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HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-140RESOLUTION NO. 17-140 A RESOLUTION OF THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO WORK THROUGH THE TREASURE COAST COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE HOME RULE AUTHORITY. WHEREAS, in 1968, Florida voters amended the Constitution of the State of Florida to confer broad powers to counties and municipalities, authorizing local officials to pass local ordinances and exercise all powers not specifically prohibited by law, otherwise known as "Home Rule"; and WHEREAS, local governments are instrumental in improving the quality of life of its citizens and uses Home Rule authority to provide vital public services such as parks and recreation, water, sewer, electricity, streets and public rights-of-way, drainage and storm water management, and police and fire protection that are used and counted on by citizens, businesses and visitors every day; and WHEREAS, Home Rule powers, both administrative and fiscal, allows local governments to develop and implement community-based solutions to local problems without state interference; and WHEREAS, there were a significant number of legislative bills filed in the 2017 State of Florida legislative session that proposed to preempt the Home Rule authority of local governments thereby preventing the ability of local governments to respond in a timely manner to matters of local importance; and WHEREAS, St. Lucie County anticipates future legislative attempts to curtail, restrict and/or preempt it from using its Home Rule authority; and WHEREAS, it is imperative and critical that decisions and legislation regarding local government services be left to the form of government closest to the citizens; and WHEREAS, St. Lucie County is a member of the Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments ("TCCLG") which was established in 1987 and incorporated in 2003 as a voluntary council pursuant to Section 163.02, Florida Statutes, for the purpose of studying and addressing area governmental problems as the TCCLG deems appropriate; and WHEREAS, St. Lucie County believes working together with the members of the Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments to support and promote its Home Rule authority is in the best interest of the County's residents, businesses and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THAT: Section 1. The above "WHEREAS: clauses are true and correct, and hereby adopted as findings of this Board, Section 2. The Board of Commissioners authorizes its designated commissioner and staff to work through the Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments to develop a strategy to support and promote the integrity of the Home Rule power of local governments. Section 3. A certified copy of this resolution shall be provided to Senator Joe Negron and Representatives Erin Grail, Gayle Harrell, Larry Lee Jr. and Cary Pigman. Section 4. This resolution shall take effect on adoption. After motion and second, the vote on Resolution 17-140 was as follows: Chairman Chris Dzadovsky AYE Vice -Chairman Tod Mowery AYE Commissioner Linda Bartz AYE Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson AYE Commissioner Cathy Townsend AYE PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 20th day of June, 2017. ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY FLORIDA BY: CHA A APPROVED AS TO FORM Anrn r-rAnnV1"rN11Wcc.