Resolution 496-2007
RESOLUTION NO. 496 -2007
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RECOGNIZING THE SERVICES
PROVIDED BY THE LOCAL OFFICE OF THE DIVISION OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO, SUPPORTING
THE RETENTION OF THE LOCAL OFFICE OF THE
DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO,
AND PROVIDING FOR USE OF COUNTY OFFICE SPACE.
WHEREAS, The Florida Department Of Business And Professional Regulation,
Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco licenses the alcoholic beverage and tobacco
industries in the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, over 700 active licenses currently exist for the sale of alcoholic beverages
and/or tobacco products within Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, at 42.7%, Monroe County is in the highest quartile and has the highest rate
of youth 30-day alcohol use in the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County has the second highest percentage of adults age 18-44 who
engage in heavy or binge drinking; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County IS a popular destination for young adults during the
traditional spring break recess; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco enforces the laws and
regulations of the alcoholic beverage and tobacco industries in the State of Florida pursuant to
chapters 210, 561-565 and 567 -569 Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County has learned that the Department of Business and
Professional Regulation is considering closing the local office of The Division of Alcoholic
Beverages and Tobacco; and
WHEREAS, the local office of The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco is a
vital resource in the County's effort to curtail underage drinking and smoking; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners is committed to the
health, safety and welfare of residents and tourists, of Monroe County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
I. The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners strongly urges and fully
supports the continued full time presence of the local office of The Division of
Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco and will provide County office space on a
space-available basis to affect said purpose.
2. The Clerk of Courts is requested to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the
State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Momoe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting held on the 19th day of December, 2007.
Mayor Charles "Sonny" McCoy
Mayor Pro Tern Mario DiGennaro
Commissioner Dixie Spehar
Commissioner George Neugent
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy
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Attest:. DANNY LKOLHAGE, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
::MONROE CO~ FLORmA
Mayor/Chairman
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