Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 06-02-FLOC Legislative Priorities — reading text

RESOLUTION 02 2006.. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING ISSUES DURING THE 2006 LEGISLATIVE SESSION. WHEREAS, as Florida' s population continues to increase, cities are challenged to meet the service demands and inftastructure needs to account for new growth; and WHEREAS, a majority of Florida' s municipalities have experienced negative impacts to the infrastructure, housing stock and employment base from a series of natural disasters in the past two years; and WHEREAS, the state has imposed greater accountability in comprehensive planning and fiscal feasibility standards on municipalities; and WHEREAS, Florida' s municipalities are dependent on other governmental entities for financial stability and presently the state, counties, and school districts, control every funding source that has been authorized for implementing growth management capital improvements and complying with concurrency requirements; and WHEREAS, municipal self-determination and local self-government are constantly under attack from a variety of public and private interests; and WHEREAS, the role and function of municipal government is constantly evolving from new demands from its citizens and businesses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH: Section 1. That the City of Fort Walton Beach urges Governor Jeb Bush and members of the Florida Legislature to support legislation as part of a comprehensive legislative reform package that: Preserves municipal autonomy and protects the fundamental right of voluntary self- government. Provides municipalities alternative funding options for the purpose of responding to impacts of declared disasters. Preserves municipal tools for community redevelopment and urban revitalization. Provides a dedicated and recurring revenue source for municipal transportation projects. Preserves dedicated funding for local affordable housing programs. Provides for an equitable distribution of fines and fees from criminal violations such as driving under the influence of alcohol or other chemical substances. Provides a comprehensive and uniform workers' compensation system.  Section 2. That a copy of this resolution shall be provided to Governor Jeb Bush, Senate President Tom Lee, House Speaker Allan Bense and members of the Florida Legislature. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by the City Council and signature of the Mayor. Dated this 14th day of February, 2006. d: ~~ Mike Anderson By: By: Toni L. Craig, City Attorn T'''' 1t:' '':' ~ .~.  i L-. \\\ v City of Fort Walton Beach I~ '~ 1" I~ \, '\' tt.~\ America' s Most Beautiful Beaches V"': ~' '. ~ ; u V / .:,' . 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SW * P. O. Box 4009 * Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549 850) 833- 9500 * Fax ( 850) 833- 9640 TDD ( 850) 833- 9925 Mike Anderson Mayor Tel 850- 833- 9510 E- mail fwbmayor@fwb. org February 20, 2006 Jill Johnson, Administrative Assistant Florida League of Cities, Inc. PO Box 1757 Tallahassee, FL 32302- 1757 Dear Ms. Johnson: At its regularly scheduled Council meeting of February 14, 2006, the Fort Walton Beach City Council adopted Res. 06- 02, urging members of the Florida Legislature to support reform issues during the 2006 Legislative Session as listed on the attached Res. 06- 02. Your support of this resolution is appreciated. Sincerely, M~ Mayor b- Ive  i i" L- :\~ \ V City of Fort Walton Beach i!: ~"' r"~\ America' s Most Beautiful Beaches I/"': u V /,' . , ~' I: _ ' 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SW * P. O. Box 4009 * Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549 850) 833- 9500 * Fax ( 850) 833- 9640 TDD ( 850) 833- 9925 Mike Anderson Mayor Tel 850- 833- 9510 E- mail fwbmayor@fwb, org February 20, 2006 Representative Ray Sansom 348 Miracle Strip Parkway Suite 8 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Dear Representative Sansom: At its regularly scheduled Council meeting of February 14, 2006, the Fort Walton Beach City Council adopted Res. 06-02, urging members of the Florida Legislature to support reform issues during the 2006 Legislative Session as listed on the attached Res. 06- 02. Your support of this resolution is appreciated. Sincerely, I! vk Mike Anderson Mayor Ive  i I L- \\\ v City ~fFort Walton Beach 1. 0~' ~:'.~ America' s Most Beautiful Beaches V / ,. ,~ ; 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SW * P. O. Box 4009 * Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549 850) 833- 9500 * Fax ( 850) 833- 9640 TDD ( 850) 833- 9925 Mike Anderson Mayor Tel 850- 833- 9510 E- mail fwbmayor@fwb. org February 20, 2006 Representative Donald Brown 317 House Office Building 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399- 1300 Dear Representative Brown: At its regularly scheduled Council meeting of February 14, 2006, the Fort Walton Beach City Council adopted Res. 06- 02, urging members of the Florida Legislature to support reform issues during the 2006 Legislative Session as listed on the attached Res. 06- 02. Your support of this resolution is appreciated. Sincerely, itth ~ Mike Anderson Mayor Ive  1 i" L- \~.\ V City of Fort Walton Beach I~ '~~ h \, '\' 1A' t.,\ America' s Most Beautiful Beaches