2004-022 Opposes Constitutional Amdmt. Re: Referenda for Comp PlansRESOLUTION 22-2004
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, IN OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO FLORIDA'S
CONSTITUTION KNOWN AS THE FLORIDA HOMETOWN DEMOCRACY
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD REQUIRE
REFERENDA TO ADOPT OR AMEND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE
PLANS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE VILLAGE CLERK TO FURNISH
CERTIFIED COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION TO SUCH GOVERNMENTAL BODIES,
ENTITIES AND PERSONS AS THE MAYOR DIRECTS; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, there is an effort to thwart representative democracy by adopting an amendment to
the Constitution that would require referenda to adopt or amend local government
comprehensive plans; and
WHEREAS, the potential ramifications of the proposed amendment will increase the costs to
local governments and taxpayers, thwart private property rights, disturb a uniform process and
laws governing land use that is well established, but most importantly, the proposed amendment
thwarts representative democracy; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will encourage land use by plebiscite rather than
encourage a careful analysis of environmental impacts, stormwater and solid waste issues and a
myriad of issues that should he and are currently considered; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will only make the land use process more prolonged,
unpredictable and expensive; and
WHEREAS, only those citizens voting will make the decisions, not the elected officials chosen
to represent all citizens.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Village Council of the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, does hereby
oppose the proposed amendment to Florida's Constitution known as the Florida Hometown
Democracy Constitutional Amendment, which amendment would require referenda to adopt or
" amend local government comprehensive plans.
Section 2. The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to furnish certified copies of
this resolution to such governmental bodies, entities and persons as the Mayor directs.
Section 3. This resolution shall tale effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 11th DAY OF MARCH, 2004.
(Village Seal)
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VILLAGE CLERK