SUBJECT
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Adopt resolution Repealing and Restating Resolution No. 2025-064, Establishing Rules and Policies Concerning the Providing of Opportunities for Members of the Public to be Heard on Propositions Before the Board Within the Meaning of, and in compliance with, Section 286.0114, Florida Statutes.
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DESCRIPTION
The Board adopted Resolution No. 2025-064, establishing rules and policies concerning the providing of opportunities for members of the public to be heard on propositions before the Board. The proposed resolution requires a speaker upon being recognized to speak to provide the proposition being addressed on the agenda by referencing the agenda item’s number. The proposed resolution also limits comments in the “Public Comments Concerning Agenda Items” section to those items that appear on the published agenda and limits comments regarding items not on the agenda to the General Public/Audience and Opportunity to be Heard which is to be placed after the Public Hearings section of the agenda. The resolution limits the General Public/Audience and Opportunity to be Heard to 15 speakers per meeting. The resolution also requires speakers providing public comment to fill out and submit a speaker’s card prior to the applicable section coming before the board. The resolution provides a procedure when an individual does not follow the rules and policies of the Board.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the proposed resolution Repealing and Restating Resolution No. 2025-064, Establishing Rules and Policies Concerning the Providing of Opportunities for Members of the Public to be Heard on Propositions Before the Board Within the Meaning of, and in compliance with, Section 286.0114, Florida Statutes.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Randy Mink, County Attorney
863-534-7679