HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-87-206Introduced by: c 611t- (L:C-)1J Temp. Reso. # 4707
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
URGING GOVERNOR BOB MARTINEZ TO SIGN HB 1336
WHICH CONCERNS MEETINGS OF PUBLIC BODIES TO
DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE,
WHEREAS, Florida's municipalities and other public
bodies operate at a disadvantage by having to discuss
litigation strategy and possible settlements of pending
lawsuits in the "sunshine" but the opposing parties are not
subject to the same constraints and exposure; and
WHEREAS, it is not in the public interest to continue to
impose this requirement on public bodies; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature has addressed the
problem by passing HB 1336 as a solution thereto; and
WHEREAS, HB 1336 requires that the closed public meeting
be taped and that the tape be released at the conclusion of
the litigation; and
WHEREAS, local governments are involved in numerous
emergency hearings in which local government attorneys do not
have the time to advise councilmembers on an individual
basis;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1 The City Council of the City of Tamarac,
Florida hereby urges the Honorable Bob Martinez, Governor, to
sign HB 1336 into law.
SECTION 2 That the appropriate staff ensure that a
certified copy of this Resolution is forwarded to the
Governor's office in an expeditious manner.
SECTION 3 : This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its passage. �f PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this�day 1987.
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BE RNA D ART
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CAROL E. BARBUTO
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have
approved this RESOLUTION as
to form.
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A. BR.YANT APP EGATE
CITY ATTORNEY