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HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND
CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE
AGENDA
FEBRUARY 8, 2016, 6:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN ST, SEBASTIAN, FL
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
pgs 3-5 i. August 10, 2011 Minutes
pgs 6-8 ii. January 19, 2016 Minutes
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
pgs 9-14 i. 2011 Charter Review Ballot Questions
7. PUBLIC INPUT
8. NEW BUSINESS
pgs 15-18 i. Review and Discuss Article I
Section 1.02. Extraterritorial powers.
Section 1.03 Intergovernmental relations.
Section 1.04 Boundaries.
Section 1.05 Existing businesses may continue after annexation.
pgs 19-24 ii. Review and Discuss Article II
Section 2.01
Composition.
Section 2.02
Eligibility.
Section 2.03
Election.
Section 2.04
Term commencement.
Section 2.05
Compensation.
Section 2.06
Mayor; vice mayor.
Section 2.07
General powers and duties.
Section 2.08
Vacancies; forfeiture of office; filling of vacancies.
Section 2.09
Judge of qualifications.
Section 2.10
City council -employee relationship.
Section 2.11
Investigations.
Section 2.12
Procedure.
Section 2.13
Emergency ordinances.
Section 2.14
Codes of technical regulations.
Section 2.15
Authentication and recording; codification; printing.
Section 2.16
Standing committees.
STAFF MATTERS
10. COMMITTEE MEMBER MATTERS
pgs 25-28 11. SET DATE AND ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA
12. ADJOURN
HEARING ASSISTANCE HEADPHONES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR ALL GOVERNMENT
MEETINGS.
ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING WILL
NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE,
WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONYAND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE HEARD. (286.0105 F.S.)
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA), ANYONE WHO NEEDS A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR THIS
MEETING SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY'S ADA COORDINATOR AT 589-5330 AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING.
ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE AIRED LIVE ON COMCAST CHANNEL 25, ATT UVERSE CHANNEL 99 AND STREAMED ON CITY OF
SEBASTIAN WEBSITE WWW..CITYOFSEBASTIAN.ORG
PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC INPUT.
Time Limit. Individuals who wish to address the Board or Committee on any agenda items for which official action is to be taken (typically items listed
under public hearings, new business and unfinished business) are allowed rive minutes to speak on that item, however, the Board or Committee may
extend or terminate an individual's time by majority vote of members present.
Input Directed to Chair. Speakers shall address the Board or Committee immediately prior to deliberation of the agenda item and all input shall be
directed to the Chair, unless answering a question of a member of the Board or Committee or City staff. Individuals shall not address the Board or
Committee after commencement of deliberation on an agenda item after public input has concluded, provided, however, the Chair and any member of
the Board or Committee may call upon an individual to provide additional input if desired.
Certain Remarks Prohibited. Personal, impertinent, and slanderous remarks, political campaigning and applauding are not permitted and may result in
sanctions imposed by the Chair including expulsion from the meeting. Decisions by the Chair may be appealed.
Public Input. The heading on Regular Meeting agendas "Public Input" provides an opportunity for individuals to bring new information or requests to the
Board or Committee not otherwise on the prepared agenda. Individuals are asked to attempt to resolve matters with staff prior to meetings. Individuals
are asked to provide copies of material for the Board or Committee one week prior to the meeting if they intend to refer to specific material. The Board or
Committee will not debate an issue during Public Input but may by consensus place a requested item on a future agenda.
RULES AS GUIDELINES. It is intended that the rules set forth in this Resolution provide a guideline for the effective operation of the business meetings
of City Boards and Committees, and no rights are bestowed upon any parties by the adoption of these rules or by Board or Committee failure to act in
accordance with them.
A. Suspension of Rules. Any provisions of this Resolution, in whole or part, may be suspended by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the
members present. Failure to Follow Rules. If a Board or Committee fails to abide by any provision of this Resolution, such failure shall not invalidate
action taken by the Board or Committee.
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CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2011 — 5:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Chairperson Louise Kautenburg called the Charter Review Meeting to order at
5:30 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3. ROLL CALL
Bob Daberkow (arrived 5:36 pm)
John Danise
Linda DeSanctis
Jeanne Hill DRAFT
Louise Kautenburg, Chair
Janet Kennedy
Mary McGee
Bob McPartlan
Bob Zomok, Vice Chair
Absent:
Ed Dodd (excused)
Dan Dragonetti (excused)
Carolyn Sartain -Anderson (excused)
Ruth Sullivan (excused)
Resigned:
Adrina Davis
Donna Keys
Staff Present:
Robert A. Ginsburg, City Attorney
Jeanette Williams, Recording Secretary
4. Approval of May 26, 2011 Meeting Minutes
MOTION by Mr. Zomok and SECOND by Ms. McGee to approve the May 26,
2011 minutes passed on a voice vote of 9-0.
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Final Comments on Proposed Charter Amendments and Formally Dissolve
Committee in Accordance with Code Section 2-232 (Ballot Questions 1-8 With
Attached Proposed Amendments)
Ms. Kautenburg thanked everyone for such a diligent job. Ms. DeSanctis
commended Ms. Kautenburg's presentation to City Council.
Mr. Zomok said in his experience, this team worked tremendously well;
suggested a meeting afterwards to look for ways to improve the process, prepare
an operation manual for the next team so they are more effective and efficient.
He would have liked to have more dialogue with Council on the crucial issues
such as term limits; and suggested a detailed orientation of the process up to the
presentation before Council.
Ms. Kautenburg said she is familiar with advisory committees and because of
government in the sunshine it is difficult to have dialogue unless done in public,
Council was invited to attend the meeting but it would have been inappropriate to
give feedback at the meeting because the Committee is supposed to make up
their mind independent of Council. She said Council reads the minutes and the
product of the Committee are presented as advice to the Council. She said she
did like the idea of presenting a brief guide to new members as to the exact
process.
The City Attorney said he tried to cover some of this orally at the first meeting but
it could be done in writing along with the agenda/Council meeting rules.
Ms. Kautenburg said that would be a plus for the committees that only meet
periodically and she hoped all felt there was a free exchange of ideas.
Mr. Danise said he agreed there should be more than five minutes anytime
because this is how we are going to run our community.
Mr. Zomok said he heard Council Member Wolff reads the minutes but to get an
appreciation of the debate Council would have to listen to the whole tape, which
is impractical but if Council could come to one of the two public hearings, they
could hear the recommendations and rationale.
The City Attorney advised the best way to relay and debate the rationale is
informally. Ms. Kautenburg asked if the informal gathering of people who have
reached a consensus could go to the Council member of their choice to advise
them of the decision. The City Attorney said that was correct.
Ms. Zomok asked if the City Clerk could still be used to pass e-mails rack and
forth on an informal basis, The City Attorney advised there would be no use of
City staff. Mr. Zomok said he would prepare a draft and obtain everyone's e-
mails.
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Mr. Danise asked if it is better not to discuss this now. The City Attorney said as
long as it's informal that's fine. He noted there will be five years until the next
committee and reminded them that work done now will long be forgotten by
August 2016.
Ms. Kennedy asked if Council can extend speaking time at Council meetings.
Ms. Kautenburg said that was correct and speakers could request additional
time. Ms. Kennedy responded that if Council didn't take what was recommended
that was part of their job. Mr. Zomok said that was correct but there were two
critical elements he wanted to speak longer on. He said he would prepare a
draft of his thoughts and submit them privately while it is fresh.
Ms. Kautenburg said he could contact her and encouraged him to contact other
non -committee residents that might an interest as well.
The City Attorney confirmed for Ms. DeSanctis that they can discuss everything
now in private citizen status.
Mr. Danise said he felt comfortable with this group; he complimented everyone
and enjoyed his stay on committee.
Ms. Kautenburg said serving was a pure joy with the open minds and hereby
disbanded the Committee.
Being no further business, Chairperson Kautenburg adjourned the meeting at
5:55 p.m.
To be approved in year 2016.
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2016 CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE
MINUTES
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
TUESDAY, JAN UARYI9, 2016 - 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
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The City Attorney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.�
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
3, ROLL CALL
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. City Attorney Overview of City Charter and Code Provisions Relative to
Charter Review Committee and Sunshine Law Provisions (Charter
Section 5.03 and Code Sections 2-231 and 2-232, Current City Charter,
Sunshine Law Brochure)
The City Attorney welcomed the members, introduced himself, and noted many of
the members have served on previous Charter review committees.
He explained the committee has an obligation to conduct the review and make
recommendations to City Council. Council will then decide which, and, if any
recommendations will go on the fall ballot. He said he views this committee as the
most important City committee because the Charter documents the relationship
between the citizens and their government.
He stated the Open Government Laws apply to this committee and noted
violations would put their recommendations in jeopardy. He cautioned that the
work of the committee should happen at the public meetings and not anywhere
else. He explained that the Public Records Law refers to documents, letters, e-
mail., tapes, disks or anything that they might come in contact with. A copy of
such records should be kept on file with the City Clerk so the public can request
them. He asked members not to e-mail each other.
He said he will attend the meetings; not interfere with their discussion even if
something is illegal because something useful and legal might germ from the
discussion; and he will answer questions.
He would like to fully understand their recommendations so he can
accurately reflect their intention with the chairman at Council meetings. He
invited the members to contact him or the other Charter Officers at any
time.
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B. Appointment of Chairman
The City Attorney called for nominations. To assist with the nomination
process, each member introduced themselves. The following members
were present:
Dan Dragonetti Mike Baran
Dick Krull Matt Sims
Beth Mitchell Louise Kautenburg 4,D
Carolyn Sartain -Anderson Michael Frank 4�p
Sergio Mota Bruce Hoffman
Fred Jones
Albert lovino requested to be excused from the meeting.
Mr. Dragonetti nominated Fred Jones. Ms. Sartain -Anderson nominated
Ms. Kautenburg. By a show of hands, Mr. Jones received seven votes.
Ms. Kautenburg received four votes.
Fred Jones will serve as chairman.
C. Appointment of Vice -Chairman
Mr. Dragonetti nominated Ms. Mitchell. Ms. Sartain -Anderson nominated Ms.
Kautenburg who deferred in favor of Ms. Mitchell.
Ms. Mitchell will serve as vice chair.
D. Establish Time and Frequency of Meetings —Available DaVs
Ms. Kautenburg explained the 2011 Charter Review met twice a month and reviewed
four articles at each meeting.
It was the consensus of the Committee to meet again Monday, February Stn at 6 pm.
5. STAFF MATTERS - None
6. COMMITTEE MEMBER MATTE
Vice Chair Mitchell asked if the Committee is ruled by the same public input rules as
City Council. The City Attorney advised that all committees are required to have an
agenda that tracks the City Council agenda format. He noted there is a recent state
law that broadens the public's ability to speak and they should be invited to speak at
every meeting. He added that the chairman can invite individual City Council
members to address them with any changes they might want to propose.
7. ITEMS FOR NEXT AGENDA
For the next agenda, the City Attorney suggested that members may want to study
portions of the Charter for the next meeting or assign a section to an individual
member to discuss.
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Chairman Jones asked the members for their preference. Ms. Kautenburg said in
the past review, having each member study several portions and then hold an open
discussion seemed to be the most productive. Mr. Sims concurred, noting a group
discussion would provide more input. The City Attorney recalled the 2011 Charter
Review held discussion on sections and came to tentative conclusions. Once all of
the sections were reviewed, they finalized their recommendations for presentation to
City Council.
Chairman Jones stated they should study Article I and II for the next meeting.
In response to Mr. Krull, the City Attorney said he would provide the 2011 Charter
Review amendments as part of their kit for the next meeting.
Being no further business, Mr. Dragonetti motioned to adjourn the Charter
Review Committee meeting with a second by Mr. Hoffman at 6:40 p.m.
Chairman Fred Jones
Date
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2011 CHARTER RECOMMENDATIONS CONSIDERED BY CITY COUNCIL
Ordinance No. 0-11-07
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SCHEDULING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2011, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE
ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO
AMEND THE CITY CHARTER TO DELETE REFERENCES TO 'POOR
HOUSES", "DAIRIES" AND "SLAUGHTER HOUSES", PROVIDING BALLOT
LANGUAGE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE,
Ordinance No. 0-11-08
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SCHEDULING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2011, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE
ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO
AMEND THE CITY CHARTER BY REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY SECTION
4.07 RELATING TO THE MANNER IN WHICH ELECTIONS ARE TO BE
CALLED AND HELD, PROVIDING BALLOT LANGUAGE AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Ordinance No. 0-11-09 — PASSED AS AMENDED
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SCHEDULING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2011, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE
ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO
AMEND SECTION 2.08 OF THE CITY CHARTER, PROVIDING FOR FILLING
VACANCIES ON THE CITY COUNCIL, PROVIDING BALLOT LANGUAGE AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance No. 0-11-10 — PASSED AS AMENDED
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SCHEDULING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2011, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE
ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO
AMEND SECTION 2.03, SECTION 2.04, AND SECTION 4.12(a) OF THE CITY
CHARTER BY CONDUCTING ELECTIONS IN EVEN NUMBERED YEARS AND
PROVIDE FOUR-YEAR TERMS FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS; PROVIDING
BALLOT LANGUAGE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance No. 0-11-11
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SCHEDULING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2011, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE
ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO
AMEND SECTION 2.11 OF THE CITY CHARTER, BY DELETING
REFERENCES MADE TO PENALTIES FOR FAILING OR REFUSING TO
FOLLOW ORDERS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL, PROVIDING BALLOT
LANGUAGE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance No. 0-11-12
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SCHEDULING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2011, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE
ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO
AMEND SECTION 3.03 OF THE CITY CHARTER, TO PROVIDE FOR THE
REMOVAL OF CHARTER OFFICERS, PROVIDING BALLOT LANGUAGE AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Ordinance No. 0-11-13
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SCHEDULING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2011, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE
ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO
AMEND SECTIONS 2.04, 2.06 AND 4.08 OF THE CITY CHARTER, RELATING
TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER TERMS, PROVIDING
BALLOT LANGUAGE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance No. 0-11-14
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SCHEDULING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2011, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE
ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO
AMEND SECTIONS 2.09 AND 4.13 OF THE CITY CHARTER, TO PROVIDE
THAT THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF ELECTIONS, THE FLORIDA ELECTIONS
COMMISSION OR THE COURTS DETERMINE ISSUES RELATING TO THE
QUALIFICATIONS AND ELECTION OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS RATHER
THAN ASSIGNING THESE RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE CITY COUNCIL,
PROVIDING BALLOT LANGUAGE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
gFd*RaRGe No. 0 11 .15 -DEFEATED
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CHARTER AMENDMENTS
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
CHARTER AMENDMENT
QUESTION #1
CONDUCT ELECTIONS IN EVEN NUMBERED YEARS AND PROVIDE
FOUR-YEAR TERMS FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Shall Sections 2,03, 2.04 and 4.12(x) of the City Charter be amended to provide that
council members shall:
• be elected in even numbered years instead of having elections every year; and
• be elected to four year terms instead of two years terms; provided that, for
purposes of transition, council members elected in 2011 shall serve until
November 2014?
Yes for Approval
RECEIVED
`�
VOTES
No for Rejection
RECEIVED
VOTES
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
CHARTER AMENDMENT
QUESTION #2
REMOVAL OF CHARTER OFFICERS
Shall Section 3.03 of the Charter be amended to provide that any charter officer
may be removed from office with or without cause by a majority vote of the entire city
council, without the presentation of written charges, suspension, notice to the charter
officer, hearing and delay provided for in the current Charter?
Yes for Approval RECEIVED `% VOTES
No for Rejection RECEIVED — VOTES
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CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
CHARTER AMENDMENT
QUESTION 43
FILLING 'VACANCIES ON THE CITY COUNCIL
Shall Section 2.08 of the Charter be amended to fill city council vacancies
without calling special elections:
• if there is a scheduled citywide election within 6 months of the vacancy, the city
council may appoint a replacement;
• if there is no election within 6 months, the city council shall appoint a
replacement within 45 days; and
• vacancies are created if there are fewer candidates than city council seats open for
election?
Yes for Approval
RECEIVED
/
VOTES
No for Rejection
RECEIVED
4 D 3
VOTES
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
CHARTER AMENDMENT
QUESTION #4
ELECTION ARRANGEMENTS
Since general state law and other provisions of the City Charter establish the
manner in which elections are to be called and held, shall Section 4.07 of the Charter,
which deals with the same subject, be repealed in its entirety?
Yes for Approval RECEIVED / 7 VOTES
No for Rejection RECEIVED VOTES
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CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
CHARTER AMENDMENT
QUESTION #5
CITY COUNCIL INVESTIGATIONS AND ORDERS
Since the Charter prohibits the city council from giving orders to any employee
other than a charter officer, shall Section 2.11 of the Charter be amended to delete
references to penalties for failing or refusing to follow orders from the city council?
Yes for Approval RECEIVED VOTES
No for Rejection RECEIVED I D VOTES
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
CHARTER AMENDMENT
QUESTION #6
COMMENCEMENT OF COUNCIL MEMBER TERMS
In order to provide the city with additional time to receive election results from the
Supervisor of Elections, shall Sections 2.04, 2.06 and 4.08 of the City Charter be
amended to provide that newly elected council members be swom in at the first regular
meeting of the council following certification of the election results?
Yes for Approval
RECEIVED
0 � 5
VOTES
No for Rejection
RECEIVED
433
VOTES
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CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
CHARTER AMENDMENT
QUESTION #7
JUDGE OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE AND THE CONDUCT OF
CANDIDATES
Shall Sections 2.09 and 4.13 of the Charter be amended to provide that the
Florida Division of Elections, the Florida Elections Commission or the courts shall
determine issues relating to the qualifications and election of city council members,
rather than assigning these responsibilities to the city council?
Yes for Approval
RECEIVED
VOTES
No for Rejection
RECEIVED
VOTES
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
CHARTER AMENDMENT
QUESTION #8
DELETE REFERENCES TO POOR HOUSES, DAIRIES & SLAUGHTER
HOUSES
Shall Section 1.02 of the City Charter be amended to delete the references to
"poor houses", "dairies" and "slaughter houses" listed in that Section?
Yes for Approval
No for Rejection
RECEIVED -�- VOTES
RECEIVED % % VOTES
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PART I - CHARTER "]
t11 Editor's note— Printed herein is the Home Rule Charter of the City of Sebastian adopted by Ordinance
Number 0-78-9 on October 9, 1978, and approved at referendum on December 11, 1978. The Charter became
effective January 1, 1979. Obviously misspelled words have been corrected without notalion. Words added for
clarification have been added in brackets. Amendments have been included and are indicated by a history note
immediately following the amended section.
ARTICLE I. - CREATION AND POWERS
ARTICLE II. - CITY COUNCIL
ARTICLE III. - ADMINISTRATION AND LEGAL DEPARTMENTS
ARTICLE IV. - ELECTIONS
ARTICLE V. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
ARTICLE VI. - TRANSITION
CHARTER COMPARATIVE TABLE
t" State Law reference— Municipal Home Rule Powers Act, F.S. ch. 166; Charter amendments, F.S. § 166.031. (Back)
ARTICLE I. - CREATION AND POWERS [2]
cad State Law reference— Home rule powers generally, F.S. § 166.021.
Sec. 1.01. - Creation and po%,ers.
Sec. 1.02. - Extraterritorial powers.
Sec. 1.03. - Internovernmental relations.
Sec. 1.04. - Boundaries.
Sec. 1,05. - Existing businesses may continue after annexation.
Sec. 1.01. - Creation and powers.
The City of Sebastian, Florida, as now established, shall continue to be a municipal body politic and
corporate in perpetuity under the name "City of Sebastian" and, under that name, shall have all
governmental, corporate, and proprietary powers to enable it to conduct municipal government, perform
municipal functions and render municipal services, and may exercise any power for municipal purposes
except as otherwise provided by law.
Sec. 1.02. - Extraterritorial powers.
In addition to the powers enumerated herein, the city shall be vested with all extraterritorial powers
heretofore granted by the prior Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, as follows:
(1) Acquisition of property. To acquire by purchase, gift, devise, condemnation, lease or
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otherwise, real or personal property or any estate therein, or riparian right or easements therein,
within or without the city, to be used for any municipal purpose, including cemeteries or places for
burial of the dead; streets and highways, public parking lots or spaces; bridge and tunnels sites;
the construction of a telephone system; plants, works and wells and other equipment necessary
for supplying said city with water, ice, gas for illuminating and heating purposes, and electric
power for illuminating, heating and other purposes; the location of waterworks and sites for public
utility works; the establishment of houses of detention and correction; hospitals for the cure or
detention of the sick; jails; market houses, public parks, playgrounds, airports, docks, sea walls,
yacht harbors, wharves, warehouses, promenades; plants for cremating, neutralizing or otherwise
destroying sewerage, garbage and refuse; for extension of sewer and drainage pipes and
watermains; and for any public or municipal purpose; and to improve, sell, lease, pledge or
otherwise dispose of same or any part thereof for the benefit of the city, to the same extent that
natural persons might do, in the manner provided in this Charter, Any land purchase in excess of
ten percent of the general fund of the current budget year shall require two appraisals. If the
purchase price is in excess of the average of two appraisals, approval of the purchase would
require a supermajority vote of four members of Council.
(2) Docks, wharves, sea walls. To establish, construct, maintain, operate and control public
landings, piers, wharves and docks within and without the city, and to acquire lands, riparian rights
or other rights and easements necessary for such purposes; to control and regulate the operation
of boats and the speed thereof; to lay and collect reasonable duties, charges or fees on vessels or
watercraft coming into or using such landings, wharves, and docks; to regulate the manner of
using any and all wharves and docks within and without the city and the rates of wharfage or
charges to be paid by vessels or other watercraft using the same.
(3) Use of public lands and waters. To regulate and control the use and occupancy of the
waters, waterways, water bottoms, wharves, causeways, bridges, beaches, streets,
thoroughfares, alleys, parks, public lots, and other public places in the city and municipally owned
or leased property within or without the city limits; and to impose and enforce adequate penalties
for violation of such rules and regulations.
(4) Public utilities. To furnish any and all local public services, including electricity, gas, water,
lights, or transportation, and to charge and collect necessary fees or charges therefor; to
purchase, hire, construct, own, extend, maintain, operate or lease any public utilities, electric light
system, telephone and telegraph system, waterworks and plants, ice plants, and works, gas plants
and distribution systems, bus or transit systems, radio broadcasting stations, television stations,
Cablevision rebroadcasting systems, telephone systems, or other public utility; to establish, impose
and enforce rates and charges for supplying such services or conveniences by the city to any
person, persons, firm or corporation; to furnish any and all local public services to persons, firms,
industries, or municipal corporations residing or located outside of the limits of said city. To
acquire in any lawful manner in the State of Florida such water, lands and lands under water as
the city council may deem necessary for the purpose of providing an adequate water supply for
said city and the piping and conducting of the same, to make reasonable rules and regulations for
promoting the purity of its said water supply and protecting the same from pollution and for this
purpose to exercise full police powers over all lands comprised within the limits of the water shed
tributary to any such supply wherever such lands may be located in the State of Florida.
(5) Abatement of nuisances. To compel the abatement and removal of all nuisances within the
city or upon the property owned by the city beyond its corporate limits, at the expense of the
person or persons causing the same, or of the owner or occupant of the grounds or premises
whereon the same may be.
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(6) Stock. To provide for inspecting and regulating the sanitary condition of all butcher pens,
meat markets, or other places within and without the city limits, where the products of same are
sold within the city limits, and to provide penalties for the violation of such regulations.
(7) Airports. To purchase, acquire, take hold, establish, construct, equip, maintain and operate
municipal airports, landing fields, hangars, aviation terminals and administration buildings,
runways depots, warehouses, garages, repair shops, oil and fuel tanks or stations, or other
necessary appurtenances for the use of airplanes and other aircraft, and to acquire or lease any
and all real property within the corporate limits, or within ten (10) miles of the boundaries thereof
for such purpose; to set apart and use for such purpose any real property owned or leased by the
city, whether or not originally acquired by condemnation, purchase or lease for another purpose;
to adopt and enforce reasonable rules and regulations governing the use of such municipal
airports; to employ airport directors, airport managers, employees or agents in connection with
such operation; to impose fees or charges in connection with the use of such airport or airport
facilities; to sell gasoline or other supplies necessary in connection with the operation of such
airports; to provide lounges, eating places, refreshment parlors and other facilities in connection
with such municipal airports; to let or lease to private persons or corporations portions of said
airports for building sites, hangar space, concessions or other uses for a term not to exceed thirty
(30) years; to prescribe and promulgate reasonable rules and regulations for the operation of such
airports, and to exercise supervision and control of such operation; to accept and receive grants
from the state and federal governments and any body politic for the construction, maintenance,
operation and management of such airport facilities.
(8) Contracts with other governmental agencies. To enter into contracts with the State of Florida
or any of its subdivisions or agencies, and with the United States of America or any department or
any agency thereof, in order to purchase, lease or acquire property, real and personal, within or
without the limits of the territorial boundaries of the city, for any municipal purpose, and to sell,
alienate, convey, lease or otherwise dispose of same for the benefit and advantage of said city.
(9) To convey to United States or State of Florida. To acquire real estate or any interest therein,
located within or without the territorial limits of said city, by purchase, gift, devise, condemnation or
otherwise, for the purpose of giving, granting or conveying the same to the United States of
America or the State of Florida, or any lawful agency or subdivision thereof, whenever the city
council of said city shall deem it advisable, beneficial and to the best interest of said city so to do,
or in order to induce the construction of public institutions and public works of any and all kinds.
(10) Golf course. To acquire, construct, own and operate a golf course or golf courses and all
such buildings and improvements as said city may deem necessary or desirable for use in
connection therewith, within or outside of the limits of said city; to use any lands now owned by
said city for the purpose of a golf course or golf courses, and to acquire by purchase, lease,
condemnation or otherwise for such purposes any lands within or outside the limits of said city as
it may deem necessary or desirabie, to charge reasonable admissions, rentals or fees for the use
or enjoyment of such golf course or golf courses by the users thereof, and prescribe reasonable
rules and regulations for the use and operation thereof.
(11) Eminent domain. To exercise the right and power of eminent domain, that is, the right to
appropriate property within or without the territorial limits of said city for the following uses or
purposes: For streets, lanes, alleys and ways, for public parks, squares and grounds, for drainage
and for raising or filling in land in order to promote sanitation and healthfulness, for reclaiming and
filling when lands are low or wet or overflowed, altogether or at times and entirely or partly, for the
abatement of any nuisance, for the use of water pipes and for sewage and drainage purposes, for
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laying wires and conduits under the ground, for city buildings, waterworks, pounds, electric power
plants, bridges, sea walls, bulkheads, causeways, docks, golf courses, airports and any and all
other powers granted to said city by this Charter and for any other municipal purpose and for any
other purpose granted by law, all of which shall be coextensive with the powers of the City of
Sebastian exercising the right of eminent domain and the absolute fee simple title to all property
so taken and acquired shall vest in said city unless the city seeks to condemn a particular right or
estate in such property. That the procedure for the exercise of eminent domain or the
condemnation of any lands or property under this subsection shall be the same as is provided by
the general laws of the State of Florida with respect to eminent domain. The city shall not use the
power of eminent domain for a project having the purpose of transferring rights in the properties
acquired to a private party in pursuit of economic development.
(Res. No. R-88-16, § 2, 1-13-88; election of 3-14-89; Ord. No. 0-93-21, §§ 1-3, 1-12-94, election of 3-
8-94; Ord. No. 0-99-18, § 1, 11-3-99, election of 3-14-00; Ord. No. 0-05-19, § 1, 10-26-05, election of
3-14-06; Ord. No. 0-06-09, § 1, 10-11-06, election of 3-13-07; Ord. No. 0-11-07, § 2, 7-13-11, election
of 11-8-11)
State law reference Municipal home rule powers, F.S. ch. 166.
Sec. 1.03. - !Intergovernmental relations.
The city may exercise any of its powers or perform any of its functions and may participate in the
financing thereof, jointly or in cooperation, by contract or otherwise with any city, county, state, the
United States or any agency or governmental unit thereof.
State law reference— Intergovernmental programs, F.S. ch. 163.
Sec. 1.04. - Boundaries.
The corporate limits of the city shall be as presently established or as hereafter changed pursuant to
state law.
State law reference— Municipal annexation or construction, F.S. ch. 171.
Sec. 1.05. - Existing businesses may continue after annexation.
Any real property upon which a lawful business is being conducted at the time the same is taken into
the corporate territory of the city, during the continuance of the same business it shall be granted the
same privileges, immunities and exemptions as though any such business had been conducted within
the city for the time of operation prior to annexation to the city at such location.
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ARTICLE 11. - CITY COUNCIL
Sec. 2.01. - Composition.
Sec. 2.02. - ElIgIbiliiy.
Sec. 2.03. - Election.
Sec. 2.04. - Term commencement.
Sec. 2.05. - Compensation.
Sec. 2.06. - Mayor: vice -mayor.
Sec. 2.07. - General powers and duties.
Sec. 2.08. - Vacancies: forfeiture of office: filling of vacancies.
Sec. 2.09. - Judge of qualifications.
Sec. 2.10. - City council -employee rela@onship.
Sec. 2.11. - Investciations.
Sec. 2.12. - Procedure.
Sec. 2.13. - Emergency ordinances.
Sec. 2.14. - Codes of technical reclulations.
Sec. 2.15. - Authentication and recording: codification; printing.
Sec. 2.16. - Standing committees.
Sec. 2.01. - Composition.
There shall be a city council consisting of five (5) council members elected by the qualified voters of the
city at large.
(Ord. No. 0-91-29, § 1, 1-8-92; Ord. No. 0-93-03, § 1, 1-27-93)
Sec. 2.02. - Eligibility.
No person shall be eligible to hold the office of council member unless he or she is a qualified elector in
the city and actually continually resided in the city for a period of one (1) year immediately preceding
the final date for qualification as a candidate for said office.
(Ord. No. 0-84-1, § 1, 2-1-84; Ord. No. 0-93-03, § 2, 1-27-93)
Sec. 2.03. - Election.
(a) [T)here shall be held a general election of two (2) council members on the first Tuesday following
the first Monday in November of each even -numbered year and of three (3) council members in each
odd -numbered year.
(b) The city elections shall have at large voting.
(Ord. No. 0-91-29, § 1, 1-8-92; Ord. No. 0-93-03, § 3, 1-27-93; Ord. No. 0-06-11, § 1, 10-11-06)
Sec. 2.04. - Term commencement.
Swearing in. The terms of newly elected council members shall commence when they are sworn in
immediately prior to the first regularly scheduled city council meeting held following certification of the
election results.
(Ord. No, 0-91-29, § 1, 1-8-92; Ord. No. 0-93-03, § 4, 1-27-93; Ord, No. 0-11-13, § 2, 7-13-11,
election of 11-8-11)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 0-11-13, §2, adopted July 13, 2011 and approved at an election on Nov. 8, 2011, amended §
2.04 title to read as herein set out. Former § 2.04 pertained to terms.
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Sec. 2.05. - Compensation.
The mayor, vice -mayor and each of the other council members shall be paid the following amounts on
a monthly basis:
(1) Mayor: Four hundred fifty dollars ($450);
(2) Vice -mayor. Three hundred dollars ($300); and
(3) Council members: Three hundred dollars ($300).
(Res. No. R-82-22, 9-8-82; Res. No. R-87-04, § VI, 2-4-87; Ord. No. 0-91-29, § 1, 1-8-92; Ord. No. 0-
93-02, § 1, 1-27-93; Ord, No. 0-99-22, § 1, 11-3-99, election of 3-14-00)
Sec. 2.06. - Mayor; vice -mayor.
(a) Mayor—Selection and term. [A]fter the seating of any newly elected council members at the city
council meeting held pursuant to Section 2.04 the new city council shall, as the first order of business,
elect a mayor from among its members. The incumbent mayor or in his or her absence, the vice -mayor
or in his or her absence, the senior member of city council, shall ask for nominations for mayor. After all
nominations have been made, the nominations shall be closed. The city clerk shall then call the roll of
the council members and each council member shall cast an affirmative vote for the council member of
their choice. The council member that receives a majority vote shall be elected mayor. In the event no
council member receives a majority of the votes cast on the first ballot, balloting with sequential roll
calls shall continue until a council member receives a majority vote. Council members shall not
nominate themselves. Only elected council members shall be eligible for the office of mayor.
(1) If there is no mayor seated on the new or existing city council, a temporary city council
chairperson may be elected from the incumbent members of the city council for the purpose of
electing a mayor as set forth above.
(2) In the event there is only one nomination and second for mayor, the nominee shall be seated
as mayor.
(b) Mayor—Duties, general. The mayor shall preside at each meeting of the city council, shall have a
vote upon matters before the city council, but shall not possess a veto power. The mayor shall have the
power to preserve the peace and order, be recognized as the head of the city government for all
ceremonial purposes, and shall be recognized by the governor as the head of the city government for
purposes of military law. The mayor shall sign all ordinances, resolutions and proclamations of the city
council or other documents as required by law on behalf of the city as directed and authorized by the
city council, which shall also be attested by the city clerk.
(c) Vice-mayor—Selection and term. Immediately subsequent to the selection of a mayor, the city
council shall elect a vice -mayor from among its members. The term of the vice -mayor shall be for one
year or until his or her successor is elected. The vice -mayor shall be elected using the same procedure
as for the election of mayor.
(d) Vice-mayor—Duties, general. In the absence or disability of the mayor, the vice -mayor shall serve
as mayor during such absence or disability. In the absence or disability of both the mayor and vice -
mayor, the senior member of city council shall serve as mayor during such absence or disability.
(e) Vacancies. In the event the office of mayor shall become vacant during the course of a term, the
vice -mayor shall succeed to the office of mayor. In the event the office of vice -mayor shall become
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vacant during the course of a term, a new vice -mayor shall be chosen as the first order of business at
the next council meeting.
(Ord. No. 0-91-30, § 1, 1-8-92; Ord. No. 0-93-03, § 5, 1-27-93; Ord. No. 0-99-23, § 1, 11-3-99,
election of 3-14-00; Ord, No. 0-06-10, § 1, 10-11-06; Ord. No. 0-06-11, § 2, 10-11-06; Ord. No. 0-11-
13, § 2, 7-13-11, election of 11-8-11)
Sec. 2.07. - General powers and duties.
All powers of the city shall be vested in the city council, except as otherwise provided by law or this
Charter, and the city council shall provide for the exercise thereof and for the performance of all duties
and obligations imposed on the city by law.
(Ord. No. 0-91-29, § 1, 1-8-92)
Sec. 2.08. - Vacancies, forfeiture of office; filling of vacancies.
(a) Vacancies. The office of council member or the mayor shall become vacant upon his/her death,
resignation, removal from office in any manner authorized by law or forfeiture of his/her office.
(b) Forfeiture of office. A council member or the mayor shall forfeit his/her office if he/she:
(1) Lacks at any time during his/her term of office any qualification for the office prescribed by
this Charter or by law;
(2) Violates any express prohibition of this Charter,
(3) Is convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude; or
(4) Fails to attend three (3) consecutive regular meetings of the city council without being
excused by the city council.
(c) Filling vacancies. Any vacancy in the office of council member shall be filled in accordance with
the provisions of this subsection:
(1) If there is a scheduled citywide election within six months of the occurrence of the vacancy,
the remaining members of the city council may either (A) permit the vacancy to be filled at that
election, or (B) appoint a replacement.
(2) If there is no scheduled citywide election within six months of the occurrence of the vacancy,
the remaining members of the city council shall appoint a replacement within 45 days.
In the event the city council fills a vacancy by appointment, the person chosen to fill the office
shall at the time of appointment meet the qualifications for a member of the city council. An
appointed city council member shall serve only until the next citywide election. If the vacancy
has occurred in the term of a city council member that extends beyond the next citywide
election, the remainder of the unexpired term shall be filled at that election, and the candidate
shall run specifically for that seat on the city council.
(d) Filling vacancies in candidacy. In the event that following the close of the official qualifying period
set out in Charter Section 4.02(b), the number of legally qualified candidates is fewer than the number
of seats open for election, the new city council shall fill the vacancy in office in the same manner
described above in paragraph (c) of this section.
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(Ord. No. 0-88-43, § 2, 1-11-89; Ord. No. 0-91-29, § 1, 1-8-92; Ord. No. 0-91-30, § 2, 1-8-92; Ord. No.
0-93-02, § 2, 1-27-93; Ord. No. 0-99-24, § 1, 11-3-99, election of 3-14-00; Ord. No. 0-11-09, § 2, 7-13-
11, election of 11-8-11)
Editor's note- Section 1 of Ord. No. 0-88-43, adopted January 11, 1989, repealed former § 2.08 in its entirety and § 2
of the ordinance renumbered § 2.09 as § 2.08. The repealed provisions pertained to supervision over administrative
officers and derived from the original Charter of the city adopted by Ord. No. 0-78-9 on October 9, 1978.
Sec. 2.09. - Judge of qualifications.
The Florida Division of Elections, the Florida Elections Commission (or successor state agencies) or
the courts shall determine issues relating to the election and qualifications of city council members and
of the grounds for forfeiture of their office.
(Ord. No. 0-88-43, § 3, 1-11-89; Ord. No. 0-91-29, § 1, 1-8-92; Ord. No. 0-99-25, § 1, 11-3-99,
election of 3-14-00; Ord. No. 0-11-14, § 2, 7-13-11, election of 11-8-11)
Editor's note- Section 3 of Ord. No. 0-8843, adopted January 11, 1989, renumbered § 2.10 as § 2.09.
Sec. 2.10. - City council -employee relationship.
Neither the city council nor any of its members shall in any manner dictate the appointment or removal
of any city employee except the charter officers nor shall the city council or any of its members give
orders to any employee, other than city council orders to a charter cfficer. The city council or its
members shall implement all policy matters through the appropriate charter officer.
(Ord. No. 0-88-43, § 4, 1-11-89; Ord. No. 0-91-29, § 1, 1-8-92)
Editor's note- See the editor's note following § 2.09.
Sec. 2.11. - Investigations.
The city council may make investigations into the affairs of the city and the conduct of any city
department, office or agency and for this purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths,
take testimony and require the production of evidence.
(Ord. No. 0-88-43, § 8, 1-11-89; Ord, No. 0-91-29, § 1, 1-8-92; Ord. No. 0-11-11, § 2, 7-13-11,
election of 11 -8-11 )
Editor's note- Sections 5-7 of Ord. No. 0-88-43, adopted January 11, 1989, repealed former §§ 2.11-2.13 which
pertained to the city manager, city clerk and city treasurer and derived from the Charter adopted October 9, 1978, by
Ord. No. 0-78-9. Sections 2.14-2.19 of the Charter were renumbered as §§ 2.11-2.16 by §§ 8-13 of Ord. No. 0-88-
43.
Sec. 2.12. - Procedure.
(a) Meetings. The city council shall meet regularly at least once a month at such times and places as
the city council may prescribe by resolution. Special meetings of the city council may be held on the call
of the mayor or any council member. There shall be at least twenty-four (24) hours advance notice of
any special council meeting called and said meetings shall only be held after 5 p.m. If a public
emergency exists any council member or charter officer may call a special meeting, and the advance
notice requirement as well as the time restriction shall be waived. All city council meetings shall be
public meetings, except as otherwise permitted by law.
(b) Rules and journal. The city council shall determine its own rules and order of business and shall
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provide for Keeping a journal of its proceedings. This journal shall be a public record.
(c) Voting. Voting may be by voice vote, except that a roll call vote shall be required on appropriation
of funds, for the approval of an ordinance or upon any motion upon the call of any council member. The
ayes and nays on each roll call vote shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting. Three (3)
members of the city council shall constitute a quorum, but a smaller number may adjourn from time to
time and may compel the attendance of absent council members in the manner and subject to the
penalties prescribed by the rules of the city council then in force. No action of the city council, except as
otherwise provided in this Charter, shall be valid or binding unless adopted by the affirmative vote of
three (3) or more council members.
(Ord. No. 0-88-43, § 9, 1-11-89; Ord. No. 0-91-29, § 1, 1-8-92; Ord. No. 0-91-30, § 3, 1-8-92; Ord. No.
0-93-02, § 3, 1-27-93; Ord. No. 0-99-26, § 1, 11-3-99, election of 3-14-00; Ord. No. 0-06-13, § 1, 10-
11-06)
Editor's note— See the editor's note following § 2.11
Sec. 2.13. - Emergency ordinances.
To meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property or the public peace, the city council may
adopt one (1) or more emergency ordinances, but such ordinances may not levy taxes, grant, renew or
extend a franchise, regulate the rate charged by any public utility for its services or authorize the
borrowing of money except an emergency appropriation. An emergency ordinance shall be introduced
in the form and manner prescribed for ordinances generally, except that it shall be plainly designated as
an emergency ordinance and shall contain, after the enacting clause, a declaration stating that an
emergency exists and describing it in clear and specific terms. An emergency ordinance may be
adopted with or without amendment or rejected at the meeting at which it is introduced, but the
affirmative vote of at least four (4) members shall be required for adoption. After its adoption the
ordinance shall be posted as prescribed for other adopted ordinances. It shall become effective upon
adoption or at such later time as it may specify. Every emergency ordinance except an emergency
appropriation shall automatically stand repealed as of the ninety-first (91st) day following the date on
which it was adopted, but this shall not prevent reenactment of the ordinance in the manner specified in
this section if the emergency still exists. An emergency ordinance may also be repealed by adoption of
a repealing ordinance in the same manner specified in this section for adoption of emergency
ordinances.
(Ord. No. 0-88-43, § 10, 1-11-89; Ord. No. 0-91-29, § 1, 1-8-92)
Editor's note— See the editors note following § 2.11
State law reference— Uniform minimum requirements for adoption of ordinances, F.S. § 166.041.
Sec. 2.14. - Codes of technical regulations.
The city council may adopt any standard code of technical regulations by reference thereto in an
adopting ordinance. The procedure and requirements governing such an adopting ordinance shall be
as prescribed for ordinances generally, except that:
(1) The requirements of state law for distribution and filing of copies of the ordinance shall be
construed to include copies of the code of technical regulations as well as of the adopting
ordinance; and
(2) A copy of each adopted code of technical regulations as well as of the adopting ordinance
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shall be authenticated and recorded by the city clerk.
(Ord. No. 0-88-43, § 11, 1-11-89; Ord. No. 0-91-29, § 1, 1-8-92)
Editor's note— See the editors note following § 2.11
Sec. 2.15. - Authentication and recording; codification; printing.
(a) Authentication and recording. The city clerk shall authenticate by such clerk's signature and record
in full in a properly indexed book kept for such purpose all ordinances and resolutions adopted by the
city council.
(b) Codification. The city council shall provide for the preparation of a general codification of all city
ordinances and resolutions having the force and effect of law. The general codification shall be adopted
by the city council by ordinance and shall be published promptly in bound or looseleaf form, together
with this Charter and any amendments thereto, and such codes of technical regulations and other rules
and regulations as the city council may specify. This codification shall be known and cited officially as
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sebastian, Florida. Copies of the Code shall be furnished to city
officers, placed in libraries and public offices for free public reference, and made available for purchase
by the public at a reasonable price fixed by the city council. The Code of Ordinances of the City of
Sebastian, Florida, as amended as of the effective date of this ordinance, is hereby validated,
confirmed and shall be admissible in evidence in the courts of the state without proof of any procedural
notice or action relating to their adoption.
(c) Printing of ordinances and resolutions. The city council shall cause each ordinance and resolution
having the force and effect of law and each amendment to this Charter to be printed following its
adoption, and the printed ordinances, resolutions and charter amendments shall be distributed or sold
to the public at reasonable prices to be fixed by the city council. Following publication of the first
Sebastian City Code and at all times thereafter, the ordinances, resolutions and charter amendments
shall be printed in substantially the same style as the Code currently in effect and shall be suitable in
form for integration therein.
(Ord. No. 0-88-43, § 12, 1-11-89; Ord. No. 0-91-29, § 1, 1-8-92)
Editor's note— See the editors note following § 2.11
Sea. 2.16. - Standing committees.
(a) Standing committees may be appointed by the city council. The membership, powers and duties
of such committees shall be provided by the resolution or ordinance of the city council.
(b) Periodic reports to the city council shall be made by the standing committees as to the
accomplishments and future activities contemplated by each standing committee, as directed by the
city council.
(Ord. No. 0-88-43, § 13, 1-11-89; Ord. No. 0-91-29, § 1, 1-8-92; Ord. No. 0-91-30, § 4, 1-8-92; Ord.
No. 0-99-27, § 1, 11-3-99)
Editor's note— See the editor's note following § 2.11
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