2017-R-02 - Constitution Revision Commission RESOLUTION 2017-R-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, URGING THE APPOINTMENT
OF MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS TO THE 2017-2018
CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMISSION;
SUPPORTING THE PROTECTION OF MUNICIPAL
HOME RULE; SUPPORTING THE POSITIONS OF THE
FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INC.; SUPPORTING THE
APPOINTMENT OF FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES
PRESIDENT, BOCA RATON MAYOR SUSAN HAYNIE;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article XI of the Florida Constitution establishes and describes
the duties,powers, structure,and function of the Constitution Revision Commission(CRC); and
WHEREAS, the CRC meets every twenty (20) years, is next scheduled to meet in 2017
for the third time in the State's history, and will review and recommend changes to Florida's
constitution that may appear on the 2018 General Election ballot for the consideration of
Florida's voters; and
WHEREAS, the CRC is comprised of 37 members: the Attorney General of Florida,
fifteen members appointed by the Governor, nine members appointed by the Speaker of the
House, nine members appointed by the Senate President, and three members appointed by the
Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court;and
WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater is a member of the Florida League of Cities, Inc.;
and
WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities, Inc. (FLC), was created in 1922 to work for
the general improvements of its members,Florida's municipal governments;and
WHEREAS, the FLC believes local self-government is the keystone to American
democracy and constitutional municipal home rule authority should be protected and expanded;
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WHEREAS, municipalities are the only optional form of government, created primarily
to serve the needs and desires of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, municipalities are the governments closest to the people and are governed
by the citizens who have distinguished themselves as public servants; and
WHEREAS, the more than 2,000 municipal elected officials, representing the 412 cities
that comprise the FLC and account for more than 10 million Floridians, recognize the CRC will
weigh in on a variety of proposals that potentially affect municipal home rule authority and the
ability of city officials to respond to the needs and conveniences of their citizens; and
WHEREAS, the FLC finds it is necessary to have municipal representation on the CRC
to ensure that local perspectives and concerns are adequately voiced before the CRC; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater supports the positions of the FLC relating to
municipal representation on the CRC.
NOW,THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of Edgewater, Florida.
Section 1. The City of Edgewater City Council respectfully requests that Governor
Rick Scott, Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran, and Florida Senate President Joe Negron
appoint municipal elected officials to serve on the 2017-2018 Constitution Revision Commission
(CRC).
Section 2. The City of Edgewater City Council supports the appointment of Florida
League of Cities President, Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie. as a member of the 2017-2018
CRC.
Section 3. The City of Edgewater City Council urges the CRC to adopt proposals that
protect municipal home rule authority and restrict unfunded state mandates.
Section 4. A copy of this Resolution shall be provided to Governor Rick Scott,
Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran, and Florida Senate President Joe Negron, and the
Chair of the CRC (once designated).
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Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
passage and adoption.
After Motion to approve by '. i
and Second by 1.00c-vc,� ,the vote on the first reading
of this ordinance held on January 9, 2017,was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Mike Ignasiak �+
Councilwoman Christine Power
Councilwoman Amy Vogt
Councilman Dan Blazi �+
Councilman Gary T. Conroy
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 9th day of January, 2017.
ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER,FLORIDA
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By:Robin L. atusic Michael Ignasia
City Clerk/Paralegal Mayor
For the use and reliance only by the City of Approved by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater, Florida. Approved as to form Edgewater at a meeting held on this 9`h day
and legality by: of January, 2017 under Agenda Item No.
Aaron R. Wolfe,Esquire 8 1 .
City Attorney
Doran,Sims, Wolfe&Ciocchetti
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January 11, 2017
C. Scott Dudley
Legislative Director
Florida League of Cities
PO Box 1757
Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757
RE: City of Edgewater-
Constitution Revision Commission- Resolution#2017-R-02
Dear Mr. Dudley:
This will confirm that during our City Council meeting on January 9, 2017, Council approved
Resolution Number 2017-R-02 relating to the Constitution Revision Commission. Enclosed
please find a copy of the fully executed Resolution for your records/files.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
L9?.afe& ,C'. Atalui cil
Robin L. Matusick
City Clerk/Paralegal
rmatusick@cityofedgewater.org
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Enclosure
Office of the City Clerk/Paralegal
P.O.Box 100•Edgewater,FL 32132-0100
(386)424-2400,Option it 1&Ext. 1102•Fax(386)424-2410
www.cityofedgewater.orq
(Letter/Ltr-2017-006)