HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-45 North Springs Improvement District Opposing Changes to District BoundariesRESOLUTION NO. 93 - 45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA URGING
THE BROWARD COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION
TO REJECT A LOCAL BILL REQUESTED BY THE
NORTH SPRINGS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR
ASSESSABLE IMPROVEMENTS TO INCLUDE PARKS
AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
WHEREAS, the North Springs Improvement District was
created to enhance the construction and availability of
infrastructure, drainage, and water management for areas in north
west Broward County; and
WHEREAS, the District's boundaries encompass properties
within the City of Parkland and adjoining municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the North Springs Improvement District has filed
a local bill for consideration by the Broward County Delegation for
the 1994 session of the Florida Legislature to expand boundaries
and allow for parks, recreational, cultural, and education
facilities as "assessed improvements"; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreational facilities and programs
are available within the boundaries of the City of Parkland and
additional such facilities are planned; and
WHEREAS, facilities provided by North Springs Improvement
District are done as assessable improvements and parks and
recreational facilities improvements within the District could
result in duplication and excess facilities; and
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WHEREAS, such excess facilities could be assessed to City
residents who now pay for such facilities through Ad Valorem taxes
assessed by the municipality;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PARKLAND, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Commission strongly urges the Broward
County Legislative Delegation to reject any increase in the
District's ability to include assessing for parks, recreational,
educational, or cultural improvements.
Section 2. The City urges the Delegation to refrain
from the possibility of duplication of facilities and exorbitant
costs for such to the taxpayers and property owners within the
District for facilities available from the municipality.
Section 3. The Mayor of Parkland is requested and
directed by the City Commission to appear at a Public Hearing on
December 7, 1993 on behalf of and representing the entire City to
speak against this proposal.
Section 4. The Delegation is encouraged to support
the taxpayers and property owners of the City of Parkland to avoid
hidden and excessive costs for parks, recreational, educational,
or cultural facilities.
Section 5. A copy of this Resolution shall be
forwarded to the Broward County Legislative Delegation, the North
Springs Improvement District, the Broward County Commission, and
the City of Coral Springs for the purpose of more public awareness
about this proposed legislation.
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Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately on its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THE 1 DAY OF DECEMBER 1993.
SAL PAGLIARA, - OR
SUSAN ARMSTRONG, C.M.C.J CITY CLERK