HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 05_9/14/2023Agenda Item #5.
Regular Council
STAFF MEMO
Meeting: Regular Council - Sep 14 2023
Staff Contact: Mayor Molly Young Department: Council
Proclamation Recognizing Florida City Government Week, October 16 - 22, 2023 in the Village of
Tequesta
The Village Manager requested staff to participate in this year's Florida City Government Week which runs October 16-22,
2023.
Individual departments will be participating in one or more of the following ways:
National Night Out
a. Friday, Oct 6 — 5:30 pm — 8:30 pm
b. We are participating in National Night Out with a photo booth. We will get pics and video of residents
holding signs that say things like #VOTPROUD, love Tequesta, My paradise, and various business logos...
and so on so forth. We will record short snip it videos of residents saying what they love about Tequesta.
The Clerk's Office will format all of this into a video to put out on social media and on our website and
submit it to the Florida League of Cities.
1. "Adopt -a -Class Reading and Crafts": We are partnering with Good Shepherd on Tuesday, October 17th where
various departments will read to classes.
This document and any attachments may be reproduced upon request in an alternative format by
completing our Accessibility Feedback Form, sending an e-mail to the Village Clerk or calling 561-768-
0443.
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Agenda Item #5.
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A PROCLOMATION RECOGNIZING FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK, OCTOBER 16t'— 22nd, 2023,
AND ENCOURAGING ALL CITIZENS TO SUPPORT THE CELEBRATION AND CORRESPONDING
ACTIVITIES.
WHEREAS, city government is the government closest to most citizens and the one with the most direct daily
impact upon its residents; and
WHEREAS, municipal government provides services and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents,
making their city their home; 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
WHEREAS, city government officials and employees share the responsibility to pass along the understanding of
public services and their benefits; and
WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week offers an important opportunity for elected officials and city staff to
spread the word to all citizens of Florida that they can shape and influence this branch of government; and
WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities and its member cities have joined together to teach citizens about
municipal government through a variety of activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Village of Tequesta encourages all citizens, city government officials and employees to
participate in events that recognize and celebrate Florida City Government Week.
Section 2. That the Village of Tequesta encourages educational partnerships between city government and
schools, as well as civic groups and other organizations.
Section 3. That the Village of Tequesta supports and encourages all Florida city governments to actively promote
and sponsor Florida City Government Week.
In Witness Whereof, we have here with set our hand and caused to be affixed the Seal of the Village of Tequesta
this 141h day of September 2023.
MAYOR ATTEST
Molly Young Lori McWilliams, MMC
Village Clerk
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