Resolution 355A-2003
Commissioner McCoy
RESOLUTION NO, 355A
-2003
A RESOLUTION Of THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMNcrSSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY. FLORIDA REQUESTING THAT THE STATE OF FLORIDA ESTABUSH A
DEDICATED REVENUE SOURCE FOR MONROE COUNTY TO PROVIDE FOR THE
PURCHASE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LAND AND LAND FOR AFFORDABLE
HOUSING.
WHEREAS. the very things that make the Florida Keys so attractive to people worldwide - the fact
that the Keys are small tropical islands - also means that Keys' real estate is in high demand and. hence.
expensive;
WHEREAS, that expensive real estate makes it all but impossible for Keys' taxpayers to locally fund
the purchase of land critically needed for both the preservation of the environment and for affordable
housing; and
WHEREAS. a dedicated and predictable revenue stream established by the State of Florida for use
by the County in purchasing land to protect the environment and to provide affordable housing would be a
great step forward in preserving the environment which attracts so many to the Keys while helping to furnish
housing to those whose services are necessary to keep the Keys attractive; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNlY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNlY.
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The State of Florida is hereby requested to establish a dedicated revenue source for
Monroe County to be used for the purchase and preservation of environmentally sensitive land and for the
purchase of non-environmentally sensitive land for affordable housing.
Section 2. The Clerk is directed to send certified copies of this Resolution to the Monroe
County legislative delegation.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at a
regular meeting of said Board held on the 17 day of September. 2003.
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MlJror Pro Tem Nelson
. Cotnrms~ioner McCoy
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