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DATE: March 16, 2000
TO: City Council Members, City Manager, City Attorney, All Department Heads
FROM: Kathryn M. O'Halloran4�
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City Clerk
RE: City Charter Amendments Approved at 3114100 General Election
Attached please find a list of charter amendment language as approved by the voters at the
3/14/2000 General Election.
The charter ordinances were adopted on November 3, 1999 by City Council.
Ordinance Nos. 0-99-18, 0-99-22, 0-99-23, 0-99-24, 0-99-25, 0-99-26, 0-99-27, 0-99-28, 0-
99-29, 0-99-30, 0-99-31, 0-99-32, 0-99-33, 0-99-34, 0-99-35 and 0-99-36 were approved.
Ordinance Nos. 0-99-19, regarding non -conforming uses for annexed property, and 0-99-20,
extending council terms to four years, failed on 3/14/2000.
Ordinance No. 0-99-21 failed during Council deliberation.
Please insert this language into your Charters until a revision is received from Municipal Code
Corporation.
Sam
All Ordinances below adopted on November 3, 1999 and aooroved at 3/14/2000 general
election
ORDINANCE NO.O-99-18
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, the existing
Section 1.02(7)of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as
follows:
"Section 1.02(7)
(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."
ORDINANCE NO.O-99-22
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing
Section 2.05 of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as
follows:
"Section 2.05
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)."
ORDINANCE NO.O-99-23
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing
Sections 2.06(b) and 3.04(g) of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be
amended to read as follows:
"Section 2.06(b)
(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."
"Section 3.04(g)
(g) The city manager, as authorized by the city Charter, the Sebastian Code
of Ordinances, or by the direction of the city council, shall sign all contracts, bonds,
debentures, franchises and official documents on behalf of the city, which shall also
be attested by the city clerk."
ORDINANCE NO.O-99-24
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing
Section 2.08(c) of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as
follows:
"Section 2.08(c)
(c) Filling vacancies. In the event of a vacancy in the office of a council
member, the city council shall, by taking individual nominations and voting
thereupon, appoint a person having the qualifications of council member to occupy
such office until the earlier of (1) the seating of a successor elected by the electorate
of the city at the next general municipal election for the city where the qualifying
period for seeking election for council members has not expired, or (2) for the
remainder of the unexpired term of the council office in which the vacancy exists. In
the event a successor is to be elected for the unexpired term, the candidates shall run
specifically for that seat on the council.
However, if there is no general election within a six-month period of the
occurrence of the vacancy and the unexpired term for the vacant seat exceeds six
months, a special election shall be held with all due haste to elect a successor, and
the appointee shall serve until the successor is seated at the first regular meeting of
the council following certification of the election results."
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ORDINANCE NO.O-99-25 " ._......_, .
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing
Section 2.09 of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as
follows:
"Section 2.09
The city council shall be the judge of the election and qualifications of its
members and of the grounds for forfeiture of their office and for that purpose shall
have power to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths and require the production of
evidence. Upon the filing by a sitting member of council of a written charge that a
member has committed conduct violating section 2.08(b), the city council must vote
whether said charge would, if proved, constitute a violation and whether a
reasonable basis exists for believing the violation occurred, and upon an affirmative
determination by the majority, a special meeting shall be scheduled within thirty
(30) days for a hearing on the charge. Alternatively, a member charged by a
member of the public with conduct constituting grounds for forfeiture of his/her
office shall be entitled to a public hearing on demand. Notice of such hearing shall
be published in one (1) or more newspapers of general circulation in the city at least
one (1) week in advance of the hearing. Decisions made by the city council under
this section shall be subject to review by the courts."
ORDINANCE NO.O-99-26
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing
Section 2.12(a) of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as
follows:
"Section 2.12(a)
(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. Whenever practical, each council member shall receive at least twelve (12)
hours advance notice of any special council meeting called. If a public emergency as
defined under Florida law exists any council member or charter officer may call a
special meeting, and the twelve (12) hour advance notice requirement shall be
waived. All city council meetings shall be public meetings, except as otherwise
permitted by law."
ORDINANCE NO.O-99-27
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing
Section 2.16(a) of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as
follows:
"Section 2.16(a)
(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."
ORDINANCE NO.O-99-28
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing
Section 3.03(a) of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as
follows:
"Section 3.03(a)
(a) Any Charter officer may be removed from office for cause, or without
cause pursuant to the terms of an employment agreement, by a majority vote of the
entire city council."
ORDINANCE NO.O-99-29
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing
Section 3.03(b) of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as
follows:
"Section 3.03(b)
(b) In the event that one or more council members believes that cause exists
for the removal of a Charter officer, such council members shall present written
charges to the entire city council at a regularly scheduled meeting for discussion. The
city council may, by a vote at least three (3) council members that said charge would,
if proved, constitute a violation and that a reasonable basis exists for believing the
violation occurred, formally charge the named Charter officer with misconduct and
immediately suspend such Charter officer form office. Notice of the suspension and
the specific charges of misconduct shall be served upon the affected Charter officer in
person or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the last known
address of the affected Charter officer. The suspended Charter officer shall have the
right to a hearing before the City Council upon request. The suspended Charter
officer shall be given a reasonable period of time in order to prepare for such hearing.
At the conclusion of the hearing, the suspended Charter officer shall be removed if the
City Council finds, by a vote of at least three (3) council members that cause exists to
support such removal. In the event that at least three (3) council members do not find
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that cause exists for removal, the suspended Charter officer shall be immediately
reinstated to his or her Charter office."
ORDINANCE NO.O-99-30
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing
Section 3.04(e) of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as
follows:
"Section 3.04(e)
(e) The city manager shall also prepare and submit the annual budget,
budget message, and capital program to the city council and shall keep the city
council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the city, and
shall make such recommendations to the city council concerning the affairs of the
city as he deems desirable. The city council shall adopt the annual budget, millage
rate and capital program, as presented or as modified, by resolution."
ORDINANCE NO.O-99-31
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted herein, existing Section
4.02(b) of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as follows:
"Section 4.02(b)
(b) The oath set forth in subsection (a) shall be filed with the
city clerk at least forty-five (45) days, but no more than sixty (60) days,
prior to the day of the election, along with payment of a non-refundable
filing fee as provided by law."
ORDINANCE NO.O-99-32
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing
Section 4.08(a) of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as
follows:
"Section 4.08(a)
(a) If the city is not holding its election as a part of the election for Indian
River County, Florida, the city clerk shall appoint a city canvassing board to be
composed of three (3) individuals; one (1) member shall be the city clerk, one (1)
member shall be the city attorney, and the remaining member shall be appointed by
the city clerk. The city clerk shall act as chairperson of the city canvassing board."
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ORDINANCE NO.O-99-33
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing
Section 4.12(b) of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as
follows:
"Section 4.12(b)
(b) In the event that at any election there are two (2) or more candidates for
the same office and they should receive the same number of votes, the question shall
be decided by a special run-off election between the tied candidates to be held no
later than thirty (30) days after the results of the initial election are declared by city
council."
ORDINANCE NO.O-99-34
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing
Section 4.13 of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as
follows:
"Section 4.13
No candidate shall violate the provisions of Florida Statutes Chapter 104,
(the Florida Election Code) as now constituted or as amended in the future. A
violation of any of these provisions shall disqualify such candidate from holding
office, if elected, and the person receiving the majority of the votes cast, observing
the foregoing conditions, shall be entitled to the office.
Any sitting member of council or candidate therefore may file a written
charge with the city clerk, prior to opening of the meeting in which the election
results are declared, that specifies an alleged violation of this provision by a
candidate having been elected. The city council must vote whether said charge
would, if proved, constitute a violation and whether a reasonable basis exists for
believing the violation occurred, and upon an affirmative determination by the
majority, a special meeting shall be scheduled within thirty (30) days for a hearing
on the charge in which the procedures of Section 2.09 apply. Upon a finding by a
majority vote of the whole council that a violation of any of these provisions
occurred, such a finding shall disqualify such candidate from holding office, and the
person receiving the majority of the votes cast, observing the foregoing conditions,
shall be entitled to the office."
ORDINANCE NO.O-99-35
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing
Section 4.14 of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as
follows:
"Section 4.14
Should a condition arise where there should be no city council serving, either
through death, resignation or otherwise, in the interim until a special election can be
called to fill such vacancies, the city clerk shall have the power to fill the vacancies
until successors are elected, and such city council so appointed shall call a special
election as provided by this Charter. In the event of the inability or refusal of the
city clerk to serve in such capacity or to fill such vacancies, within five (5) days
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after such condition arises, the city manager shall do so. In the event of the inability
or refusal of the city manager to act within twenty-four (24) hours, the city attorney
shall do so."
ORDINANCE NO.O-99-36
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing
Sections 6.02 and 6.03 of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be deleted in
their entirety.
"Seetiee-6.02
bonds,
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- Seetiee-6.03
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ORDINANCE NO.O-99-18
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SCHEDULING AN ELECTION TO SUBMIT A REFERENDUM ISSUE TO
THE ELECTORATE IN ORDER TO AMEND ARTICLE I OF THE CITY CHARTER
TO PROVIDE FOR EXTENSION OF THE LIMIT ON AIRPORT LEASES FROM
TWENTY (20) TO THIRTY (30) YEARS; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN
WHICH SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED; PROVIDING THE TIME AND
PLACES FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION; ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE
BALLOT FOR SUCH ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 166.031 of Florida Statutes provides that the governing body of a municipality
may submit to the electors of that municipality a proposed amendment to all or part of its charter; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Charter, the City of Sebastian Charter Review Committee has
recommended that certain revisions be made to the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit the amendments to the City Charter for ratification by
the electors of the City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, the existing Section
1.02(7)of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as follows:
"Section 1.02(7)
(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."
Section 2. An election is hereby called and scheduled to be held on March 14, 2000, to determine
whether the revisions to the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida shall be approved by a majority of the
votes cast in such election, in which the qualified electors residing in the City of Sebastian shall participate.
Section 3. The places of voting in such election shall be the usual places of voting in the City of
Sebastian, Florida, in the regular election as determined under the applicable provisions of Florida law, which
are currently as follows:
PRECINCT
POLLING PLACE
Precinct 12................................................................The Sebastian Community Center,
1805 North Central Avenue
Precinct 14................................................................Highlands Chapel Church of God,
281 Delaware Avenue
Precinct 15................................................................The North Indian River County Library,.
1001 Fellsmere Road (CR 512)
Precinct 16...........................
.....................................Sebastian Elks Lodge No. 2714,
731 South Fleming Street
The polls shall open at such voting places on March 14, 2000, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All duly
qualified electors residing within the City of Sebastian shall be entitled to participate and vote in such election.
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Section 4. The purpose of this election shall be to present a referendum issue to the electors of the
City of Sebastian of whether or not to adopt revisions to the City Charter. The ballot shall be substantially in die
following form:
BALLOT
CM OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Referendum
Amending Section 1.02(7) concerning terms for airport leases.
Shall the City of Sebastian amend the City Charter to lengthen the limit on terms for
airport leases from 20 to 30 years?
Yes for Approval
No for Rejection
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Ordinance was moved for adoption by Councilmember . The motion
was seconded by Councilmember
Mayor Chuck Neuberger
Councilmember Joseph Barczyk
Councilmember Walter Barnes
Councilmember Ben Bishop
Councilmember Edward Majcher
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and upon, being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
The Mayor thereupon declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted this,L�, day of
Z2 1999.
CITY OF SEBASTUN, FLORIDA
By:
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Chuck Neuberger, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathryn V. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(Seal)
I HEREBY CERTIFY that notice of public hearing on this Ordinance was published in the Vero Beach
Press Journal as requ'red by State Statute, that one public hearing was held on this Ordinance at 7:00 p.m on the
2 day of X) , 1999, and that following said public hearing this Ordinance was passed by the
City Council.
ATTT:
Kathryn O'hihoran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality for
reli y the Ci Sebastian only:
Rich Stringer
City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO.O-99-22
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SCHEDULING AN ELECTION TO SUBMIT A REFERENDUM ISSUE TO
THE ELECTORATE IN ORDER TO AMEND ARTICLE II OF THE CITY CHARTER
TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE TO CITY COUNCIL SALARIES; PROVIDING
FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED;
PROVIDING THE TIME AND PLACES FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION;
ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR SUCH ELECTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 166.031 of Florida Statutes provides that the governing body of a municipality
may submit to the electors of that municipality a proposed amendment to all or part of its charter; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Charter, the City of Sebastian Charter Review Committee has
recommended that certain revisions be made to the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit the amendments to the City Charter for ratification by
the electors of the City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing Section 2.05 of
the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as follows:
"Section 2.05
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)."
Section 2. An election is hereby called and scheduled to be held on March 14, 2000, to determine
whether the revisions to the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida shall be approved by a majority of die
votes cast in such election, in which the qualified electors residing in the City of Sebastian shall participate.
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Section 3. The places of voting in such election shall be the usual places of voting in the City of
Sebastian, Florida, in the regular election as determined under the applicable provisions of Florida law, which
are currently as follows:
PRECINCT
POLLING PLACE
Precinct 12............... .......................................The Sebastian Community Center,
1805 North Central Avenue
Precinct 14................................................................Highlands Chapel Church of God,
281 Delaware Avenue
Precinct 15................................................................The North Indian River County Library,
1001 Fellsmere Road (CR 512)
Precinct 16.................... ............................................Sebastian Elks Lodge No. 2714,
731 South Fleming Street
The polls shall open at such voting places on March 14, 2000, from 7:00 a.m, to 7:00 p.m. All duly
qualified electors residing within the City of Sebastian shall be entitled to participate and vote in such election.
Section 4. The purpose of this election shall be to present a referendum issue to the
electors of the City of Sebastian of whether or not to adopt revisions to the City Charter. The ballot
shall be substantially in the following form:
BALLOT
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Referendum
Amending Section 2.05 concerning council salaries.
Shall the City of Sebastian amend the City Charter to increase the salaries for the
mayor by $50 a month, and the vice -mayor and other members of council by $50 and
$150 respectively?
Yes for Approval
No for Rejection
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Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Ordinance was moved for adoption by Councilmember The motion
was seconded by Councilmember a"X-e
Mayor Chuck Neuberger
Councilmember Joseph Barczyk
Councilmember Ben Bishop
Councilmember Edward Majcher
Councilmember 644,�
and upon, being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
The Mayor thereupon declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted this Fx t day of
4014�� 1 1999.
CITY OF SE TIAN, FLORIDA
By.
Chuck Neuberger, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kathryn . O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(Seal)
I HEREBY CERTIFY that notice of public hearing on this Ordinance was published in the Vero Beach
Press JotuiW as required by State Statute, that one public hearing was held on this Ordinance at 7:00 p.m. on the
U day of 1999, and that following said public hearing this Ordinance was passed by the
City Council.
A T:
Kathryn . O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
Approved as to .form and legality for
refin by te City of Sebastian only:
Rich Stringer
City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO.O-99-23
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SCHEDULING AN ELECTION TO SUBMIT A REFERENDUM ISSUE TO
THE ELECTORATE IN ORDER TO AMEND ARTICLES II AND III OF THE CITY
CHARTER TO PROVIDE FOR CLARIFICATION THAT MAYOR SIGNS
LEGISLATIVE DOCUMENTS AND CITY MANAGER SIGNS CONTRACTS AND
OTHER BUSINESS DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH
SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED; PROVIDING THE TIME AND
PLACES FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION; ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE
BALLOT FOR SUCH ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 166.031 of Florida Statutes provides that the governing body of a municipality
may submit to the electors of that municipality a proposed amendment to all or part of its charter; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Charter, the City of Sebastian Charter Review Committee has
recommended that certain revisions be made to the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit the amendments to the City Charter for ratification by
the electors of the City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing Sections 2.06(b)
and 3.04(g) of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as follows:
"Section 2.06(b)
(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."
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"Section 3.04(g)
(g) The city manager, as authorized by the city Charter, the Sebastian Code of
Ordinances, or by the direction of the city council, shall sign all contracts, bonds, debentures,
franchises and official documents on behalf of the city, which shall also be attested by the city
clerk."
Section 2. An election is hereby called and scheduled to be held on March 14, 2000, to determine
whether the revisions to the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida shall be approved by a majority of the
votes cast in such election, in which the qualified electors residing in the City of Sebastian shall participate.
Section 3. The places of voting in such election shall be the usual places of voting in the City of
Sebastian, Florida, in the regular election as determined under the applicable provisions of Florida law, which
are currently as follows:
PRECINCT
POLLING PLACE
Precinct 12................................................................The Sebastian Community Center,
1805 North Central Avenue
Precinct 14................................................................Highlands Chapel Church of Uod,
281 Delaware Avenue
Precinct 15.........................
.......................................The North Indian River County Library,
1001 Fellsmere Road (CR 512)
Precinct 16................................................................Sebastian Elks Lodge No. 2714,
731 South Fleming Street
The polls shall open at such voting places on March 14, 2000, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All duly
qualified electors residing within the City of Sebastian shall be entitled to participate and vote in such election.
Section 4. The purpose of this election shall be to present a referendum issue to the electors of the
City of Sebastian of whether or not to adopt revisions to the City Charter. The ballot shall be substantially in the
following form:
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BALLOT
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Referendum
Amending Sections 2.06(b) and 3.04(g) concerning executing documents.
Shall the City of Sebastian amend the City Charter to clarify that the mayor signs
legislative documents and city manager signs contracts and other business documents?
Yes for Approval
No for Rejection
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Ordinance was moved for adoption by Councilmember The motion
was seconded by Councilmember
Mayor Chuck Neuberger
Councilmember Joseph Barczyk
Councilmember Ben Bishop
Councilmember Edward Majcher
Councilmember
and upon, being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
A
The Mayor thereupon declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted thisj,�.0 day of
1999.
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M. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(Seal)
CITY OF SEBAS , FL RIDA
By: 0
Chuck'Neuberger, Mayor
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that notice of public hearing on this Ordinance was published in the Vero Beach
Press Journal as required by State Statute, that one public hearing was held on this Ordinance at 7:00 p.m. on the
,�. A day of 77 , 1999, and that following said public hearing this Ordinance was passed by the
City Council.
ATTEST:
Kathryn �0U14qaUoraVCe&AE
City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality for
reli by the City of Sebastian only:
Rich Stringer v
City Attorney
4
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ORDINANCE NO.O-99-24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SCHEDULING AN ELECTION TO SUBMIT A REFERENDUM ISSUE TO
THE ELECTORATE IN ORDER TO AMEND ARTICLE II OF THE CITY CHARTER
TO PROVIDE FOR A REQUIREMENT FOR SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL
COUNCIL VACANCIES OF GREATER THAN SIX MONTHS; PROVIDING FOR
THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED;
PROVIDING THE TIME AND PLACES FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION;
ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR SUCH ELECTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 166.031 of Florida Statutes provides that the governing body of a municipality
may submit to the electors of that municipality a proposed amendment to all or part of its charter; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Charter, the City of Sebastian Charter Review Committee has
recommended that certain revisions be made to the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit the amendments to the City Charter for ratification by
the electors of the City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing Section 2.08(c)
of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as follows:
"Section 2.08(c)
(c) Filling vacancies. In the event of a vacancy in the office of a council member, the
city council shall, by taking individual nominations and voting thereupon, appoint a person having
the qualifications of council member to occupy such office until the earlier of (1) the seating of
a successor elected by the electorate of the city at the next general municipal election for the city
where the qualifying period for seeking election for council members has not expired, or (2) for
the remainder of the unexpired term of the council office in which the vacancy exists. In the event
a successor is to be elected for the unexpired term, the candidates shall run specifically for that
seat on the council.
However, if there is no general election within a six-month period of the occurrence of the
vacancy and the unexpired term for the vacant seat exceeds six months, a special election shall
or
ir
be held with all due haste to elect a successor, and the appointee shall serve until the successor
is seated at the first regular meeting of the council following certification of the election results."
Section 2. An election is hereby called and scheduled to be held on March 14, 2000, to determine
whether the revisions to the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida shall be approved by a majority of the
votes cast in such election, in which the qualified electors residing in the City of Sebastian shall participate.
Section 3. The places of voting in such election shall be the usual places of voting in the City of
Sebastian, Florida, in the regular election as determined under the applicable provisions of Florida law, which
are currently as follows:
PRECINCT
POLLING PLACE
Precinct 12................................................................The Sebastian Community Center,
1805 North Central Avenue
Precinct 14................................................................Highlands Chapel Church of God,
281 Delaware Avenue
Precinct 15................................................................The North Indian River County Library,
1001 Fellsmere Road (CR 512)
Precinct 16................................................................Sebastian Elks Lodge No. 2714,
731 South Fleming Street
The polls shall open at such voting places on March 14, 2000, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All duly
qualified electors residing within the City of Sebastian shall be entitled to participate and vote in such election.
Section 4. The purpose of this election shall be to present a referendum issue to the electors of the
City of Sebastian of whether or not to adopt revisions to the City Charter. The ballot shall be substantially in the
following form:
V
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BALLOT
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Referendum
Amending Section 2.08(c) concerning council vacancies.
Shall the City of Sebastian amend the City Charter to require that council vacancies
of greater than six months be filled by special election rather than appointment?
Yes for Approval
No for Rejection
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Ordinance was moved for adoption by Councilmember ft� The motion
was seconded by Councilmember
Mayor Chuck Neuberger
Councilmember Joseph Barczyk
Councilmember Walter Barnes
Councilmember Ben Bishop
Councilmember Edward Majcher
and upon, being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
The Mayor thereupon declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted this.3.--d-day of
1999.
TT N:
Kithryn MVO'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(Seal)
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
B �.-.
Chuck eeuberger, Mayor /
3
I HEREBY CERTIFY that notice of public hearing on this Ordinance was published in the Vero Beach
Press Journal as reguired by State Statute, that one public hearing was held on this Ordinance at 7:00 p.m. on the
, � day of , 1999, and that following said public hearing this Ordinance was passed by the
City Council.
A ST:
Kathryn M. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality for
reliance the Ci f Sebastian only:
r�
Rich Stringer u
City Attorney
4
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ORDINANCE NO.0-99-25
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SCHEDULING AN ELECTION TO SUBMIT A REFERENDUM ISSUE TO
THE ELECTORATE IN ORDER TO AMEND ARTICLE II OF THE CITY CHARTER
TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES FOR REMOVAL OF CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH ELECTION
SHALL BE CONDUCTED; PROVIDING THE TIME AND PLACES FOR HOLDING
SUCH ELECTION; ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR SUCH
ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 166.031 of Florida Statutes provides that the governing body of a municipality
may submit to the electors of that municipality a proposed amendment to all or part of its charter; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Charter, the City of Sebastian Charter Review Committee has
recommended that certain revisions be made to the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit the amendments to the City Charter for ratification bit
the electors of the City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing Section 2.09 of
the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as follows:
"Section 2.09
The city council shall be the judge of the election and qualifications of its members and of
the grounds for forfeiture of their office and for that purpose shall have power to subpoena
witnesses, administer oaths and require the production of evidence. Upon the filing by a sitting
member of council of a written charge that a member has committed conduct violating section
2.08(b), the city council must vote whether said charge would, if proved, constitute a violation and
whether a reasonable basis exists for believing the violation occurred, and upon an affirmative
determination by the majority, a special meeting shall be scheduled within thirty (30) days for a
hearing on the charge. Alternatively, a member charged by a member of the public with conduct
constituting grounds for forfeiture of his/her office shall be entitled to a public hearing on
demand. Notice of such hearing shall be published in one (1) or more newspapers of general
circulation in the city at least one (1) week in advance of the hearing. Decisions made by the city
council under this section shall be subject to review by the courts."
Section 2. An election is hereby called and scheduled to be held on March 14, 2000, to determine
whether the revisions to the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida shall be approved by a majority of the
votes cast in such election, in which the qualified electors residing in the City of Sebastian shall participate.
Section 3. The places of voting in such election shall be the usual places of voting in the City of
Sebastian, Florida, in the regular election as determined under the applicable provisions of Florida law, which
are currently as follows:
PRECINCT
POLLING PLACE
Precinct 12................................................................The Sebastian Community Center,
1805 North Central Avenue
Precinct 14................................................................Highlands Chapel Church of God,
281 Delaware Avenue
Precinct 15................................................................The North Indian River County Library,
1001 Fellsmere Road (CR 512)
Precinct 16................................................................Sebastian Elks Lodge No. 2714,
731 South Fleming Street
The polls shall open at such voting places on March 14, 2000, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All duly
qualified electors residing within the City of Sebastian shall be entitled to participate and vote in such election.
Section 4. The purpose of this election shall be to present a referendum issue to the electors of the
City of Sebastian of whether or not to adopt revisions to the City Charter. The ballot shall be substantially in the
following form:
BALLOT
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Referendum
Amending Section 2.09 concerning removal of council members.
Shall the City of Sebastian amend the City Charter to provide procedures to be
followed when removal of council members is under consideration?
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Yes for Approval
No for Rejection
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Ordinance was moved for adoption by Councilmember The motion
was seconded by Councilmember.
Mayor Chuck Neuberger
Councilmember Joseph Barczyk
Councilmember Walter Barnes
Councilmember Ben Bishop
Councilmember Edward Majcher
and upon, being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
The Mayor thereupon declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted this day of
1999.
ATTEST:
Kathryn )(4. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(Seal)
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
By:
Chuck euberger, Mayor 7
I HEREBY CERTIFY that notice of public hearing on this Ordinance was published in the Vero Beach
Press Journal as required by State Statute, that one public hearing was held on this Ordinance at 7:00 p.m. on the
OA-4 day of , 1999, and that following said public hearing this Ordinance was passed by the
City Council.
ATT ST:
Kathryn NV O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality for
reli j ity f Sebastian only:
r
Rich Stri ger
City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO.O-99-26
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SCHEDULING AN ELECTION TO SUBMIT A REFERENDUM ISSUE TO
THE ELECTORATE IN ORDER TO AMEND ARTICLE II OF THE CITY CHARTER
TO PROVIDE FOR A CHANGE IN THE MANNER OF CALLING SPECIAL
MEETINGS OF COUNCIL SO ALL COUNCILMEMBERS HAVE EQUAL
STANDING; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH ELECTION
SHALL BE CONDUCTED; PROVIDING THE TIME AND PLACES FOR HOLDING
SUCH ELECTION; ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR SUCH
ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 166.031 of Florida Statutes provides that the governing body of a municipality
may submit to the electors of that municipality a proposed amendment to all or part of its charter; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Charter, the City of Sebastian Charter Review Committee has
recommended that certain revisions be made to the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit the amendments to the City Charter for ratification by
the electors of the City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing Section 2.12(a)
of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as follows:
"Section 2.12(a)
(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. Whenever practical, each council
member shall receive at least twelve (12) hours advance notice of any special council meeting
called. If a public emergency as defined under Florida law exists any council member or charter
officer may call a special meeting, and the twelve (12) hour advance notice requirement shall be
waived. All city council meetings shall be public meetings, except as otherwise permitted by law."
IL
to
BALLOT
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Referendum
Amending Section 2.12(a) concerning special meetings.
Shall the City of Sebastian amend the City Charter to give all councilmembers equal
authority to call special meetings of council?
Yes for Approval
No for Rejection
Section S. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Ordinance was moved for adoption by Councilmember The motion
was seconded by Councilmember
Mayor Chuck Neuberger
Councilmember Joseph Barczyk
Councilmember Walter Barnes
Councilmember Ben Bishop
Councilmember Edward Majcher
and upon, being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
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The Mayor thereupon declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted this 2A,1, day of
1999.
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
By:
Chuck euberger, 2Mayor7L)
ZTT:
Kathryn WO'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(Seal)
3
I HEREBY CERTIFY that notice of public hearing on this Ordinance was published in the Vero Beach
Press Journal as required by State Statute, that one public hearing was held on this Ordinance at 7:00 p.m. on the
day of 1999, and that following said public hearing this Ordinance was passed by the
City Council.
ATTEST:
liathr�m M. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality for
reliance the City of Sebastian only:
Rich Stringer
City Attorney
4
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ORDINANCE NO.O-99-27
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SCHEDULING AN ELECTION TO SUBMIT A REFERENDUM ISSUE TO
THE ELECTORATE IN ORDER TO AMEND ARTICLE II OF THE CITY CHA& i r.it-�
TO PROVIDE FOR ALLOWING STANDING COMMITTEES GUIDELINES TO BE
SET UP PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE AS WELL AS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING
FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED;
PROVIDING THE TIME AND PLACES FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION;
ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR SUCH ELECTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 166.031 of Florida Statutes provides that the governing body of a municipality
may submit to the electors of that municipality a proposed amendment to all or part of its charter; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Charter, the City of Sebastian Charter Review Committee has
recommended that certain revisions be made to the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit the amendments to the City Charter for ratification by
the electors of the City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing Section 2.16(a)
of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as follows:
"Section 2.16(a)
(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."
Section 2. An election is hereby called and scheduled to be held on March 14, 2000, to determine
whether the revisions to the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida shall be approved by a majority of the
votes cast in such election, in which the qualified electors residing in the City of Sebastian shall participate.
Section 3. The places of voting in such election shall be the usual places of voting in the City of
Sebastian, Florida, in the regular election as determined under the applicable provisions of Florida law, which
are currently as follows:
PRECINCT
POLLING PLACE
Precinct 12................................................................The Sebastian Community Center,
1805 North Central Avenue
Precinct 14.................................................................Highlands Chapel Church of God,
281 Delaware Avenue
Precinct 15.........................
.......................................The North Indian River County Library,
1001 Fellsmere Road (CR S 12)
Precinct 16................................................................Sebastian Elks Lodge No. 2714,
731 South Fleming Street
The polls shall open at such voting places on March 14, 2000, from 7:00 a.m, to 7:00 p.m. All duly
qualified electors residing within the City of Sebastian shall be entitled to participate and vote in such election.
Section 4. The purpose of this election shall be to present a referendum issue to the electors of the
City of Sebastian of whether or not to adopt revisions to the City Charter. The ballot shall be substantially in the
following form:
BALLOT
CM OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Referendum
Amending Section 2.16(a) concerning standing committees.
Shall the City of Sebastian amend the City Charter to allow standing committees to
be governed by ordinance as well as resolution?
Yes for Approval
No for Rejection
2
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Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Ordinance was moved for adoption by Councilmember
was seconded by Councilmember &-O��
Mayor Chuck Neuberger
Councilmember Joseph Barczyk
Councilmember Walter Barnes
Councilmember Ben Bishop
Councilmember Edward Majcher
A4��4 . The motion
and upon, being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
The Mayor thereupon declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted this, day of
, 1999.
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
By:.�-�
Chuck euberger, Mayor
ATTE T:
/6
d�
aduyn 4. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(Seal)
I HEREBY CERTIFY that notice of public hearing on this Ordinance was published in the Vero Beach
Press Journal as required by State Statute, that one public hearing was held on this Ordinance at 7:00 p.m. on the
day of , 1999, and that following said public hearing this Ordinance was passed by the
City Council.
ATT T:
Kathryn O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality for
reliance by the City of Sebastian only:
Rich Stringer U
City Attorney
1k
ORDINANCE NO.OA9-28
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SCHEDULING AN ELECTION TO SUBMIT A REFERENDUM ISSUE TO
THE ELECTORATE IN ORDER TO AMEND ARTICLE III OF THE CITY
CHARTER TO PROVIDE FOR REMOVAL OF CHARTER OFFICERS WITHOUT
CAUSE IF PURSUANT TO CONTRACT; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN
WHICH SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED; PROVIDING THE TIME AND
PLACES FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION; ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE
BALLOT FOR SUCH ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 166.031 of Florida Statutes provides that the governing body of a municipality
may submit to the electors of that municipality a proposed amendment to all or part of its charter; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Charter, the City of Sebastian Charter Review Committee has
recommended that certain revisions be made to the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit the amendments to the City Charter for ratification by
the electors of the City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing Section 3.03(a)
of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as follows:
"Section 3.03(a)
(a) Any Charter officer may be removed from office for cause, or without cause
pursuant to the terms of an employment agreement, by a majority vote of the entire city
council."
Section 2. An election is hereby called and scheduled to be held on March 14, 2000, to determine
whether the revisions to the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida shall be approved by a majority of the
votes cast in such election, in which the qualified electors residing in the City of Sebastian shall participate.
d ' "r
Section 3. The places of voting in such election shall be the usual places of voting in the City of
Sebastian, Florida, in the regular election as determined under the applicable provisions of Florida law, which
are currently as follows:
PRECINCT
POLLING PLACE
Precinct 12................................................................The Sebastian Community Center,
1805 North Central Avenue
Precinct 14................................................................Highlands Chapel Church of God,
281 Delaware Avenue
Precinct 15................................................................The North Indian River County Library,
1001 Fellsmere Road (CR 512)
Precinct 16................................................................Sebastian Elks Lodge No. 2714,
731 South Fleming Street
The polls shall open at such voting places on March 14, 2000, from 7:00 a.m, to 7:00 p.m. All duly
qualified electors residing within the City of Sebastian shall be entitled to participate and vote in such election.
Section 4. The purpose of this election shall be to present ;e , r ►i,i,;�+ s. f, :II"
electors of the City of Sebastian of whether or not to adopt revisions to the City Charter. The ballot
shall be substantially in the following form:
BALLOT
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Referendum
Amending Section 3.03(a) concerning removal of charter officers without
cause.
Shall the City of Sebastian amend the City Charter to provide for removal of charter
officers without cause if such removal is allowed under the terms of the officer's
employment contract?
Yes for Approval
No for Rejection
2
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Ordinance was moved for adoption by Councilmember The motion
was seconded by Councilmember
Mayor Chuck Neuberger
Councilmember Joseph Barczyk
Councilmember Walter Barnes
Councilmember Ben Bishop
Councilmember Edward Majcher
and upon, being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
The Mayor thereupon declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted this day of
1999.
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
By:
Chuck euberger, Mayor
ATTE T:
ahryn O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(Seal)
I HEREBY CERTIFY that notice of public hearing on this Ordinance was published in the Vero Beach
Press Journal as by State Statute, that one public hearing was held on this Ordinance at 7:00 p.m. on the
t-?A *P, day of 19991 and that following said public hearing this Ordinance was passed by the
City Council.
ATTEST:
Kathryn . O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality for
reli th City f Sebastian only:
Rich Stringer V
City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO.O-"-29
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SCHEDULING AN ELECTION TO SUBMIT A REFERENDUM ISSUE TO
THE ELECTORATE IN ORDER TO AMEND ARTICLE III OF THE CITY
CHARTER TO PROVIDE FOR SETTING STANDARDS FOR VOTE TO CHARGE
CHARTER OFFICERS WITH CAUSE FOR REMOVAL; PROVIDING FOR THE
MANNER IN WHICH SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED; PROVIDING
THE TIME AND PLACES FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION; ESTABLISHING THE
FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR SUCH ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 166.031 of Florida Statutes provides that the governing body of a municipality
may submit to the electors of that municipality a proposed amendment to all or part of its charter; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Charter, the City of Sebastian Charter Review Committee has
recommended that certain revisions be made to the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit the amendments to the City Charter for ratification by
the electors of the City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing Section 3.03(b)
of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as follows:
"Section 3.03(b)
(b) In the event that one or more council members believes that cause exists for the
removal of a Charter officer, such council members shall present written charges to the entire,,�ity
council at a regularly scheduled meeting for discussion. The city council may, by a vote Qleast.
three (3) council members that said charge would, if proved, constitute a violation and that a
reasonable basis exists for believing the violation occurred, formally char a the named Charter
officer with misconduct and immediately suspend such Charter offs form office. Notice of the
suspension and the specific charges of misconduct shall be served upon the affected Charter
officer in person or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the last known
address of the affected Charter officer. The suspended Charter officer shall have the right to a
hearing before the City Council upon request. The suspended Charter officer shall be given a
reasonable period of time in order to prepare for such hearing. At the conclusion of the hearing,
the suspended Charter officer shall be removed if the City Council finds, by a vote of at least three
(3) council members that cause exists to support such removal. In the event that at least three (3)
council members do not find that cause exists for removal, the suspended Charter officer shall be
immediately reinstated to his or her Charter office."
Section 2. An election is hereby called and scheduled to be held on March 14, 2000, to determine
whether the revisions to the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida shall be approved by a majority of the
votes cast in such election, in which the qualified electors residing in the City of Sebastian shall participate.
Section 3. The places of voting in such election shall be the usual places of voting in the City of
Sebastian, Florida, in the regular election as determined under the applicable provisions of Florida law, which
are currently as follows:
PRECINCT
POLLING PLACE
Precinct 12................................................................The Sebastian Community Center,
1805 North Central Avenue
Precinct 14................................................................Highlands Chapel Church of God,
281 Delaware Avenue
Precinct 15................................................................The North Indian River County Library,
1001 Fellsmere Road (CR 512)
Precinct 16................................................................Sebastian Elks Lodge No. 2714,
731 South Fleming Street
The polls shall open at such voting places on March 14, 2000, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All duly
qualified electors residing within the City of Sebastian shall be entitled to participate and vote in such election.
Section 4. The purpose of this election shall be to present a referendum issue to the electors of the
City of Sebastian of whether or not to adopt revisions to the City Charter. The ballot shall be substantially in the
following form:
N
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BALLOT
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Referendum
Amending Section 3.03(b) concerning removal of charter officers for cause.
Shall the City of Sebastian amend the City Charter to set standards to be considered
by council in a vote to charge a charter officer with cause for removal?
Yes for Approval
No for Rejection
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Ordinance was moved for adoption by Councilmember The motion
was seconded by Councilmember
Mayor Chuck Neuberger
Councilmember Joseph Barczyk
Councilmember Walter Barnes
Councilmember Ben Bishop
Councilmember Edward Majcher
and upon, being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
The Mayor thereupon declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted NS,14day of
11999.
ATTE T:
thryn 'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(Seal)
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
By: P'� 1.1�4- �-) 4Chuck Neuberger, Mayor
3
I HEREBY CERTIFY that notice of public hearing on this Ordinance was published in the Vero Beach
Press Journal as required by State Statute, that one public hearing was held on this Ordinance at 7:00 p.m. on the
JXX day of , 1999, and that following said public hearing this Ordinance was passed by the
City Council.
ATTES
A'athryn . O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality for
reliance by the City of Sebastian only:
Rich Stringer
City Attorney
4
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ORDINANCE NO.O-99-30
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SCHEDULING AN ELECTION TO SUBMIT A REFERENDUM ISSUE TO
THE ELECTORATE IN ORDER TO AMEND ARTICLE III OF THE CITY
CHARTER TO PROVIDE FOR ADOPTION OF THE CITY BUDGET AND MILLAGE
BY RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH ELECTION
SHALL BE CONDUCTED; PROVIDING THE TIME AND PLACES FOR HOLDING
SUCH ELECTION; ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR SUCH
ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 166.031 of Florida Statutes provides that the governing body of a municipality
may submit to the electors of that municipality a proposed amendment to all or part of its charter; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Charter, the City of Sebastian Charter Review Committee has
recommended that certain revisions be made to the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit the amendments to the City Charter for ratification by
the electors of the City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing Section 3.04(e)
of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as follows:
"Section 3.04(e)
(e) The city manager shall also prepare and submit the annual budget, budget message,
and capital program to the city council and shall keep the city council fully advised as to the
financial condition and future needs of the city, and shall make such recommendations to the city
council concerning the affairs of the city as he deems desirable. The city council shall adopt the
annual budget, millage rate and capital program, as presented or as modified, by resolution."
Section 2. An election is hereby called and scheduled to be held on March 14, 2000, to determine
whether the revisions to the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida shall be approved by a majority of the
votes cast in such election, in which the qualified electors residing in the City of Sebastian shall participate.
a 11-16, Jr 1k
Section 3. The places of voting in such election shall be the usual places of voting in the City of
Sebastian, Florida, in the regular election as determined under the applicable provisions of Florida law, which
are currently as follows:
PRECINCT
POLLING PLACE
Precinct 12................................................................The Sebastian Community Center,
1805 North Central Avenue
Precinct 14.................................................................Highlands Chapel Church of God,
281 Delaware Avenue
Precinct 15................................................................The North Indian River County Library,
1001 Fellsmere Road (CR 512)
Precinct 16................................................................Sebastian Elks Lodge No. 2714,
731 South Fleming Street
The polls shall open at such voting places on March 14, 2000, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All duly
qualified electors residing within the City of Sebastian shall be entitled to participate and vote in such election.
Section 4. The purpose of this election shall be to present a referendum issue to the electors of the
City of Sebastian of whether or not to adopt revisions to the City Charter. The ballot shall be substantially in the
following form:
BALLOT
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Referendum
Amending Section 3.04(e) concerning the City budget.
Shall the City of Sebastian amend the City Charter to designate that the budget and
millage rate be adopted by resolution?
Yes for Approval
No for Rejection
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Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Ordinance was moved for adoption by Councilmember The motion
was seconded by Councilmember
Mayor Chuck Neuberger
Councilmember Joseph Barczyk
Councilmember Walter Barnes
Councilmember Ben Bishop
Councilmember Edward Majcher
and upon, being put to a vote, the vote was as follows.
The Mayor thereupon declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted this ?A,,k day of
ULA,,.Ba✓ , 1999.
CITY OF SEBA N, ORIDA
By: (7A
mac.
Chuck Neuberger, Mayor
ATT ST:
Ka k O'Halloran,CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(Seal)
I HEREBY CERTIFY that notice of public hearing on this Ordinance was published in the Vero Beach
Press Journal as required by State Statute, that one public hearing was held on this Ordinance at 7:00 p:m. on the
3Aj day of 1999, and that following said public hearing this Ordinance was passed by the
City Council.
ATTEST:
Kathryn W O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality for
relian 7the City of Sebastian only:
,1
i
Rich Stringer J
City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO.O-99-31
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SCHEDULING AN ELECTION TO SUBMIT A REFERENDUM ISSUE TO
THE ELECTORATE IN ORDER TO AMEND ARTICLE IV OF THE CITY
CHARTER TO PROVIDE FOR ADOPTING ELECTION FILING FEES AS SET BY
LAW; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE
CONDUCTED; PROVIDING THE TIME AND PLACES FOR HOLDING SUCH
ELECTION; ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR SUCH
ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 166.031 of Florida Statutes provides that the governing body of a municipality
may submit to the electors of that municipality a proposed amendment to all or part of its charter; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Charter, the City of Sebastian Charter Review Committee has
recommended that certain revisions be made to the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit the amendments to the City Charter for ratification by
the electors of the City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted herein, existing Section 4.02(b) of the
City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as follows:
"Section 4.02(b)
(b) The oath set forth in subsection (a) shall be filed with the city clerk at least forty-five
(45) days, but no more than sixty (60) days, prior to the day of the election, along with payment
of a non-refundable filing fee as provided by law."
Section 2. An election is hereby called and scheduled to be held on March 14, 2000, to determine
whether the revisions to the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida shall be approved by a majority of the
votes cast in such election, in which the qualified electors residing in the City of Sebastian shall participate.
Section 3. The places of voting in such election shall be the usual places of voting in the City of
Sebastian, Florida, in the regular election as determined under the applicable provisions of Florida law, which
are currently as follows:
PRECINCT
POLLING PLACE
Precinct 12.................................
...............................The Sebastian Community Center,
1805 North Central Avenue
Precinct 14................................................................Highlands Chapel Church of God,
281 Delaware Avenue
Precinct 15............................................
....................The North Indian River County Library,
1001 Fellsmere Road (CR 512)
Precinct 16................................................................Sebastian Elks Lodge No. 2714,
731 South Fleming Street
The polls shall open at such voting places on March 14, 2000, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All duly
qualified electors residing within the City of Sebastian shall be entitled to participate and vote in such election.
Section 4. The purpose of this election shall be to present a referendum issue to the
electors of the City of Sebastian of whether or not to adopt revisions to the City Charter. The ballot
shall be substantially in the following form:
BALLOT
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Referendum
Amending Section 4.02(b) concerning election filing fees.
Shall the City of Sebastian amend the City Charter to provide that election filing fees
shall be set by law instead of by council resolution?
Yes for Approval
No for Rejection
2
•
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Ordinance was moved for adoption by Councilmember 00,q,..j..,.� . The motion
was seconded by Councdmember
Mayor Chuck Neuberger
Councilmember Joseph Barczyk
Councilmember Walter Barnes
Councilmember Ben Bishop
Councilmember Edward Majcher
and upon, being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
The Mayor thereupon declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted thisj&k, day of
1999.
CITY OF SEB N FLORIDA
By:
Chuck Neuberger, Mayor
�Els
Kathryn M�O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(Seal)
I HEREBY CERTIFY that notice of public hearing on this Ordinance was published in the Vero Beach
Press Journal as required by State Statute, that one public hearing was held on this Ordinance at 7:00 p.m. on the
day of W 1999, and that following said public hearing this Ordinance was passed by the
City Council.
ATTE T:
Kathryn W. O'Hallora.-4 CMC/AAE
City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality for
reliar� khe City bastian only:
Rich Stringer
City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO.O-99-32
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SCHEDULING AN ELECTION TO SUBMIT A REFERENDUM ISSUE TO
THE ELECTORATE IN ORDER TO AMEND ARTICLE IV OF THE CITY
CHARTER TO PROVIDE FOR INCLUDING THE CITY ATTORNEY AS A
MEMBER OF THE CITY CANVASSING BOARD; PROVIDING THE TIME AND
PLACES FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION; ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE
BALLOT FOR SUCH ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 166.031 of Florida Statutes provides that the governing body of a municipality
may submit to the electors of that municipality a proposed amendment to all or part of its charter; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Charter, the City of Sebastian Charter Review Committee has
recommended that certain revisions be made to the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit the amendments to the City Charter for ratification by
the electors of the City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing Section 4.08(a)
of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as follows:
"Section 4.08(a)
(a) If the city is not holding its election as a part of the election for Indian River County,
Florida, the city clerk shall appoint a city canvassing board to be composed of three (3)
individuals; one (1) member shall be the city clerk, one (1) member shall be the city attorney, and
the remaining member shall be appointed by the city clerk. The city clerk shall act as chairperson
of the city canvassing board."
Section 2. An election is hereby called and scheduled to be held on March 14, 2000, to determine
whether the revisions to the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida shall be approved by a majority of the
votes cast in such election, in which the qualified electors residing in the City of Sebastian shall participate.
.'
Section 3. The places of voting in such election shall be the usual places of voting in the City of
Sebastian, Florida, in the regular election as determined under the applicable provisions of Florida law, which
are currently as follows:
PRECINCT
POLLING PLACE
Precinct 12................................................................The Sebastian Community Center,
1805 North Central Avenue
Precinct 14................................................................Highlands Chapel Church of God,
281 Delaware Avenue
Precinct 15........................... .....................................The North Indian River County Library,
1001 Fellsmere Road (CR 512)
Precinct 16 .............................. ..................................Sebastian Elks Lodge No. 2714,
731 South Fleming Street
The polls shall open at such voting places on March 14, 2000, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All duly
qualified electors residing within the City of Sebastian shall be entitled to participate and vote in such election.
Section 4. The purpose of this election shall be to present a referendum issue to the electors of the
City of Sebastian of whether or not to adopt revisions to the City Charter. The ballot shall be substantially in the
Mowing form:
BALLOT
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Referendum
Amending Section 4.08(a) concerning elections canvassing board.
Shall the City of Sebastian amend the City Charter to designate the city attorney as
a member of the canvassing board?
Yes for Approval
No for Rejection
2
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Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Ordinance was moved for adoption by Councilmember -IRQ� . The motion
was seconded by Councilmember
Mayor Chuck Neuberger
Councilmember Joseph Barczyk
Councilmember Walter Barnes
Councilmember Ben Bishop
Councilmember Edward Majcher
and upon, being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
The Mayor thereupon declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted dus,3A.,L day of
1999.
CITY ONFLOR
By; ('Tra,":A
Chuck Neuberger, Mayor / IN
ATTEST:
Kathryn O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(Seal)
I HEREBY CERTIFY that notice of public hearing on this Ordinance was published in the Vero Beach
Press Journal as required by State Statute, that one public hearing was held on this Ordinance at 7:00 p.m. on the
, A.d day of , 1999, and that following said public hearing this Ordinance was passed by the
City Council.
ATTE
Czl�
Kathryn M. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality for
relian by the City of Sebastian only:
1
Rich Stringer
City Attorney
ORDINANCE NO.O-99-33
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SCHEDULING AN ELECTION TO SUBMIT A REFERENDUM ISSUE TO
THE ELECTORATE IN ORDER TO AMEND ARTICLE IV OF THE CITY
CHARTER TO PROVIDE FOR A RUN-OFF TO DECIDE TIES FOR COUNCIL
ELECTIONS INSTEAD OF DRAWING LOTS; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN
WHICH SUCH ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED; PROVIDING THE TIME AND
PLACES FOR HOLDING SUCH ELECTION; ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE
BALLOT FOR SUCH ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 166.031 of Florida Statutes provides that the governing body of a municipality
may submit to the electors of that municipality a proposed amendment to all or part of its charter; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Charter, the City of Sebastian Charter Review Committee has
recommended that certain revisions be made to the City Charter, and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit the amendments to the City Charter for ratification by
the electors of the City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing Section 4.12(b)
of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as follows:
"Section 4.12(b)
(b) In the event that at any election there are two (2) or more candidates for the same office
and they should receive the same number of votes, the question shall be decided by a special run-
off election between the tied candidates to be held no later than thirty (30) days after the results
of the initial election are declared by city council."
Section 2. An election is hereby called and scheduled to be held on March 14, 2000, to determine
whether the revisions to the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida shall be approved by a majority of the
votes cast in such election, in which the qualified electors residing in the City of Sebastian shall participate.
Section 3. The places of voting in such election shall be the usual places of voting in the City of
Sebastian, Florida, in the regular election as determined under the applicable provisions of Florida law, which
are currently as follows:
PRECINCT
POLLING PLACE
Precinct 12................................................................The Sebastian Community Center,
1805 North Central Avenue
Precinct 14................................................................Highlands Chapel Church of God,
281 Delaware Avenue
Precinct 15................................................................The North Indian River County Library,
1001 Fellsmere Road (CR 512)
Precinct 16................................................................Sebastian Elks Lodge No. 2714,
731 South Fleming Street
The polls shall open at such voting places on March 14, 2000, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All duly
qualified electors residing within the City of Sebastian shall be entitled to participate and vote in such election.
Section 4. The purpose of this election shall be to present a referendum~ issue io im, Oecmi s of the
City of Sebastian of whether or not to adopt revisions to the City Charter. The ballot shall be substantially in the
following form:
BALLOT
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Referendum
Amending Section 4.12(b) concerning election ties.
Shall the City of Sebastian amend the City Charter to require a run-off election to
decide ties for council elections instead of drawing lots?
Yes for Approval
No for Rejection
2
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Ordinance was moved for adoption by CouncilmemberThe motion
was seconded by Councilmember and upon, being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Mayor Chuck Neuberger
Councilmember Joseph Barczyk
Councilmember Walter Barnes A.--
Councilmember Ben Bishop ( �v
Councilmember Edward Majcher _
The Mayor thereupon declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted this, fL day of
, 1999.
CITY OF SE B IA , FLORIDA
By:
Chuck Neuberger, Mayor
A T:
Kathryn M O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(Seal)
I HEREBY CERTIFY that notice of public hearing on this Ordinance was published in the Vero Beach
Press Journal as required by State Statute, that one public hearing was held on this Ordinance at 7:00 p.m. on the
�.L day of 7; , 1999 and that following said public hearing this Ordinance was passed b the
�— Y � g P g P Y
City Council.
ATTEST:
ia�eM.
0 al oran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality for
reliance b the City f Sebastian only:
Rich Stringer
City Attorney
3
ORDINANCE NO.O-99-34
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SCHEDULING AN ELECTION TO SUBMIT A REFERENDUM ISSUE TO
THE ELECTORATE IN ORDER TO AMEND ARTICLE IV OF THE CITY
CHARTER TO PROVIDE FOR VIOLATION OF STATE ELECTION CODE AS A
BASIS FOR DISQUALIFICATION AND PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR SUCH
ACTION; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH ELECTION SHALL
BE CONDUCTED; PROVIDING THE TIME AND PLACES FOR HOLDING SUCH
ELECTION; ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR SUCH
ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 166.031 of Florida Statutes provides that the governing body of a municipality
may submit to the electors of that municipality a proposed amendment to all or part of its charter; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Charter, the City of Sebastian Charter Review Committee has
recommended that certain revisions be made to the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit the amendments to the City Charter for ratification by
the electors of the City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing Section 4.13 of
the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as follows:
"Section 4.13
No candidate shall violate the provisions of Florida Statues Chapter 104, (the Florida
Election Code) as now constituted or as amended in the future. A violation of any of these
provisions shall disqualify such candidate from holding office, if elected, and the person receiving
the majority of the votes cast, observing the foregoing conditions, shall be entitled to the office.
Any sitting member of council or candidate therefore may file a written charge with the city
clerk, prior to opening of the meeting in which the election results are declared, that specifies an
alleged violation of this provision by a candidate having been elected. The city council must vote
whether said charge would, if proved, constitute a violation and whether a reasonable basis exists
for believing the violation occurred, and upon an affirmative determination by the majority, a
special meeting shall be scheduled within thirty (30) days for a hearing on the charge in which the
procedures of Section 2.09 apply. Upon a finding by a majority vote of the whole council that a
violation of any of these provisions occurred, such a finding shall disqualify such candidate from
holding office, and the person receiving the majority of the votes cast, observing the foregoing
conditions, shall be entitled to the office."
Section 2. An election is hereby called and scheduled to be held on March 14, 2000, to determine
whether the revisions to the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida shall be approved by a majority of the
votes cast in such election, in which the qualified electors residing in the City of Sebastian shall participate.
Section 3. The places of voting in such election shall be the usual places of voting in the City of
Sebastian, Florida, in the regular election as determined under the applicable provisions of Florida law, which
are currently as follows:
PRECINCT
POLLING PLACE
Precinct 12................................................................The Sebastian Community Center,
1805 North Central Avenue
Precinct 14................................................................Highlands Chapel Church of God,
281 Delaware Avenue
Precinct 15................................................................The North Indian River County Library,
1001 Fellsmere Road (CR 512)
Precinct 16................................................................Sebastian Elks Lodge No. 2714,
731 South Fleming Street
The polls shall open at such voting places on March 14, 2000, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All duly
qualified electors residing within the City of Sebastian shall be entitled to participate and vote in such election.
Section 4. The purpose of this election shall be to present a referendum issue to the electors of the
City of Sebastian of whether or not to adopt revisions to the City Charter. The ballot shall be substantially in the
following form:
2
BALLOT
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Referendum
Amending Section 4.13 concerning candidate disqualification.
Shall the City of Sebastian amend the City Charter to make a violation of state
election code a basis for disqualification and providing procedures for such action?
Yes for Approval
No for Rejection
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption'.
The foregoing Ordinance was moved for adoption by Councilmember The motion
was seconded by Councilmember
Mayor Chuck Neuberger
Councilmember Joseph Barczyk
Councilmember Walter Barnes
Councilmember Ben Bishop
Councilmember Edward Majcher
and upon, being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
G'44i
The Mayor thereupon declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted this day of
101999.
ATTEST:
athryn NY O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(Seal)
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
By: 0 w
Chuck Neuberger, Mayor
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that notice of public hearing on this Ordinance was published in the Vero Beach
Press Journal as required by State Statute, that one public hearing was held on this Ordinance at 7:00 p.m. on the
day of iJ 1999, and that following said public hearing this Ordinance was passed by the
City Council.
AT :
C�Ka'� m r, W.&"
KZyn MVO'HaL'oron, CMGAAE
City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality for
reliance by the City of Sebastian only:
. /Z(U
Rich Stringer
City Attorney
4
ORDINANCE NO.O-99-35
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SCHEDULING AN ELECTION TO SUBMIT A REFERENDUM ISSUE TO
THE ELECTORATE IN ORDER TO AMEND ARTICLE IV OF THE CITY
CHARTER TO PROVIDE THAT THE CITY MANAGER AND THEN THE CITY
ATTORNEY SHALL SUCCEED THE CITY CLERK IN APPOINTING INTERIM
GOVERNMENT, RATHER THAN THE MAYOR AND POLICE CHIEF MAKING
SUCH APPOINTMENTS; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH
ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED; PROVIDING THE TIME AND PLACES FOR
HOLDING SUCH ELECTION; ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR
SUCH ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 166.031 of Florida Statutes provides that the governing body of a municipality
may submit to the electors of that municipality a proposed amendment to all or part of its charter; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Charter, the City of Sebastian Charter Review Committee has
recommended that certain revisions be made to the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit the amendments to the City Charter for ratification by
the electors of the City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing Section 4.14 of
the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be amended to read as follows:
"Section 4.14
Should a condition arise where there should be no city council serving, either through
death, resignation or otherwise, in the interim until a special election can be called to fill such
vacancies, the city clerk shall have the power to fill the vacancies until successors are elected, and
such city council so appointed shall call a special election as provided by this Charter. In the event
of the inability or refiisal of the city clerk to serve in such capacity or to fill such vacancies, within
five (5) days after such condition arises, the city manager shall do so. In the event of the inability
or refusal of the city manager to act within twenty-four (24) hours, the city attorney shall do so."
t
Section 2. An election is hereby called and scheduled to be held on March 14, 2000, to determine
whether the revisions to the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida shall be approved by a majority of the
votes cast in such election, in which the qualified electors residing in the City of Sebastian shall participate.
Section 3. The places of voting in such election shall be the usual places of voting in the City of
Sebastian, Florida, in the regular election as determined under the applicable provisions of Florida law, which
are currently as follows:
PRECINCT
POLLING PLACE
Precinct 12................................................................The Sebastian Community Center,
1805 North Central Avenue
Precinct 14................................................................Highlands Chapel Church of God,
281 Delaware Avenue
Precinct 15....................................
............................The North Indian River County Library,
1001 Fellsmere Road (CR 512)
Precinct 16................................................................Sebastian Elks Lodge No. 2714,
731 South Fleming Street
The polls shall open at such voting places on March 14, 2000, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All duly
qualified electors residing within the City of Sebastian shall be entitled to participate and vote in such election.
Section 4. The purpose of this election shall be to present a referendum issue to the electors of the
City of Sebastian of whether or not to adopt revisions to the City Charter. The ballot shall be substantially in the
following form:
2
BALLOT
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Referendum
Amending Section 4.14 concerning interim government.
Shall the City of Sebastian amend the City Charter to provide that remaining charter
officers, rather than mayor and police chief succeed city clerk as the official
responsible for appointing interim government when no functioning council exists?
Yes for Approval
No for Rejection
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Ordinance was moved for adoption by Councilmember The motion
was seconded by Councilmember and upon, being put to a vote, the vote was as follows.
Mayor Chuck Neuberger
Councilmember Joseph Barczyk
Councilmember Walter Barnes
Councilmember Ben Bishop
Councilmember Edward Majcher
The Mayor thereupon declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted thisJA4 day of
'22 1999.
AT ST:
�n nwaz&.
athryn ly. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(Seal)
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
BY: 'A -WW
Chuck euberger, Mayor
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that notice of public hearing on this Ordinance was published in the Vero Beach
Press Journal as required by State Statute, that one public hearing was held on this Ordinance at 7:00 p.m on the
,;&,I _ day of , 1999, and that following said public hearing this Ordinance was passed by the
City Council. '
ATT ST:
KaduynM. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality for
reliance by the City of Sebastian only:
LC� �
Rich Stringer
City Attorney
.19
ORDINANCE NO.O-99-36
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA. SCHEDULING AN ELECTION TO SUBMIT A REFERENDUM ISSUE TO
THE ELECTORATE IN ORDER TO AMEND ARTICLE VI OF THE CITY
CHARTER TO DELETE OBSOLETE PROVISIONS FOR TRANSITION TO
CURRENT CHARTER; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH
ELECTION SHALL BE CONDUCTED; PROVIDING THE TIME AND PLACES FOR
HOLDING SUCH ELECTION; ESTABLISHING THE FORM OF THE BALLOT FOR
SUCH ELECTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 166.031 of Florida Statutes provides that the governing body of a municipality
may submit to the electors of that municipality a proposed amendment to all or part of its charter; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Charter, the City of Sebastian Charter Review Committee has
recommended that certain revisions be made to the City Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to submit the amendments to the City Charter for ratification by
the electors of the City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. That upon passage of the Referendum submitted hereunder, existing Sections 6.02 and
6.03 of the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida, shall be deleted in their entirety.
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"Seefien
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Section 2. An election is hereby called and scheduled to be held on March 14, 2000, to determine
whether the revisions to the City Charter of the City of Sebastian, Florida shall be approved by a majority of the
votes cast in such election, in which the qualified electors residing in the City of Sebastian shall participate.
Section 3. The places of voting in such election shall be the usual places of voting in the City of
Sebastian, Florida, in the regular election as determined under the applicable provisions of Florida law, which
are currently as follows:
PRECINCT
POLLING PLACE
Precinct 12................................................................The Sebastian Community Center,
1805 North Central Avenue
Precinct 14................................................................Highlands Chapel Church of God,
281 Delaware Avenue
Precinct 15.............................................
...................The North Indian River County Library,
1001 Fellsmere Road (CR 512)
Precinct 16................................................................Sebastian Elks Lodge No. 2714,
731 South Fleming Street
The polls shall open at such voting places on March 14, 2000, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All duly
qualified electors residing within the City of Sebastian shall be entitled to participate and vote in such election.
Section 4. The purpose of this election shall be to present a referendum issue to the electors of the
City of Sebastian of whether or not to adopt revisions to the City Charter. The ballot shall be substantially in the
following form:
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BALLOT
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Referendum
Deleting Sections 6.02 and 6.03 concerning transition to current charter.
Shall the City of Sebastian amend the City Charter to delete obsolete provisions
governing the transition to the existing charter from a previous charter?
Yes for Approval
No for Rejection
Section 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Ordinance was moved for adoption by Councilmember e&&4-0" . The motion
was seconded by Councilmember
Mayor Chuck Neuberger
Councilmember Joseph Barczyk
Councilmember Walter Barnes
Councilmember Ben Bishop
Councilmember Edward Majcher
and upon, being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
The Mayor thereupon declared this Ordinance duly passed and adopted this day of
1999.
IATZTES . O'Halloran, CMC/AAE
City Clerk
(Seal)
CITY OF SEBA N, F ORIDA
By:�
Chuck Neuberger, Mayor
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that notice of public hearing on this Ordinance was published in the Vero Beach
Press Journal as required by State Statute, that one public hearing was held on this Ordinance at 7:00 p.m on the
day of y%rva.lw , 1999, and that following said public hearing this Ordinance was passed by the
City Council. 1
ATTEST:
Kathryn M 'Halloran, M /AA
City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality for
relian by the City of Sebastian only:
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Rich Stringer
City Attorney
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