HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-97-49 RESOLUTION NO. R-97-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, iNDIAN
RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, CREATING A
RECREATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING THE FUNCTION, ROLE AND
FINAL MAKE-UP OF A PERMANENT RECREATIONAL
ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian is experiencing continuing growth of a diverse population
with a desire to participate in a variety of recreational activities; and
WHEREAS, both the City of Sebastian and Indian River County are major providers of
recreational activities and 'facilities for the citizens of the City of Sebastian and the unincorporated
areas of north Indian River County; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Sebastian are contributors of taxes to both the City and the
County; and
WHEREAS, the competing interests of the diverse population compete for finite revenues,
programs and facilities; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council of the City of Sebastian to involve the
citizens of Sebastian in establishing recommendations on matters associated with recreational needs
and facilities within the City of Sebastian;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Sebastian,
Indian River County, Florida, that there is hereby created and established a recreational advisory
Committee within the City of Sebastian, hereinafter known as the Sebastian Recreation Advisory
Committee. The function, role, organizational structure, appointment of members and terms of
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office of members shall be according to the following guidelines:
Section 1. Purpose and Responsibility:
A. PURPOSE: The SEBASTIAN RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE is formed
to provide recommendations to the City Council on developing the purpose and role of a citizen
advisory group of diverse recreational interests for the City of Sebastian. The SEBASTIAN
RECREATIONAL COMMITTEE shall provide recommendations on the development of
recreational facilities, creation or expansion of recreational programs, and promote cooperation and
coordination between the various recreational interests and the City and County.
B. RESPONSIBILITIES: It shall be the responsibility of the SEBASTIAN RECREATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE to:
1. Establish the purpose of a permanent recreation advisory board;
2. Identify the role of the recreation advisory board among the various recreational
interests, the City of Sebastian and Indian River County;
3.Prepare and finalize recommendations to the City Council for action.
Section 2. Organizational Structure:
A. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTUral3: The make up of the SEBASTIAN RECREATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE shall be made up of the president of each of the following organizations
provided that they are residents of the City of Sebastian, otherwise the organization shall submit a
member's name who is a resident of the City for appointment by the City Council:
1. The Sebastian River Area Little League, Incorporated
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2. The Sebastian Panther, Incorporated
3. The Sebastian Soccer Association, Incorporated
4. Sebastian Old Boys
5. The Friendly Tennis Group
6. The Sebastian River Art Club
7. Craft Club of Sebastian
8. Pelican Island Art Group
9. The City of Sebastian's appointed member of the Indian River County Parks and
Recreation Committee
10. Citizen at large
B. STAFF SUPPORT: In addition to the appointed membership from the various
recreational interests, the Director of Public Works and the Director of Community Development
shall serve as ex-officio members(non-voting) to provide staff support to the recreational advisory
committee.
C. TERM: It is the intent of the City Council that this advisory committee be temporary and
finalize it recommendations as rapidly as possible; therefor, the creation of the SEBASTIAN
RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE shall sunset and be dissolved effective November 3,
1997.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall take effect on September 12, 1997.
The foregoing Resolution was moved for adoption by Councilmember .f~fr~q-i'/"C2 . The
motion was seconded by Councilmember _-~ and upon being put to a vote, the
vote was as follows:
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Mayor Walter W. Barnes
Vice-Mayor Richard J. Taracka
Councilmember Louise R. Cartwright
Councilmember Larry Paul
Councilmember Ruth Sullivan
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and
adopted this z~4z/day 1997.
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CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
By:... !.j[~} ~_~x, '~J[] ~~
Walter W. Barnes, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kathryn M/O',b!..alto[an, CMC/AAE
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Approved as to Form and Content:
Valerie F. Settles, City Attorney
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