HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 846-25 Public Records ExemptionRESOLUTION NO. 846-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ZEPHYRHILLS, FLOMDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS URGING THE FLORIDA STATE
LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC
RECORDS EXEMPTION FOR MUNICIPAL CLERKS AND EMPLOYEES
WHO PERFORM MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS WORK OR HAVE ANY
PART IN CODE ENFORCEMENT FUNCTIONS OF A CITY AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, many municipal staff who perform duties that include, or result in,
investigations into complaints regarding election fraud, legal enforcement of hearings that could
lead to a criminal prosecution or code enforcement actions are exposed to threats and other acts of
violence; and
WHEREAS, municipal clerks often administer elections and some election workers have
been targeted for threats and violence due to the nature of materials they are responsible for
WHEREAS, municipal clerks are often involved in legal enforcement proceedings in
actions related to violations of codes and ordinances and, occasionally, these proceedings have led
to retaliation and threats by defendants; and
WHEREAS, currently public records exemptions in Florida include those for local
personnel who either investigate, enforce or otherwise provide a service that can result in
contentious interactions when action is taken and municipal clerks and their staffs fall within the
need for a window for greater protection; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Association of City Clerks is very concerned for the safety and
well-being of the municipal clerks and their staffs who serve the public on a daily basis and are,
oftentimes, the first contact of citizens with cities; and
WHEREAS, the City ofZephyrhills has complied with all requirements and procedures of
Florida law in processing and adopting this Resolution.
Now, Therefore, be it Resolved by the City Council of the City of Zephyrhills, Florida
as follows:
(1). The City Council of the City of Zephyrhills hereby adopts the recitals set forth in this
Resolution (whereas clauses) as the legislative findings of the City Council.
(2). The Mayor and City Council of th City of Zephyrhills, Florida, hereby urges and
encourages the Florida State Legislature to enact legislation to provide a public records exemption
for municipal clerks and employees who perform municipal elections work or have any part in
code enforcement functions of a municipality.
(3)._Th^City Clerk isjiereby directed and authorized to send a certified copy of this
Resolution to Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator Danny Burgess and Representative Randy
Maggard, and the Florida League of Cities (FLC).
(4). This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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. *,^pt C'''foregiom^Resolution No. 846-25 was passed in an open and regular m eting of the
^^undr-ofthe City^fZephyrhills, Florida, on this 1 th day ofFebruary,"2025
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.^.Ric^o^^UmQrie-^ City Clerk eth M. Burges , ., cil President
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The foregoing Resolution No. 846-25 was approved by me this 10th day of February, 2025
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Me ome Bahr Monson, Mayor
Approved as to legal form and legal content
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Matthew E. Maggar , ity Attorney
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