HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06 - Expressing Support for H.R. 672A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA,
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR BILL
INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE MARIO DIAZn_
BALART, TO DIRECT THE UNITED STATES POSTAL
SERVICE TO DESIGNATE SINGLE, UNIQUE ZIP CODES
FOR CERTAIN COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING OCOEE;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE' DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Ocoee desires to have one unique unified
zip code for the City of Ocoee; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Ocoee finds LISPS to review the City of
Ocoee's Zip Code boundaries in relation to the City's boundaries and make changes to ensure all
properties within the City limits are assigned to the same Postal City Code: and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Ocoee finds that H.R. 672, introduced
in the 11 9th Congress, which directs the United States Postal Service to assign unique ZIP Codes
to certain communities —including the City of Ocoee —is a valid and necessary measure to
address longstanding ZIP Code -related issues; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and
adoption.
SECTION 1. 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 2. That Ocoee's citizens are currently being serviced by six
(6) USPS Zip Codes, with one (1) having the Ocoee city identifier and 34761 Zip Code, which
negatively impacts Ocoee's citizens financially and public service deliverability.
SECTION 3. The City Commission hereby expresses support for H.R.
672, which was introduced in the I I 9th Congress, which directs the United States Postal Services
to assign a unique ZIP Code to certain communities - including the City of Ocoee.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1) day of 2025.
Melanie Sibbitt, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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this'.V�& day of :1 oiU 2025.
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