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File #: PO-2018-10    Version: Name: Charter - Article 13
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 4/10/2018 In control: Regular City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 5/16/2018 Final action: 5/16/2018
Title: An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Section 13.01 Of The City Charter To Clarify That The Sale Or Other Disposition Of A City-Owned Golf Course Must Be Approved By The City's Electors, Subject To Approval By The Electorate At A Referendum To Be Held On November 6, 2018.
Attachments: 1. Charter city property - Article 13.pdf

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An Ordinance Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Amending Section 13.01 Of The City Charter To Clarify That The Sale Or Other Disposition Of A City-Owned Golf Course Must Be Approved By The City’s Electors, Subject To Approval By The Electorate At A Referendum To Be Held On November 6, 2018.

 

 

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Staff Recommends:  Approval of the attached Ordinance

 

 

Explanation:

The Charter Review Committee was created for the purpose of conducting a comprehensive study of the City Charter.  By a vote of two thirds (2/3), the Charter Review Committee may submit proposals to amend or revise the Charter to the City Commission.

 

The Charter Review Committee must submit to the City Commission any proposed amendments or revisions with associated ballot language no later than the first Tuesday in June.  The City Commission shall place the Committee's proposals with the associated ballot language on the ballot.

 

The proposed ordinance will add “golf courses” to the list of City properties which will require a referendum if the Commission wishes to sell such property.

 

 

Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:

Dr. Wazir Ishmael, City Manager

George R. Keller, Jr. CPPT, Assistant City Manager for Public Safety and Interim Assistant City Manager for Finance and Administration

Patricia A. Cerny, City Clerk

Lorie Mertens-Black, Chief Civic Affairs Officer

Charter Review Committee