Who Can ED? Flashcards

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When declaring public purpose, state powers of Charters.

~~~same discussion as pub purp in resolution to issue bonds~~~

A

All pwrs of self govt NOT INCONSISTENT w/ gen law or spec law approved by the electors.
———–
How remember:
c”H”arter is alphabetically close to “I”nconsitent.

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When declaring public purpose, state powers of Non-Charters.

~~~same discussion as pub purp in resolution to issue bonds~~~

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All pwrs of self govt AS IS PROVIDED in gen or special law (spec law approved by voters)
———–
How remember:
“N”on C is alphabetically close to “P”rovided.

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When declaring public purpose, state powers of Munis.

~~~same discussion as pub purp in resolution to issue bonds~~~

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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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When declaring public purpose, compare LG powers.

~~~same discussion as pub purp in resolution to issue bonds~~~

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Charter:
All pwrs of self govt NOT INCONSISTENT w/ gen law or spec law approved by the electors.
———–
Non-C:
All pwrs of self govt AS IS PROVIDED in gen or special law (spec law approved by voters)
———–
Muni:
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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Can a Charter ED outside its borders?

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Yes, except for recreational purps.
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Can take any land for public purps (except State/Fed)
EXCEPT cannot take outside its borders for recreational purps (parks, playgrds, rec centers).

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Can Non-C ED outside its borders?

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Yes, except for recreational purps.
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Can take any land for public purps (except State/Fed)
EXCEPT cannot take outside its borders for recreational purps (parks, playgrds, rec centers).

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Can Muni ED outside its borders?

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No, unless by gen or special law.
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Muni CANNOT ED outside its borders for proprietary (as opposed to sovereign) powers W/O GEN OR SPEC LAW
Ex. FS 180, Municipal Public Works
- ED over any public or private land.

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Is economic development a public purpose?

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Yes. Constitution provides.

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What is the politeness rule when ED-ing in another’s borders?

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Comply with host zoning.

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ED power is provided in Ch 159, Industrial Dev?

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Counties + Cities may ED for:
Waterworks, sewers, gas systems,
Solid waste disposal + incinerator
Harbor and port facilities, marinas
Mass transit, expressways, bridges, causeways, tunnels
Civic auditoriums, sports arenas,
Parking, and theme and amusement parks

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What specific ED powers does Housing Finance Authority have?

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YES - Public Housing (FS §421.08)
NO - Industrial/Econ Dev (FS §159.61)

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Can a Spec Dist ED outside its borders?

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No, unless gen or special law (like Munis). Look closely at enabling statute - Halifax.
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“Special district” - unit of LG created for a special purpose w/ juris to operate within a limited geographic boundary and is created by general law, special act, local ordinance, or by rule of the Governor and Cabinet. FS §189.012(6)

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If County issuing bonds for a project outside its borders via Industrial Dev, what can it ask for?

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Can ask industrial development authority of host county to make determination of 159.29 pre-reqs are met:
1) Project = significant econ growth
2) Issuing county = financial responsible
3) Host county = able to cope w/ impact
4) Costs = expended for a project as defined in Ch 159.

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What provision of State constitution authorizes State’s E.D. authority?

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NONE!
- E.D. power was assumed until constitution limited it!

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