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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 585 Quorum Requirement RESOLUTION NUMBER 585 NOT ORIGINAL. APPROVED IN DECEMBER 14, 1987 MEETING. RESOLUTION NO. 585 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING AND AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF SECTION 4 OF CHAPTER 78-617, LAWS OF FLORIDA, AMENDING THE QUORUM REQUIREMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the SOUTH SEMINOLE AND NORTH ORANGE COUNTY WASTEWATER TRANSMISSION AUTHORITY was created June 23, 1978; and WHEREAS, the AUTHORITY was legislatively established by Chapter 78-617, Laws of Florida; and WHEREAS, Section 4, Subsection 8, Chapter 78-617, Laws of Florida, now requires four members to constitute a quorum; and WHEREAS, the AUTHORITY has concluded that the best interests of the citizens within the AUTHORITY area will be served if Section 4, Subsection 8, of Chapter 78-617, Laws of Florida, is amended so that a quorum for voting on any matter before the Board shall consist of three (3) votes rather than four (4) votes; and WHEREAS, such amendment is suggested by the entities within the AUTHORITY considering the actions of the Board since the creation of the AUTHORITY in 1978. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. Section 4, Subsection 8, of Chapter 78-617, Laws of Florida, should be amended. SECTION II. The present Section 4 reading as follows: Section 4. Governing board. (8) Quorum. A quorum shall be necessary for voting on any matter before the Board and shall consist of four members. Regardless of total vote, no action may be taken without the votes of at least two members. Any matter may be reviewed at any regular or properly called special meeting when a quorum is not present but no vote may be taken except when a quorum is present. should be amended as indicated in Section III hereof. SECTION III. Section 4, Subsection 8, of Chapter 78-617, Laws of Florida, shall hereafter be amended to read as follows: Section 4. Governing board. (8) Quorum. A quorum shall be necessary for voting on any matter before the Board and shall consist of three members. Regardless of total vote, no action may be taken without the votes of at least two members. Any matter may be reviewed at any regular or properly called special meeting when a quorum is not present but no vote may be taken except when a quorum is present. SECTION IV. That this Resolution be forwarded to the Seminole County Legislative Delegation and the Orange County Legislative Delegation in support of the amendment. SECTION V. That the Executive Director of the AUTHORITY be authorized to take such action before the Legislature of the State of Florida to amend Section 4 (8) of Chapter 78-617, Laws of Florida, as shall be required. SECTION VI. Conflicts. All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict with any of the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed. SECTION VII. Severability. If any Section or portion of a Section of this Resolution proves to be invalid, unlawful, or unconstitutional, it shall not be held to invalidate or impair the validity, force, or effect of any other Section or part of this Resolution. SECTION VIII. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. Passed and Adopted this 14th day of December A. D. 1987. CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS LEANNE M. GROVE, MAYOR ATTEST: MARY T. NORTON CITY CLERK CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS. FLORIDA 1126 STATE ROAD 434 WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32708 Telephone (305) 327-1800 December 16, 1987 Mr. Ernest P. West, Jr. Executive Director South Seminole & North Orange County Wastewater Transmission Authority P. O. Box 1837 Maitland, Florida 32751-1837 Dear Mr. West: Enclosed please find the original Resolution No. 585 and ten copies which supports and authorizes amendment of Section 4 of Chapter 78-617, Laws of Florida, which was adopted by the City Commission at their Regular Session on December 14, 1987. If there is any further information you may need, please call this office. Yours very truly, CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS Mary T. Norton, City Clerk Enc.