HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1998-086 1 RESOLUTION NO. 86-98
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA
SUPPORTING BROWARD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' PROPOSAL TO LEVY AN ADDITIONAL ONE
(1) CENT MOTOR FUEL TAX AND DESIGNATE THE
EQUIVALENT AMOUNT OF GENERAL FUNDS NOW USED FOR
TRANSPORTATION TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR
HOMELESS SERVICES; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, there has been overwhelming recent local and legislative support for
Broward County's proposal to use one (1) cent of its local option motor fuel tax to
address the needs of our community's 5,000 homeless children, women, men and
families; and
WHEREAS, despite that support, Broward County's request to use one cent of
a its local option gas tax for homeless programs was not heard by the Florida House of
Representatives; and
WHEREAS, the need still exists for a recurring revenue source for homeless
programs and to leverage federal funds for same;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA;
Section 1. That the City of Dania supports the proposal of the Broward County
Board of County Commissioners to levy an additional one (1) cent motor fuel tax and
designate the equivalent amount of general funds now used for transportation to be
used exclusively for homeless services.
Section 2. That the City of Dania, Florida will, subject to an Interlocal
Agreement, designate its portion of the additional one (1) cent tax to countywide
homeless services.
Section 3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this
resolution are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
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� Section 4. That this resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately
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PASSED AND ADOPTED on the 26th day of May, 1998.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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From Biownrd League of Cilles To:Cam.ranioner Bob Nikes Dale:&18fa8 rime.5.30:26 Pk1 Page 2 of 3
BROWAM
LEAGUEMay 18, 1998
OF CIM
S TO: All Board Members
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All Mayors
1997-1998 OFFICERS All City Managers
President Carlton B.Moore All City perks
Camnissionec~Lecderoak
First Vice President Maureen Berk
CommissioneaCaatSpdrps With the failure of the legislature to pass the local option gas tax bill,
Sewnd Vice President John Fiore
Vkx MayaMMbn Ahanars which would have created a dedicated funding source for homeless
Secretary Caryl Stevens programs, the County and the League are working on Plan"B'. This
Ma}mlCakfand Park
Treasurer Frank Veltri plan does not require legislative action.
Meyw�Afantefkan
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The proposal would require the County Commission to pass a one
Bob Marks cent gas tax as permitted under current law. The cities would enter
Immediate Past President into an interlocal agreement to forego the dties'share of that tax.
E Becker The County Commission would use the new money for transportation
CouncilmandaudenlabLakes projects currently funded by general revenue. That would free up
Richard Blattner
Vice MayaAfafywood approximately $6.2 in general revenue funds, which would in turn be
James Bush dedicated to homeless programs.
Counciynanoavie
Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed
CommBslon A3WrAefdBeach This plan would be effective for one year until the new legislature
Vicakyw COaar M could meet and pass the legislation that the Speaker of the House
Alex Fekete refused to consider this year.
MayalPemtrdce Pines
Sam Goldsmith
caamhsfolm:Coconuf Creek The County Commission has approved the plan contingent upon the
William Griffin Mayor f0110W1n
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Irwin Harlem 1. Recognition by the Federal Government that the plan constitutes a
Assistant DepuTom asisAley uprise dedicated fundingsource for matching fund purposes.
Tom Hasis n9 P Pam•
Conwnissiaxr2bhlhouwittint 2. Agreement by the legislative delegation that this interim plan will
Edwin Jacobson CammissfonerMtsbn not affect their willingness to pursue legislation next
Tyson Jones 3. Agreement by cities representing a majority of the population.
txpay vmeMayaiarndelrm M.Scott Kleiman In order to have the funds available for this fiscal year, these three
cmmltssforrer/CooperCity items must be completed within a very short timeline.
Ken Kohl
MayorlSea Rench Lakes
John Lyons The Broward League of Cities'Board of Directors strongly supports
Mey Mikesbrc*e Perk Bob Mikes this plan and urgently requests your city to pass a Resolution similar
Bob
MayaiDania to the one attached to this letter. For those cities that have already
Larry Mishkin passed a Resolution supporting a dedicated funding source for
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Oliver Parker homeless programs or supporting the use of the penny gas tax for
Meywkeuderdale By fhe Sea homeless programs, the County Commission requests that you also
Arthur Rosenberg
- CornmissiowMallandake pass this new Resolution.
Chuck Sussman
CommissbneoHillsboro Beach
Joseph Varsallone
Cnmmissiorffmaryate
Michael Zeitchik
CounclfinenMath Lauderdale
Eileen hart Laude 115 South Andrews Avenue,Sule 122 Gdvemmenlal Center.Fort Lauderdale,Florida 33301
KIN. y (954)357-7370-357-5563 FAX
Executive Director
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