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NNE 24, 2002
RESOLUTION NO. 02-13
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
RESCINDING ALL PREVIOUS LEGISLATION REGARDING THE
RECREATION ADVISORY 8OAIiD AND THE CULTURAL ARTS BOARD;
CREATING A NEW CULTURAL ARTS AND RECREATION ADVISORY
COI~SITTEE, PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE, MEI~ffiERSHIP, AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF SAID CObTiITTEE, AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on January 22, 1990, the City Commission adopted
Resolution 90-2 creating the Recreation Advisory Board, which
resolution was subsequently amended by Resolution 91-35 (reduced
'the number of members), and by Resolution 94-5 (increased the
number of members), and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 1994, the City .Commission adopted
Resolution 94-10 creating the Arts. and Entertainment Advisory
Board, which resolution was subsequently amended by Resolution 94-
13 (increased .the number of members), Resolution 95-15 (changed
named to cultural Arts Board), Resolution 96-21 (reduced the number
of members and changed length of terms of service), and Resolution
O1-OB (changed length of terms of service and limited time any
person could service as chairman), and
WHEREAS, the City Commission deems it to be in the best
interests of .the citizens of Atlantic Beach if the Recreation
Advisory Board and the Cultural Arts .Board are combined .into one
committee to be know as the Cultural Arts and Recreation Committee.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the
City of Atlantic Beach as follows:
SECTION 1. All previous legislation providing for the creation
and conduct of the Recreation Advisory Board; and the Cultural Arts.
Board is hereby rescinded.
SECTION 2. Creation: There is hereby created and established
-the CULTURAL ARTS AND .RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
SECTION 3. Purpose: The purpose of the Cultural Rrts and
Recreation Advisory Committee is to propose, plan, promote and
review artistic, recreational and cultural programs, exhibits and
projects for the citizens of'Atlantic Beach. The Committee is
advisory and exists for the purpose of making recommendations to
the City Commission regarding the most efficient and effective ways
to spend limited tax dollars for the maximum benefit of the
community. The Committee shall propose a diverse .variety. of
programs to benefit citizens in all areas of Atlantic Beach and may
participate in a variety of ways to make the events happen after
approval by the City Commission and coordination with City Staff.
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approval by the City Commission and coordination with City Staff.
SECTION 4. Membership: There will be a total of nine (9)
members appointed by the Mayor and Commission. Members must be
residents of Atlantic Seach. The terms of membership will be for
two years with a maximum of two consecutive terms. The initial -
appointments will be for staggered terms so that five members will
serve .full two year terms and the remaining four members will serve
one-year terms. Members will be .automatically removed from the
Committee if they miss three consecutive meetings unless their
absence is excused by the Chairman. A member can choose to resign
from the Committee at any time by giving written notice to the City
Clerk. One member of the Committee shall either be a member of the
Atlantic Beach Teen Council or an adult advisor to same.
SECTION 5. Duties and Responsibilities
(a) Create and utilize a co~nittee structure to make
effective use of the scarce and valuable time of Committee members.
(b) Develop plans, promote and support programs and.
projects to bring the benefits. of art and recreation to the
citizens of Atlantic Beach
SECTION 6. Citv Staff Liaison
(a) Staff will be assigned by the City Manger.. to
provide technical and administrative support. Staff will assist in
preparing budgets, minutes of meetings and other administrative and.
technical services as needed.
(b) Staff will be responsible for the collection and
expenditure of any City funds in accordance .with .purchasing
guidelines.
SECTION 7. Or anization of Officers: The Committee shall have
the authority to organize themse ves and appoint a chairman, vice
chairman, and any other officers they deem advisable. The
Committee may draft rules to govern the conduct of their business,
which shall be approved by the City Commission.
SECTION 8. Liability to City: .The City Commission shall
consider recommendations for funding of events proposed by the.
Committee, but nothing in this Resolution or otherwise shall be
construed as authorizing or empowering the Committee to impose any
liability of any nature, .financial or otherwise, upon the City,
.without City approval.
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SECTION 9. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its .final passage and adoption. -
PASSED by the City Commission this of June, 2002.
ATTEST:
MAUREEN KING JOHN S . MESER~7E
City Clerk Mayor, .Presiding Officer
Approved a to form and correctness:
NSE , E54UIRE
City rney