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RESOLUTION # 237
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Winter
Springs, Florida has introduced Ordinance #179 contracting
the boundaries of the City of Winter Springs, Florida.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Winter
Springs, Florida has indicated a desire for a referendum
on the question of contraction.
WHEREAS, certain matters must be resolved in order
to proceed with the contraction process in accordance with
Section 171.051.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA:
1. After public hearing, the City Council
finds that the total area proposed for contraction
was not contiguous to the City of Winter Springs boundaries
at the time that these contraction proceedings were
begun.
2. After public hearing, the City Council
finds that the area proposed for contraction has not been
developed for urban purposes in accordance with F.S. 171.043
(2) nor is it a necessary land connection connecting the city
and areas developed for urban purposes in accordance with
F.S. 171.043 (3).
3. The City Council confirms its call for and
acknowledges that it has scheduled and noticed a referendum
for November 7, 1978 to determine the question of contraction
as presented by proposed Ordinance #179.
4. In the event that a majority of the qualified
voters vote for deannexation, the mayor with such staff as is
necessary is directed to negotiate an agreement with Seminole
County defining the indebtedness or property to be assumed
by the County .
5. If there are any qualified voters
residing in the area affected by proposed Ordinance #179 who
are not residents of Precinct 50 and whd have registered to
vote, such voters will be provided paper ballots to allow
for them to vote on the issue of contraction. The City
Clerk is to coordinate such a paper ballot with the
Supervisor of Elections.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 31st day of October, 1978.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
By: Troy J. Piland, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mary T. Norton
City Clerk