HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2014-047 - Supports the Children's Services Council of Broward County RESOLUTION NO. 2014-047
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES
COUNCIL OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Children's Services Council of Broward County was established by
voters in 2000 as a special district to improve the lives of children and families in Broward
County;and
WHEREAS, the Children's Services Council provides the leadership, advocacy and
resources necessary to enhance children's lives and empower them to become responsible,
productive adults through collaborative planning and funding of a continuum of quality care; and
WHEREAS, the Children's Services Council uses dedicated funding to provide
resources for a wide variety of programs designed to help every child lead a healthy, safe and
productive life; and
WHEREAS, the Children's Services Council provides children with early learning skills
for reading and literacy along with access to after-school and summer programs that help them
succeed in school; and
WHEREAS, the Children's Services Council provides support services for children who
are having mental health or behavior issues, and programs for children with special
developmental or physical challenges to help them achieve independence; and
WHEREAS, the Children's Services Council develops school partnerships to address
underachievement among black and Hispanic students and diversion programs for young people
who commit minor offenses in order to keep our streets safe and children out of our juvenile
justice system; and
WHEREAS, the Children's Services Council accomplishes its goals with accountability
and oversight of taxpayer dollars by funding over 100 "provider"agencies throughout the county
which meet clearly defined goals and outcomes in order to monitor the quality and performance
of programs;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH,FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach, Florida, supports
the Children's Services Council of Br w o and County, its mission and activities.
Section 2. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and take effect immediately
upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on June 24 2014.
ATTEST: 'S FlRSr cry
LOUISE STILSON, CMC ALTER B. DUKE, III
CITY CLERK YOR
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APPROVED AS TO FO ORRECTNESS:
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