§ 262-724. Determinations.

Based upon its findings and ascertainments, the legislature states expressly and determines:

(1)

This Act represents the findings, ascertainments, and determinations of the legislature that creating the Ave Maria Stewardship Community District, by special act, pursuant to general law, is the best alternative as required by F.S. § 189.404(2)(e)3., because it meets affirmatively the findings and ascertainments of this legislature set forth in this section.

(2)

The creation by this Act of the Ave Maria Stewardship Community District in the Stewardship Overlay Area of Collier County is consistent affirmatively with the Collier County Local Government Comprehensive Plan.

(3)

The authority for this Act is pursuant to F.S. § 189.404, and the state comprehensive plan pursuant to F.S. § 187.201.

(4)

The Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, on October 28, 2003, adopted Resolution 2003-381, expressing no objection to the creation and establishment of the Ave Maria University Stewardship Community District and finding it consistent with the Collier County Local Government Comprehensive Plan as provided in F.S. § 189.404(a)(e)4.

(Laws of Fla. ch. 2004-461, § 2)