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Home My WebLink About2006 10 09 Consent 400 Resolution Number 2006-54 Seminole County Referendum COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM 400 Consent October 9.2006 Regular Meeting Mgr. / Dept. Authorization REQUEST: City Manager Ronald W. McLemore is requesting that the City Commission authorize Resolution Number 2006-54 supporting the Seminole County-Wide Referendum on the November 7, 2006 Ballot to dedicate 0.2 Mills of Ad Valorem tax over a ten year period for the acquisition of environmentally sensitive lands and to acquire and develop recreational trails and pedestrian bridges. PURPOSE: The purpose of this Agenda Item is for the City Commission to authorize the approval of Resolution Number 2006-54 related to supporting the 2006 Natural Lands and Trails Referendum dedicating 0.2 mills of ad valorem tax over a 10 year period for the acquisition of environmentally sensitive lands and to acquire and develop recreational trails and pedestrian bridges. CONSIDERATIONS: . Seminole County will hold a Referendum on November 7, 2006 to determine whether Seminole County residents support expanding the Natural Lands and Trails Programs to purchase natural lands, acquire trail corridors and construct recreational trails and pedestrian bridges. . The City of Winter Springs is being asked to offer their support, through the approval of Resolution 2006-54. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 9, 2006 CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 400 PAGE 2 0F2 FUNDING: No funding needed at this time. RECOMMENDATION: The City Commission is requested to approve the attached Resolution Number 2006-54 requesting the City's support of the 2006 Natural Lands and Trails Referendum. ATTACHMENT: A. Information from Seminole County related to this Request. B. Resolution Number 2006-54. COMMISSION ACTION: A TT ACHMENT "A" A Natural Path For The Future: The 2006 Natural Lands and Trails Referendum You Vote on Tuesday, November 7 could make the difference. On election day, Seminole County voters will decide whether to extend Seminole County's Natural Lands and Trails Programs. What is the 2006 Natural Lands and Trails Referendum? This referendum gives YOU a chance to help preserve green space and extend the trails systems in Seminole County. These prgrams provide natural areas for recreation, education and alternative transportation choices for both residents and vistors to enjoy. What will this referendum mean to you? Additional Passive Recreation Areas Preservation of Wildlife Habitat Additional Trail Corrdors and Trail Bridges for your safety Preservation of Environmentally Sensitive Lands and Aquifer Recharge Areas How will the programs be funded? It is anticipated that dedicating 0.20 mills over a 10 year period would generate over $70 million. The funding would further enhance both the Natural Lands and Trails Programs, with not less than 50% dedicated to Natural Lands acquistion. The average home value for tax assessment purposes in Seminole County is $175,000 . With a $25,000 homestead exemption, the cost of approval will be approcimately $30.00 per year. For more information regarding this referendum, please call Seminole County Government at (407) 665-7432 or visit our website at www.seminolecountyfl.gov Front Over of the brochure for the 2006 Natural Lands and Trails Refendum A Natural Path For The Future: The 2006 Natural Lands and Trails Referedum On election day, Seminole County voters will decide whether to extend Seminole County's natural Lands and Trails Programs. What is the 2006 Natural Lands and Trails Referendum? This referendum gives YOU a chance to help preserve green space and extend the trails systems in Seminole County. These prgrams provide natural areas for recreation, education and alternative transportation choices for both residents and vistors to enjoy. What will this referendum mean to you? Additional Passive Recreation Areas Preservation of Wildlife Habitat Additional Trail Corrdors and Trail Bridges for your safety Preservation of Environmentally Sensitive Lands and Aquifer Recharge Areas How will the programs be funded? It is anticipated that dedicating 0.20 mills over a 10 year period would generate over $70 million. The funding would further enhance both the Natural Lands and Trails Programs, with not less than 50% dedicated to Natural Lands acquistion. The average home value for tax assessment purposes in Seminole County is $175,000 . With a $25,000 homestead exemption, the cost of approval will be approcimately $30.00 per year. For more information regarding this referendum, please call Seminole County Government at (407) 665-7432 or visit our website at www.seminolecountyfl.gov BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS September 28, 2006 The Honorable John Bush City of Winter Springs 1126 East State Road 434 Winter Springs, Florida 32708 Dear Mayor Bush: As discussed at the Mayors and Managers meeting of September 14, 2006 at Casselberry City Hall and the recent Joint City/County Advisory Committee meeting on September 20, 2006 enclosed is information pertinent to the upcoming 2006 County Referendum for Natural Lands and Trails. The draft resolution is worded in a manner that shows City officials support the referendum; the poster and brochure provide additional information. The Seminole County BCC thank you for your support in this matter. Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact either Don Fisher, Deputy County Manager at 407-665-7212 or me at 407-665-7201. Sincerely, Chairman Carlton D. Henley Commission District 4 Enclosure( s) cc: Ron McLemore, City Manager 1101 EAST FIRST STREET SANFORD Fl32771-1468 TElEPHONE (407) 665-7219 FAX (407) 665-7958 A TT ACHMENT "B " RESOLUTION 2006-54 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS SUPPORTING THE SEMINOLE COUNTY-WIDE REFERENDUM ON THE NOVEMBER 7, 2006, BALLOT TO DEDICATE 0.2 MILLS OF AD VALOREM TAX OVER A TEN- YEAR PERIOD FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ENVIRONMENT ALL Y SENSITIVE LANDS AND TO ACQUIRE AND DEVELOP RECREATIONAL TRAILS AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES. WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs recognizes the acquisition of Natural Lands and Trails provides opportunities to enhance the health, well being and quality of life of the citizens of Seminole County; and WHEREAS, the Natural Lands and Trails Programs further enhance the reputation of Seminole County as a first-class location to live, work and play; and WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs has a long standing commitment to providing various passive and active recreational opportunities; and WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs recognizes the critical function natural lands serve in preserving water quality, aquifer recharge and wildlife habitats; and WHEREAS, the Natural Lands and Trails Programs promote environmental education and increase public awareness of environmental issues; and WHEREAS, Seminole County will hold a referendum on November 7, 2006 to determine whether Seminole County residents support expanding the Natural Lands and Trails Programs to purchase natural lands, acquire trail corridors and construct recreational trails and pedestrian bridges. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, that we the City of Winter Springs fully supports the 2006 Natural Lands and Trails Referendum dedicating 0.2 mills of ad valorem tax over a 10-year period for the acquisition of environmentally sensitive lands and to acquire and develop recreational trails and pedestrian bridges. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS ___ DAY OF OCTOBER, 2006. In witness whereof I have hereunto let my hand and caused this seal to be affixed. JOHN F. BUSH, MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK DATE: City of Winter Springs, Florida Resolution Number 2006-54 Page 2 of 2 Date: October 9, 2006 The attached was provided by Mr. Steve Olson of Seminole County at the October 9, 2006 City Commission Regular Meeting. This document relates to Consent Agenda Item "400." A Natural Path for the Future: The 2006 Natural Lands & Trails Referendum A Natural Path for the Future: The 2006 Natural Lands & Trails Referendum (Spanish) A Natural Path for the Future: The 2006 Natural Lands & trail Referendum A Natural Path for the Future: The 2006 Natural Lands & Trails Referendum Natural Lands and Trails Referendum Billboard Art A Natural Path for the Future: The 2006 Natural lands & trails referendum You have an important choice to make on the November 7 ballot concerning the future of Natural Lands and Trails in Seminole County. Acutal Ballot Language County Referendum Authorization of an additional tax for environmentally sensitive lands, trails and pedestrain bridges Shall Seminole County levy an additional ad valorem tax of two tenths (0.2) on one mill on all taxable property within Seminole County for a period of ten (10) years where not less than fifty percent (50%) of said levy will be applied to the acquisition of environmentally sensitive lands; and the remaining levy be applied to acquisition and the development of recreational trails and pedestrain bridges? Vote Early Early Voting runs from October 23 to November 5. Seminole County early voting locations for the General Election are at: Supervisor of Elections, 1500 E. Airport Blvd., Sanford Central Branch Library 215 N. Oxford Road, Casselberry Northwest Branch Library, 580 Greenway Boulevard, Lake Mary East Branch Library 310 Division Street, Oviedo or West Branch Library, 245 N. Hunt Club Boulevard, Longwood For more information on the 2006 Natural Lands and Trails Referendum, call (407) 665-7432 or visit the Web at www.seminolecountyfl.gov. the 2006 Seminole County Natural Lands and Trails Referendum The 2006 Natural Lands & Trails referendum CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA JOHN F. BUSH OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434 WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32708-2799 City Telephone: 407-327-5956 Facsimile: 407-327-4753 Personal Mobile: 407-256-6987 Email: jfbush@winterspringsfl.org City Website: www.winterspringsfl.org October 19,2006 Carlton Henley, Chairman Board of County Commissioners Seminole County Government 1101 East First Street Sanford, FL 32771 Dear Carlton: I was very pleased to hear from Don Fisher during his presentation to the City Commission at the October 9, 2006 meeting that the trail section around the Winter Springs Industrial Park was included in the list of projects for funding if the referendum is successful. This went a long way to getting unanimous support of the City Commission for the referendum. Sincerely, Mayor /jp cc: County Commission 2006ffrails/County Referendum on Trails Support RESOLUTION 2006-54 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS SUPPORTING THE SEMINOLE COUNTY-WIDE REFERENDUM ON THE NOVEMBER 7, 2006, BALLOT TO DEDICATE 0.2 MILLS OF AD VALOREM TAX OVER A TEN- YEAR PERIOD FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ENVIRONMENT ALL Y SENSITIVE LANDS AND TO ACQUIRE AND DEVELOP RECREATIONAL TRAILS AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES. WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs recognizes the acquisition of Natural Lands and Trails provides opportunities to enhance the health, well being and quality of life of the citizens of Seminole County; and WHEREAS, the Natural Lands and Trails Programs further enhance the reputation of Seminole County as a first-class location to live, work and play; and WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs has a long standing commitment to providing various passive and active recreational opportunities; and WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs recognizes the critical function natural lands serve in preserving water quality, aquifer recharge and wildlife habitats; and WHEREAS, the Natural Lands and Trails Programs promote environmental education and increase public awareness of environmental issues; and WHEREAS, Seminole County will hold a referendum on November 7, 2006 to determine whether Seminole County residents support expanding the Natural Lands and Trails Programs to purchase natural lands, acquire trail corridors and construct recreational trails and pedestrian bridges. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, that we the City of Winter Springs fully supports the 2006 Natural Lands and Trails Referendum dedicating 0.2 mills of ad valorem tax over a 10-year period for the acquisition of environmentally sensitive lands and to acquire and develop recreational trails and pedestrian bridges. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2006. October 9, 2006 City of Winter Springs, Florida Resolution Number 2006-54 Page 2 of 2