HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 08 27 Consent 210 Resolution 2007-39 Changes to a City or County's Comprehensive Plan
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2007-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
OPPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FLORIDA
CONSTITUTION THAT WOULD FORCE VOTERS
TO DECIDE ALL CHANGES TO A CITY OR
COUNTY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida is experiencing tremendous growth; and
WHEREAS, the challenges presented by growth require that local governments embrace
smart growth policies aimed at protecting our State's quality of life, engendering greater
economic prosperity, and equitably planning for the common good; and
WHEREAS, smart growth requires careful planning and direction combined with a clear
and effective means of engaging the people's voice; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida understands
that elected leaders must always empower citizens and never abandon government's
primary responsibility for creating sound public policy; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Hometown Democracy initiative seeks to place a constitutional
amendment before Florida's voters to amend Article II, Section 7, of the Florida
Constitution, (Title: REFERENDA REQUIRED FOR ADOPTION OF LOCAL
GOVERNMENTAL COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLANS); and
WHEREAS, this amendment constitutes a fundamental abandonment of government's
responsibility to represent all its citizens; and
WHEREAS, this amendment will further disenfranchise millions of Florida's already-
fatigued electorate, paralyze local governments and potentially cripple vital public
services including crime prevention, transportation improvement and public education;
and
WHEREAS, this amendment poses a grave threat to Florida's unique quality of life.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of Winter Springs meeting in
Winter Springs, Seminole County, Florida on August 27, 2007, having dedicated
its own policies to advancing smarter growth recommends defeat of the Florida
Hometown Democracy initiative and the proposed amendment to the Florida
Constitution.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Winter Springs urges citizens
to vote "NO" on the proposed Florida Hometown Democracy amendment if it
appears on the general election ballot.
JOHN F. BUSH, Mayor
ATTEST:
ANDREA LORENZO-LUACES, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2007-39
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
OPPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FLORIDA
CONSTITUTION THAT WOULD FORCE VOTERS
TO DECIDE ALL CHANGES TO A CITY OR
COUNTY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida is experiencing tremendous growth; and
WHEREAS, the challenges presented by growth require that local governments embrace
smart growth policies aimed at protecting our State's quality of life, engendering greater
economic prosperity, and equitably planning for the common good; and
WHEREAS, smart growth requires careful planning and direction combined with a clear
and effective means of engaging the people's voice; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida understands
that elected leaders must always empower citizens and never abandon government's
primary responsibility for creating sound public policy; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Hometown Democracy initiative seeks to place a constitutional
amendment before Florida's voters to amend Article II, Section 7, of the Florida
Constitution, (Title: REFERENDA REQUIRED FOR ADOPTION OF LOCAL
GOVERNMENTAL COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLANS); and
WHEREAS, this amendment constitutes a fundamental abandonment of government's
responsibility to represent all its citizens; and
WHEREAS, this amendment will further disenfranchise millions of Florida's already-
fatigued electorate, paralyze local governments and potentially cripple vital public
services including crime prevention, transportation improvement and public education;
and
WHEREAS, this amendment poses a grave threat to Florida's unique quality of life.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of Winter Springs meeting in
Winter Springs, Seminole County, Florida on August 27, 2007, having dedicated
its own policies to advancing smarter growth recommends defeat of the Florida
Hometown Democracy initiative and the proposed amendment to the Florida
Constitution.
ATTEST:
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Winter Springs urges citizens
to vote "NO" on the proposed Florida Hometown Democracy amendment if it
appears on the general election ballot.
27TH DAY OF AUGUST 2007.
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EA LORENZO-LUACES, City Clerk