2017-10 City Govt Week Oct 23-29RESOLUTION NO. 2017-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA;
RECOGNIZING FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK, OCTOBER 23 -29, 2017, AND
ENCOURAGING ALL CITIZENS TO SUPPORT THE CELEBRATION AND
CORRESPONDING ACTIVITIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, city government is the government closest to most citizens, and the one with the most direct
daily impact upon its residents; and
WHEREAS, municipal government provides services and programs that enhance the quality of life for
residents, making their city their home; and
WHEREAS, city government is administered for and by its citizens, and is dependent upon public
commitment to and understanding of its many responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, city government officials and employees share the responsibility to pass along he
understanding of public services and their benefits; and
WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week offers an important opportunity for elected official and city staff
to spread the word to all citizens of Florida that they can shape and influence this branch of
government; and
WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities and its member cities have joined together to teach citizens about
municipal government through a variety of activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved before the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida; presented
at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote of the City Council; and properly
executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for the City:
SECTION 1: That the City of Okeechobee encourages all citizens, city government officials, and
employees to participate in events that recognize and celebrate Florida City Govemment Week.
SECTION 2: That the City of Okeechobee encourages educational partnerships between city
government and schools, as well as civic groups and other organizations.
SECTION 3: That the City of Okeechobee supports and encourages all Florida city governments to
actively promote and sponsor Florida City Government Week.
SECTION 4: Conflict. All Resolution or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed.
SECTION 5: Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this
Resolution, or application hereof, is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such portion or provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions or applications here.
SECTION 6: Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED in Regular Session this 17th day of October, 2017.
ATTE T:
Lane Gamiotea, MC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFF CIENCY:
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John R. Cook, City Attorney
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Dowling R. lAt ord r.
Mayor