Resolution 2008-340
RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -340
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF THE AMENDMENT OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES TO
REQUIRE ELECTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARDS OF THE FLORIDA WATER
MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, the State is divided into five (5) Water Management Districts, which were
created to manage and improve water quality, water supply, provide flood control and to protect
and enhance natural systems through land and water management; and
WHEREAS, each Water Management District is a special taxing district authorized by
law to collect ad valorem (property) taxes from landowners located within their multiple county
jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, current Florida law provides that the Governing Board for the Water
Management Districts consist of members appointed by the Governor who reside in the
respective Districts; and
WHEREAS, those Governing Boards are delegated with substantial authority to directly
influence local and regional interests including the expenditure of tax dollars assessed against
landowners within those districts; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners after consideration of the above factors
supports an amendment to the Florida Statute(s) creating the Florida Water Management
Districts to provide for electing the Governing Boards rather than appointment of those
members by the Governor; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT:
1. The Board hereby resolves and supports amending the Florida Statutes to
require election of the Governing Boards of the Florida Water Management Districts. THIS
RESOLUTION is adopted after motion, second, and majority vote favoring adoption this 18th
day of November, 2008.
ATTEST, ".",
DWIGH't'E. BROCK(~lerk
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER C NTY, FRIDA
Jeffre w, County Attorney