2019-14 City Government Week 2019RESOLUTION NO. 2019-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,
FLORIDA; RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 21 THROUGH 27, 2019,
AS "FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK" AND ENCOURAGING ALL
FLORIDA CITY OFFICIALS TO SUPPORT THIS CELEBRATION BY
PARTICIPATING IN THE "MY CITY: I'M PART OF IT, I'M PROUD OF IT!"
ACTIVITIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, city government is the government closest to the people 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 the
understanding of the services provided by cities and their benefits; and
WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week is a very important time to recognize the significant
role played by city government in our lives and to spread the word to all Floridians that
they can shape and influence this level of government, which is closest to the people;
and
WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities and its member cities have joined together to teach
students and other 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: The City of Okeechobee, encourages all city officials, city employees, school
officials and citizens to participate in events that recognize and celebrate Florida
City Government Week.
SECTION 2: The City of Okeechobee, supports and encourages all city governments to
promote, sponsor and participate in My City: I'm Part of It, I'm Proud of It!
SECTION 3: A copy of this Resolution be provided to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the
Florida Cabinet, the Florida School Boards Association and the membership of
the City of Okeechobee.
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repealed.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.
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SECTION 6: Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED in Regular Session this 15th day of October, 2019.
Bowling R. .tford, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
TO �
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
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