06-1656 Support of Legislative Issues for 2006 Session

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RESOLUTION 06-1656 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING ISSUES DURING THE 2006 LEGISLATIVE SESSION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." WHEREAS, as Florida's population continues to increase, cities are challenged to meet the service demands and infrastructure needs to account for new growth; and WHEREAS, a majority of Florida's municipalities have experienced negative impacts to the infrastructure, housing stock and employment base from a series of natural disasters in the past two years; and WHEREAS, the state has imposed greater accountability in comprehensive planning and fiscal feasibility standards on municipalities; and WHEREAS, Florida's municipalities are dependent on other governmental entities for financial stability and presently the state, counties, and school districts, control every funding source that has been authorized for implementing growth management capital improvements and complying with concurrency requirements; and WHEREAS, municipal self-determination and local self-government are constantly under attack from a variety of public and private interests; and WHEREAS, the role and function of municipal government is constantly evolving from new demands from its citizens and businesses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION ONE. That the City of Casselberry urges Governor Jeb Bush and members of the Florida Legislature to support legislation as part of a comprehensive legislative reform package that: · Preserves municipal autonomy and protects the fundamental right of voluntary self- government. · Provides municipalities alternative funding options for the purpose of responding to impacts of declared disasters. · Preserves municipal tools for community redevelopment and urban revitalization. · Provides a dedicated and recurring revenue source for municipal transportation projects. . Preserves dedicated funding for local affordable housing programs. · Provides for an equitable distribution of fines and fees from criminal violations such as driving under the influence of alcohol or other chemical substances. · Provides a comprehensive and uniform workers' compensation system.