R-2013-03 CITY OF CLERMONT
RESOLUTION NO.2013-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE LEGISLATIVE ACTION AGENDA OF
THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, INCORPORATED; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Clermont, Florida (the "City") is a participant and a beneficiary
of the organization known as the Florida League of Cities, Inc. (the"League"); and
WHEREAS, the League coordinates efforts to oppose or support legislation that affects
the municipalities of the State of Flonda; and
WHEREAS, the City Council (the "Council") supports the League and its effort to
promote and support the municipalities of the State of Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Clermont, Flonda, that:
1. The Council approves and endorses the proposed policy of the League to oppose
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legislation that modifies, restricts or eliminates the authority of municipalities to
levy, collect, and/or expend the communications services tax and local business
tax.
2. The Council approves and endorses the proposed policy of the League to support
legislation to provide comprehensive municipal firefighter and police officer
pension reform and disability presumption reform.
3. The Council approves and endorses the proposed policy of the League to oppose
legislation that modifies, restncts or eliminates Municipal Home Rule Authority
under Article VIII, Sections 2(b) and 3 (b), Florida Constitution, and the
Municipal Home Rule Powers Act.
4. This resolution shall become effective upon adoption by the Council.
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CITY OF CLERMONT
RESOLUTION NO.2013-03
DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County,
Florida this 12th day of February, 2013.
CITY OF CLERMONT
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Approved as to • -u• and legality: