HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-002 RESOLUTION NO. 26-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR
PROPOSED LEGISLATION TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE ST.
LUCIE COUNTY MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT TO REVISE
DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND TO REQUIRE A REFERENDUM OF
AFFECTED ELECTORS; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners provides our
constituents with a responsive and reflective local government; and
WHEREAS,the St.Lucie County Mosquito Control District("District")is an independent
special taxing district created by Chapter 2003-365,Laws of Florida,as amended by Chapter 2013-
255, Laws of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the District has identified the need to update and clarify its statutory
boundaries to ensure that mosquito control services can be provided effectively, efficiently, and
consistently across all areas of St. Lucie County where such services are necessary; and
WHEREAS,proposed legislation for the 2026 Legislative Session would amend Chapter
2003-365, Laws of Florida, by revising and restating the legal description of the District
boundaries, including the addition of certain lands within St. Lucie County; and
WHEREAS, the proposed legislation requires that any expansion of the District become
effective only upon approval by a majority vote of qualified electors residing within the areas
proposed to be added, through a referendum to be conducted by the St. Lucie County Supervisor
of Elections during the 2026 General Election; and
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners recognizes the public health importance
of effective mosquito control and supports allowing affected residents to determine, through
referendum, whether to join the expanded District; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that supporting the District's legislative proposal promotes
clarity,transparency,and improved delivery of mosquito control services within St. Lucie County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS that the Board supports 2026 Florida House Bill 4011 or any
other similar legislation.
This resolution shall take effect on adoption.
After motion and second, the vote on this resolution was as follows:
Commissioner Erin Lowry, Chair AYE
Commissioner Larry Leet,Vice-Chair AYE
Commissioner James Clasby AYE
Commissioner Jamie Fowler AYE
Commissioner Cathy Townsend AYE
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 27th day of January 2026.
ATTEST BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCI COUNTY LORIDA
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