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RESOLUTION NO. 90-2
A resolution creating the Recreation Advisory Board
to be composed of seven members who shall serve with-
out compensation; providing for the appointment and
filling of vacancies of members; providing terms of
office; providing for the duties of said Board;
providing for disposition of funds received by said
Board; providing for the internal organization of the
Board; and providing an effective date.
WHEREAS, it is recognized by the City Commission of the City of
Atlantic Beach, Florida that the citizens of this municipality need and
desire recreation activities, facilities and parks, and
WHEREAS, said City Commission considers such need to warrant the
formulation of a Recreation Advisory Board for the purpose of advising
and assisting the City Commission in these matters.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS;
Section 1. Creation, Composition, Term, Qualifications and Vacancies.
There is hereby established a Recreation Advisory Board for the City of
Atlantic Beach, Florida to be composed of seven members appointed by the
City Commission. All members of the Board shall be residents of the City
and shall serve without compensation. Any member may be reappointed from
term to term upon approval of the City Commission. In the event a
vacancy should occur, the City Commission shall appoint a replacement to
fill such vacancy for the remainder of the term.
In appointing the first Recreation Advisory Board, two members shall be
appointed for two years, two members for three years and three members
for four years. Thereafter, each person appointed thereto shall serve
for a term of four years.
Section 2. Duties.
The Recreation Advisory Board shall act in an advisory capacity to the
City Commission. Said Board shall have authority to make recommendations
to the City Commission as follows:
(a) All public parks, playgrounds, undeveloped park land and
recreational facilities in the City.
(b) The planning, acquisition, development and maintenance of parks
and park facilities.
(c) All recreation programs and activities conducted within the
municipal parks and facilities.
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(d) Any other areas as prescribed by the City Commission.
Section 3. Authority to Receive Funds.
The Recreation Advisory Board shall have the authority to receive and
accept gifts and donations for aid in the development, maintenance and
improvement of the City's recreational facilities and shall further
accept funds for the operation of said facilities, including funds for
the sponsorship of any recreational event, provided, however, that any
such gift or donation shall be made in the name of the City of Atlantic
Beach and not otherwise. Said funds shall be administered by the City
Manager just as all other City funds.
Section 4. Liability of City.
Nothing in this Resolution or otherwise shall be construed as authorizing
and empowering the Recreation Advisory Board to impose any liability of
any nature, financial or otherwise, upon the City and that the powers of
said Board are limited to advisory only.
Section 5. Organization; Officers.
The Recreation Advisory Board shall have the authority to organize
themselves and appoint a chairman, vice chairman and any such officers as
they deem advisable. Furthermore, said Board may adopt by-laws to govern
the conduct of their business.
Section 6. Effective Date.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.
DONE AND RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, THIS
22nd DAY OF January , 1990.
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!illiam ulliford, Jr. , . or
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Approved as to form and correctness:
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n Jensen, Attorney
ATTEST:
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Maureen King, City Clerk