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RESOLUTION NO.97- 133
A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, TO THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA IN SUPPORT OF CONTINUING LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF RIGHT OF WAY.
WHEREAS, there is a strong movement by certain interests in Tallahassee to
take over control of the rights of way from local governments and place it at the state
level,especially as it relates to the power to levy franchise fees;and
WHEREAS, it is important to the local governments that control of rights of way
remain within their jurisdiction and that local revenue sources be protected;and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board urges the
state to leave control of local rights of way, including the power to levy franchise fees,
with local governments.
The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Ginn , and
the motion was seconded by Commissioner Ti ppi n ,and, upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Vice Chairman John W.Tippin Aye
Commissioner Kenneth R.Macht Absent
Commissioner Caroline D.Ginn Aye
Commissioner Fran B.Adams Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this
21 day of October 1997.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
eat:
By
E� t
Jeffrey arton, Clerk rolyn K.
Chairman
APPROVM AS TO FOR
A D) -GAL S F CIENC
/Charles P. vitunac
County At►orney