HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2009-127 Support FLC Back to Basics Initiative RESOLUTION NO. 2009-127
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING THE "BUILDING CITIZENSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY:
BACK TO BASICS" INITIATIVE OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES,
INC.; PLEDGING SUPPORT FOR THIS STATEWIDE EFFORT; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, municipal government is the government closest to most citizens, with
tremendous daily impact upon its residents; 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 city government
officials and employees share the responsibility to pass along their understanding of public services
and their benefits; and
WHEREAS,Florida's citizenry receives public services from state, county, school district,
and other government levels, educating Florida's citizens of all ages as to the structure and
function of all the levels of government, and how to be wise consumers of such services is
therefore critically important; and
WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities and its member cities have joined together to
teach students and all citizens about municipal government through a variety of different projects,
resources and information; and
WHEREAS, this initiative will make resources available to cities and their citizens to
utilize in furthering their goals for civic education;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City of Dania Beach, Florida does hereby encourage all citizens,
city government officials and employees to utilize the opportunities and resources available
through this initiative.
Section 2. That the City of Dania Beach, Florida does encourage educational
partnerships between city government and schools, as well as civic groups and other organizations.
Section 3. That the City of Dania Beach, Florida does support and encourage all city
governments to actively promote the "Building Citizenship in the Community: Back to Basics"
initiative.
PASSED and ADOPTED on July 28, 2009.
ANNE CASTRO
ATTEST:
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LOUISE STILSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
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APPROVED AS O FM AND CORRECTNESS:
THO AS 1. ANWRO
CITY ATTORNEY
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