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Resolution 2009-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
RECOGNIZING THE “BUILDING CITIZENSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY:
BACK TO BASICS” INITIATIVE OF THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
CITIES, INC., AND PLEDGING SUPPORT FOR THIS STATEWIDE
EFFORT.
WHEREAS, municipal government is the government closest to most citizens, with tremendous daily
impact upon its residents; 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 city government officials and
employees share the responsibility to pass along their understanding of public services and their benefits;
and
WHEREAS, Florida’s citizenry receives public services from state, county, school district, and other
government levels, educating Florida’s citizens of all ages as to the structure and function of all the levels
of government, and how to be wise consumers of such services is therefore critically important; and
WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities and its member cities have joined together to teach students and
all citizens about municipal government through a variety of different projects, resources and information;
WHEREAS, this initiative will make resources available to cities and their citizens to utilize in furthering
their goals for civic education;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF FORT WALTON BEACH AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Fort Walton Beach does hereby encourage all citizens, city government officials
and employees to utilize the opportunities and resources available through this initiative.
SECTION 2. The City of Fort Walton Beach does encourage educational partnerships between city
government and schools, as well as civic groups and other organizations.
SECTION 3. The City of Fort Walton Beach does support and encourage all city governments to actively
promote the “Building Citizenship in the Community: Back to Basics” initiative.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall be effective upon passage by City Council.
Date: GUE AZ, A009 Niche
/ Mike Anderson, Mayor
ATTEST: Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
Helen Spencer, City Clerk Toni L. Craig, City Attorney