Resolution 1992-009
~ 1 1992
RESOLUTION NO. 92-9
A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, OPPOSING ANY ATTEMPT
BY THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO SUNSET REGIONAL
PLANNING COUNCILS WITHIN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, Collier County, is a member of the Southwest Florida
Regional Planning council; and
WHEREAS, Collier County, has been a participant in the
Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council's activities since its
inception; and
WHEREAS, Collier County, has helped fund the Southwest
Florida Regional Planning Council's activities; and
WHEREAS, Collier County, has been a participant in the
development of the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council's
policies and program, and supported the Council's attempts to
develop State policy and implement State programs; and
WHEREAS, Collier County, recognizes that the Council
undertakes numerous projects and programs that are not State
driven or funded; and
WHEREAS, Collier County, recognizes that the Council helps
enhance local government's ability to act as a partner with the
State and Federal Governments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
1) Collier County opposes any attempt to "Sunset" or
otherwise eliminate Regional Planning Councils in order to
"eliminate duplication with the Department of Community Affairs"
since there appears to be little, if any, duplication of efforts.
2) It is Collier County's position that such "sunsetting"
would be the wrong approach and would eliminate or reduce the
ability of local governments to work collectively on areawide
issues.
3) It is Collier County's position that the elimination of
Regional Planning Councils clearly would DQt" further the
objectives of efficiency or cost effectiveness sought by both the
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legislature and local government.
4) It is Collier County's position that it is in the best
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interests of the citizens of the state of Florida for the
legislature to promote rather than diminish the ability of local
governments to assess the effectiveness of the executive agencies
of Florida.
5) The Clerk to the Board is hereby directed to send a
certified copy of this Resolution to the Collier County
Legislative Delegation and Southwest Florida Regional Planning
Council.
This Resolution adopted after motion, second and majority
vote.
DATED: ft4..L
ATl'EST:
JAMES, 'C'.J ~LES, CLERK
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BOARD OF COmiTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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, CHAIRMAN
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Kenneth B. CUyle
County Attorney
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