§ 2-293. Findings.

It is hereby found, determined and declared by the board of county commissioners as follows:

(1)

Pursuant to article VIII, section 1, Florida Constitution (1968), and F.S. ch. 125, the county has all powers of local self-government to perform county functions and to render county services in a manner not inconsistent with general or special law, and such power may be exercised by the enactment of county ordinances.

(2)

It is necessary for the public health, safety and general welfare of the county and its citizens that provision be made:

a.

For the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipment from time to time of capital projects, and for other similar capital purposes that serve a county purpose; and

b.

For the financing of the cost of such projects by the pledging of certain non-ad valorem funds, as described in this division.

(3)

The county desires maximum flexibility in the investment of proceeds from the sale of its obligations and the security for payment of its obligations.

(4)

Notice of intent to consider this article has been published and made available to the public for inspection in the manner provided by law.

(Code 1979, § 2-476; Ord. No. 56-1988, § 3; Ord. No. 022-2004, § 11)