HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2008-031 House Bill 191 (Discrimination re sexual orientation) RESOLUTION NO. 2008-031
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING ALL MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT HOUSE BILL NO. 191 WHICH WOULD
PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT AND PUBLIC
ACCOMMODATIONS BASED ON "SEXUAL ORIENTATION", "FAMILIAL
STATUS"AND "GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION"; DIRECTING CITY
ADMINISTRATION TO TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE BROWARD LEAGUE OF CITIES, THE FLORIDA
LEAGUE OF CITIES AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES;PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, House Bill No. 191 was filed in the Florida House on October 11, 2007; and
WHEREAS, House Bill No. 191 was referred to Safety& Security Council and Policy&
Budget Council on November 9, 2007; and
WHEREAS,House Bill No. 191 proposes to prohibit discrimination,which includes sexual
orientation, familial status, and gender identity or expression as impermissible grounds for
discrimination under the Florida Civil Rights Act and the Fair Housing Act; and
WHEREAS,the City Commission believes the adoption of House Bill No. 191 would be in
the best interests of the residents and businesses of the State of Florida;
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the foregoing"WHEREAS"clauses are ratified and confirmed as being
true and correct and incorporated by this reference.
Section 2. That the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach urges all members of
the Florida Legislature to support House Bill No. 191.
Section 3. That the City Commission further directs the City Clerk to transmit a certified
copy of this Resolution to the Broward Legislative Delegation, the Broward League of Cities, the
Florida League of Cities and any other interested parties.
Section 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on February 12, 2008.
BOB ANTON
MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
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LOUISE STILSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO F A D CORRECTNESS:
BY:
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CITY TORNEY
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