Item B3 B3
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE
u,.. 9 Mayor Craig Cates,District 1
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Michelle Lincoln,District 2
- James K. Scholl,District 3
' David Rice,District 4
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
June 21, 2023
Agenda Item Number: B3
2023-1108
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Commissioners Aid
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Corie Abel 305-453-8787
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: MAYOR PRO TEM RASCHEIN: A resolution designating July as
Park and Recreation Month in Monroe County.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
We are going into high season for our parks and beaches as summer is here. Because of the anticipated
higher use of Monroe County's parks and beaches in the summer time, it would be timely to designate
the month of July as Park and Recreation Month in Monroe County.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
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CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
Resolution designating July 2023 as Parks and Recreation Month in Monroe County.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
EXPRESSING THE BOARD'S SUPPORT FOR JULY TO BE
DESIGNATED AS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH.
Whereas parks and recreation is an integral part of communities throughout this country,
including Monroe County, Florida; and
Whereas parks and recreation promotes health and wellness, improving the physical and
mental health of people who live near parks; and
Whereas parks and recreation promotes time spent in nature, which positively impacts
mental health by increasing cognitive performance and well-being, and alleviating illnesses such
as depression, attention deficit disorders, and Alzheimer's; and
Whereas parks and recreation encourages physical activities by providing space for
popular sports, hiking trails, swimming pools and many other activities designed to promote
active lifestyles; and
Whereas parks and recreation is a leading provider of healthy meals, nutrition services
and education; and
Whereas park and recreation programming and education activities, such as out-of-
school time programming, youth sports and environmental education, are critical to childhood
development; and
Whereas parks and recreation increases a community's economic prosperity through
increased property values, expansion of the local tax base, increased tourism, the attraction and
retention of businesses and crime reduction; and
Whereas parks and recreation is fundamental to the environment well-being of our
community; and
Whereas parks and recreation is essential and adaptable infrastructure that makes our
communities resilient in the face of natural disasters and climate change; and
Whereas our parks and natural recreation areas ensure the ecological beauty of our
community and provide a place for children and adults to connect with nature and recreate
outdoors; and
Whereas the U.S. House of Representatives has designated July as Parks and Recreation
Month; and
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Whereas Monroe County recognizes the benefits derived from parks and recreation
resources.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS that July is recognized as Park and Recreation Month in
Monroe County, Florida.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of the Board held on the day of June, 2023.
Mayor Craig Cates
Mayor Pro Tem Holly Merrill Raschein
Commissioner Michelle Lincoln
Commissioner James Scholl
Commissioner David Rice
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY
MAYOR CRAIG CATES
(SEAL)
ATTEST: KEVIN MADOK, CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM & LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
By
AS DEPUTY CLERK Robert B. Shillinger, Monroe County Attorney
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