1998-026 Lake Park Telephone LitigationRESOLUTION 26-98
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A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING AND ENCOURAGING THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
C177ES TO AIll THE TOWN OF LAKE PARK IN THE INITIAL CASE TO DEFEND THEIR
RIGHTS TO ENACT AND ENFORCE LOCAL CODES PROHIBITING THE PLACEMENT
OF PAY TELEPHONES; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the cities of Florida are vested with Home Rule Powers which enable them to
control those aspects of the quality of life of their residents; and
WHEREAS, because of the large number of cities in the State, communication between the cities
is often difficult; and
WHEREAS, the League of Cities is in a position to aid individual cities on issues which will
ultimately affect all cities; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Lake Park is now involved in litigation regarding the ability of the city
• to regulate the placement of public telephones, the outcome of which will have an impact on
all cities.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM
BI?ACII, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Village Council of the Village of North Palm Beach requests and
encourages the Florida League of Cities to aid the Town of Lake Park in this litigation.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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