Resolution 516-2003
Resolution No.
516
/2003
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, URGING THE LEGISLATURE TO
ENACT LAWS TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FOR LOCAL
GOVERNMENTAL EFFORTS TO PROVIDE SOLUTIONS TO THE
GROWING PROBLEM OF HOMELESSNESS.
Whereas, the County Commission recognizes that the plight of the homeless has
become a serious problem in Monroe County;
Whereas, it is necessary to pursue creative solutions to deal with the homeless
situation;
Whereas, potential liability issues may deter local governments from pursuing these
creative solutions out of fear of litigation;
Whereas, the State of Florida has a history of enacting protective legislation that
allows local governments to address the desires of the citizens free from the threat of
litigation, such as the protection afforded in FS 316.0085 (Skateboard park Liability); now
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA hereby strongly urges the legislature to enact new laws
that would provide immunity from liability for all local government entities in their actions
which have the primary purpose of aiding the homeless.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida at a regular meeting of said board held on November 19, 2003.
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(seal) Board of County Commi;;io~~rs~ --:
Attest: Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk of Monroe County Florida
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Depnty Clerk MONROE COUNTY ATTORNE'1M:ayor/Chairperson
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Mayor NJitsan:
Mayor Pro Temitice ,;;Jl
Commissioner McCoy
Commissioner Neugent
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