TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: India J. Adams, City Manager's Office
THROUGH: Mark R. Lauzier, City Manager
DATE: December 11, 2018
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RESOLUTION NO. 155-18: SUPPORTING MUNICIPAL HOME RULE POWERS
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 155-18; opposing legislative efforts to impede the constitutional right Florida's citizens have enjoyed for nearly 50 years to govern themselves under municipal home rule powers. Opposing the legislature's persistent intrusion into local finances, which are necessary to provide financial stability and essential services uniquely required by municipal residents and local businesses; directing city administration to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Palm Beach County League of Cities, the Florida League of Cities and the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation.
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Background:
The Florida League of Cities has included the protection of local self-government under municipal Home Rule powers as one of its 2018 Legislative Priorities.
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
N/A
Timing of Request:
If approved, certified copies of the resolution will be provided to Palm Beach County League of Cities, the Florida League of Cities and the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation in advance of the upcoming legislative session commencing March 5, 2019.