71-SRESOLUTION NO. 71 - S
WHEREAS, 'there is a need for tax reform at all levels of
government in Florida; and
WHEREAS, an early vote on the amendment to the Constitituion
to permit a tax on corporate profits, regardless of the result of such vote,
may assist in arriving at some solution to the tax problems of local govern-
ment, as well as the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, there is in addition a pressing need for additional
sources of revenue to be utilized for street construction and maintenance at
local levels; and
WHEREAS, there is now pending before the Florida Legislature
proposed legislation providing for an additional one cent (1 ~) gasoline tax,
earmarked for utilization by cities for the above purposes; and
WHEREAS, it is, in addition, pending before the Florida
Legislature proposed legislation imposing a license tax upon salt water fisher-
men, which is deemed to be contrary to the best interests of this area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA:
1. That the members of the Legislative Delegation from this
district are respectfully urged to take the following action:
(a) To support a resolution permitting an early vote, as
provided by the Constitution, on the proposed amendment to permit a tax on
corporate profits.
(b) To support enactment of legislation providing for
additional one cent (1~) gasoline tax to provide a source earmarked for street
construction and maintenance by cities.
(c) To oppose enactment of license tax on salt water fisher-
men.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS ~[~ day of April, A.D. 1971.
ATTEST:
CORP. SEAL
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Mayor
Vice Ma~o~
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