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RESOLUTION 04-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING A REFERENDUM TO BE
HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 2004 FOR THE LEVY OF A
DISCRETIONARY HALF CENT SALES TAX BY THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY FOR
THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING A COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN TO CONSTRUCT AND RENOVATE PUBLIC
SCHOOLS COUNTYWIDE.
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the value of providing the best education to its
students, the future leaders of the community; and
WHEREAS, the School Concurrency Interlocal Agreement was approved in January
2001 which establishes a County-wide public school concurrency process to limit public
school overcrowding; and
WHEREAS; the School District of Palm Beach County has established a partnership
with the County and 26 municipalities to improve education; and
WHEREAS; the School District Planning Department with extensive input from the
local planning directors, has determined that 14 new schools and 26 replacement schools are
needed within the next five years; and
WHEREAS; the construction program requires an additional alternative funding
source; and
WHEREAS; the School Board thoroughly examined funding source options and
decided that a half-cent sales tax approval would save approximately $300 million in debt
service cost; and
WHEREAS, on April 28, 2004, the League of Cities unanimously voted to support
the referendum for a half-cent sales tax increase; and
WHEREAS, public schools are vital to the health and welfare of a community
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSOIN OF THE
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, hereby
adopts the Resolution supporting the referendum for a surtax of 1/2 cent per dollar for the
purpose of financing a Comprehensive Plan to construct and renovate public schools
countywide
Section 2. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED
2004
(Corporate Seal)
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