—C&MMISSIONER ATTEST: ,�'Il1 ROLL CALL: �a G'�� COMMISSIONER ANTON - YES 6� _-_ COMMISSIONER CHUNN - YES LOUISE STILSON COMMISSIONER FLURY - YES CITY-CLERK VICE-MAYOR MIKES -NO MAYOR MCELYEA - YES APPROVED AS TO AND CORRECTNESS: BY: 4:1 A TH` M S J. ANSBRO CITY XTTORNEY • 2 RESOLUTION#2005-020 FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC. MEMORANDUM To: Members of Florida League of Cities, Inc. From: John Charles Thomas, Director Legislative & Public Affairs Date: January 13, 2005 Re: Request for Resolution Last year the FLC Board of Directors adopted a new initiative to enhance the Legislature's awareness of the League's priority issues. This plan calls on each of Florida's 407 cities to adopt a resolution that supports the League's key priority issues. These key issues were adopted by the League membership at the recent Legislative Conference and address Growth Management, Reform and Infrastructure Funding. ® Enclosed is a draft resolution that we are asking your city to adopt at the next available council/commission meeting. We would then like you to send copies of that resolution to Governor Jeb Bush, Senate President Tom Lee, Speaker of the House Allan Bense, your House and Senate members and a copy to the Florida League of Cities no later than Friday, February 25, 2005. Also enclosed, is a list of addresses for the Governor, Senate President; Speaker of the House and a House and Senate directory with addresses for your legislators. A Microsoft Word version of this resolution can be on the League's website under Legislative/Advocacy at: www.flcities.com. Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Jenny Anderson at the Florida League of Cities at (800) 342-8112. Thank you for your assistance. Enclosures 301 South Bronough, Suite 300 ♦ Post Office Box 1757 ♦ Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757 Telephone (850)222-9684 ♦ Suncom 278-5331 ♦ Fax (850)222-3806 ♦ Internet:www.flcities.corn Please send a copy of your City's resolution to the following no later than Friday, February 25, 2005: The Honorable Jeb Bush Governor, State of Florida Plaza Level 05, The Capitol 400 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001 Phone: (850) 488-4441 Fax: (850) 487-0801 The Honorable Tom Lee President of the Senate Suite 409, The Capitol 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1100 Phone: (850) 487-5229 Fax: (850) 487-5844 The Honorable Allan Bense Speaker of the House of Representatives Suite 420, The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1300 Phone: (850) 488-1450 Fax: (850) 487-1456 Your House and Senate Members see attached directories for mailing information Jenny Anderson, Legislative Assistant Florida League of Cities, Inc. Post Office Box 1757 Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1757 Phone: (800) 342-8112, extension 119 Fax: (850) 222-3806 •