HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_17-19_7/11/2019RESOLUTION 17-19,
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, FORMING A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE U.S.
CENSUS BUREAU; CREATING A COMPLETE COUNT WORKING
GROUP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the next Decennial Census will be taken. in the year 2020, and
political representation to the United States House of Representatives, state legislatures
and local government is determined by the Decennial Census, and the Village of
Tequesta recognizes the equal importance of each resident in the 2020 Census count;
and,
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta has agreed to be one of 39,000 government
entities in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta understands that its primary role in
this
partnership is to formulate a COMPLETE COUNT WORKING GROUP that could
include, but is not limited to the following sections of the population for membership:
government, education, m edia, faith-based/relig ion, community-based organizations,
a n d business; and
WHEREAS, the Complete Count Working Group is a volunteer committee
created to increase awareness about the Census and to motivate residents to respond;
and
WHEREAS, the role of the committee is to bridge all gaps between the
community and the Census Bureau on geographic matters and outreach activities; and
to utilize all media aspects (print and electronic) to inform, motivate, and educate
the Village's residents of the necessity and importance of their rapid response and
100% participation in the 2020 Census.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section I The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, hereby
formally
establishes a partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau for the Decennial 2020 Census;
and
Section 2 The Village Council authorizes the formation of a "Complete Count
Working Group" to help increase awareness about the Census and to motivate
residents to respond; and
Section 3 The Complete Count Working Group shall consist of members as
appointed by the Village Council as a whole; all of whom shall be year round residents
and registered voters of Tequesta; and
Section The Complete Count Working Group shall meet as frequently as
necessary in order to build community awareness and encourage participation; and
. Section 5 During the first meeting of the Committee, a Chair and Vice -Chair
will be appointed; and
Section 6 The Complete Count Working Group shall automatically be
dissolved on August 1, 2020; and
Section 7 This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
RESOLUTION
17-19
Date
07/11 /2019
Motion
Vice -Mayor Kristi Johnson
Second
Council Member Laurie Brandon
VOTE
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION ABSENT
Mayor Abigail Brennan
F
Vice -Mayor Kristi Johnson
❑✓
Council Member Vince Arena
Council Member Laurie Brandon
✓�
❑
Council Member Kyle Stone
❑✓
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
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ATTEST:
Lori McWilliams, MMC
Village Clerk