HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-02-10RESOLUTION NO. R-02-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING RESTORED FUNDING FOR REGIONAL
PLANNING COUNCILS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian strongly supports adequate funding of regional
planning councils in the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian recognizes that regional planning councils are
required to perform numerous state-mandated economic development, growth
management, emergency management, technical assistance, interlocal dispute resolution
functions, and other important statutory duties directed by the Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian recognizes that regional planning councils also
provide a wide range of services and assistance in support of local government initiatives
and programs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian believes the State is disproportionately relying on
local dues and revenues from local government to support regional planning councils which
has resulted in the reduction of many regional and local programs and initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian believes the State's responsibility for supporting
regional planning councils should be increased and shared more equally between the State
and its local governments.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, as follows:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Sebastian hereby requests the
Legislature support the Florida Regional Councils Association budget request for recurring
funding for regional planning councils as a $3.0 million line item in the Department of
Community Affairs base budget.
Section 2. The City Clerk is directed to distribute copies of this resolution to the
Honorable Governor Jeb Bush, The Executive Office of the Governor, The Capitol,
Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-0001; the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, 301
East Ocean Boulevard, Suite 300, Stuart, Florida 34994; and Ronald Book, Executive
Director, Florida Regional Councils Association, 2999 Northeast 191't Street, PH6, North
Miami Beach, Florida 33180.
Section 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its adoption.
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upon being put into a vote, the vote was as follows:
Mayor Walter Barnes
Councilmember Joe Barczyk
Councilmember James Hill
Councilmember Edward J. Majcher, Jr.
Councilmember Ray Coniglio
foregoing Resolution was moved for adoption by Councilmember
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Barc~,yk and,
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this 13th
day of March, 2002,
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Mayor Walter Barnes
Approved as to form and legality for
reli~,~e by~h~ City of Sebastian only
Rich Stringer, City ~(~torney
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