R98-158RESOLUTION R98-/,d~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF BOYNTON
BEACH OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING
REVISION #10 TO THE FLOR/DA CONSTITUTION, AND
ENCOURAGING OUR CITIZENRY TO VOTE YES TO THIS
REVISION.
WHEREAS, the ConstitutiOn Revision Commission (CRC) has proposed Revision
#10, which amends Article VII, s. 3(a), (f) and (g) of the Florida Constitution; and
WHEREAS, this revision contains several issues of importance to cities, namely
ex parte communications and revisions to tax exemptions; and
WHEREAS, if passed by the electorate, Revision #10 would provide greater local
fiscal flexibility and unrestricted citizen access to local officials; and
WHEREAS, under the Constitution, the state and counties are immune from
taxation, while municipalities are exempt only to the extent their property is used exclusively
for public purposes; and
WHEREAS, a 1997 Florida Supreme Court decision mandates municipally owned
sports facilities, airports and seaports to pay a property tax in addition to lease payments and
intangible taxes on leased property; and
WHEREAS, Revision #10 authorizes the Legislature to exempt property of certain
municipal and special district property when such land is used for airport, seaport, or public
purposes; and '
WHEREAS, the cost of collecting tangible personal property tax on mobile home
attachments, furnishings, and fiXtures on rental housing often exceeds the revenues derived
from collections; and
WHEREAS, Revision #10 gives local governments the option of collecting personal
property tax for attachments to mobile homes and certain residential rental furnishings; and
WHEREAS, Revision #10 assures citizens the unrestricted access to their locally
elected officials to discuss issues likely to be decided by the officials; and
WHEREAS, this package of reform proposals would serve municipal governments
well and all cities should work with their citizens to help public understanding of Revision
#10 and the many benefits contained therein.
NOW, THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY .OF BOYNTON BEACH OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
THAT:
Section 1' The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach hereby support and
endorse passage of Revision#10 to the Florida Constitution, and urges its citizenry to vote
yes on this instrumental resolution.
Section 2: The City Commission of the City of Boynton 'Beach Secretary.if directed
to distribute copies of this resolution to the Florida League of Cities and the Yes On 10
Committee.
Section 3: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS ~' DAY OF OCTOBER, 1998.
ATTEST:
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