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RESOLUTION NO. 13-8557
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA URGING OTHER
MUNICIPALITIES TO REGISTER AND PARTICIPATE
IN EARTH HOUR ON MARCH 23, 2013; PROVIDING
FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, Earth Hour is an annual international event that 'since its inception, has
been associated with the World Wildlife Fund and;
WHEREAS, the purpose of Earth Hour is to draw attention to climate change and to
encourage people, communities, municipalities and nations to address the issues and make
proactive changes; and
WHEREAS, this year the signature annual event, when people and municipalities turn
off the lights for an hour, is scheduled for March 23, 2013 between 8:30 and 9:30 pm; and
WHEREAS, according to the Earth Hour website, in 2012, more than 6950 cities and
towns across 152 countries and territories participated in Earth Hour; and
WHEREAS, to date only one municipality, located in Broward County has registered to
participate in Earth Hour; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission have directed the City Manager to register
for participation in Earth Hour, and the City shall participate by providing information to City
residents to participate in an attempt to make this"Hour" a community event with activities; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission urge the Florida League of Cities, the
counties and municipalities of Florida to participate in the Earth Hour event scheduled for March
23, 2013; and
Resolution No. 13-8557
WHEREAS, during the "Hour" participants are encouraged to turn off the lights in
support of Earth Hour; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire to participate in Earth Hour on
March 23, 2013, between 8:30 and 9:30 pm, and urge other municipalities and counties in
Florida to participate as well.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to register the City's participation in Earth
Hour 2013.
Section 3. The Clerk is authorized to distribute a copy of this resolution to the
Florida League of Cities, and to local municipalities and Miami-Dade County to encourage their
participation in Earth Hour.
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of February, 2013.
(1441-4Y TAYLOR
MAYOR
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7sanna Flores
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Resolution No. 13-8557
Approved as to form and legal s fi 'ency:
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Moved by: COMMISSIONER JOHNSON
Seconded by: COMMISSIONER HOLMES
Commission Vote: 4-0
Commissioner Holmes: YES
Commissioner Johnson: YES
Commissioner Santiago: YES
Vice-Mayor Kelley: OUT OF ROOM
Mayor Taylor: YES
Joanna Flores
From: Payne, Nkenga [NPayne @southmiamifl.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 2:35 PM
To: Payne, Nkenga
Cc: mdcic @bellsouth.net
Subject: Earth Hour
Attachments: Res No 12-13-13830.pdf
Good Afternoon,
Attached please find Resolution No. 12-12-13830 adopted by our City Commission. This resolution encourages the
participation of all municipalities in Earth Hour on March 23,2013. Please pass this resolution along to your elected
officials.
Thank you,
Nkenga "Nikki"Payne, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143
(305)663-6340 office
(305)663-6348 fax
npayneCa@southmiamifl.gov
www.southmiamifl.gov
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RESOLUTION NO. 12-13-13830
A Resolution relating to Earth Hour participation on March 23,2013; urging
other municipalities to register and participate in Earth Hour.
WHEREAS, Earth Hour is an annual international event that since its inception,has been
associated with the World Wildlife Fund;and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of Earth Hour is to draw attention to climate change and to
encourage people, communities, municipalities and nations to address the issue and make
proactive changes; and,
WHEREAS, this year the signature annual event, when people and municipalities turn off
the lights for an hour,is scheduled for March 23,2013 between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m.; and,
WHEREAS, according to the Earth Hour website, in 2012, more than 6950 cities and
town across 152 countries and territories participated in Earth Hour; and,
WHEREAS, to date only one municipality, located in Broward County, has registered to
participate in Earth Hour; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission have directed the City administration to
register for participation in Earth Hour, the City shall participate in providing information to City
residents to participate and will attempt to make this "Hour" a community event with activities;
and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission urge the Florida League of Cities, the
counties and municipalities of Florida to participate in the Earth Hour event scheduled for March
23, 2013; and,
WHEREAS, during the "Hour" participants shall turn off the lights in support of Earth
Hour; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire to participate in Earth Hour on
March 23, 2013 between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. and urge other municipalities and counties in
Florida to participate as well.
NOW,THEREFORE,be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of South Miami,
Florida that:
Section 1. The above whereas clauses are incorporated by reference.
Section 2. The Clerk is authorized to register the City's participation in Earth Hour
2013.
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Res. no. 12-13-13830
Section 3. The Clerk is authorized to distribute a copy of this resolution to the
Florida League of Cities, and to local municipalities and Miami-Dade County to encourage their
participation in Earth Hour 2013.
Section 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by vote of
the City Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nc1rlay of January ,2013.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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REA P • D 'PROVED AS TO ORM, COMMISSION VOTE: 5-0
L GU• s'' , EGALIT • N Mayor Stoddard: Yea
XEC g/ THEREOF Vice Mayor Liebman: Yea
Commissioner Newman: Yea
�___10 ♦/ 'Alm. Commissioner Harris: Yea
CI'Y > TORNEY / Commissioner Welsh: Yea
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