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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA; RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER
19 THROUGH 25, 2020, 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 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, city governments have remained vigilant in monitoring and informing
residents on the impact of the coronavirus and relevant municipal resources; 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; and
WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities and its member cities have joined together to
teach students and other citizens about municipal go vernment through a variety of
activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee:
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: The City Clerk of the City of Okeechobee is hereby directed to send copies
of this Resolution to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the Florida Cabinet,
the Florida School Boards Association, and the membership of the City of
Okeechobee.
Section 4: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
INTRODUCED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida,
on this 6th day of October, 2020.
Dowling R. Watford, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John J. Fumero, City Attorney