HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-164 RESOLUTION NO. 98- �q
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, URGING THE MUNICIPALITIES AND
SPECIAL DISTRICTS IN THE COUNTY TO
SUPPORT, ACTIVELY MONITOR AND
PARTICIPATE IN THE WORK OF THE COMMISSION
ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT II.
WHEREAS, the unprecedented growth of Florida has caused a great
demand for services to be performed by county governments; and
WHEREAS, there exists overlapping jurisdiction responsibility
and duplication of cost for services and function among state
government and county, municipal, and special district governments;
and
WHEREAS, the United States Congress has significantly
restructured the role of the Federal Government as an
intergovernmental partner eliminating, consolidating, and devolving
many federal programs to state, county and municipal governments;
and
WHEREAS, greater clarity concerning the financing, authority,
and responsibilities of counties, municipalities, and special districts
will reduce overlapping and duplication of services and functions and
assure the efficient delivery of services to citizens of the County;
and
WHEREAS, the Legislature and the Constitution Revision
Commission should have the benefit of a comprehensive study of local
government creation, organization, structure, powers, duties,
financing, and service delivery capacity before acting upon
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far-reaching statutory and constitutional measures affecting local
governments; and
WHEREAS, the membership of the commission includes 5
representatives of Florida counties along with five city officials, and
one school board representative, two special district representatives,
four members of the House and Senate, and four gubernatorial
appointees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
that:
Section 1.The representatives, members and staff of Indian
River County, municipalities and special districts within the County
should actively participate in this important initiative.
Section 2.The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River
County urges elected and appointed officials to support, monitor and
participate in the important work of the legislatively created Commission
on Local Government II.
Section 3.Indian River County shall closely monitor and review
the Commission's proposals and policy options and prepare
recommendations for consideration by the Commission on Local
Government II.
Section 4.The Board of County Commissioners hereby encourages
the governing body of municipalities and special districts within the
County to adopt similar resolutions in support of the Commission on
Local Government II.
The resolution was moved to adoption by Commissioner
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M a c h t and the motion was seconded by Commissioner
Eggert , and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows:
Chairman Fran B. Adams Aye
Vice Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Commissioner Caroline D. Ginn Aye
- CommierinnPr Kenneth R• Maeht Aye
Commissioner John W. Tippin Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and
adopted this 19 day of December , 1996.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
K. .ar ' n,r Clerk, Fran B. Adams
= Chairman
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