HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1998-159 RESOLUTION NO. 159-98
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING REVISION #10 TO THE FLORIDA
CONSTITUTION, AND ENCOURAGING THE CITIZENRY OF
THE CITY OF DANIA TO VOTE "YES" TO THIS REVISION;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) has proposed
Revision #10, which amends Article VII, s.3(a),(f) and (g) of the Florida Constitution; and
WHEREAS, this revision contains several issues of importance to cities, namely
ex parte communications and revisions to tax exemptions; and
WHEREAS, if passed by electorate, Revision #10 would provide greater local
fiscal flexibility and unrestricted citizen access to local officials; and
WHEREAS, under the Constitution, the state and counties are immune from
taxation while municipalities are exempt only to the extent their property is used
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exclusively for public purposes; and
WHEREAS, a 1997 Florida Supreme Court decision mandates municipally
owned sports facilities, airports and seaports to pay a property tax in addition to lease
payments and intangible taxes on leased property; and
WHEREAS, Revision #10 authorizes the Legislature to exempt property of
certain municipal and special district property when such land is used for airport,
seaport, or public purposes; and
WHEREAS, the cost of collecting tangible personal property tax on mobile home
attachments, furnishings, and fixtures on rental housing often exceeds the revenues
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derived from collections; and
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WHEREAS, Revision #10 gives local governments the option of collecting
personal property tax for attachments to mobile homes and certain residential rental
furnishings; and
WHEREAS, Revision #10 assures citizens the unrestricted access to their locally
elected officials to discuss issues likely to be decided by the officials; and
WHEREAS, this package of reform proposals would serve municipal
governments well and all cities should work with their citizens to help public
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understanding of Revision #10 and the many benefits contained therein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
I CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City of Dania does hereby support and endorse passage of
Revision #10 to the Florida Constitution, and urges its citizenry to vote "Yes" on this
instrumental resolution.
Section 2. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to forward certified copies of
i this Resolution to the Florida League of Cities and the Yes On 10 Committee.
PASSED and ADOPTED on this 13`h day of October, 1998.
MAYOR—COMMISSIONER
A ROLL CALL:
MAYOR CALI - YES
C CLERK—AJ ITOR VICE-MAYOR ETLING -YES
COMMISSIONER BERTINO—YES
COMMISSIONER MIKES -YES
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND CORRECTNESS:
By. /
T M S J. NS8R0
CITY ATTORNEY
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Memorandum
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To: City Managers/City Clerks ��,`1 219��
From: Kelvin Robinson,Director VOAI v v 1
Legislative&Public Affairs
Date: August 28, 1998
Re: Vote"YES"on 10 Educational Materials
As you may know, several constitutional revisions will be placed on the upcoming November
ballot. Among those is Revision 10. Revision 10 is a League-supported constitutional change
that, if approved by Florida voters, will, among other things:
• Eliminate taxes for property that is used for governmental or city purposes;
• Allow counties and cities to waive property taxes for lands used for conservation;
• Allow counties to waive taxes for tangible personal property such as appliances and
furnishings in mobile homes; and
• Allow citizens to communicate with local officials outside of local hearings about land-
use issues.
These are important issues for cities. We need your support and we need your help in getting the
word out to your citizens to VOTE YES!
To better assist you with understanding what Revision 10 does we are sending you this
educational packet which includes:
• "Yes on 10"brochure
• "Yes on 10"poster
• "Yes on 10"talking points
• "Yes on 10"bumper stickers
• "Yes on 10"buttons
• "Yes on 10"sample resolution
We are requesting that every city pass a resolution/proclamation supporting Revision 10 and that
you use every opportunity to voice your support of this revision to the media and your
community.
301 South Bronough Street ♦ Post Office Box 1757 ♦ Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757
Telephone(850)222-9684 ♦ Suncom 278-5331 ♦ Fax (850)222-3806 ♦ Internet: http://fcn.state.fl.us/flc/
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Vote"YES"on 10 Educational Materials
The talking points may be used for speeches when addressing civic groups or clubs. You can
wear your button, hang the poster in city hall and display the bumper stickers in prominent
places. Let us know if you need additional information or materials on Revision 10.
Remember, it is important that we all work hard to see that Revision 10 passes in November.
If I can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact me or my assistant Carol Dixon at the
League, (800) 616-1513, ext.137. Thank you.
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Enclosures
Henam: Yes on Ten First Memo.doc
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