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RESOLUTION NO. R-06-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, 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 SEBASTIAN:
Section 1. That the City of Sebastian 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.
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This resolution was moved for adoption by Council Member
the motion was seconded by Council Member Coy
a vote, the vote was as follows:
Mayor Nathan B. McCollum
Vice Mayor Brian S. Burkeen
Council Member Andrea Coy
Council Member Lisanne Monier
Council Member Sal Neglia
absent
aye
aye
aye
aye
The Mayor thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 25th day of January,
2006.
Attest:
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Approved as to form and legality for
reliance by the City of Sebastian only:
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Rich Stringer
City Attorney
SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
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Brian Burkeen, Vice-Mayor