Res No 073-12-13630RESOLUTION NO. 73 -12 -13630
A Resolution supporting the repeal of the Florida Statute section 776.012,
commonly known as the "Stand Your Ground" statute.
WHEREAS, in the state of Florida there have been numerous deaths cause by persons
who have not been prosecuted due Florida Statute, Section 776.012, commonly known as the
"Stand Your Ground law"
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1: The City Commission for the City of South Miami hereby requests that the
state legislature repeal of Florida Statute, section 776.012, commonly known as the "Stand
Your Ground law" and re -enact the law in effect before the enactment of Section 776.012.
The City Commission also
requests that the
Governor support
the repeal of this
law. The City
Clerk is hereby instructed
to deliver a copy
of this resolution
to the Governor,
Florida Senate
President and the Florida House Speaker.
Section 2: The City Commission for the City of South Miami hereby requests that the
federal government investigate cases in which a person is not charged by the state with the crime
of homicide due to a "Stand Your Ground" defense and that the federal government consider
charging the alleged perpetrator with a federal civil rights violation. The City Clerk is hereby
instructed to deliver a copy of this resolution to the federal Attorney General.
Section 3: If any section clause, sentence, or phrase of this resolution is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution.
Section 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by vote of
the City Commission,
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of April, 2012,
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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ORM, COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Stoddard:
Vice Mayor Liebman:
Commissioner Newman:
Commissioner Harris:
Commissioner Welsh:
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Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea