Item 6ARESOLUTION NO: 09-14
AGENDA ITEM # 6A
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK, OCTOBER 18 - 24, 2009 AND
ENCOURAGING ALL CITIZENS TO SUPPORT THE CELEBRATION AND
CORRESPONDING ACTIVITIES
WHEREAS, city government is the government closest to most citizens, and the one with the most direct daily
impact upon its residents; and
WHEREAS, city government is administered for and by its citizens, and is dependent upon public commitment
and understanding of its many responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, city government officials and employees share the responsibility to pass along their understanding
of public services and their benefits; and
WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week is a very important time to recognize the important role played by
city government in our lives; and
WHEREAS, this week offers an important opportunity to spread the word to all the citizens of Florida that they
can shape and influence this branch of government which is closest to the people; and
WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities and its member cities have joined together to teach students and other
citizens about municipal government through a variety of different projects and information; and
WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week offers an important opportunity to convey to all the citizens of
Florida that they can shape and influence government through their civic involvement.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach:
SECTION 1. That the City of Atlantic Beach does encourage all citizens, city government officials and
employees to do everything possible to ensure that this week is recognized and celebrated accordingly.
SECTION 2. That the City of Atlantic Beach does encourage educational partnerships between city government
and schools.
SECTION 3. That the City of Atlantic Beach does support and encourage all city governments to actively
promote and sponsor "Florida City Government Week."
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission, this 28`x' day of September 2009.
Approved as to form and correcfiess:
ALAN C. JENSEN, ESQUIRE
City Attorney
ATTEST:
MIKE BORNO
Mayor Pro Tem
DONNA BARTLE, CMC
City Clerk