HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980 10 09 Memo Re: Proposed Sunshine Park Quarterhouse Racing Track
COUNTY OF SEMINOLE
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FLORIDA
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PHONE; (305) 323 .4330
MEMORANDUM
TO:
All City Managers or Hayors
Cities of Seminole County
Roger D. Neiswender ~ If)
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FROM:
DATE: October 9, 1980
SUBJECT: Proposed Sunshine Park Quarterhorse Racing Track
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Due to the recent controversy surrounding the proposed Sunshine Park
Quarterhorse Racing Track in Lake Mary, the County Commission has
requested the Governor to put on the agenda reconsideration of
Chapter 80-88, Laws of Florida (Committee Substitute for House Bill
No. 595), in order to close the loophole which may have allowed the
horse track to proceed without any local government control. It
would be appreciated if your city council can be of support in this
concern.
The Council of Local Governments in Seminole County (CALNO) has taken
a position of concern regarding the exemptions from local control.
The City of Lake Mary has instituted a suit to force the issue. Since
this matter may have some potential state-wide concern, specifically
regarding pari-mutuel facilities and generally on the concept of the
state overriding local jurisdiction for special purposes, we suggest
that, perhaps, the Florida League of Cities would be interested in
this issue.
Again, if you can be supportive of the cause, we would appreciate it.
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