Res. No. 170-06-12311RESOLUTION NO.170-06-1231 1
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,RECOGNIZING FLORIDA CITY
GOVERNMENT WEEK,OCTOBER 16-22,2006,AND ENCOURAGING ALL
CITIZENS TO SUPPORT THE CELEBRATION AS PART OF AN ONGOING
EFFORT SPONSORED BY THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES TO RAISE
PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE SERVICES THAT CITIES PERFORM
AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON HOW CITY GOVERNMENT WORKS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,Florida City Government Week ispart of an ongoing effort sponsored bythe
Florida League of Cities toraise public awareness about the services that cities perform andto educate the
publiconhowcity government works;and
WHEREAS,city government isthe government closest to most citizens,and the onewiththe
most direct daily impact upon its residents;and
WHEREAS,the City of South Miami's officials and employees,share the responsibility to pass
along their understanding of public services and their benefits;and
WHEREAS,throughout the year wehave recognized sponsors fromlocal business whohave
generously contributed tothe various functions of theCity;and
WHEREAS,Florida City Government Week offers an important opportunity to convey toallthe
citizens of Florida that they can shape and influence government through their civic involvement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA:
Section 1.That theCity of SouthMiami joins the Florida League of Cities inan effort to
encourage all citizens,city government officials and employees todo everything possible to ensure that
this week is recognized and celebrated asthe "FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK."
Section2.ThattheCity of SouthMiamipledgeto continue support andencourage
educational partnerships between city government and schools.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3
ATTEST:
Y CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Clrt ATTORNEY
1^\day of CC?OT ',2006.
APPROVED:
COMMISSION
Mayor Feliu:
Vice Mayor Wiscombe:
Commissioner Palmer:
Commissioner Marie Birts:
Commissioner Beckman:
5-0
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
Yea
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Florida City Government Week
Cities,Let's Celebrate!
October 16-22,2005
City Government Week is part of an ongoing effort sponsored by the Florida
League of Cities to raise public awareness about the services that cities
perform and to educate thepubliconhowcity government works.Cities are
encouraged toinvolvetheirlocal schools,businesses,chambers of commerce,
media and civic clubs in planning City Government Week activities.
Cities provide a higher levelof service than most governments,are generally
rated higher bythepublic than any other levelof government,and yet,many residents are unaware ofhow
city services impact theirlives.Through City Government Week,the League hopes to heighten the public's
awareness ofcity government's rolein enhancing thequalityoflifein communities.
This year's FloridaCity Government Week packet includes numerous ideas for celebrating the special week.
FloridaCity Government Week buttons and bumper stickers areavailableby contacting thePublic Relations
Division.Alistof suggested activities,media and PR tips,a sample press release and a sample resolution
are available foryour use.Additional resources include the MyCity:I'm Partof It.I'm Proudof It!lesson
booklet and the ABCs of City Government booklet.The MyCity booklet provides city staff and teachers with
one week of lessons and activities about city government.The ABCs booklet isan educational supplement
for elementary teachers,grades 2-5.Hard copies ofboth booklets are available by contacting thePublic
Relations Division.
Whilewe encourage youto celebrate this important week (October 16-22,2005),some cities choose to
host their event duringadifferenttimein conjunction with another planned cityholiday,festivalor occasion.
Inplanningyourcity's celebration ofFloridaCity Government Week,be sure to keep the League informed.
Please send copies of resolutions,photos,public relations materials and information on your activities to the
http://vv^ww.flcities.corn/membership/city_government_week_cities.asp
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