Res. No. 015-04-11794WHEREAS, a fully informed citizenry is better able to make wise decisions concerning
their governance; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the City of South Miami to assist in activities that
will help the public to be better informed and to participate in free and open elections,
particularly the February 10, 2004 general election; and
WHEREAS, two organizations, the South Miami Homeowners' Association and
Chamber South, have seen fit to sponsor and conduct open candidate forums towards the end of
helping the City's residents to intelligently meet their responsibility to participate in the election
process; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire to allow the taping and broadcasting
of these forums on cable channel 5.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI:
Section 1. That the two forums shall be broadcast at various times throughout
the day, on cable access channel 5 so long as the broadcasting of the forum complies with
all laws and regulations.
Section 2. That all resolutions, parts of resolutions and approved guidelines for
access to cable channel 5, in conflict with the provisions of this resolution are suspended for the
broadcast of the two candidate forums.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately upon execution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of January , 2004.
ATTEST:
�)ITY CLERK
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Res. No. 15-04-11794
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CITY-ATTORNEY
Commission Vote: 5-0
Mayor Feliu: Yea
Vice Mayor Russell: Yea
Commissioner Bethel: Yea
Commissioner McCrea: Yea
Commissioner Wiscombe: Yea
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