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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, HONORING 50 YEARS OF
MUNICIPAL HOME RULE IN THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION
AND COMMITTING TO AN EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE TO
HELP FLORIDIANS UNDERSTAND THIS BENEFICIAL RIGHT;
PROVIDING FOR THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY
ATTORNEY WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Florida's voters place municipal Home Rule powers into the Florida
Constitution November 5, 1998; and
WHEREAS, this power has enable each city, town and village across the Sunshine State
to consider , adopt, revise or remove its own laws without the need to seek legislative permission
from the state and has further served as the foundation upon which every municipality builds its
governmental structure; and
WHEREAS, the political climate within the Florida Legislative has recently included
many attacks on these powers; and state statutes; and
WHEREAS, grassroots measures calling such actions wrong and declaring that local
decisions be made at the local level by local officials must continue so that all legislators clearly
understand Florida's Home Rule as a constitutional power and one upheld in state statutes; and
WHEREAS, a 50`h anniversary is a fitting time for all municipalities to engage their
respective citizens to educate them about the Florida Constitution and local laws, so that all
Floridians may continue to receive the many benefits of Home Rule; and
WHEREAS, that this anniversary presents a tremendous opportunity educate all citizens
about Florida's Constitution, municipal government and Home Rule authority, and that all
necessary resources shall be provided for such public information; and
WHEREAS, that the City of Sunny Isle Beach will actively challenge all efforts to
reduce or erode this cherished right and further employ all efforts to ensure state and federal
government partners understand that a one-size-fits all approach to governance is not in the
interest of Florida's Citizens; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Honoring 50 years of Home Rule in the Florida Constitution. The City
Commission hereby approves this resolution to Honor the 50 years of Home Rule in the Florida
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Constitution and committing to an educational initiative to help Floridians understand this
beneficial right.
Section 2. Authorization of City Manager and City Attorney. The City Manager and City
Attorney are hereby authorized to do all things necessary to effectuate the terms of this
Resolution.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19 day of Septemb: 2018.
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"Mauricio`Bef.ncur, City Clerk, CMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Seconded by: &NM 6, r7
Vote:
Mayor Scholl ✓ (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Dana Goldman ___711(Yes) (No)
Commissioner Aelion 1 (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Gatto 1 (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Svechin V (Yes) (No)
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George Bud"Scholl,Mayor
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MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission •
FROM: Dana Goldman, Vice Mayor
DATE: September 20, 2018
RE: Honoring 50 years of Home Rule in the Florida Constitution and committing to an
educational initiative to help Floridians understand this beneficial right.
RECOMMENDATION:
This Resolution is presented for your consideration and approval.
REASONS:
Florida's voters place municipal Home Rule powers into the Florida Constitution November 5,
1998. This power has enable each city, town and village across the Sunshine State to consider,
adopt, revise or remove its own laws without the need to seek legislative permission from the state
and has further served as the foundation upon which every municipality builds its governmental
structure.
The political climate within the Florida Legislative has recently included many attacks on these
powers. Grassroots measures calling such actions wrong and declaring that local decisions be made
at the local level by local officials must continue so that all legislators clearly understand Florida's
Home Rule as a constitutional power and one upheld in state statutes.
A 50th anniversary is a fitting time for all municipalities to engage their respective citizens to
educate them about the Florida Constitution and local laws, so that all Floridians may continue to
receive the many benefits of Home Rule. This anniversary presents a tremendous opportunity
educate all citizens about Florida's Constitution, municipal government and Home Rule authority,
and that all necessary resources shall be provided for such public information. The City of Sunny
Isle Beach will actively challenge all efforts to reduce or erode this cherished right and further
employ all efforts to ensure state and federal government partners understand that a one-size-fits all
approach to governance is not in the interest of Florida's Citizens.