1990-14 Opposing Proposed Sales Tax to Fund Convention Center Authority'I
RESOLUTION NO. 14-90
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, STRONGLY OPPOSING THS PROPOSED TWO PERCENT (2$) SALES TAX
ON MEALS IN ALL RESTAURANTS WHICH SERVE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO FUND
A CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY IN PALM BEACH COUNTY; OPPOSING THS
FORMATION OF A NEW SPECIAL DISTRICT TO PROMOTE A CONVENTION CENTER
IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, URGING THAT SPECIAL
PROJECTS SUCH AS THE PROPOSED COUNTY CIVIC CENTER BE FINANCED
' WHOLLY BY RENT AND OTHER CHARGES TO THE ULTIMATE USERS OF THOSE
FACILITIES; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE CLERK TO SUBMIT COPIES OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THS LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, THE
PALM BEACH COUNTY MUNICIPAL LEAGUE, THS FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES,
AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PALM SBACH COUNTY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation is
considering a proposal to create a special district to be known as
the Palm Beach County Convention Center Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation has
proposed that such special dlstrict be financed by a two percent
(2$) sales tax on meals in all restaurants which serve alcoholic
beverages; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of North Palm Beach, Florida
strongly opposes these proposals in an attempt to protect its
citizens from the increased financial burden which would result
from additional taxation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA:
' Section 1. The Village Council of North Palm Beach,
Florida strongly opposes the creation of a Convention Center
Authority in Palm Beach County.
Section 2. The Village Council of North Palm Beach,
Florida strongly opposes the proposed two percent (2$) sales tax on
meals in all restaurants which serve alcoholic beverages,' as
proposed by the Palm Beach County Commission to fund the proposed
Convention Center.
Section 3. The Village Council of North Palm Beach,
Florida urges that special projects such as the proposed County
Civic Center be financed wholly by rent and other charges to the
ultimate users of the facility.
Section 4. The Village Clerk is hereby directed to
provide copies of this resolution to the Legislative Delegation of
Palm Beach County, The Palm Beach County Municipal League, the
Florida League of Cities, and the Board of County Commissioners of
Palm Beach County.
Section 5. This resolution shall take effect immediately
upon passage.
' PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF MAY, 1990.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Villa a lerk