§ 38-20. Findings.

It is hereby ascertained, determined and declared that:

(1)

Pursuant to article VIII, section 1 of the Florida Constitution, and F.S. § 125.01 and F.S. § 125.66, the board has all powers of local self-government to perform county functions and to render services in a manner not inconsistent with general law and such power may be exercised by the enactment of county ordinances.

(2)

F.S. § 125.01(1)(q), provides specific legislative authorization for counties to establish a municipal service benefit unit for any part or all of the unincorporated areas within its boundaries, or within the municipal boundaries of an incorporated area upon consent of the governing body of such municipality, within which may be provided streets, sidewalks, street lighting, drainage and other essential facilities and improvements.

(3)

The purpose of this article is to:

a.

Provide procedures and standards for the imposition of assessments within any municipal service benefit unit subsequently established by the county;

b.

Authorize the acquisition and provision of various capital projects as well as the acquisition of materials and the provision of essential services; and

c.

In the event the county undertakes capital projects, authorize the issuance of bonds secured by the assessments to finance the cost of projects within the benefit units.

(Ord. No. 2004-04, § 1.02, 1-27-2004)