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DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP REGISTRY (B)
Ordinance No. 0-07-46
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Gainesville, by creating and adding an Article VII, under Chapter 2 of the Code, entitled "Registered Domestic Partnerships," providing for registered domestic partnerships and setting forth the rights and legal effects of such partnerships; amending Appendix "A" by creating and adding a section entitled "Registered Domestic Partnerships," setting forth fees; providing directions to the codifier; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.
explanation
The City Commission at its meeting of June 11, 2007, authorized the City Attorney to draft and the Clerk of the Commission to advertise an Ordinance establishing a domestic partner registry.
This ordinance requires two hearings. Should the Commission adopt this ordinance on first reading, second and final reading of the ordinance will be July 23, 2007.