File #: 21-474    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution / Regular Agenda Status: Passed
File created: 4/15/2021 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 4/27/2021 Final action: 4/27/2021
Title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING ROBERT E. O'NEILL TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HILLSBORO INLET DISTRICT AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Fiscal Impact: N/A) APPLICANTS: Guy Vincent DeJohn, District 1 Robert E. O'Neill, District 1
Attachments: 1. City Attorney Memo, 2. Jack Holland Resignation Letter, 3. Resolution, 4. Applications, 5. Overview Hillsboro District-Operations-2019-vF.pdf, 6. Hyperlink - District Map, 7. Chapter 99-433 Highlighted selection of members, 8. Chapter-2007-291, 9. Chapter-2008-283
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, APPOINTING ROBERT E. O'NEILL TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE HILLSBORO INLET DISTRICT AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Fiscal Impact: N/A)

APPLICANTS:
Guy Vincent DeJohn, District 1
Robert E. O'Neill, District 1

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(Staff Contact: Asceleta Hammond)

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Summary Explanation/Background:
City Commission Appointment

Long standing member John "Jack" Holland served as the City of Pompano Beach representative on the Hillsboro Inlet District as one of their Commissioners, and has subsequently retired after serving the City and the District for approximately 35 years. Therefore, it is necessary that the City Commission appoint a replacement to serve in this capacity.

Historical Background

In 1957 the Florida Legislature created the Hillsboro Inlet District. This is a special independent district that can levy taxes to finance the maintenance and improvements to the Inlet. The taxing District runs from Dixie highway to the Ocean and from the Broward/Palm Beach county line to Lauderdale by the Sea. The District has eight commissioners from: Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Deerfield Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Sea Ranch Lakes, Ft. Lauderdale and Broward County.

CHAPTER 2007-291 - House Bill No. 1137
An act relating to Hillsboro Inlet District, Broward County; amending Chapter 99-433, Laws of Florida; decreasing the number of members on the board of commissioners; revising the qualifications for appointment to the board of commissioners; providing an effective date.

CHAPTER 2008-283 - House Bill No. 1073
Pursuant to House Bill 1073 and its subsequent amendments to section 1, subsection (1) of section 4 and subsection (1) of section 6 of chapter 99-433, Laws of Florida, as amended by chapter 2007-291, Laws of Florida, are amended to read as follows:

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