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1 RESOLUTION NO. R07- 03Q
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3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
4 BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA (THE "CITY") FINDING THAT
5 THE EXPENDITURE OF MONEY IN SUPPORT OF THE
6 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
7 CHARTER SERVES A PUBLIC PURPOSE; PROVIDING THAT
8 THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION CONCERNING THE
9 IMPACTS OF THIS AMENDMENT ON THE CITIZENS OF THE
10 COUNTY AND THE CITY IS ESSENTIAL TO THE HEALTH,
11 SAFETY, PROTECTION AND WELFARE OF THE CITY AND ITS
12 CITIZENS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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15 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has proposed certain amendments to
16 the Palm Beach County Charter (the "Charter") over the years; and
17 WHEREAS, pursuant to the Charter, the citizens may also propose changes to the
18 Charter; which proposed changes must be placed on the ballot for referendum if all criteria set
19 forth in the Charter have been met; and
20 WHEREAS, such an amendment is being proposed by the citizens by means of a petition
21 drive and will be subject to approval by the voters if sufficient signatures are gathered and if it
22 meets all criteria set forth in the Charter and applicable State Law; and
23 WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach desires that its citizens be fully informed as to
24 the impact of this proposed amendment; and
25 WHEREAS, the City Commission believes that it is a duty of local democratic
26 government to assist its citizens in understanding issues of great importance to them by providing
27 information in order that they may make an informed choice; and
28 WHEREAS, the City Commission believes that such municipal leaders have a duty and a
29 right to offer their opinion as to which course of action they think would be best for the City and
30 its citizens, and that such use of their offices is clearly for a public purpose.
31 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL YED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
32 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1:
The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are true and correct and hereby
34 ratified and confirmed by the City Commission.
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The City Commission finds that it is necessary and in the public
2 interest of the citizens of the City of Boynton Beach and the City, and essential to the health,
3 safety, protection and welfare of the City of Boynton Beach and the City, for the City to expend
4 public funds and resources to utilize the time of its employees, and to utilize its various methods
5 of communication (including but not limited to television, print, and internet communication) in
6 order to educate the public concerning the proposed referendum question which is attached hereto
7 as Exhibit "A" and the impact it will have on the City and its citizens.
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Section 3:
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3; day of April, 2007.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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EXHIBIT "A"
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PALM BEACH COUNTY CHARTER AMENDMENT PETITION FORM
Under Florida law, it is a first degree misdemeanor to knowingly sign more than once a petition or petitions for a candidate, a minor
political party, or an issue. Such offense is punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. [Section 104.185, Florida Statutes]
Name
Please Print Name as it Appears on Voter Information Card
Date of Birth
Residential Street Address
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I am a registered voter of Palm Beach County and hereby petition the Supervisor of Elections to place the following ballot title,
summary and charter amendment on the ballot in the next election available for such purpose pursuant to Section 6.3 of the Palm
Beach County Charter after final verification of the full number of signatures necessary by the Supervisor of Elections.
BALLOT TITLE: Requires Both County and Municipal Voter Approval for Charter Amendments Affecting
Municipal Powers or Functions
BALLOT SUMMARY: Shall Article 6, Section 3 of the Palm Beach County Home Rule Charter be amended to
require that a majority of Voters of Palm Beach County and a majority of Voters in each municipality voting in
a referendum must approve any amendment to the Charter which transfers or limits a function, service, power
or authority of any municipality in the county?
FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT:
Section 6.3 Home Rule Charter Amendments
ill Amendments to this Home Rule Charter may be proposed by the Board of County Commissioners by an
affirmative vote of at least four (4) members, subject to approval by the voters of Palm Beach County in a
referendum. The Home Rule Charter amendment may also be initiated by seven (7) percent of the number
of voters qualified to vote in the last general election, and the initiated amendment shall be presented and
verified in the manner and time set forth in Article V, Section 5.1. The Home Rule Charter amendment so
initiated shall be placed on the ballot on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of any year or
in connection with a presidential preference primary occurring at least thirty (30) days after verification. If
approved by a majority of those who voted, the Home Rule Charter amendment shall become effective on
the date specified in the amendment, or, ifnot so specified, on January I following the election. Each
amendment to this Home Rule Charter shall be limited to a single and independent subject.
ill Notwithstanding subsection (1), absent the approval of a maiority of the voters of Palm Beach County
voting in a referendum. and the approval of a maiority of the voters of each municipality voting in a
referendum. this Charter may not be amended to transfer or limit a function. service. power or authority of
any municipality within the County.
[Note: Language underlined is new language that is proposed to add to the charter.]
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SIGNA TURE OF REGISTERED VOTER
DATE OF SIGNATURE
Pd. Pol. Adv. paid for by the Let Us Vote Political Committee, PO Box 3286, Palm Beach, FL 33480.