Resolution 311-1994
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A. Earl Cheal
RESOLUTION 311 - 1994
A resolution to begin correcting problems
identified in the Florida Department of Stat.e
Preliminary Audit Findings.
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Fine Arts Council (MCFAC) was
established under Monroe County Code Article VII. in accordance
with Florida Statute Chapter 265.32; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Fine Arts Council is comprised of
volunteer residents of Monroe County that give freely of their
time, without compensation, for the betterment of all of the arts
cOInmunity, for the promotion of tourism and to improve the
quality of life for Monroe County residents; and
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WHEREAS, the activities of the Monroe County Fi~ ~+ts ~ ~
Council h~ve b~e~ limited due to ~he ~onstraints of ~~~ng~hic~
has been 1dent1f1ed as a shortcom1ng 1n a recent prerLmlnar~
audit finding by the Florida Department of State; an~,
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WHEREAS, the preliminary audit also found that f'h~ Monr-ee
County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has not Eaken N
adequate measures to establish a clear role and direetion for
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MCFAC; an
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WHEREAS, other preliminary findings indicate that timely
action is needed by the BOCCi and
WHEREAS, the MCFAC drafted a Cultural Plan which was
presented to the BOCC who in turn directed coordination with
the Tourist Development Council; and
THEREFORE, the Board of County Commissioners do hereby
request the Monroe County Fine Arts Council take the following
actions:
1. When nominating council members, attempt to provide
equitable geographical distribution throughout the county so all
five commissioner's districts may be equally represented.
2. Within the next six months, hold public workshops as
part of the MCFAC regularly scheduled meetings, in the Upper
Keys, Middle Keys and in the Lower Keys. The purpose of the
workshops shall be to receive input from the arts community, the
tourism community and the public input regarding fine arts
operations in the county.
3. Ensure announcements of the MCFAC meetings receive the
widest possible dissemination by news releases and announcements
on Channel 16.
4. Coordinate with the County Administrator to arrange for
video taping of the three workshops to be telecast over Channel
16.
5. Provide all new Council appointees with a copy of the
Monroe County Code Article ViI, Resolution 007-1986, and
Florida Statutes Chapter 265.32 so they will be knowledgeable of
the requirements of the law.
6. Upon receiving the final report on the State audit
findings, work to resolve any unresolved items.
7. Present the Cultural Plan at the October 1994 BOCC
meeting.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of the Board held on
the 22nd day of September, 1994.
Mayor London
Mayor Pro Tern Cheal
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Reich
yes
yes
yes
not present
yes
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ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OUNTY, FLORIDA
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