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2014-003 Resolution Supporting Congressional Efforts to Adopt and Implement Reforms to Current Immigration Laws and RegulationsRESOLUTION No. 2014 -003 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA SUPPORTING CONGRESSIONAL EFFORTS TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT REFORMS TO THE CURRENT IMMIGRATION LAWS AND REGULATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO FORWARD A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, The City Commission of the City of Ocoee, Florida (the "City ") believes fixing our nation's broken immigration laws is among the most important issues of interest to our residents and the City believes strongly that maintaining the status quo will further damage the economic, political and social structure of our cities and our country; and WHEREAS, the City believes that a meaningful fix to immigration must begin with a strengthening of border security. Further, interior enforcement should be improved to enhance our ability to identify and remove visa overstays, but our state and local law enforcement must be able to remain focused on community policing; and WHEREAS, the nation would benefit from a less bureaucratic and more time- sensitive system that allows workers of all types - seasonal, agricultural, lesser - skilled and high- skilled — to lawfully come to America, either temporarily or permanently, and contribute to our economy; and WHEREAS, part of immigration reform must also provide a uniform system of employment verification; and WHEREAS, there are equally compelling moral dimensions also related to immigration reform that underscore the importance of moving forward with the effort; people must be able to come out of the shadows and fully pursue the American Dream for themselves and their families. This is also essential to our efforts to combat crime and provide effective police protection for our residents, property owners, businesses and visitors. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true, correct, and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. Immigration Reform. The City believes the time is ripe for Congress to pass legislation that fixes immigration and creates a system that builds our economy, meets the nation's future workforce requirements, eliminates the incentives to enter the country illegally, humanely deals with the undocumented persons already here, and works to keep families together. Section 3. City Clerk. The City Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the State of Florida members of the United States House of Representatives and Senate. Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this `day of March, 2014. ATTEST: APPROVED: CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA t9 QQ AA e ik , City Clerk (SEAL) FOR USE AND RELIANCE ONLY BY THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY this Ce day of 1 2014. SHUFFIELD, LOWMAN & WILSON, P.A. BY: Scott A Cooks ) �ity Att rq � S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayo APPROVED BY THE OCOEE CITY COMMISSION AT A MEETING HELD ON ("`� Y \ J 2014 UNDER AGENDA ITEM NO. �.