Fort Walton Beach Ordinance — 1753 sexual predators — reading text

READING DATE 1st 2nd ORDINANCE NO. 1753 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA RELATING TO SEXUAL PREDATORS IN CITY PARKS; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY AND FINDINGS OF FACT; AMENDING CHAPTER 7. 05 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; CREATING A NEW SECTION 7. 05.07, ENTITLED USE BY SEXUAL PREDATORS PROHIBITED; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS AND SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. AUTHORITY. The authority for enactment of this Ordinance is the City Charter, Section 166. 021, of the Florida Statutes, and Article VIII, Section 2(b), of the Florida Constitution. SECTION 2. FINDINGS OF FACT. a. The City Council is concerned about the recidivism of convicted sexual predators in the City, Okaloosa County, and elsewhere in the State of Florida and nation. The Florida Legislature has determined that repeat sexual offenders, sexual offenders who use physical violence, and sexual offenders who prey on children are sexual predators and that sexual predators present an extreme threat to public safety. Such individuals are very likely to use physical violence and to repeat their offenses, and most sexual predators commit many offenses, have many more victims than are ever reported, and are prosecuted for only a fraction of their crimes. b. TheCity is a family oriented community that has many families with small children and many parks and recreational facilities for the use of families and small children. Therefore, the City Council desires to establish the following policy and prohibition to provide the maximum protection for the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of and visitors to the City. SECTION 3. AMENDMENT OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 7. 05 AND CONDUCT IN PARKS, RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL CENTERS. Chapter 7.05, Conduct in Parks, Recreational, Cultural Centers, is amended to add section 7. 05. 07, entitled Use by Sexual Predators Prohibited, as follows: Section 7. 05. 07 Use by Sexual Predators Prohibited It is unlawful for a sexual predator to enter be in or remain in any city use.. into.. community mini- neighborhood SDecial use community Dark.. sexualpark.. Dark.. Dark.. cultural or recreational center. For the pumose of this center.. section.. " predator" shall have the meaning defined in section 775. 21. of the Florida Statutes 2007). as amended. SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. Each separate provision and phrase of this ordinance is deemed independent of all other provisions. If any portion or provision of this ordinance is declared invalid, all other provisions shall remain valid and enforceable. SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption by the City Council and signature by the Mayor. ADOPTED ON 7~ ~ t,, 2008 uk 1kA< Mike Anderson, Mayor ATTEST: Approved as to form and legal sufficiency Nek thfflNgh language indicates deletions; underlined language indicates additions. S#' Codification instructions: Section 3 of this ordinance will amend chapter 7. 05 as stated. Sections 1, 2, 4, 5 are not to be codified. DISPOSITION Page 2 of 2  L'7', 11' Page 1 of 2 02/13/ 2008 11 :46: 38 Ad Number 27953614 Ad Key Order Number 27791729 Salesperson 08 - Stephanie E Number Publication Northwest Florida Daily News nIstomer 2002525 City of Fort Walton Bch- Legals Section Classified Section Contact Laraine Van Etten Sub Section Classified Section Address1 P. O. 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ORD. 1753 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA RELATING TO SEXUAL PREDA- TORS IN CITY PARKS; PROVIDING FOR AU- THORITY AND FIND- INGS OF FACT; AMENDING CHAPTER 7.05 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; CREATING A NEW SECTION 7. 05. 07, ENTITLED USE BY SEXUAL PREDATORS PROHIBITED; PRO- VIDING FOR CON- FLICTS AND SEVERA- BILITY; ,AND SETTING r' N EFFECTIVE DATE. Any person who decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at such hearing will need a rec- ord of the proceedings,. and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the