R-0806-86 RESOLUTION NO. 806-86
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR VOTER OPPOSITION TO THE CHANGE OF GOVERNING
BODY OF METRO-DADE FIRE RESCUE DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the voters of Dade County on September 2, 1986 will be asked
to vote on a County Charter change which reads: SHALL THE DADE COUNTY HOME RULE
CHARTER BE AMENDED TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SHALL NOT BE
THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE METRO-DADE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE DISTRICT ESTABLISHED
BY ORDINANCE NO. 80-86, BUT SAID FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE DISTRICT SHALL BE GOVERNED
BY FIVE MEMBERS ELECTED FOR INITIAL TERMS OF TWO YEARS BY THE REGISTERED VOTERS OF
THE METRO-DADE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE DISTRICT, and
WHEREAS, this change would pave the way for an increase in taxes for
the citizens of Miami Shores, and
WHEREAS, this change would remove control of Fire Rescue Service from
the County Commission, and
WHEREAS, this change would not enhance the efficiency or effectiveness
of the fire rescue service,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of Miami Shores Village,
Florida that electors are urged to vote against this undesirable measure by
punching No. 271 on the ballot on September 2, 1986.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of August 1986.
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Karen Kirby
Mayor
ATTEST: L.R. Forney, Jr.
Village Clerk
BY
Charlotte Priddy"/,
Deputy Village Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Village Attorney