92-40M_
RESOLUTION NO. 92 -40
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,
OPPOSING A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE PINELLAS COUNTY
CHARTER WHICH WOULD GIVE PRECEDENCE TO COUNTY ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT WITH MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 2.01 of the Pinellas County charter provides that when
there is a conflict between a county ordinance and a municipal ordinance, the
municipal ordinance shall prevail; and
WHEREAS, the preservation of local self - government was a key provision in
the cities' support of the adoption of the county charter in 1980; and
WHEREAS, each of the 24 cities within Pinellas County has adopted
regulations, standards and priorities which contribute to each city's unique
character and sense of community; and
WHEREAS, each city has been granted "home rule" authority under the Florida
Constitution and the laws of the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the proposed county charter amendment would restrict or eliminate
the "home rule" authority of every city in Pinellas County; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of Clearwater hereby declares
its opposition to the proposed Pinellas County charter amendment which would give
precedence to county ordinances in conflict with local municipal ordinances.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ^ 4th day of June, 1992.
Attest:
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CynbHia E. Goudeau
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City Clerk
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ita Garvey
Mayor - Commissioner