2003-13 Legislative Delegation RequestsA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING AND REQUESTING THAT CERTAIN ITEMS BE
PRESENTED TO THE OKEECHOBEE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION FOR
INCLUSION IN THE OFFICIAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION REQUESTS
TO THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE FOR THE 2003 -2004 LEGISLATIVE
SESSION, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee Legislative Delegation is meeting in official session
on November 6, 2003 to receive public comment and to discuss legislation of local
interest for inclusion into their official requests to the Florida Legislature in the
upcoming session; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee has determined that certain items of local concern are
important to the City and its citizens, as well as Okeechobee County as a whole, and
these items and their importance should be communicated to the Okeechobee
Legislative Delegation for presentation to, and consideration by, the Legislature in
such upcoming session; and
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Okeechobee believes that the following list
comprises the items of most critical concern at this time and wish to approve same
for submission to the Legislative Delegation, which request serves a vital and
legitimate municipal purpose;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND APPROVED, 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:
THAT the City Council is requesting that the Legislative Delegation introduce and
support the requests made on behalf of not only the City, but also Okeechobee
County, and the Okeechobee Utility Authority, for presentation to, and consideration
by, the Florida Legislature for the 2004 session, which requests include:
Industrial Park Taylor Creek Bridge, Connector Road, Securing of Grants;
Stormwater Master Plan;
Excessive Insurance Costs;
State mandated requirements for local board appointments;
US 441 and SR 70 Road Improvement Support;
Canal Clean Up Program;
Mosquito Control Program.
RESOLVED, FURTHER, that on the 4th day of November, 2003 that the City of
Okeechobee officially submits the requests support of these issues by the
Okeechobee Legislative Delegation.
RESOLVED, FURTHER, that this resolution shall become effective immediately
upon passage thereof.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED in regular session this 4 day of November, 2003.
ATTEST:
La nb Gamiot
REVIEWED
,.City Clerk_
o n R. Cdok y:Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. 03 -13
SUFFICIENCY:
James E. Kirk, Mayor