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RESOLUTION NUMBER 2005-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,
FLORIDA URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING ISSUES
DURING THE 2006 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
WHEREAS, as Florida's population continues to increase, cities are challenged
to meet the service demands and infrastructure needs to account for new growth; and
WHEREAS, a majority of Florida's municipalities have experienced negative
impacts to the infrastructure, housing stock and employment base from a series of natural
disasters in the past two years; and
WHEREAS, the State has imposed greater accountability in comprehensive
planning and fiscal feasibility standards on municipalities; and
WHEREAS, Florida's municipalities are dependent on other governmental
entities for financial stability and presently the State, Counties, and School Districts,
control every funding source that has been authorized for implementing growth
management capital improvements and complying with concurrency requirements; and
WHEREAS, municipal self-determination and local self-government are
constantly under attack from a variety of public and private interests; and
WHEREAS, the role and function of municipal government is constantly
evolving from new demands from its citizens and businesses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF WINTER
SPRINGS, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City of Winter Springs urges Governor Jeb Bush and
members of the Florida Legislature to support legislation as part of a comprehensive
legislative reform package that:
. Preserves municipal autonomy and protects the fundamental right of voluntary
self-government.
. Provides municipalities alternative funding options for the purpose of responding
to impacts of declared disasters.
. Preserves municipal tools for community redevelopment and urban revitalization.
. Provides a dedicated and recurring revenue source for municipal transportation
projects.
. Preserves dedicated funding for local affordable housing programs.
. Provides for an equitable distribution of fines and fees from criminal violations
such as driving under the influence of alcohol or other chemical substances.
. Provides a comprehensive and uniform workers' compensation system.
Section 2. That a copy of this resolution shall be provided to Governor Jeb Bush,
Senate President Tom Lee, House Speaker Allan Bense and members of the Florida
Legislature.
RESOL VED by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, m a
Regular Meeting assembled on the 12th day of December, 2005.
JOHN F. BUSH, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, CITY CLERK
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for
The City of Winter Springs only:
Anthony A. Garganese, City Attorney
City of Winter Springs
Resolution 2005-49
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