Title
Florida League of Cities "Building Citizenship in the Community: Back to Basics" Initiative (B)
Explanation
The Florida League of Cities (FLC) has requested member municipalities to adopt a resolution in support of the League's presidential priority, "Building Citizenship in the Community: Back to Basics" initiative. Through this initiative, the League has designed and launched a campaign to increase civic awareness and participation. The League will provide education for constituents to increase their awareness of municipal issues, and help them become smarter municipal consumers.
Examples of civics activities that will result from the League of Cities' initiative include: city-sponsored open houses and tours of municipal facilities; on-line public resources for use in classrooms civic clubs and other organizations; advisory boards that provide civic input to city councils; citizen academies that educate about city government and services; and youth councils that engage young people and seek youth voices on city issues.
Fiscal Note
No fiscal impact
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) adopt the proposed resolution, and 2) transmit a certified copy to the Florida League of Cities.