HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2007-078 Senate Bill 742 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-078
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA OPPOSING SENATE BILL 742, WHICH WOULD
PROHIBIT COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES FROM USING TAX
REVENUES TO SUE OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS; URGING
MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE AND THE GOVERNOR TO
OPPOSE THE BILL; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO DISTRIBUTE THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR, THE PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA
SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, THE BROWARD LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, THE
FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, THE BROWARD LEAGUE OF CITIES, AND
ALL CITY CLERKS OF MUNICIPALITIES IN BROWARD COUNTY;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, State Senator Justice filed Senate Bill 742, which restricts the powers of
local governments; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 742 prohibits counties and municipalities from using tax revenues
to sue other local governments; and
WHEREAS, there are occasions in which it is in the best interest of a municipality to sue
other local governments to protect and defend their residents; and
WHEREAS, if Senate Bill 742 were enacted, municipalities would be powerless to protect
and prosecute their interests on behalf of their residents; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach opposes Senate Bill 742
because such proposed legislation is not in the interest of the City and its residents, and the City
Commission urges members of the Florida Legislature and the Governor to oppose such proposed
legislation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are ratified and confirmed as being true and
correct and are made a specific part of this Resolution upon its adoption.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Dania Beach opposes Senate Bill 742.
Section 3. The City urges the Florida Legislature and Governor Crist to oppose Senate
Bill 742 and support existing powers of local government.
Section 4. The City Clerk is directed to immediately distribute copies of this Resolution
to the Governor, the President of the Florida Senate, the Speaker of the Florida House of
Representatives, the Broward Legislative Delegation, the Florida League of Cities, the Broward
League of Cities, and all City Clerks of municipalities in Broward County.
Section 5. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on May 8, 2007.
OB ANTONi
MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
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LOUISE STILSON, CM�C —
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO RM tD CORRECTNESS:
BY:
TFIOM J. ' SBRO
CITY ATTORNEY
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