R-2018-31R • CITY OF CLERMONT
RESOLUTION NO.2018-31R
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, HONORING FIFTY YEARS
OF MUNICIPAL HOME RULE IN THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION AND
COMMITTING TO AN EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE TO HELP
FLORIDIANS UNDERSTAND THIS BENEFICIAL RIGHT.
WHEREAS, Florida's voters placed municipal Home Rule powers into the Florida
Constitution on November 5, 1968,during the regular elections as an amendment to Article VIII;
and
WHEREAS,this power has enabled each city,town and village across the Sunshine State
to consider, adopt, revise or remove its own laws without the need to seek legislative permission
from the state and has further served as the foundation upon which every municipality builds its
governmental structure; and
WHEREAS, the political climate within the Florida Legislature has recently included
many attacks on these powers; and
WHEREAS, grassroots measures calling such actions wrong and declaring that local
decisions be made at the local level by local officials must continue so that all legislators clearly
understand Florida's Home Rule as a constitutional power and one upheld in state statutes; and
WHEREAS, a 50th anniversary is a fitting time for all municipalities to engage their
respective citizens to educate them about the Florida Constitution and local laws, so that all
Floridians may continue to receive the many benefits of Home Rule.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Clermont,
Lake County, Florida that:
SECTION 1.
That this anniversary presents a tremendous opportunity to educate all citizens about
Florida's Constitution, municipal government and Home Rule authority, and that all necessary
resources shall be provided for such public information.
SECTION 2.
That the City of Clermont will actively challenge all efforts to reduce or erode this
cherished right and further employ all efforts to ensure state and federal government partners
understand that a one-size-fits-all approach to governance is not in the interests of Florida citizens.
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SECTION 3.
That the tradition of local decision-making in Florida is essential to protect,as it provides
each municipality the ability to preserve and enhance the myriad characteristics that make each
one uniquely special and that maintains its quality of life.
SECTION 4.
That the City of Clermont will include this information on its website,as a regular agenda
item for public discussion and within the City's services in as many outreach venues as possible.
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DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake
County,Florida,this 14th day of August,2018.
CITY OF CLERMONT
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Gail L. Ash, Mayor
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Tracy Ackroyd Howe,City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality:
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Daniel . •antzaris,City Attorney