2010-37 Opposing Amendment 4RESOLUTION 2010-37
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A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, OPPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
FLORIDA CONSTITUTION THAT WOULD FORCE VOTERS TO DECIDE
ALL AMENDMENTS TO MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE
LAND USE PLANS AND URGING CITIZENS TO VOTE NO ON
AMENDMENT 4; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida is experiencing an unprecedented recession and the
unemployment rate continues to rise and is among the highest in the nation; and
WHEREAS, .attracting new jobs and businesses to the State of Florida is essential to the future
recovery and prosperity of the state and its residents; and
WHEREAS, smart growth requires careful planning and direction combined with a clear and
effective means of engaging the people's voice; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 4 seeks to place a constitutional amendment before Florida's voters to
amend Article II, Section 7, of the Florida Constitution (Title: Referenda Required for Adoption
of Local Governmental Land Use Plans) to require a referendum vote on any change to a
municipal or county comprehensive land use plan; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 4creates atime-consuming, costly and unnecessary process for
businesses locating or expanding in the State of Florida and will impede efforts to grow and
diversify the state's economy; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 4 will undermine both well coordinated planning and a local
government's ability to represent all of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 4 will further disenfranchise millions of Florida's akeady-fatigued
electorate, paralyze local governments and potentially cripple vital public services including
crime prevention, transportation improvement and public education; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 4 will result in added costs to all local governments, weakened public
services and heavier burdens on Florida taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, Amendment 4 will seriously damage Florida's economy and diminish the stability
of its communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, as follows:
• Section 1. The foregoing "whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and incorporated herein.
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Section 2. The Village Council hereby recommends defeat of Amendment 4 to the Florida
• Constitution, which poses a grave threat to the stability of Florida's communities and the
prosperity of its economy. The Village Council does not agree with the "one size fits all"
approach of Amendment 4 and believes in opening abroad-based community dialogue that
addresses the unique growth management concerns of our community.
Section 3. The Village Council hereby urges citizens to vote "no" on Amendment 4 when it
appears on the 2010 ballot.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 8th DAY OF JULY, 2010.
(Village Seal)
ATTEST:
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VILLAGE CLERK
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