Resolution 021-1979
RESOLUTION NO. 21-1979
RESOLUTION IN RESPONSE TO CITY OF KEY ~mST'S
DEMAND TO PROVIDE SCHOOL GUARDS WITHIN THE
CITY LIMITS OF KEY WEST, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, the City of Key West, Florida, has, by its
Resolution No. 78-131, demanded that the County provide school
guards at all school areas within the City limits of Key West,
Florida, and
~mEREAS, the County of Honroe has reviewed said reques t
in light of Florida Statute 125 and the tax equalization study
done on behalf of the County showing that the City is receiving
in excess of $1.00 in return for each $1.00 paid in ad valorem
taxes within the City of Key West, Florida, and
WHEREAS, a review of the matter clearly shows that the
policing of the streets of the City of Key West, Florida, pursuant
to Florida Statute 316, is clearly a law enforcement/police func-
tion in order to assure that proper legal control and enforcement
of the laws of both the City and the State are carried out, and
WHEREAS, the City of Key West is presently reviewing tax
equalization for itself, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the request of the City of Key West,
Florida, demanding the County of Monroe to provide school guards
in all school areas in the limits of the City of Key West, Florida,
is hereby denied at this time.
DATED January 16, 1979.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
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