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Home My WebLink AboutR-1995-027 kv .: 5 Y �,va�,}'� �, ,+}�,-Fly •. 4 $ RESOLUTION NO. 27-95 'k f, NAB ,� t,ca A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, URGING 4i , ? THE CONTINUED APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING FOR s 5i5�S 't' 'u 1r PRESERVATION 2000; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. fy. we k;/F a - U t ! WHEREAS, Broward County citizens have advanced environmental land preservation efforts with voter approval to locally fund a countywide preservation a program; and t , t WHEREAS, Preservation 2000 is a ten year program designed to acquire and therefore save Florida's best remaining natural land, and is the state's most comprehensive land protection program; and ,t 'f h WHEREAS, Florida's rate of population growth and conversion of natural areas "titj r�" continue to threaten our natural systems; and _ WHEREAS, Preservation 2000 is now in the fifth year of operation and has already preserved over 500,000 acres of environmentally sensitive lands; and } F%t WHEREAS, Preservation 2000 offers an o tj the citizens of Broward County and the state to protect environmentally sensitive ands r' w` and support the implementation of our county comprehensive plan; and 5' r, WHEREAS, the City of Dania and its citizens recognize the importance of Nita + "Nz Preservation 2000 in enabling the implementation of conservation goals, growth management and comprehensive land use plans. a 5 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA: -$oQtion 1. That the City Commission of the City of Dania, Florida, joins Broward r � County and hereby urges the Legislature of the State of Florida to: r yf4 !+t�; " A. Appropriate fundng for a sixth series of Preservation 2000 bonds. A YN yf dSi a 2 fir B. Secure a permanent funding source for the remaining ' g years of the 4�,a; Preservation 2000 program. A4, s a tion That copies of this resolution be furnished to all members of the Broward County Legislative Delagation and to any other parties as may be directed by l the City Manager. s� Resolution No. 27-95 !� r I D K a Zip a •-t �•t)Y�*rtl' �t�Y f � 1F1^+' lry f e "iz i ;I x r. b1� �• Section That this resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED and ADOPTED this 28 day of February 1 , °� 995. �D J ° MAYOR - C MMISSIONER wN ATTEST: U11 r CLERK - / ul FOR a . APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS BY: - - �� Frank C. Adler City Attorney Y�h�P Kap l 'a � 9 u q u p} 4 �S 1 44 1 I llhl J�� 1��if, r � 27-95 C Resolution No. ' N T.� 11 «c F1 ANY " FED-21-112 3:4^ FROM 2�. ` TO g21_E04 P.64 SEIRATION 025 North Adame Soeet • Tallaras*ft Florida 32XI 9W222-0199 Fax! 9M22-0973 `;. Thank you for offering may know, the state of Florida has one of the most ambitious and tcost eion0ffectielayou nd <, buying Y g programs in the country. Created by the Florida Legislature in 1990, this 10 year. 03 billion, program seeks to purchase high priority environmentally sensitive lands in Florida to enhance the quality of life for this and future generations. Scientific calculations predict that all remaining natural areas in Florida by the turn of the century Will either be protected or developed. Therefore, the ratio of developed land to open r , space depends heavily on the continued funding of Preservation 2000. To meet the $3 billion goal of Preservation 2000, the Florida Legislature must raise $300 million annually through the sale of state revenue bonds. This means that every year the legislature must appropriate funds to pay the first Vast debt service an each bond series. Preservation 2000 debt service(the amount Florida must pay each " year in principal and interest for the combined series of P2000 bonds) Is about $25 million per year per series. Funding for the debt service comes from documentary ;? stamp tax revenue, Increases from 1990 through 1992 will generate enough funds A. to cover the debt service on all ten series without the need for new tax increases. r Halfway to its commitment to preserve the state's environmentally sensitive lands, ti Preservation 2000 will have been funded a remarkable $1.5 billion, with the annual cost for interest and principal estimated at 20% less than predicted. f` Florida's natural beauty have been saved. Places like Topsail Hill Beach in Walton The tangible results are overwhelming. To date, over 500,000 acres of x County and the Archie Carr See Turtle Refuge in Brevard County will exist as they did thousands of years ago. Rivers and aquifers have been safeguarded to ensure future I water supply, and endangered species, like the Florida Panther and the Florida Black ' PP y. i Beer can thrive in protected wildlife habitats. only# Yet, we are °t' Y halfway into reaching our goal of protecting what will otherwise be lost forever. Florida's rapid growth puts a serious strain on our natural 's resouiLcs, Each day, 450 new residents pour into our state. Five Florida counties " rank in the top 25 for growth in the nation. Florida's abilityto keep growth depends on the continued funding of Preservation 200. Beause fuWith d ng is ( + ' ` not guaranteed each year from the legislature, aggressive lobbying from citizens across the state is critical The attached pages include some facts you will find helpful in understanding the need to continually fund Preservation 2000. Please feel free to contact me if you need additional information or assistance. L 7hr ` r'VafN FEB-23-1455 13:27 rOTRL P.04 P.04 j ,4 ,1 r T i' sC R xRUn e dh,'�+ v �r. k { C! Y t 6,, t�ir�ts .21f, c 0,M 4r�'�ua iVEC'ai fi e x 'J�,if,ikt rW r17..ttlp�t! � frii." FED-21—I120 S•4:? FROM TO 921_k@. P.03 t,f r:�i 1t by tri _ ;2 SOME COMMON CONCERNS ABOUT PRESERVATION 2000 rr S fht�,k J. '4"r x 1 LOVE PRESERVATION 2000, BUT IT COMPETES WITH OTHER PROGRAMS FOR THE SAME MONEY AND I CAN'T SUPPORT A TAX INCREASE. 5tt `+ '.t The State of Florida's tax revenue is growing faster than projections. In 1994, the state will collect more taxes than had been estimated. The documentary stamp f aster a tax, which is the major source of Preservation 2000 funds, is growing f th n projections. There is plenty Of money in this growth to fund Preservation 2000 without affecting the baseiine budgets of other state programs. THE STATE BUYS ENVIRONMENTAL LAND IN BIG TRACTS AND LOCKS IT AWAY FROM THE PUBLIC. l Z `\t�tfLLM All Preservation 2000 lands are open for public use. There is a lag time between „{ t{ purchase and the development of capital facilities such as parking lots, roads and restrocros. Funds to manage lands are already provided from an earmarked portion Of the CARL and Save Our Rivers land acquisition funds. Despite the delay, it is a Important to move ahead to save land while we can. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE HUGE BALANCES IN PRESERVATION 2000 ACCOUNTS. THE STATE CAN'T SPEND THE MONEY IT HAS. ` crti` Most of the Preservation 2000 account balances are encumbered or targeted to 41 xwt $pacific land acquisition projects. It often takes many months to negotiate and ,tly1zlY,+' y?a,` close a major reel estate deal. State officials try to negotiate the bast possible price for the public dollar. This is complicated by cumbersome regulations and red {� tape- Preservation 2000 supporters hope to streamline the land acquisition process to 8110w more land to be saved in a timely manner. PRESERVATION 2000 IS TAKING TOO MUCH LAND OFF THE TAX ROLLS. r r�tz RURAL COUNTIES CAN'T AFFORD TO LOSE THAT REVENUE. 14,�1"T n' Preservation 2000 is supported by both the League of Cities and the Association of " r ' Counties. Local governments are impacted by land preservation. some impacts Y r ' are positive, some negative. The positive impacts include parks and open which the local government would otherwise have to pay for with p apexes And small rural counties can be reimbursed for tax loss form public endsrty acquisition j through the 1092 Public Lands Bill. THERE'S NOT ENOUGH MONEY TO MANAGE THE STATE'$ LAND NOW, HOW `?N WILL WE EVER MANAGE THE LAND PURCHASED THROUGH PRESERVATION f„ 20007 yr i Land menagamont is funded through an earmark of land acquisition funds. Under a �f `t formula approved by the Legislature, as more land is acquired, the percentage of tly land funds devoted to management increases. 1 FEB-23-1995 13:26 F P.0J' � fyw c � l'+.Tryr""4^s. § � . �\ �J �z