Cities ("Munis") Flashcards

1
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Source of power?

A

Art. 8, Sec. 2
HR - 166.021

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2
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How created?

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Discretion to create by legislation.

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3
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Muni powers instilled by _________ subject to 3 things.

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MUNIS
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By legislature.  
Subject to: 
A.  Const, 
B.  Gen & spec. laws.
C.  Charter.
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4
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What powers does Muni have?

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Govtl, corporate and proprietary pwrs
To conduct govt, perform functs + services
&
Exercise any pwr for municipal purposes EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED by law.
———–
Muni CANNOT ED outside its borders for proprietary (as opposed to sovereign) powers W/O GEN OR SPECIAL LAW

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5
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When searching whether Muni has power to act, what 2 things would you look at?

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MUNIS
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1.  A prohibition
	\+
2. Will it serve a muni purpose?
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6
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MUNIS

1) Have these 3 powers
2) To conduct 3 functions
3) For 2 purposes
4) Except?

A
MUNIS
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POWERS	
1. Governmental
2. Corporate
3. Proprietary

TO CONDUCT

  1. Muni Government,
  2. Perform Muni functions, +
  3. Render Muni services

FOR

  1. Muni purposes +
  2. H, S + W of citizens

EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED by law.

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7
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What parameters are placed on Muni’s ability to pass ordinances?

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MUNIS
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For muni purps  (i.e, reas relatship to citiz’ H,S +W)
	\+
Except as otherwise provided by law.
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8
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Contrast ordinance passing parameters for Charter, N-C & Muni.

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Pass ordinances . . .
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CHARTER
Not inconsist w/ gen/spec if spec laws approved by electors.
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N-C
As is by gen/spec. ~*~ ords NOT INCONSISTENT
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MUNI
a)  For muni purps  (i.e, reas relatship to citiz’ H,S +W)
	\+
b)  Except as otherwise provided by law.
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9
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What are 3 subjects a Muni cannot legislate on?

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Can legislate on any subject except:
1. Extraterr pwrs (annextn, merger)
2. Subject expressly prohibited by const;
3. Subj preempted to
(a) State or county by the const or by gen law (express, implied by assignment, pervasive regulation)
(b) County pursuant to a county charter.

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10
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Why can’t Munis legislate on annexation, merger or use of extraterritorial powers?

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Per the FL Constitution, those require gen or special law.

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11
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How are Muni powers vulnerable?

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MUNIS
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(like Non-Charter Counties)
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Legis gave all powers (125) & Legis can diminish by gen or spec law w/o voter approval.
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12
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State how Muni powers are akin to either Charter or N-Cs.

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Munis are akin to Charters but Munis can be diminished by special act.

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13
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State the powers of Charters, Non-Charters & Munis.

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MUNIS

(1) Charter - self govt, NOT INCONST. [c’H” close to ‘I’]
(2) N-C - self gvt, AS IS PROVIDED. [low take ‘as is’]
(3) Muni - corp, prop, govtl, for govt, functs, & services, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE provided. [mEXi muni]

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14
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Under what statute wd munis impose special assessment for:

A. Muni public works?
B. Business district improvements?

A

FS Ch. 170

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15
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What is the 5 step procedure under FS 170 for muni to impose spec assmt for bus district improvements or muni pub works?

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MUNIS
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170 DIPs Resolve to Roll 30 Votes
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1)  Resolution outlining payment amt, estimated costs, streets.
2)  Publish reso.
3)  Prep preliminary roll.
4)  PH:  30 days mailed notice + 2 pubs, 1 wk apart.
5)  Vote of maj. affected.
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16
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What are the publish requirements for muni S.A. for muni pub. works + business district improvements [FS 170]?

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MUNIS
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There are 2:
Publish Resolution (no timeline).
30 days mailed + 2 publishs, 1 wk apart.
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170 DIPs Resolve to Roll 30 Votes.
Dist Imp, Pub works, Reso, Prelim Roll, 30 days notice for PH + Vote of maj of affected.
17
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FINANCE
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Who passes what kind of financing mechanism under Ch. 170?
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For what 2 things are the monies used?
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Is a vote required?
A
FINANCE
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Munis pass Spec Assmts for:
(1)  Business dist improvements
(2)  Public Works.
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Yes!  Vote of majority of affected.
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170 DIPs Resolve to Roll 30 Votes.
Dist Imp, Pub Works, Reso, Prelim Roll, 30 days mailed + 2 pubs 1 week apart, Vote of maj.