Resolution No. 06-01RESOLUTION NO: 06-O1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, 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 Commission of the City
of Atlantic Beach:
SECTION 1. That the City of Atlantic Beach 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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, this 2.3 rd day of Ta
2006.
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DONNA BUSSEY
City Clerk
Ap oved as to f and correctness:
AN C. EN, ESQUIRE
City A ey
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DONALD M. OLFSO
Mayor