Resolution No. 20-45RESOLUTION NO. 20-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING
FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK, OCTOBER 19-25, 2020, 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, municipal government provides services and programs that enhance the quality of life for
residents, making their city their home; and
WHEREAS, city government is administered for and by its citizens and is dependent upon public
commitment to and understanding of its many responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, city government officials and employees share the responsibility to pass along the
understanding of public services and their benefits; and
WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week offers an important opportunity for elected officials and city
staff to spread the word to all citizens of Florida that they can shape and influence this branch of government; and
WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities and its member cities have joined together to teach citizens
about municipal government through a variety of activities.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach as follows:
Section 1. That the City of Atlantic Beach encourages all citizens, city government officials and
employees to participate in events that recognize and celebrate Florida City Government Week.
Section 2. That the City of Atlantic Beach encourages educational partnerships between city government
and schools, as well as civic groups and other organizations.
Section 3. That the City of Atlantic Beach supports and encourages all Florida city governments to
actively promote and sponsor Florida City Government Week.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, this 12th day of October, 2020.
Elle lasser, Mayor
Attest: /'
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to fo and correctness:
Bre na Durdenty ttorney