Resolution 112-1969
RESOLUTION NO.
112_1969
WHEREAS, the 1969 Legislature of the State of Florida waived
County immunity for liability for the torts of officers, employees or ser-
vants of the County, and
WHEREAS, this has resulted in increased costs to the taxpayers
of Monroe County, Florida, due to the necessity of additional liability in-
surance, and
WHEREAS, this Board believes it is to the best interest of this
County and to the citizens of this County that such immunity be restored,
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Legislature of the State of
Florida is hereby requested to repeal Senate Bill Number 825 of the 1969
Legislature, being Section 768.15 of the Florida Statutes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY SAID BOARD that the Clerk of
said Board be, and he is hereby authorized to forward a certified copy of
this Resolution to the Legislators representing Monroe County, Florida,
and to the Association of County Commissioners of the State of Florida.
Dated
November 12th
, 1969.