§ 159.201. Short Title, Authority, and Applicability.

(A)

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Port St. Lucie Park and Recreation Impact Fee Ordinance".

(B)

The City of Port St. Lucie has the authority to adopt this article pursuant to its home rule powers under its City Charter granted by Article VIII of the Constitution of the State of Florida and Chapter 166 Florida Statutes, and pursuant to other Florida laws, including Sections 163.3201 and 163.3202 Florida Statutes.

(C)

The City of Port St. Lucie has the power and responsibility to provide parks and recreation facilities in the City. Development within the City impacts the park and recreation facility capital needs of the City.

(D)

Planning for capital facilities to serve new development that generates additional demand for parks and recreation facilities and the subsequent implementation of these plans, is a responsibility of the City. Moreover, such planning is deemed to be in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the Citizens of the City.

(Ord. No. 05-86, § 1, 6-20-05)