89-LL RESOLUTION NO. 89- L~-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
URGING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF PALM BEACH COUNTY TO EXTEND THE
LOCAL-OPTION TAX ON MOTOR FUELS AND
SPECIAL FUELS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the County of Palm Beach is empowered by
Florida Statutes, Chapter 336, to levy a local-option tax on
motor fuels and special fuels; and
W~IEREAS, the County currently levies this tax and
distributes the revenue so generated; and
W~EREAS, the City of Boynton Beach shares in the
revenue from this tax, and uses this revenue for
transportation related needs; and
W/tEREAS, this tax is to sunset in 1996, so that it
cannot currently be used as a pledge against new long-term
bond issues; and
WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach has recognized in
its 1989 Comprehensive Plan that considerable funds must be
expended to meet future growth and its impact on the road
system;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The City of
the Palm Beach County Commission to exercise its option
under Florida Statutes, Section 336.025, to vote to extend
this tax at its current rate for the maximum period
permitted by law, and to distribute the revenue so generated
according to the provisions of Florida Statutes, Section
336.025.
Section 2. That the City Clerk is hereby directed
to furnish a copy of this resolution to each member of the
Board of County Co~issioners and to the State of- Florida,
Department of Co.unity Affairs.
P~SED ~ ~ED this 7~ay
of
zee Mayor
Co~ioner
Co~issloner ~-
ATTEST:
City~erk
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