R18-0121
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RESOLUTION NO. R18 -012
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
OPPOSING LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS TO IMPEDE THE
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT FLORIDA'S CITIZENS HAVE ENJOYED
FOR NEARLY 50 YEARS TO GOVERN THEMSELVES UNDER
MUNICIPAL HOME RULE POWERS; OPPOSING THE
LEGISLATURE'S PERSISTENT INTRUSION INTO LOCAL
FINANCES, WHICH ARE NECESSARY TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL
STABILITY AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES UNIQUELY REQUIRED BY
MUNICIPAL RESIDENTS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES; DIRECTING
CITY ADMINISTRATION TO TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, THE
PALM BEACH COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION AND ANY
OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, it is the expressed will of the voters of Florida to have the right to govern
themselves under municipal Home Rule powers; and
WHEREAS, Floridians have possessed this constitutional right of local self -
government for nearly 50 years; and
WHEREAS, as the only form of voluntary government, Florida's municipalities are the
embodiment of the Florida Constitution's right of local self - government; and
WHEREAS, municipal Home Rule powers include all governmental, corporate and
proprietary powers necessary to conduct municipal government, perform municipal functions
and render municipal services for the unique benefit of the people who live and work within a
municipality; and
WHEREAS, Floridians exercise their Home Rule powers by voting to incorporate and
be governed under a municipal form of government for a variety of reasons, including increased
services, a unique business and residential environment, and greater voice in how their
government is run; and
WHEREAS, municipal citizens further exercise their Home Rule powers by voting on
a charter that specifies the desired form, functions and powers of their municipal government;
and
WHEREAS, Floridians' constitutional right to govern themselves locally, under
municipal Home Rule powers and pursuant to their adopted municipal charters, is being
increasingly eroded and limited by actions of the Florida Legislature; and
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WHEREAS, these actions of the Florida Legislature take power away from Florida
citizens to ensure their chosen municipal government provides their desired level of services,
offers their desired quality of life and otherwise meets their needs in a timely and effective
manner; and
WHEREAS, municipalities are authorized by the Florida Constitution and by general
law to levy ad valorem and other forms of local taxation, and are further authorized by general
law and their Home Rule powers to impose special assessments and fees; and
WHEREAS, municipal residents and local businesses pay local taxes, assessments and
fees for the specific purpose of obtaining and enhancing their desired level of municipal services
and amenities; and
WHEREAS, intrusion from the Florida Legislature into municipal finances prohibits
elected municipal leaders from meeting the expectations of their residents and local businesses
that local revenues will be used as intended; and
WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities has included the protection of local self-
government under municipal Home Rule powers as one of its 2018 Legislative Priorities..
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption
hereof.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach urges all members
of the Florida Legislature to oppose legislation that limits Floridians' constitutional right to
govern themselves under municipal Home Rule Powers.
Section 3. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach urges all members
of the Florida Legislature to oppose legislation that would interfere with or intrude into
municipal finances.
Section 4. The City Administration is directed to transmit a certified copy of this
Resolution to the Florida League of Cities, the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation and
any other interested parties.
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Section 5. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16' day of January, 2018.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
YES NO
Mayor — Steven B. Grant 4----
Vice Mayor — Justin Katz v
Commissioner — Mack McCray
Commissioner — Christina L. Romelus
Commissioner — Joe Casello
VOTE Sv
ATTEST:
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Judit A. Pyle, CMC
City' Clerk
(City Seal)
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