HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-063RESOLUTION 93- 63
_ A JOINT RESOLUTION BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
FORT PIERCE, THE CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE, THE
CITY OF STUART, THE CITY OF VERO BEACH, THE
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA MUNICIPAL
CORPORATIONS; INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, MARTIN
COUNTY, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, AND ST. LUCIE
COUNTY, SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA;
ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE RESOLUTION UNDER
WHICH A COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WAS
FORMED; CHANGING THE NAME OF THE COUNCIL TO
THE TREASURE COAST COUNCIL OF LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE MEMBERSHIP,
POWERS, AND ADMINISTRATION OF SUCH COUNCIL;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the residents of the area surrounding and proximate
to the Treasure Coast are served by nine separate governmental
entities, i.e.,: the municipalities of Fort Pierce, Port St.
Lucie, Sebastian, Stuart, and Vero Beach; and the Counties of
Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie, (hereinafter
referred to as "Governments"); and
WHEREAS, the Governments have many interrelating problems and
needs which would best be resolved on a cooperative community
basis, rather than by separate action, thus reducing duplication of
costs and services; and
WHEREAS, Section 163.02 of the Florida Statutes provides for
the creation of voluntary councils of local county and municipal
public officials for the cooperative resolution of area and
community problems; and
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WHEREAS, such an organization was established by resolution
adopted by Joint Resolution Number 87-63 adopted July 7, 1987, by
Indian River County; Joint Resolution Number 87-811 adopted August
11, 1987y by Martin County; Joint Resolution Number 87-112 adopted
June 16, 1987, by St. Lucie County; Joint Resolution Number 87-104
adopted October 19, 1987, by the City of Fort Pierce; Joint
Resolution Number 87-R58 adopted November 23, 1987, by the City of
Port St. Lucie; Joint Resolution Number 57-86 adopted November 10,
1986, by the City of Stuart; and Joint Resolution Number 86-53
adopted October 21, 1986, by the City of Vero Beach.
WHEREAS, the Okeechobee County joined the organization in 1989
by adoption of the Governments of an amendment to the agreement
establishing the Tri -County Council of Local Governments; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian elected to join the Council in
1992 by action of the City Commission.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY; THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MARTIN COUNTY; THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY; THE CITY COMMISSION OF FORT PIERCE; THE CITY
COMMISSION OF PORT ST. LUCIE; THE CITY COMMISSION OF STUART; THE
CITY COMMISSION OF SEBASTIAN, AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF VERO BEACH;
THAT:
Section 1 - Ratification and Expansion.
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The Governments hereby ratify the establishment of a Council
of their respective governments in accordance with Section 163.02,
F.S. and the terms of this Joint Resolution.
Section 2 - Name Change.
The name of the Council, formerly "The Tri -County Council of
Local Governments," is hereby amended to the "Treasure Coast
Council of Local Governments," (hereinafter referred to as "the
Council").
Section 3 - Representation on Council.
The representative from each member local government shall be
the elected chief executive of said local government or, if such
government does not have an elected chief executive, a member of
its governing body chosen as appointed by such body to be its
representative. In the event the designated representative is
unable to serve, the local government shall select an alternate
member from its elected legislative body.
Each member, through its duly authorized representative, shall
have one vote.
Any member government may withdraw from the Council and
General Assembly upon sixty (60) days notice to the Council.
Section 4 - Representation on General Assembly.
All elected city and county officials from the Governments
shall be members of the General Assembly. The General Assembly
shall meet at least annually and shall elect the Chairman, Vice
Chairman, and Treasurer of the Council.
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Section 5 - Purposes.
The purpose of the Council shall be to study such area -wide
governmental problems as it deems appropriate, including but not
limited to matters affecting health, safety, welfare, education,
economic conditions, and area development; to promote cooperative
arrangements and coordinate action among its members; and to make
recommendations for review and action to the members and other
public agencies that perform local functions and services within
the area.
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Section 6 - Finance and Administration.
(a) The Council may accept funds, grants, gifts, and services
from the State of Florida, from any other governmental unit whether
participating in the Council or not, from the government of the
United States, and from private and civic sources.
(b) Each representative shall have the duty to regularly
report Council matters to the representative's member government.
The Council shall make an annual public report of its activities to
each of the member local governments and shall have its accounts
audited annually.
(c) That each government does hereby authorize the payment of
an annual assessment to the Council not to exceed $500.00 per year.
(d) That each government shall separately consider, and if
approved, authorize the payment of any special assessments
recommended by the Council.
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Section 7 Bylaws.
The Council shall adopt bylaws designating the officers of the
Council and providing for the conduct of its business.
Section 8 - Amendment.
This resolution and the agreements thereby affected may only
be amended by a joint resolution of the governing bodies of all
members.
Section 9 - Effective Date.
This resolution shall become effective upon final passage by
each of the parties hereto.
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
PASSED AND ADOPTED by Resolution Number 93-63 this
9th day of _ March , 1993.
Approved as to form and
legal sufficiency:
County Attorney
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
Chairman
RICHARD N. BIRD
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
PASSED AND ADOPTED by Resolution Number 9 Z -'-e(^ this
;,iy A day of M-Nf-cvN , 1993.
ATTEST:
Approved, as to form and
legal sufficiency:
Countlf Attorneys r
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLgNDA"#
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MARTIN COUNTY
PASSED AND ADOPTED by Resolution Number 93-3.46 this
23rd day of March 1 1993.
ATTEST:
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�.:X j1flsrto form and
.l al a'ff ciency:
County Attorney
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MARTIN COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Chairman
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
PASSED AND ADOPTED by Resolution Number 93-9 this
11th day of March , 1993.
ATTEST:
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Clerk
C6tt,t� ra~.
Approved as to form and
legal sufficiency:
o ty Attorney
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERRSI
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FL6j &A
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Chairman '• J '
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CITY OF FORT PIERCE
PASSED AND ADOPTED by Resolution Number 93-22 this
15th — day of March , 1993.
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Appr3ved as to form and
legal sufficiency:
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C Attorney
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THE CITY OF FORT PIERCE
Mayor
CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE
PASSED AND ADOPTED by Resolution Number 93-R23 this
12th day of April , 1993.
Approved as to form and
legal sufficiency:
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City A rney, Roger G. Orr
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THE CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE
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Mayor Robert E. Mins
CITY OF STUART
PASSED AND ADOPTED by Resolution Number 23-93 this
8th day of March , 1993.
ATTEST:
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Citf;/C-; .IEILEEN REEDER
Approved as to form and
legal sufficiency:
C/,P- &J�
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City Attorney CAR .M. COFFIN
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THE CITY OF STUART
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yor SUS I J. HERSHF
PASSED AND ADOPTED by Resolution Number q 3-04 this
day of (]�o_r t -h JI 1993.
ATTEST:
THE CITY OF VERO BEACH
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City Cqerk Mayor
Approved as to form and
legal sufficiency:
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City Attorney
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CITY OF SEBASTIAN
PASSE AND ADOPTED by RRsolution Number k-93-15- this
day of 1993.
ATTEST:
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City Attorney
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THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 19, 1993
TO: All Clerks
FROM: Tammy Vock, Secretary
Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments
SUBJECT: Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments
I am sending you copies of signature pages from each government
indicating that they have passed a Resolution changing the name
of the Tri -County Council of Local Governments to the Treasure
Coast Council of Local Governments. I am also enclosing a copy
of the Bylaws of the Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments.
On behalf of Mrs. Ginn and myself, we thank you for your help in
getting this project completed.
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BYLAWS OF THE
TREASURE COAST COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
PREAMBLE
The Treasure Coast Council of Local Governments (Council), is
created by resolution as a non-profit corporation established by
agreement among its members pursuant to Section 163.02 of the
Florida Statutes. The Council is organized to established a forum
for discussion and study of area problems of mutual interest and
concern to the counties and cities of the Treasure Coast area.
ARTICLE I. PURPOSES
The purposes of the Council shall be to study such area
governmental problems as it deems appropriate, including but not
limited to matters affecting health, safety, welfare, education,
economic conditions, and area development; promote cooperative
arrangements and coordinate action among its members; and make
recommendations for review and action to the members and other
public agencies that perform local functions and services within
the area.
ARTICLE II. FUNCTIONS
The functions of the Council shall include:
A. Review of Governmental Proposals. The review of
proposals for the Treasure Coast area as defined herein or regional
governmental units or agencies within the said area, and the making
of appropriate policy or action recommendations.
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B. Study of Treasure Coast Area Problems. The
identification and study of problems, functions, and services in
the Treasure Coast area as defined herein, and the making of
appropriate policy or action recommendations.
C. Study of Problems Affecting Treasure Coast Area. The
identification and study of any action arising outside of the
Treasure Coast area which, in the opinion of the Council, will have
a substantial effect on the Treasure Coast area, and the making of
appropriate policy or action recommendations in regard to such
outside action.
D. Other Functions. Such other municipal or regional
functions as the Council shall deem appropriate for the Treasure
Coast Council of Local Governments.
ARTICLE III. DEFINITIONS
A. Treasure Coast Area. For the purpose of this Council,
the Treasure Coat area shall be defined as the area including
Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie Counties.
B. Treasure Coast Area Problem. A Treasure Coast area
problem must be of mutual interest to two (2) or more members of
the Council and be of concern with the public health, safety,
welfare, education, economic conditions or development.
C. Council. The Council means the Treasure Coast Council of
Local Governments, established by Joint Resolution adopted by the
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Legislative bodies of Indian River County, Martin County, St. Lucie
County, Okeechobee County, City of Fort Pierce, City of Port St.
Lucie, City of Stuart, City of Vero Beach, and City of Sebastian.
D. Official Representative. Official Representative means
the appointed representative of each member body in accordance with
the Joint Resolution establishing the Treasure Coast Council of
Local Governments.
E. General Assembly. The General Assembly means all of the
elected city and county officials in the legislative bodies of
Indian River County, Martin County, St. Lucie County, Okeechobee
County, City of Fort Pierce, City of Port St. Lucie, City of
Stuart, City of Vero Beach, and City of Sebastian.
ARTICLE IV. MEMBERSHIP AND MEETINGS
A. Membership.
1. The Council and General Assembly shall be composed
of appointed representatives and all elected officials from the
following local governments:
Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County
Board of County Commissioners of Martin County
Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County
Board of County Commissioners of Okeechobee
City of Fort Pierce
City of Port St. Lucie
City of Stuart
City of Vero Beach
City of Sebastian
2. Membership shall be contingent upon the execution of
a Joint Resolution creating or expanding the Council and the
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payment of an annual assessment and such special assessments which
the member bodies have previously agreed to pay.
3. Any city or county which withdraws from membership
may.reinstate membership only by paying all assessments owed by it
in accordance with Subsection 2 of this Section A.
B. Meetings.
1. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Council
shall be held as determined by the Chairman. The annual meeting of
the General Assembly shall be set by the Council. The General
Assembly shall elect the Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Treasurer of
the Council at the annual meeting. The time and location of the
regular meetings of the Council shall be determined by the Chairman
of the Council. (Written) notice of regular meetings of the
Council shall be given to the official representative of each
member at least 10 days prior to each meeting. A tentative agenda
for the meeting shall follow the notice. If the official
representative is unable to attend any meeting, the official
representative shall select an alternate from his governmental body
to attend in his place.
2. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the council
may be called:
a. By the Chairman;
b. By motion of Council; or
C. By the Chairman at the request of any one (1)
of its member governments.
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Notice of a special meeting shall be given to the
official representative of each member city and county. An agenda
specifying the subject of the special meeting shall follow the
notice. If the official representative is unable to attend the
special meeting, the official representative shall select an
alternate from his governmental body to attend in his place. Only
those subjects appearing on the special agenda may be discussed at
that called meeting. The date, time, and location of the special
meetings shall be determined by the Chairman.
ARTICLE V. VOTING
A. The overall intent of the member governments is that
issues of concern should be fully discussed by the respective
representatives. For actual votes, each member, through their duly
authorized representative, shall have one vote; and such
representative shall have the obligation of keeping their
jurisdiction informed of decisions of the Council where
appropriate.
B. Quorum. The presence of a majority of all the members
shall be necessary at any meeting to constitute a quorum to
transact business.
C. Action on any proposal other than the bylaws shall
require an affirmative vote of a majority of the representatives
actually voting on such proposal. Any proposals thus passed shall
be considered as action of the Council and not its individual
members.
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%ARTICLE VI. OFFICERS ELECTIONS, AND VACANCIES
Section 1. Officers
The officers of this Council shall consist of a Chairman, a
Vice Chairman, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. The Chairman, Vice
Chairman, and Treasurer shall be elected at the annual meeting and
shall hold office until the close of the next annual meeting. The
Secretary shall be selected by the Chairman and need not be a
member of the Council.
A. The Chairman shall:
1. Preside at all meetings of the Council;
2. Be a member of all committees;
3. Perform all other duties usually pertaining to the
office of the Chairman;
4. Have the custody of all records including minutes
and annual reports; and
5. Prepare an annual report to the General Assembly
summarizing matters completed during the year and
any unfinished business.
B. The Vice Chairman shall:
1. Preside at all meetings of the Council in the
absence of the Chairman; and
2. Perform all other such duties usually pertaining to
the office of the Vice Chairman.
C. The Secretary shall:
1. Record the minutes of all meetings;
2. Give notices of meetings;
3. Carry on correspondence of the Council;
4. Provide the minutes of the past 2 meetings to any
new members; and
5. Perform such other duties as may be delegated by
the Council.
D. ' The Treasurer shall:
1. Be the custodian of all funds and securities of the
Council;
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2. Keep a record of the accounts of the Council and
report thereon at each meeting;
3. Make annual report at annual meeting;
4. Deposit all monies of the Council in the name of
Council in a bank or banks selected and designated
by the Council; and
5. Ensure that the financial records are audited
annually by the Chief Finance Officer of the
Treasurer's local government or other qualified
person.
Section 2. Elections and Vacancies
Election of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Treasurer shall be
held at the annual meeting of the General Assembly. The Chairman
shall appoint a nominating committee for the election of the
Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Treasurer. Nominations may also be
made from the floor. This election may be by voice vote.
If a vacancy should occur due to the expiration of term of one
of the officers in his own jurisdiction, an acting officer can be
appointed by the Council to serve until the next annual meeting.
ARTICLE VII. FINANCE
A. Fiscal Year.. The fiscal year of the Council shall
commence on October 1.
B. Budget. The Treasurer, after consulting with the
Chairman, shall submit the annual budget on or before May. This
budget shall be adopted by the Council on or before August.
C. Yearly Membership Assessment. Each year upon adoption of
the annual budget, the Council shall fix membership assessments for
all members of the Council in amounts sufficient to provide the
funds required by the budget.. Any member city or county whose
annual assessment has not been paid by the time of the annual
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meeting -shall not be entitled to vote at such meeting. The yearly
membership assessments shall be equal for each member. Special
assessments, if any, shall be paid by each member in accordance
with the terms established by the Council and confirmed by each
member's legislative body.
D. Bank Account. The Council shall establish a bank account
for the deposit of assessments and the payment of expenses.
Payment of expenses shall be made by the Chairman or Treasurer.
ARTICLE VIII. COMMITTEES
Standing committees and special committees may be appointed by
the Chairman whenever necessary to serve the needs of the Council.
Any Council committee shall meet on the call of the Council, their
Chairman, and/or upon the request of any two -member governments.
Committee Chairman shall maintain records of their proceedings and
submit these to the Chairman each September for inclusion, if
deemed appropriate by the Chairman, in the Council's annual report.
ARTICLE IB. APPOINTEES
Consultants and specialists, as deemed necessary to conduct
the business of the Council, may be appointed by the Council.
ARTICLE X. RULES OF ORDER
"Robert's Rules of Order" shall be the parliamentary authority
for all matters of procedure not covered by these Bylaws.
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ARTICLE EI. AMENDMENTS
Amendments to these Bylaws may be proposed by any member and
shall become effective upon affirmative vote of at least two-thirds
(2/3) members of the Council.
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