HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_16-09_06/11/2009RESOLUTION NO. 16-09
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 COMMITTEE;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the next Decennial Census will be taken in the year 2010, 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 2010 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 COMMITTEE that could include, but
is not limited to the following sections of the population for membership: government,
education, media, faith-based/religion, community-based organizations, business and
recruiting; and
WHEREAS, the Complete Count Committee 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 2010 Census.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, hereby formally
establishes a partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau for the Decennial 2010 Census;
and
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Section 2 The Village Council authorizes the formation of a "Complete Count
Committee" to help increase awareness about the Census and to motivate residents to
respond; and
Section 3 The Complete Count Committee 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 4 The Complete Count Committee 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 Committee shall automatically be dissolved
on August 1, 2010; and
Section 7 This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
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The foregoing Resolution was offered by Council Member Humpage who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Council Member Turnquest and upon being put
to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Mayor Pat Watkins
Vice-Mayor Tom Paterno
Council Member Vince Arena
Council Member Jim Humpage
Council Member Calvin Turnquest
For Adoption Against Adoption
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X
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The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 11th day of
June, 2009.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
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