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MEMORANDIIM
FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES INC.
To: Members of Florida League of Cities, Inc.
From: John Charles Thomas, Director
Legislative & Public Affairs
Date: December 6, 2005
Re: Request for Resolution
Several years ago the FLC Board of Directors adopted a new initiative to
enhance the Legislature's awareness of the League's priority issues. This plan
~, calls on each of Florida's cities to adopt a resolution that supports the League's
key priority issues.
These key issues were adopted by the League membership at the recent
Legislative Conference.
'~ Enclosed is a draft resolution that we are asking your city to adopt at the next
available council/commission meeting. We would then like you to send copies of
that resolution to Governor Jeb Bush, Senate President Tom Lee, Speaker of the
House. Allan Bense, your House and Senate members and a copy to the Florida
League of Cities no later than Friday, February 24, 2006.
Also enclosed, is a list of addresses for the Governor, Senate President; Speaker
of the House and a House and Senate directory with addresses for your
~^ legislators.
A Microsoft Word version of this resolution can be on the League's website under
~" Legislative/Advocacy at: www.flcities.com. Should you have any questions or
require additional information, please contact Jill Johnson at the Florida League
of Cities at (800) 342-8112 email at jjohnson@flcities.com. Thank you for your
assistance.
Enclosures
„~ 301 South Bronough Street, Suite 300 . P.O. Box 1757 . Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757
(850) 222-9684 . Suncom 278-5331 . Fax (850) 222-3806 . Web site: www.flcities.com
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Please send a copy of your City's resolution to the following
no later than Friday, February 24, 2006:
The Honorable Jeb Bush
Governor, State of Florida
400 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001
Phone: (850) 488-4441
Fax: (850) 487-0801
The Honorable Tom Lee
President of the Senate
Suite 409, The Capitol
,.. 404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1100
Phone: (850) 487-5229
~^ Fax: (850) 487-5844
The Honorable Allan Bense
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Suite 420, The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1300
Phone: (850) 488-1450
Fax: (850) 487-1456
Your House and Senate Members
see attached directories far mailing information
Jill Johnson, Administrative Assistant
~" Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Post Office Box 1757
~, Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1757
Phone: (800) 342-8112, extension 281
Fax: (850) 222-3806
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JANUARY 9, 2006
DRAFT RESOLUTION FOR FLC
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ,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
~ Section 1. That the City of 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.
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• 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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of ,this th Day of
2006.