HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-22 Amending City Personnel Policies Subsection 32.8 Retiring Officer's BadgeRESOLUTION NO. 2009-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE
CITY'S PERSONNEL POLICIES BY ADDING A NEW
SUBSECTION 32.8 THAT PROVIDES UPON RETIREMENT
THE CITY MANAGER MAY PRESENT TO A RETIRING
POLICE OFFICER THE RETIRING OFFICER'S BADGE,
SERVICE HANDGUN, AND IDENTIFICATION CARD
UNDER THE CONDITIONS ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY
COMMISSION BY RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR
REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT RESOLUTIONS,
SEVERABILITY, INCORPORATION INTO THE
PERSONNEL POLICIES, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City is granted the authority under Section 2(b), Article VIII, of the State
Constitution to exercise anypower for municipal purposes, except when expressly prohibited by law;
and
WHEREAS, in accordance with section 112.193, Florida Statutes, the City Commission
previously approved Resolution 2007-49 which permitted retired police officers to retain their
official badge to commemorate their years of service to the police force; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with section 112.193, Florida Statutes, the City Commission also
approved Resolution 2009-19 which permitted retired police officers to retain their service handgun
and identification card to commemorate their years of service to the police force; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to memorialize the policies set forth in
Resolutions 2007-49 and 2009-19 in the City's Personnel Policies; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs deems that this Resolution
is in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Winter Springs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby fully incorporated herein by this reference
and are deemed a material part of this Resolution.
Section 2. Amendment to Personnel Policies. The City Commission hereby amends the City's
Personnel Policies to add the following policy:
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32.8 Retiring Police Officers.
Pursuant to section 112.193, Florida Statutes and subject to any conditions imposed
by the City Commission by resolution, the City Manager is authorized to present to
a retiring City police officer the badge worn by that officer, the officer's service
handgun (if one was issued as part of the officer's equipment), and an identification
card clearly marked "Retired."
Section 3. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Resolutions. All prior resolutions or parts of
resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or portion
of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such
holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion hereto.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption
by the City Com>ission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida. _
DONE AND ADOPTED in regular session of the City Commissivn of the -City of W ip,ter
Springs, Florida, this 9th day of March 2009. _
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J N F. BUSH, Mrox -
ATTEST:
A A LORENZO-LUACES, City Clerk
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for
the City Winter Springs only:
ANTHONY A. GARGANESE, City Attorney
City of Winter Springs
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