2001-020 Funding for Regional Planning CouncilsRESOLUTION 20-2001
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A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING INCREASED FUNDING FOR REGIONAL PLANNING
COUNCILS.
WHEREAS, the Village of North Palm Beach strongly supports adequate funding of
regional planning councils in the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Village of North Palm Beach recognizes that regional planning councils
are required to perform numerous state-mandated economic development, growth management,
emergency management, technical assistance, interlocal dispute resolution functions, and other
important statutory duties directed by the Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the Village of North Palm Beach recognizes that regional planning councils
also provide a wide range of services and assistance in support of local government initiatives
and programs; and
WHEREAS, the Village of North Palm Beach believes the State is disproportionately
relying on local dues and revenue from local government to support regional planning councils
which has resulted in the reduction of many regional and local programs and initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the Village of North Palm Beach believes the State's responsibility for
supporting regional planning councils should be increased and shared more equally between the
State and its local governments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Village Council of the Village of North Palm Beach hereby requests the
Legislature support the Florida Regional Councils Association budget request for recurring
funding for regional planning councils as a $3.0 million line item in the Department of
Community Affairs base budget.
Section 2. The Village Clerk is directed to distribute copies of this resolution to the Honorable
Governor Jeb Bush, The Executive Office of the Governor, The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida
32399-0001; the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, 301 East Ocean Boulevard, Suite
300, Stuart, Florida 34994; and the Florida Regional Councils Association, 314 East Central
Avenue, Room 119, Blountstown, Florida 32424.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSF,D AND ADOPTED THIS 22nd DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2001.
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MAYOR
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VILLAGE CLERK