20-15RESOLUTION NO. 20-15
ADOPTION OF EMERGENCY RULE OF PROCEDURE
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,
ADOPTING RULES FOR USE OF COMMUNICATION MEDIA
TECHNOLOGY FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS DURING HEALTH
EMERGENCY DUE TO COVID-19; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on March 20, 2020, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-69,
"Emergency Management — COVID-19 Local Government Public Meetings;" and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Executive Order 20-69, the physical quorum and location
requirements for public meetings are suspended; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Executive Order 20-69, the City of Clearwater is authorized
to utilize communications media technology, such as telephonic and video conferencing as
provided in Section 120.54(5)(b)2., Florida Statutes; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER:
Section 1. Prior to the commencement of a public meeting the City of Clearwater
shall post notice of the meeting in a manner consistent with section 286.011, Florida Statutes.
Section 2. Said notice shall include instructions on how the public may access the
meeting, whether by telephone, video conferencing, or other communications media •
technology, and instructions on how members of the public may submit comments or
questions regarding items on the agenda.
Section 3. The City Clerk shall insure that the public meeting complies with all the
requirements of section 286.011, Florida Statutes, that have not been waived or suspended
pursuant to the operation of Executive Order 20-69.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED AND ADOPT ' 4 day of April, 2020.
Attest:
Rosemarie CaII
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
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Pamela K. Akin
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ayor
Resolution 20-15