File #: 18R-3057    Version: 1 Name: Charter Amendment - 8.03 Acting City Attorney
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 11/28/2018 In control: City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 1/14/2019 Final action:
Title: ORDINANCE NO. 18O-12-155: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, PART 1, CHARTER, ARTICLE VIII, CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY, BONDING, SECTION 8.03, CITY ATTORNEY, AS APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE AT THE NOVEMBER 6, 2018 GENERAL ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA).
Attachments: 1. ORD-18O-12-155-Code Charter-8.03-Acting City Attorney.pdf, 2. AR 18O-12-155, 3. ORD 18O-04-111 Referendum Proposed for Assistant City Attorney in Absence of City Attorney.pdf, 4. Lauderhill - Signed Election Results.pdf, 5. 2019 Version-ORD-18O-12-155-Code Charter-8.03-Acting City Attorney.pdf
Title
ORDINANCE NO. 18O-12-155: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, PART 1, CHARTER, ARTICLE VIII, CITY CLERK, CITY ATTORNEY, BONDING, SECTION 8.03, CITY ATTORNEY, AS APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE AT THE NOVEMBER 6, 2018 GENERAL ELECTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA).

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Request Action:
Pass an Ordinance to Amend the City Charter, Section 8.03 to amend the provisions regarding acting city attorney as approved at the November 6, 2018 general election.

Need:
To amend the City Charter consistent with the approved Charter amendments.

Summary Explanation/ Background:
Four (4) Charter Amendments were proposed on the general election ballot of November 6, 2018. All 4 ballot amendments passed. This Ordinance codifies the amendment to Charter Section 8.03 designating that the Assistant City Attorney is the Acting City Attorney in his/her absence.

Attachments:
Ordinance 18O-04-111
Election Results

Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
None.

Estimated Time for Presentation:

Master Plan:

Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption

Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities

Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes

Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas
[ ] Increase commercial tax base [ ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses
[ ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas

Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities
[ ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs [ ] Housing & streets improved, litter reduced
[ ] Increase pro...

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