2006-001
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT CERTAIN ISSUES AS RECOMMENDED
BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES DURING THE 2006
LEGISLATIVE SESSION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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 AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City of Aventura 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.
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. 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.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Diamond, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Joel, and upon being put to a vote,
the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Zev Auerbach yes
Commissioner Bob Diamond yes
Commissioner Harry Holzberg yes
Commissioner Michael Stern yes
Commissioner Luz Urbaez Weinberg yes
Vice Mayor Billy Joel yes
Mayor Susan Gottlieb yes
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of January, 2006.
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USAN GOTTLIEB, MAYOR
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CITY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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CITY ATTORNEY
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