814RESOLUTION NO. —
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA
TO REESTABLISH MUNICIPAL COURTS.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDGEWATER,
FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. That the City of Edgewater, Florida hereby
resolves that Article V, Section 20 of the Constitution of
the State of Florida which was amended January 1, 1973 at
11:59 P.M., E.S.T., has demonstrated an adverse impact on
the judicial system.
SECTION 2. That the reestablishment of Municipal Courts,
under specified minimum standards, would correct this adverse
impact.
SECTION 3. That legislation is necessary to protect
municipal revenues received from violations of city ordinances
and uniform traffic control laws.
SECTION 4. That in view of the serious problems of
public safety administration created by the abolition of the
municipal courts, legislation should be established and
maintained that will provide authority to local governments
to secure enforcement, prosecution and adjudication of municipal
ordinances and traffic control laws.
SECTION 5. That municipal courts shall continue with
their same jurisdiction in the manner prescribed by special
or general law or ordinances.
SECTION 6. That this Resolution shall take effect
immediately upon its adoption by the City Council and approval
as provided by law.
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This Resolution was read in full and passed by a vote
of the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida at
a regular meeting of said Council held on the day
of �_, 1978, and approved as provided by
law.
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Approved this day of
A.D., 1978.
This Resolution was prepared by
MAYOR ROBERT H. CHRISTY
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