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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-90-201Temp. Reso. #557A I I) I CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. R-9 0 j' c/ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, BROKARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, URGING ITS CITIZENS TO SUPPORT THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 3 ON THE NOVEMBER 6, 1990 BALLOT LIMITING UNFUNDED STATE MANDATES ON CITIES AND COUNTIES: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, since 1961, the Florida Legislature has placed over 330 unfunded mandates upon cities and counties in Florida with over 66 percent hawing an undetermined fiscal impact on cities and countiesi and WHEREAS, "unfunded mandates" area governmental actions required of cities and counties by state law without adequate funding resources and WHEREAS, cities and counties are continuously forced to adjust local service priorities, and raise local taxes and use fees to pay for such unfunded state mandated programs; and WHEREAS, cities and counties are forced to pass these increased costs of delivery of state mandated programs to the citizens= and WHEREAS, the Florida constitution preempts all taxing sources to the state (except ad valorem property taxes) it becomes irresponsible for the state government to require and mandate programs to other governments without sharing the fiscal responsibility and political consequences of their actions and WHEREAS, there can be no certainty and predictability in the growth planning process if the state can continue to _1_ mandate new and expensive programs without regard to adequate funding; and WHEREAS, the priorities and programs of local citizens of cities and counties have often been curtailed when limited local funds have to be diverted to pay for a state mandated program: and WHEREAS, the state constitution "preempts" all taxing powers to the state (other than local property taxes) and the state has been unwilling to allow sufficient local discretionary taxing powers directly to municipalities and has refused to adjust unfair and antiquated formula alloca- tions of revenue -sharing programs: and WHEREAS, unfunded mandates are not fair to the local property owner or the locally elected official who is trying to address local priorities and problems with a limited amount of financial resources: and WHEREAS, during the 1989 Legislative Session nearly 100 members of the Legislative cosigned or supported a proposed constitutional amendment to limit the Legislature's ability to mandate programs and costs to city and county governments; and WHEREAS, during the 1989 Legislative Session a proposed amendment to the constitution was passed to give Florida citizens an opportunity to vote in 1990 on a proposal that would limit unfunded state Legislative mandates on cities and counties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, as follows: -2- SECTION 1: That the City Council of the City of Tamarac, Florida, call upon all citizens of Broward to become aware of the seriousness of unfunded mandates and to be prepared to support the amendment of Florida state constitution on the matter that will appear on the November 6, 1990 ballot. SECTION 2: That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Broward County Board of County Commissioners and the cities that are members of the Florida League of Cities and each body is requested to adopt similar resolutions and positions so their views may be available to every citizen in Florida. SECTION 3: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED thisa�day of 1990. ATTEST: CAROL A. EVANS CITY CLERK I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have approved this RESOLUTION as to fswm-.-\ INTERIM CIN ATTORNEY 2244082290/t "state.mandate" t3_ All NORMAN ABRAMOWITZ MAYOR RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE MAY O ABRAMOWITZ DISTRICT 1: C/M ROHR DISTRICT2: CIM SCHUMANN DISTRICT & VIM HOFFMAN DISTRICT4: C/M BENDER L" Proposed by Mayor and Members of City Council RESOLUTION NO. 90-9- ,;Zo ,�_3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, URGING ITS CITIZENS TO SUPPORT CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 3 ON THE NOVEMBER, 1990 BALLOT LIMITING UNFUNDED STATE MANDATES ON CITIES AND COUNTIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, since 1981, the Florida Legislature has placed over 330 unfunded mandates on cities and counties in the State of Florida with over 86 percent having an undetermined fiscal impact on such cities and counties; and WHEREAS, "unfounded mandates" are governmental actions required of cities and counties by State law without adequate funding resources; and WHEREAS, cities and counties are continuously forced to adjust local service priorities and/or raise local taxes and user fees to pay for such unfunded state mandated programs; and WHEREAS, cities and counties are forced to pass these increased costs of delivery of State -mandated programs on to their citizens; and WHEREAS, since the Florida Constitution preempts all taxing sources to the State (except ad valorem property taxes), it becomes irresponsible for the state government to require and mandate programs to other governments without providing the fiscal responsibility and political consequences of their actions; and Page 1 of 4 Proposed by Mayor and Members of City Council WHEREAS, there can be no certainty and predictability in the growth planning process if the State can continue to mandate new and expensive programs without regard to adequate funding; WHEREAS, the priorities and programs of local citizens of cities and counties have often been curtailed when limited local funds must be diverted to pay for a State - mandate program; and WHEREAS, the State has been unwilling to allow sufficient local discretionary taxing powers directly to municipalities and has refused to adjust unfair and antiquated formula allocations of revenue -sharing programs; WHEREAS, unfunded mandates are not fair to the local property owner or to the locally elected official who is trying to address local priorities and problems with a limited amount of financial resources; and WHEREAS, during the 1988 Legislative Session nearly 100 members of the Legislature cosigned or otherwise supported a proposed constitutional amendment to limit the Legislature's ability to mandate programs and pass costs on to city and county governments; and WHEREAS, during the 1989 Legislative Session a proposed amendment to the Constitution was passed to provide Florida citizens an opportunity to vote in 1990 on a proposal that Page 2 of 4 61 -kA Proposed by Mayor and Members of City Council would limit unfunded State legislative mandates on cities and counties. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of North Lauderdale, Florida, calls upon all citizens to become aware of the seriousness of unfunded mandates and to be prepared to support the aineiadnmsat to the Florida State Constitution on this matter which will appear on the ballot in November, 1990. Section 2. That a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Florida State League of Cities, to the Broward County Board of County Commissioners and to the cities that are members of the Broward County League of Cities, and each body that has not previously done so is requested to adopt similar resolutions and positions so their views may be available to every citizen in the entire State of Florida Section 3. All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Page 3 of 4 r (,a Proposed by Mayor and Members of City Council PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA THIS 2-7 DAY OF�y�� , 1990. JERR RES ICK,IMAYOR JACK BRADY, VICE MAYOR ATTEST: C. MILII/DYER-ASSENTATO, CMC, LETTERS/NL/RESOS/MANDATE Page 4 of 4 RESOLUTION #90-74 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES URGING OUR CITIZENS TO SUPPORT THE CONBSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 3 ON THE NOVEMBER, 1999 BALLOT LIMITING UNFUNDED STATE MANDATES ON CITIES AND COUNTIES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, since 1981, the Florida Legislature has placed over 330 unfunded mandates on cities and counties in the State of Florida with over 85 percent having an undetermined fiscal impact on such cities and counties, and WHEREAS, "unfunded mandates" are governmental actions required of cities and counties by State law without adequate funding resources, and WHEREAS, cities and counties are continuously forced to adjust local service priorities, and/or raise local taxes and user fees to pay for such unfunded state mandated programs on to their citizens, and WHEREAS, since the Florida Constitution preempts all taxing sources to the state (except ad valorem property taxes), it becomes irresponsible for the State government to require and mandate programs to other governments without sharing the fiscal responsibility and political consequences of their actions, and WHEREAS, there can be no certainty and predictability in the growth planning process if the state can continue to mandate new and expensive programs without regard to adequate funding, and WHEREAS, the priorities and programs of local citizens of cities and counties have often been curtailed when limited local funds must be diverted to pay for a state mandated program, and WHEREAS, the state has been unwilling to allow sufficient local discretionary taxing powers directly to municipalities and has refused to adjust unfair and antiquated formula allocations of revenue - sharing programs, and WHEREAS, unfunded mandates are not fair to the local property owner or to the locally elected official who is trying to address local priorities and problems with a limited amount of financial resources, and WHEREAS, during the 1988 Legislative Session nearly 100 members of the Legislature cosigned or otherwise supported a proposed constitutional amendment to limit the Legislature's ability to mandate programs and pass costs on to City and County governments, and Resolution #90--74 -2- WHEREAS, during the 1989 Legislative Session a proposed amendment to the constitution was passed to give Florida citizens an opportunity to vote in 1990 on a proposal that would limit unfunded state legislative mandates on cities and counties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The City of Lauderdale Lakes calls upon all citizens to become aware of the seriousness of unfunded mandates and to be prepared to support the amendment of the Florida State Constitution on this matter which will appear on the ballot in November, 1990. Section 2: That a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Florida State League of Cities, to the State Legislatures, to the Broward County Board of County Commissioners and to the cities that are members of the Broward County League of Cities, and each body that has not previously done so is requested to adopt similar resolutions and positions so their views may be available to every citizen in the entire State of Florida. Section 3: This Resolution shall take effect immediatdly upon its final pasage. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES AT ITS REGULAR MELTING HELD OCTOBER 2, 1990. Mayor ATTEST: A) City Clerk Record of Council vote: Fox For Beck For Cohan For Goldstein For Tenner For Eggelletion For fv ,Pik lM& WILTON MANS S, 7j&ad &e# 524 NORTHEAST 21ST COURT,WILTON MANORS,FLORIDA 33305 Office Of The City Clerk (305) 390-2123 FAX (305) 390-2189 October 17, 1990 Broward County League of Cities Walter Falck, Executive Director 115 South Andrews Avenue, Room 122 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 Dear Mr. Falck: Attached is a copy of the City of Wilton Manors Resolution No. 1501 urging citizens to support the Constitutional Amendment No. 3 on the November 1990 ballot limiting unfunded State mandates on Cities and Counties. Your consideration and support of this resolution is requested. Very truly yours, CITY OF WILTON MANORS ANGELA D. SCOTT CITY CLERK ADS/dw Attach. cc: Broward County Board of Commissioners Mayors of Member Cities Printed on Recycled Paper r RESOLUTION NO. 1501 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY.OF WILTON MANORS, FLORIDA, URGING CITIZENS TO SUPPORT THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 3 ON THE NOVEMBER 1990 BALLOT LIMITING UNFUNDED STATE MANDATES ON CITIES AND COUNTIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, since 1981, the Florida. Legislature has placed over 330 unfunded mandates upon cities and counties in Florida with over 86 percent having an undetermined fiscal impact on cities and counties; and M WHEREAS, "unfunded mandates" are governmental actions required of cities and counties by state law without adequate funding resources; and WHEREAS, cities and counties are continuously forced to adjust local service priorities, and raise local taxes and user fees to pay for such unfunded state mandated programs; and WHEREAS, cities and counties are forced to pass these increased costs of delivery of state mandated programs to the citizens; and WHEREAS, the Florida Constitution preempts all taxing sources to the state (except ad valorem property taxes) it becomes irresponsible for the state government to require and mandate programs to other governments without sharing the fiscal responsibility and political consequences of their actions; and WHEREAS, there can be no certainty and predictability in the growth planning process if the state can continue to mandate new and expensive programs without regard to adequate funding; and WHEREAS, the priorities and programs of local citizens of cities and counties have often been curtailed when limited local funds have to be diverted to pay for a state mandated program; and WHEREAS, the state constitution "preempts" all taxing powers to the state (other than local property taxes) and the state has been unwilling to allow sufficient local e discretionary taxing powers directly to municipalities and has refused to adjust unfair and antiquated formula allocations of revenue -sharing programs; and WHEREAS, unfunded mandates are not fair to the local property owner or the locally elected official who is trying to address local priorities and problems with a limited amount of financial resources; and WHEREAS, during the 1988 Legislative Session nearly 100 members of the Legislature cosigned or supported a proposed constitutional amendment to limit the Legislature's ability to mandate programs and costs to city and governments; and WHEREAS, during the 1989 Legislative Session a proposed amendment.to the constitution was passed to give Florida citizens an opportunity to vote in 1990 on a proposal that would limit unfunded state Legislative mandates on cities and counties, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WILTON MANORS, FLORIDA: Section 1: That Wilton Manors City Council calls upon all the citizens of Wilton Manors to become aware of the seriousness of unfunded mandates and to be prepared to support the amendment. to the State of Florida Constitution on the matter that will appear on the ballot in the November 1990 election (Amendment #3). Section 2: That the City Clerk is directed to send a copy of this resolution to the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, the Florida League of Cities, and the Mayors of the Members of the Broward League of Cities; and each body is requested to adopt similar resolutions and positions so their views may be available to every citizen in Florida. Section 3; That this Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 25th DAY, OF SEPTEMBER, 1990. L "D. ,SCOTT �C Al ........ 1r 2-a4-'�-a d ANDRA J. EN MAYOR RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE MAYOR _.,.STEEN COUN. FIORE -aye_.__ COUN. O' GORMAN aye COUN. OLSON aye COUN. PRATT aye r RESOLUTION NO. 90-10-2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COOPER CITY, FLORIDA, URGING ITS CITIZENS TO SUPPORT THE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 3 ON THE NOVEMBER, 1990 BALLOT LIMITING UNFUNDED STATE MANDATES ON CITIES AND COUNTIES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, since 1981, the Florida Legislature has placed over 330 unfunded mandates on cities and counties in the State of Florida with over 86 percent having an undetermined fiscal impact on such cities and counties; and, WHEREAS, "unfunded mandates" are governmental actions required of cities and counties by state law without adequate funding resources; and, WHEREAS, cities and counties are continuously forced to adjust local service priorities and/or raise local taxes and user fees to pay for such unfunded state mandated programs; and, WHEREAS, cities and counties are forced to pass these increased costs of delivery of state mandated programs on to their citizens; and, WHEREAS, since the Florida Constitution preempts all taxing sources to the state (except ad valorem property taxes), it becomes irresponsible for the state government to require and mandate programs to other governments without sharing the fiscal responsibility and political consequences of their actions; and, WHEREAS, there can be no certainty and predictability in the growth planning process if the state can continue to mandate new and expensive programs without regard to adequate funding; and, WHEREAS, the priorities and programs of local citizens of cities and counties have often been curtailed when limited local funds must be diverted to pay for a state mandated program; and, y, WHEREAS, the state has been unwilling to allow sufficient local discretionary taxing powers directly to municipalities and has refused to adjust unfair and antiquated formula allocations of revenue -sharing programs; and, WHEREAS, unfunded mandates are not fair to the local property owner or to the locally elected official who is trying to address local priorities and problems with a limited amount of financial resources; and, Resolution No. 90-10-2 Page Two WHEREAS, during the 1988 Legislative Session nearly 100 members of the Legislature cosigned or otherwise supported a pro- posed constitutional amendment to limit the Legislature's ability to mandate programs and pass costs on to city and county governments; and, WHEREAS, during the 1989 Legislative Session a proposed amendment to the constitution was passed to give Florida citizens an opportunity to vote in 1990 on a proposal that would limit unfunded state legislative mandates on cities and counties; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COOPER CITY, FLORIDA: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Cooper City, Florida, calls upon all citizens to become aware of the seriousness of unfunded mandates and to be prepared to support the amendment of the Florida State Constitution on this matter which will appear on the ballot in November, 1990. Sect] -on 2: That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Florida State League of Cities, to the Broward County Board of County Commissioners and to the cities that are members of the Broward County League of Cities and each body that has not previously done so is requested to adopt similar resolutions and positions so their views may be available to every citizen in the entire State of Florida. Section -A: This Resolution shall be in full force and take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption. PASSED AND ADOPED this 9th day of October, A.D., 1990. SUELLEN H. fARDELMANN Mayor / ATTEST: SUSAN BERNARD City Clerk