Mixed Bag #1 Flashcards

1
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How does 10 days impact the Local Process?

A

If have such an ordinance, upon rec of app must MAIL & POST O’s rts w/i 10 days.
———–
reminder
local process - 10 days at rec of app to post & notify rts to spec mag
fluedra - 10 days aft rec O’s request to assign to spec mag

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What must O believe to initiate FLUEDRA (FS 70.51) & what is the timeline?

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TIME
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O believes unfairly burdened.
30 days for O to request.
10 days for LG to give to special master.
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**reminder**
local process - 10 days aft rec of app to post & notify rts to spec mag
fluedra - 10 days to assign to spec mag
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s

How many days for LG to act on O’s FLUEDRA request?

A

s

LG has 10 days to assign to special magistrate
LG must notify contiguous Os & any witnesses from PH.
———–
reminder
local process - 10 days aft rec app to post & notify rts to spec mag
fluedra - 10 days to assign to spec mag

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4
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What’s the funny thing about how PR laws re: providing to requester,
1) Save LG time/effort but also
2) Cost LG time/effort?
Money not being an issue since LG can charge.

A

MECHANICS

1) LG need only allow inspection. NO COPYING IS REQUIRED.

2) But if requested via mail, MUST Mail!!!

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PRIVATE TO NEW GA
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What is a critical aspect of the 'confidential Govt info' New PA is forbidden to use?
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See, 4-1..1(c)
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New PA must have ACTUAL knowledge.
Such knowledge is not imputed to the lawyer.

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When can atty in litigation w/ Large Org/LG have ex parte w/ its employees?

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CURRENT LITIG EX PARTE
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Common sense, w/ lowers.
Proper if w/ 
(1)  Lower employees &
(2)  w/ no direct involvement in the litigation & 
(3)  Who don't speak for Large Org/LG.
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7
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Why is directing PR requester to a website insufficient?

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Electronic records are an ADDITIONAL means of providing
+
Insufficient if requester specified paper copies.

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What is UNIQUE need to file a claim?

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Must have a comparator. If 1st woman toilet plunger in workplace, file Title 7 b/c no comparator.

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9
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What is required in Q-J hrg as part of dp but prohibited in Legis hrg?

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Q-J / LEGIS
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Cross examine witnesses.
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~I some reason choked on this.
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What rules of procedure apply to writs of cert?

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Writs of cert are appellate & require parties to follow the Appellate rules.
Court issues SHOW CZ & parties file APPEAL BRIEFS.

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11
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When gift is from ‘everyone else,’ who reports?

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~Even though its from college friend! I miss b/c I thought it was no report.

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12
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TOLLING
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Name 4 situations that involve tolling a S/L while the party pursues administratively.
State whether tolling is granted.
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Hint:
1= Land use
3 = Empl Liab
A

1) Land = Exaction’s 1 yr to sue is tolled while the parties process the ‘look,’ etc.
2) Emp = 2-3 yrs of liquids & you didn’t pay the toll. You’re a MESs.
fMla (dol), Epa (eeoc), flSa (eeoc)

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13
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LGs with taxing power may not grant a security interest in public property unless:
(a) the security interest is a purchase money security interest and the creation thereof is approved by ordinance after a public hearing
(b) the creation of such security interest is approved at referendum
(c) a super majority of the governing body of the local government approves after a public hearing
(d) none of the above

A

B
interest is Voted for Wilson to take me to Palm Beach
———–
Kareem Rule = any security (even a mortg) w/ referendum.
———–
i always want to say d.
But, a security interest CAN be granted in public property IF APPROVED @ referendum.

———–
Ex. GOB! from outline: a local government with taxing power may not grant a security interest in public property, absent voter
approval
Wilson v. Palm Beach, 503 So.2d 893 (Fla. 1982).

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14
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Which employment liability theory relies on Custom or Policy?

Say 3 things about it -

1) Only who?
2) What must be cause?
3) Exception for liability.

A

  1. Only Officials acting under color of law.
  2. Official’s act (its custom/policy) = cz.
  3. ## No respondent superior (can’t sue b/c LG employed a discriminator.)~confirmed.
    – No Resp Sup. Why? b/c sue only for custom or policy (focus on the entity).
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15
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State 2 times preponderance of evidence is the burden.

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CHALLENGE
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(1)  Title 7 - 
PL - MAQS
LG - BOSs DIE
PL - Pretext
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(2)  CP
SLA to DOAH, amend is inconsis w/ CP.
>contrast w/ 'c'lear & 'c'onvincing = 'c'ritical State resource negatively impacted.
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16
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What is preponderance of evidence?

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More likely than not.

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17
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What is clear & convincing?

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High burden - evidence is substantially more likely to be true than untrue.

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18
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LGs create entity via Ch. 163.

1) Is it a part of either LG?
2) Can it tax?
3) Can it issue bonds?
4) What unique status of members gives further powers?

A

LGs may create a separate legal entity WITHOUT PWR to:
(a) Tax or
(b) Issue bonds in its own name.
UNLESS its members are electric utilities or formed for water/wastewater (can issue bonds + bond anticipation notes) FS 163.01

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19
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Can 163 entity tax & issue bonds?

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No - UNLESS is formed for w/ww (can issue bonds + anticipation notes) or members are electric utilities. FS 163.01

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20
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What is a Bond Anticipation Note?

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BAN is short-term interest-bearing security issued in advance of a larger, future bond issue.
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Small short-term bonds anticipating large 1-time bond is in future.
———–
Gets Projects going. Seen in project phases.

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21
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In what 2 instances is there no respondeat superior?

Hint:

1) Nature of actor’s frame of mind.
2) Theory of cz of action.

A

(1) Malice
(2) 42 USC 1983 [sets free from policy]
- ———-
1. Only Officials acting under color of law.
2. Official’s act (its custom/policy) = cz.
3. No respondent superior (can’t sue b/c LG employed a discriminator.)

~confirmed.

    • No Resp Sup. Why? b/c sue only for custom or policy (focus on the entity).
    • Only sue individs in their official capacity.
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22
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Is pre-qualification under 336 & 255.20 mandatory or optional?

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CHALLENGE
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Optional.
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~confirmed.  255.20(1)(a) + 336(5)(a)
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23
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What portion of a shade meeting is off the record?

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None.

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24
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Re: Signs
State the 4 step content based analysis.

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Content based =  SCIRT
compelling govt int, 
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Content based =  
(1) strict scrutiny, 
(2) compelling govt int, 
(3) is the least restrictive means & 
(4) narrowly tailored.
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vs. Content neutral =  the Neutral MS. DANA gives intermediate scrutiny
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25
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Re: Signs
State the 5 step analysis for content neutral.

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Content neutral = intermed scrutiny MS DANA
substantial govt interest
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Content neutral = the Neutral MS. DANA gives intermediate scrutiny
(1) does speech concern (a) lawful activity & (b) is it non-Misleading?
(2) Substantial govt interest
(3) Directly & materially Advances the substantial interest
(4) Narrowly tailored &
(5) Alternatives for communication.
———–
vs. SCIRT

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26
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Exception.

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State of emergency.

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27
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LEO - CONST
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LEO Battery + False Arrest:
A.  Protection
1)  What Amendment?
2)  What type of facts?
3)  3 requirements.
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B.  DEF RESPONSE.
1)  Stop with what?
2)  State 2 elements.
A
EXCESSIVE FORCE – BATTERY/SEIZURE, 4TH AMENDMENT
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A.	Protection.  
1)	4th amend = s&s
2)	Shooting, crash.
3)     (a) Practice/Pattern.  (b) Indifference to Const rts,
(c) color of law. 
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B.	Stop w/ Qualified. 
1)  Discretionary, 
2)  Clearly estab rt (reas PO wd know)
28
Q
CP
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What is "concurrency" short-hand for?
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Which 7 elements of CP has concurrency?
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Name all 10 elements of CP.
A
CP
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Concurrency is a set of land use regs [infrastructure, finance, growth mgmt] each LG is required to have to ensure development does not outpace facilities.
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Capital Improvements.
roads
stormwater, water
sewer, solid waste.
parks, mass transit facilities
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Element Sea on yr Properlty SLIC SHIT
1.  Property Rts (Adopt + Dispose a PUP)
2.  Sea Level Rise
3.  open Spaces
4.  future Land use
5.  ICE
6.  Conservation
7.  Sewer
8.  Housing
9.  capital Improvements.
10.  Traffic
29
Q

What must you show to sue LG for negligence?

A

LG LIABILITY

(a) Negligence caused injury;
(b) Injury can be compensated by money; &
(c) A private party would be liable under same circumstances.

30
Q

What do non-AV assessments pay for?

A

stormwater utilities, fire and rescue, and solid waste
———–
BUT NOT LEO!!!
Excepted under Water Oak Mgmt v. Lake County b/c LEO, courts & indigent health care, unlike fire protection services, provide no direct, special benefit to real property. . . . Thus, such services cannot be the subject of a special assessment because there is no logical relationship between the services provided and the benefit to real property.

31
Q

Must a dissatisfied citizen speak up at Circuit court level or can he join at Supreme Court level?

A

Circuit court.

~this was new in 2015. Circuit decision is res judicata.

32
Q

State 3 part analysis.

A

A. Protection.
1983 = under color of law, deliberate indiff to clearly defined const rts
———–
B. Analysis.
1) Custom or policy of inadeq trning
2) Actual or constr knlg yet deliberate indiff.
3) Delib indiff = cz of injury
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C. Defense. Failure to show (a) a custom or policy or (b) delib indiff.

33
Q

State 3 things provided by 125.01(1)(r) regarding County providing COUNTYWIDE muni services.

A

MUNI SERVS - 125.01(1)(r)

1) Create by ordinance.
2) Levy & collect taxes for County purposes + MSTU.
3) Pay w/ spec charges, spec assess, or taxes w/in such district only.

34
Q

There’s no referendum for CRA/TIF. Constitutional?

A

Yes, per the Strand case,
CRA/TIF = revenue bond.

How remember? TIFfany’s sells Strands.

35
Q

What’s the priority that must be shown in your Capital Improvement Element?

A

Projects needed to reach adopted level of service standards are given priority of funding.

36
Q

Is Sov Imm waived for nuisance claims? Why or why not?

HINT - Rely on FWC case that gave 2 reasons.

A

No sov. imm not waived for nuisance.
———–
1) b/c FWC owes no duty to prevent trespass on private land.
2) Issuing license was discretionary decision protected by sovereign immunity.
———–
Fla. Fish & Wildlife v. Davis, 256 So. 3d 907 (Fla. 1st DCA 2018)

37
Q
SPEC DIST
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DEP
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What are 3 methods to create a Dependent special district?
A

SPEC DIST

  1. County or Muni create w/ Ord
    * Note. If crosses into muni, need muni consent.
  2. Interlocal. [HR 125.01]
  3. Special Act @ request of LG. 189.02(5)
38
Q

How frequently is Capital Improvement Element reviewed?

Don’t get this confused w/ other review done @ different frequency.

A

Annually = Cap. Imp. Element.
4 yrs = CP

39
Q

What constitutional violation might a criminal or citizen claim vs LEO’s employer?
Under what law?

A

LIST:
4th = search + seizure ~crash, battery, false arrest

14th = life, lib w/ subst due process ~iied, no crash

40
Q

CONFLICTS, GEN.

  1. 313(6) - Misuse of Position. Applies to?
A

Misuse position for special bene. PO, PE, LG ATTY

when the POPE misuses his position, he needs an ATTY.

41
Q

What is the new entity LGs may create via Ch. 163?

A

LGs may create a separate legal entity WITHOUT PWR to:
(a) Tax or
(b) Issue bonds in its own name.
UNLESS its members are electric utilities or formed for water/wastewater (can issue bonds + bond anticipation notes) FS 163.01

42
Q

What type of bonds issued by special district do not have to meet 1 of the 4 requirements?

A

Approved by referendum.

43
Q

s

Threshold for when to competitively bid?

A
#s
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$300k constr.
$250k roads.
$75k elec.
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~confirmed.  not just optional prequal but MUST competitively bid.
44
Q

Read
Volusia v. State, 417 So.2d 968 (Fla 1982) for?

A

Bonds payable from non-AV may be an indirect pledge of AV & subject to referendum.

45
Q

What must accompany a Claim?

A

Appraisal by certified or licensed appraiser (complies w/ 475.611) that shows loss in FMV.
———–
NOTE - does NOT require a Valid appraisal - requires 475.611

46
Q

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

A

170 DIPs Resolve to Roll 30 Votes
———–
1) Resolution outlining payment amt, estimated costs, streets.
2) Publish reso.
3) Publish preliminary roll.
4) PH: 30 days mailed notice + 2 pubs, 1 wk apart.
5) Issue SA revenue bond in the amount of the project as needed.

47
Q
TORTS
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How long does LG get to investigate a claim of:
(1) Med Mal/Wrongful Death?
(2) Torts?
A

TORTS

(1) 90 days.
(2) 6 mos.

48
Q

State 2 reasons why certain business damages are not compensable.

A

CONSEQ. DMGS

  1. Exercise police pwrs. Businesses are resilient. U-turns, 1-way traffic.
    - –
  2. Don’t meet criteria of Public Tenant 5 COPA ROW.
49
Q

What happens if ER willfully fires EE over garnishment?

A

Willful violation =
JAIL + $1k fine
———–
Don’t get confused w/ firing over jury duty
COMM SERV + $5K + lost wages/benes.
———-
How remember?
JURY: You can pretty much get out of jury duty (light- comm serv) but it will COST you $5K.

GARNISH: You’re locked into jail & $ is just a garnish.
Can’t get out of a garnishment (jail + $1k).

50
Q

Typical Rev Bond are:

1) Secured by what? What does Vendor get?
2) Source of payment.

A

Typically get pd w/ a GUN. [Gas, Utility, Non-av]
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1. Gas taxes, State revenue sharing.
a) Guaranteed Entitlement Revenues and
b) Local Government Half-Cent Sales Tax.

  1. Utility Rev.
  2. Non-AV taxes, ex. excise taxes
51
Q
SIGNS
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What's the first thing a PL must show to argue about his signs?
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How does he show it?
A

Standing w/ your sign in Concrete Causes you to Re-Dress
———–
(1) suffered an invasion of a protected interest that is:
(a) concrete, particular, actual or imminent.

(2) Causal link b/w injury & conduct

(3) Likely the injury will be redressed by a favorable decision.

52
Q

Is redressing a nuisance a public purpose?

A

No!

53
Q

What 3 statutes permits Muni to assert itself extraterritorially for a public purpose?

A

#1) 159 INDUST DEVELOP FIN ACT. Econ dev is in best interest of state w/o regard to boundaries.

#2) 180 MUNI WORKS.

#3) 166.0495. By interlocal can K w/ adjacent Muni to perform LEO.

54
Q

What statute permits Muni to ED extraterritorially?

A

Muni Public Works (Ch 180)
Muni may exercise ED over any public or private land.

55
Q

Can a muni install water/sewer mains outside its juris?

Hint:
2 categories; (1) utilities, (2) install mains.

A

Yes via 180.22 (pub works) b/c it’s gen law
BUT
A) Not into another muni.
B) No encroach.
———–
Separate – 170 is alternative method to make improvements w/ spec assessments.
If muni is legally obligated to provide INFRASTRUCTURE for w/ww outside, can impose S.A. for capital improvements extraterr only when they connect. 170.01

56
Q

What 4 things can a muni NEVER legislate?

A

Via 166.021:
1) Annexation, merger & extraterritorial pwr which require gen or special law.
2) Prohibited by constitution
3) Expressly preempted to state or county by constitution or gen law.
4) Preempted to county via county charter.

57
Q

Besides extraterr, what 5 things can muni not legislate?

A
EXTRATERR
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Per 166.021(4):
Without a referendum, cannot legis on:
1)   Creation or existence of a muni
2) Terms & manner of election
3)  Pwrs among elected officers
4)  Change in form of govt.
5)  rts of muni employees.
58
Q

Statute _________ says muni cannot legislate on the following 4 things: _____________.

A

Via 166.021:
1) Annexation, merger & extraterritorial pwr which require gen or special law.
2) Prohibited by constitution
3) Expressly preempted to state or county by constitution or gen law.
4) Preempted to county via county charter.

59
Q

What is the trick to look for in a fact pattern?

A

Muni can extend extra for muni works per 180 UNLESS the extension is into ANOTHER MUNI!

60
Q

Munis cannot act extraterritorially unless gen or spec law.
(a) What law permits munis to act & emin domain extraterr?
(b) What is the limit imposed?

A

EXTRATERR

(a) 180.22 - Emin Domain for utilities

(b) UNLESS extends into another muni [AGO 93-52]

One case said extending 20 miles was a-ok.

61
Q

What 2 statutes speak to munis imposing spec assmt INFRAterr.

A
INFRAterr
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Cap impvmts (w/ww, roads, drain).  FS 170
Can E.D. FS 180.22
~
170 re: spec ass
180 re: muni works
62
Q
CHALLENGE
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Re: Form 6, 2nd income.
What must you list?
What 3 things must you include?
What must you not list?
A

1) List every source of income to the business which exceeded 10% of the entity’s gross income.

2) Include (a) source address, (b) business activity & (c) the name of your 2nd business.

3) DO NOT list the amount of income the business derived from that major source of income.
———–
Same as Form 1.

63
Q

How do we know that Form 6 is more interested in where you get your money than how rich you are?

A
CHALLENGE
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LIST major sources (10% customer)
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DO NOT list the amt of income the business derived from that major source of income.
64
Q
CHALLENGE
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Re: Form 1, 2nd income.
What must you list?
What 3 things must you include?
What must you not list?
A

1) List every source of income to the business which exceeded 10% of the entity’s gross income.

2) Include (a) source address, (b) business activity & (c) the name of your 2nd business.

3) DO NOT list the amount of income the business derived from that major source of income.
———–
Same as Form 6.

65
Q

When deciding on a permit, must there ALWAYS be findings?

A
LAND
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Yes!
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166.033 Development permits and orders.—
DAYS ACTION
30 Rvw & advise if deficient
30 Appl corrects deficiency
120 Issue determination w/ findings
or
180 If reqs PH. Issue determination w/ findings.
66
Q
ESSAY
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Sports Stadium bond issue.
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State 4 arguments to be made after validating a sports stadium bond issue.
A

I Gift you my Credit so you can Bid in the Zone.
—————-
1) Property shd have been competitively bid.
> no, econ dev = exception
———–
2) LG is essentially ‘gifting’ land to corp.
> no, pub purp prevails.
———–
3) LG is promising zoning
> shd be noted in lease no promises
———–
4) lending its credit.
> use tax money for pub purp, incidental private