HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-100RESOLUTION NO, 2011- L
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, SETTING FORTH THE BOARD'S
POSITION ON THE REFERENDUM QUESTION SCHEDULED FOR THE
NOVEMBER 8, 2011 ELECTION, RELATING TO LEASING OF THE
CITY'S POWER PLANT SITE IN CONNECTION WITH THE POSSIBLE
SALE OF THE CITY ELECTRIC UTILITY
WHEREAS, on November 3, 19812 the Florida Public Service Commission
("PSC") approved a Territorial Agreement between the City of Vero Beach ("City") and
Florida Power & Light ("FPL") which established electric service areas for the City and
FPL in Indian River County. Specifically, the electric service area for the City was
defined to include the City itself, the Town of Indian River Shores, the south barrier
island, and other unincorporated areas of the County, and the service area for FPL was
defined to include all other areas of the County; and
WHEREAS, on April 4, 2011, the City received a Letter of Intent from FPL
expressing an interest in purchasing the City's electric utility, such that FPL would
provide electric service to the entire County; and
WHEREAS, section 5.05 of the City Charter provides that the present site of the
City's electric power plant "may not be sold, leased, traded, or given away by the city
unless such sale, lease trade, or gift is approved by a vote of the electors of the City of
Vero Beach"; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 5.05 of the City Charter, the City Council voted
to submit the following question for referendum at the November 8, 2011 election:
"Referendum on Lease of City Power Plant Site
Do you approve of the lease of the City of Vero Beach power plant site
north of the 17`" Street Bridge, west of the Indian River, and east of Indian
River Boulevard, with the City retaining ownership of the land, for the
purpose of selling the City electric utility if the City Council finds that such
sale is beneficial to the citizens of Vero Beach?
Yes, for approval
No, for rejection"; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners is interested in the referendum
question, as the elected representative of a significant number of customers of the
City's electric utility, and as a substantial customer itself of the City's electric utility; and
WHEREAS, under the circumstances, it is appropriate for the Board of County
Commissioners to express its view on the referendum question,
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RESOLUTION NO. 2011- �n
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA THAT:
1. Position of the Board. The Board of County Commissioners hereby
adopts and publishes the following position on the referendum question
being submitted to City electors at the November 8, 2011 election:
aM The Board finds that a sale of the City's electric utility, on
reasonable and appropriate terms, will benefit all residents of Indian River
County, and will positively impact economic recovery and development in
Indian River County, and
b. Accordingly, the Board supports a "Yes, for approval" vote
on the aforesaid referendum question, to encourage further negotiations
relating to the possible sale of the City's electric utility.
The foregoing resolution was moved for adoption by
F1 Psch ,- Commissioner
,and motion was seconded by Comm
Davi.s and, upon being put to a vote, the
follows:
Chairman Bob Solari Ave
Vice Chairman Gary C. Wheeler Ave
Commissioner Wesley S. Davis A e
Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher A�
vote
was, as
The
Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan A e
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this
18 iaay of October, 2011.
ATTEST:
Deputy Clerk
Barton, Clerlfnpf Court
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.
By:
Sr., County Attorney
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
Board of County Commissioners
By:
ours �oian, c;nairman
BCC approval date: October 18, 2011