2001-R-22RESOLUTION NO.2001-R-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING THE
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 TERRORIST ATTACK ON THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND OFFERING OUR
SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION BY ESTABLISHING THE
"UNITED WE STAND" PROGRAM AND OFFERING THE
SERVICES OF OUR MUNICIPALITY AS REQUESTED;
REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater offers to support the efforts of the citizens of the United
States with regard to the terrorist attack on our Country on September 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the City expresses its support to the victims, their families and their loved
ones; and
WHEREAS, the City requests the citizens and the departments of the City of Edgewater to
research any and all means to aide the victim's and their families of this terrorist attack; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to form a "United We Stand" Program with the help and
expertise of the Fire Chief, Police Chief and Finance Director, to direct the City's efforts in starting
this program and organize various collection methods; and
WHEREAS, these methods include but are not limited to Police and Fire collections drives,
collection canister in various locations such as City Hall, Police Department, and the Fire
Department. This program will also research the best way to utilize the collected monies for the
benefit of all those affected by this tragedy; and
WHEREAS, should the need arise where our personnel are needed in the recovery phase
of the World Trade Center, our municipality will support the need for requested aid to the best of the
City's ability.
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NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida:
Section 1. The City shall form a "United We Stand" Program and direct the departments of
the City to research any and all means to aide the victims and their families of this tragedy.
Section 2. The City of Edgewater hereby offers financial and staffing support to the best of
our ability to the victim's families and loved ones of the tragedy that struck our Country on
September 11, 2001.
Section 3. The City shall establish collection canisters at City Hall, Police Department and
Fire Department.
Section 4. The City shall research the best uses of the funds and City manpower to provide
assistance to the victims and their families.
Section 5. The City shall update its policies and procedures to provide the best protection,
safety and security for its citizens and personnel.
Section 6. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be and same are hereby
repealed.
Section 7. This resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
After Motion by ( >.- A, and Second by 6_� the vote
on this resolution was as follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Donald A. Schmidt _
Councilman James P. Brown
Councilman Dennis A. Vincenzi
Councilwoman Harriet E. Rhodes f
Councilwoman Judith Lichter
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PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this -15' day of October, 2001.
ATTEST:
For the use and reliance only by the City of
Edgewater, Florida. Approved as to form and
legality by: Scott A. Cookson, Esquire
City Attorney
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA
Donald A. Schmidt
Mayor
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Robin L. Matusick
Legal Assistant
Approved by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater at a meeting held on this /S'
day of n.� , 2001 under
Agenda Item No. .3 - C