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Sebastian City Attorney Rich Stringer <br />revealed that subsequent to the County’s <br />exploration of Charter Government, the Cities became aware that Charter would impact <br />everyone, and began looking at a new Statute, Chapter 171, Part II, which provides for Interlocal <br />Service Boundary Agreements, to govern the rules for growth. The first major step in this <br />process began at the Vero Beach City Hall, wherein it was decided to initiate the Interlocal <br />Agreement process, and to try to establish an alternative to Charter Government. At that time, a <br />Stand Down Agreement was enacted, during which time (over the past year), no annexations <br />would be allowed. <br />Attorney Vitunac <br /> requested Attorney Anthony Garganese to provide an overview <br />of the new Florida Statute, Chapter 171, Part II. <br />Attorney Garganese, <br /> representing Orchid & Indian River Shores, reported that <br />the intent of Chapter 171, Part II (adopted in 2006), was to:(1) Encourage intergovernmental <br />cooperation regarding the efficient delivery of services and to prevent an insufficient tax base to <br />support services; (2) Promote sensible boundaries that reduce costs to local governments, and <br />allow for boundary adjustments by agreement; (3) Reduce intergovernmental conflicts when <br />growth related issues are presented; (4) Avoid duplication of services; and (5) Increase political <br />transparency. Attorney Garganese detailed the negotiation process, which begins when an <br />Initiating Resolution is adopted (such as was done by Fellsmere) and concludes with an <br />Agreement or an impasse. He thereafter conveyed that the maximum term for the Interlocal <br />Agreement was twenty (20) years, with the requirement of periodic review. <br />County Commission Chairman Bowden asked how many successful Interlocal <br />Agreements had been signed. After learning from Attorney Stringer that one Agreement had <br />reportedly been signed (in Sarasota), and another one was reportedly in process (elsewhere), <br />Commissioner Bowden voiced interest in viewing a signed Interlocal Agreement. <br />4 <br />June 19, 2008 <br />Special Call Jt. Mtng/Interlocal Agrmnt <br /> <br />