2006-09 Treasure Coast League of CitiesA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF, AND PARTICIPATION IN, THE
TREASURE COAST REGIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES; PROVIDING FOR
COOPERATION AMONG MEMBER CITIES TO FOSTER ACTION TO MEET
COMMON NEEDS AND GOALS; TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO
INDIVIDUAL MUNICIPALITIES; AND TO REPRESENT THE TREASURE
COAST REGION TO THE STATE LEAGUE OF CITIES, THE
LEGISLATURE, STATE AGENCIES, THE OFFICE OF GOVERNOR AND
CABINET, TO PROMOTE GOOD MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
THROUGHOUT THE TREASURE COAST, AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the various local municipalities common to the geographic area of Florida
known as the "Treasure Coast" consisting at this time of those qualifying cities in
Okeechobee, Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie Counties, desire to form a Regional
League of Cities to promote the local and individual needs and goals of cities before
the State; and
WHEREAS, the formation of the cooperative group of municipalities is to be formed along
the organizational structure of the State League of Cities, and /o work closely in
conjunction with the State League to identify and promote concerns of regional
interest; and
WHEREAS, the Regional League of Cities has proposed a set of by -laws by which to
govern the day to day affairs of the league, which adequately address the governing
of the league and its representation before the State; and
WHEREAS, the support of this Regional League is in the best interests of the City of
Okeechobee, and will assist the city, and its citizens, in becoming more involved in
areas of concern relative to issues arising locally, and presenting such issues to the
appropriate state agency;
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 06 -09
THAT the City of Okeechobee lends its support and encouragement in the formation
of a Regional League of Cities for Okeechobee, Indian River, Martin and St. Lucie
Counties.
SECTION 2.
THAT the City approves the proposed by -laws prepared for use by the Regional
League, and shall appoint one member to represent the City at the regional league
meetings and gatherings, and to pay the annual dues necessary for membership in
such association.
SECTION 3.
FURTHER, that the City will explore the feasibility of appointment or
recommendation for associate or honorary members to the Regional League as
provided in the by -laws.
SECTION 4.
THAT the effective date of the resolution shall be effective immediately upon on its
adoption.
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INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED in regular session this 3rd day of October. 2006.
ATTEST:
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Lane Gamiotea,/CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
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James E. Kirk, Mayor