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RESOLUTION NO.98-02
A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, TO THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF
FLORIDA IN OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 3291
RELATING TO PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY AND THE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY.
WHEREAS,there is presently Amendment#1 to House Bill 3291 before the
Utilities and Communications Subcommittee of the Florida House of
Representatives and other committees; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 3291 would prohibit local governments from
requiring any compensation other than for management costs for use of their
rights of way by telecommunication providers;and
WHEREAS, the acquisition, development, and maintenance of public rights
of way is an extremely expensive function of local governments which contributes
to the feasibility of the telecommunications industry; and
WHEREAS, this industry, as a profit-making enterprise,should contribute to
the cost of public right of way as a cost of business,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
1. The Board of County Commissioners strongly opposes the passage of House
Bill 3291 as amended.
2. The Executive Aide to the Board is directed to provide a copy of this resolution
to the Local Legislative Delegation and to the committees to which this House
Bill has been assigned.
3. The County Telecommunications Officer and the County Attorney are
authorized to appear in person in Tallahassee at future Committee Meetings
on this Bill, if necessary.
The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Adams ,
and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Macht and, upon
being put to a vote,the vote was as follows:
Chairman John W.Tippin Aye
Vice Chairman Kenneth Macht Aye
Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye
Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Commissioner Caroline D. Ginn Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted
this 6 day of January, 1998.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
Attest:
By
John W.Aftin
Jeffr anon, •ler � . Chairman
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