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AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: January 15, 2019
Item # 15
Reviewed By:
Contact Name: Commissioner Oliver Department Director:
Contact Number: 1040 City Manager:
Subject: Approval of Resolution Establishing the Ocoee Youth Council (OYC).
Background Summary:
Article II, Section C-8.0 of the Charter of the City of Ocoee, Florida, provides that the City of Ocoee has
the power to create boards, commissions and committees to advise and assist the City in carrying out
municipal functions. At the Regular City Commission Meeting held on December 4, 2018, consensus of
the City Commission was to move forward with a resolution establishing the Ocoee Youth Council
(OYC) as requested by Commissioner Oliver. The purpose of this Resolution is to create the OYC and
establish the composition of the OYC. The City Commission shall, by separate Resolution, establish
meeting times and dates for the OYC, outline the specific purpose and matters to be discussed by the
OYC, and to establish deliverables that the OYC may provide to the City Commission.
Issue:
Should the Mayor and City Commission approve a resolution establishing the Ocoee Youth Council?
Recommendations:
Staff recommends the Mayor and City Commission consider approving a resolution to establish the
Ocoee Youth Council.
Attachments:
Proposed Resolution
Financial Impact:
None
Type of Item: (please mark with an "x")
Public Hearing For Clerk's Dept Use:
Ordinance First Reading X_ Consent Agenda
Ordinance Second Reading Public Hearing
X Resolution Regular Agenda
Commission Approval
Discussion&Direction
X Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk
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Reviewed by City Attorney Dana Crosby-Collier N/A
Reviewed by Finance Dept. N/A
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA,
ESTABLISHING THE OCOEE YOUTH COUNCIL (OYC)
TO SUPPORT YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND
INVOLVEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Ocoee City Commission values the youth of our community and
supports positive youth development; and
WHEREAS, the Ocoee City Commission finds that the creation of the Ocoee Youth
Council (OYC) will allow youth to constructively have a voice in the local government decision-
making processes; and
WHEREAS, the OYC will provide opportunities for self-growth and real-world
experiences for youth; and
WHEREAS, the OYC will allow youth to participate in activities that will help them
develop into future leaders, while benefiting the city and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OCOEE,FLORIDA,AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby affirmed and
ratified.
SECTION 2. Authority. The City Commission of the City of Ocoee has
the authority to adopt this Resolution pursuant to Article VIII of the Constitution of the
State of Florida and Chapter 166, Florida Statutes.
SECTION 3. Creation of the Ocoee Youth Council. The City
Commission of the City of Ocoee hereby creates the Ocoee Youth Council, also known as
OYC, to advise and make recommendations to the City Commission regarding issues of
special interest to youth in Ocoee. The Council is a youth advisory group whose members
are selected by completing an application and participating in an interview process.
Yearly, the City Commission shall appoint a Commissioner or Mayor as a liaison to the
OYC. Additionally, the City Commission may appoint an independent coordinator to
oversee the OYC to work with surrounding high schools and Valencia College to identify
students and ensure the success of OYC. The purpose of this Resolution is to create the
OYC and establish the composition of the OYC. The City Commission shall, by separate
Resolution, establish meeting times and dates for the OYC, outline the specific purpose
and matters to be discussed by the OYC, and to establish deliverables that the OYC may
provide to the City Commission.
SECTION 4. Composition of Ocoee Youth Council. The Council
will consist of 9-15 members who are entering grades 9— 12. The Mayor and each
Commissioner will affirm the appointment of OYC members in the first year and as
vacancies occur. The members of OYC must be residents of Ocoee. During year one,
preference will be given to students attending Ocoee and Wekiva high schools.
SECTION 5. Term of Office. OYC members shall serve for a term of
one calendar year, with appointments and reappointments to be affirmed by the
Commission as vacancies arise. Members may be reappointed at the end of their term and
serve up to four consecutive one-year term. The final term of office shall end in August or
following completion of the member's senior year of high school.
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SECTION 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or portion of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by
any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and
independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portion hereto.
SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 20 .
APPROVED:
ATTEST: CITY OF OCOEE,FLORIDA
Melanie Sibbitt, City Clerk Rusty Johnson, Mayor
(SEAL)
APPROVED BY THE OCOEE CITY
COMMISSION ON THE ABOVE DATE
UNDER AGENDA ITEM NO.
FOR USE AND RELIANCE ONLY
BY THE CITY OF OCOEE,FLORIDA;
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
this day of , 20 .
SHUFFIELD,LOWMAN& WILSON,P.A.
By:
City Attorney
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