HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2016-02 Appointments to the Districting Commission RESOLUTION NUMBER 2016-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE 2016
WINTER SPRINGS DISTRICTING COMMISSION;
PROVIDING A DUE DATE FOR A REPORT CONTAINING
A RECOMMENDED PLAN FOR ADJUSTMENT OF
COMMISSION DISTRICT BOUNDARIES; PROVIDING A
DUE DATE FOR THE CITY COMMISSION TO ADOPT OR
REJECT A REDISTRICTING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING
FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT
RESOLUTIONS; SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs, Florida was established by the Florida
Legislature in 1959 and operates pursuant to its City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City Charter requires that, every three (3) years, the City Commission
appoint seven (7) city electors to comprise the districting commission for adjustment of the
commission district boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the City Charter requires that the districting commission prepare a report
containing a recommended plan for adjustment of the commission district boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the City Charter requires that the City Commission adopt or reject a
redistricting ordinance at least one-hundred-twenty(120) days prior to the next city election;
WHEREAS, the next City election will be November 8, 2016 and as such, the City
Commission must adopt or reject a redistricting ordinance by July 11, 2016;
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to provide an open, objective, and deliberative
process that will afford the public ample opportunity to participate in the districting review
process; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that this Resolution is in the best interests of the
public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Winter Springs, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Commission of the City of
Winter Springs, Florida as follows:
SECTION I. The following appointments have been made to the 2016 Districting
Commission:
Ms. Mary Hoffinan-Hughes— Seat One
Ms. Nancy Shear— Seat Two
Mr. Ted Johnson— Seat Three
Mr. Robert Henderson— Seat Four
Mr. Ron Ligthart— Seat Five
Ms. Phyllis (Walker) Kent—Mayoral Appointment
Ms. M. Jane Pope—Mayoral Appointment
SECTION II. All appointments to the 2016 Districting Commission shall take effect
immediately upon the final passage and adoption of this Resolution by the City Commission.
Vacancies on the 2016 Districting Commission occurring after the adoption of this Resolution
shall be filled by appointment in accordance with the City Charter and without the necessity of
modifying this Resolution.
SECTION III. The Districting Commission shall have until May 24, 2016 to file with
the City Manager a report containing a recommended plan for adjustment of the commission
district boundaries. Pursuant to the City Charter, the City Commission shall have until July 11,
2016, which is one-hundred-twenty (120) days prior to the next city election, to adopt or reject a
redistricting ordinance.
SECTION IV. The Districting Commission's report shall be governed by the applicable
provisions of the City Charter and other applicable law including, but not limited to, the
provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. In general and taking into account the current
commission district boundaries, the City Charter requires that the commission district boundaries
shall comply with the following specifications:
(1) Each district shall be formed of compact, contiguous territory, and its boundary lines shall
follow the center lines of streets insofar as practical or possible, or other boundaries available.
(2) The districts shall be based upon the principle of equal and effective representation as
required by the United States Constitution and as represented in the mathematical preciseness
reached in the legislative apportionment of the state.
(3) The report shall include a map and description of the districts recommended and shall be
drafted as a proposed ordinance. Once filed with the designated official, the report shall be
treated as an ordinance introduced by a commissioner.
SECTION V. To the extent deemed reasonably necessary by the City Manager, the City
Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney, and their respective designees, shall provide technical
assistance to the Districting Commission.
SECTION VI. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its final passage and
adoption by the City Commission.
City of Winter Springs,Florida
Resolution Number 2016-02
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ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, in a Regular
Meeting duly assembled on the 25th day of January, 2016.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and
caused this seal to be affixed.
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CHARL LA EY,
ATTF,IS a: _
D ORENZO-LUACES, City Clerk
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for
the City nter Springs, Florida only:
ANTHONY A. GARGANESE, City Attorney
City of Winter Springs,Florida
Resolution Nu nber201G-02
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