Resolution No. 14-01RESOLUTION NO. 14 -01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
ADOPTING AND SUPPORTING THE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES IN THE
FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES 2014 LEGISLATIVE ACTION AGENDA,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, decisions made by the Florida State Legislature affect cities in Florida in
numerous ways, many of these are mandates or other actions that limit local government
revenues or cause governments to incur expenses and ultimately affect the ability of Florida
cities to provide adequate services to their citizens; and
WHEREAS, involvement by representatives from Florida cities in the legislative process
can help to educate lawmakers in Tallahassee about the needs, abilities and desires of their cities
and residents that they represent; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atlantic Beach, as well as many other Florida cities, are
members of the Florida League of Cities, whose mission is to work for the general improvement
of local government in Florida and its efficient operation through cooperative effort and to help
represent units of local government before the various executive, legislative and judicial
branches of State government on issues pertaining to the general welfare of it member cities; and
WHEREAS, the member cities of the Florida League of Cities come together annually to
adopt a legislative platform in anticipation of the upcoming legislative session and that was done
at a conference held in Orlando in November 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities Legislative Priorities for 2014 include
positions on municipal police officer and firefighter pension plans and disability presumptions,
water policy, communications and local business tax protection, economic development, septic
tanks, the Community Development Block Grant Program, ethics, transportation funding, sober
homes and vacation rentals; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the Mayor and Commission of the City of Atlantic
Beach to join with other Florida League of Cities representatives to jointly support the
Legislative Priorities for 2014 by adopting a resolution of support and distributing copies by mail
and personally to State legislators and other public officials and to otherwise support legislation
that will enhance the ability of the City of Atlantic Beach and other Florida cities to provide
public services efficiently to our citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida hereby
adopts and supports the Florida League of Cities Legislative Action Agenda for 2014 as
approved by the FLC Board which includes positions on municipal police officer and firefighter
pension plans and disability presumptions, water policy, communications and local business tax
protection, economic development, septic tanks, the Community Development Block Grant
Program, ethics, transportation funding, sober homes and vacation rentals.
Section 2. That the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida hereby
authorizes and directs copies of this resolution as well as the 2014 Legislative Action Agenda be
sent to State legislators, State staff and others who may be influential on matters of State policy.
Section 3. That the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida hereby
authorizes and encourages the Mayor and staff to personally meet with State legislators,
legislative staff and others to promote positions outlined in the Florida League of Cities
Legislative Action Agenda for 2014.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission of Atlantic Beach, Florida, on this 13th day
of January 2014.
CAROLYN W
Mayor
Approv- • � .r t� .�,,Irr• tness:
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RICHARD KOMANDO
City Attorney
DONNA L. BARTLE, CMC
City Clerk
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