HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-047RESOLUTION 87- 47
• A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN
RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT
LEGISLATION GRANTING COUNTIES THE AUTHORITY TO IMPOSE LOCAL
OPTION TAXES FOR FUNDING INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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WHEREAS, the State of Florid; has mandated that all local jurisdictions
comply with the provisions of Section 163.3161, Florida Statutes, the "Local
Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act"; and
WHEREAS, compliance by Indian River County will require additional expen-
ditures for infrastructure needs within the County; and,
WHEREAS, the County is faced with ever increasing demands for services
with limited or no new revenue sources,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of
Indian River County, Florida:
1. The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County,
Florida urges the State Legislature to enact legislation
granting Counties the authority to impose local option
sales taxes and gasoline taxes by a majority vote of the
local elected body.
2. The Board hereby directs staff to prepare a letter for-
mally transmitting intentions of the Board to this area's
Legislative Delegation, the President of the Senate, the
Speaker of the House, and the Governor, and that staff use
other available means to express the Board's intent.
3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
adoption.
Approved and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River
County, Florida on the 26th day of May , 1987.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY:
MAN
ATTEST BY:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND FRE //A-�_�.I H L
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY