HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_resolution_no_2019-03_20190219 RESOLUTION 2019-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE
CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; APPOINTING AN
HONORARY POET LAUREATE OF THE CITY OF CAPE
CANAVERAL; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR
INCONSISTENT RESOLUTIONS, SEVERABILITY AND AN
_EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, throughout history, poet laureates have been appointed by governments of
all sizes; and
WHEREAS, an increasing number of Poet,Laureate programs have been successfully
implemented in communities across the U.S., and
WHEREAS,instituting a Poet Laureate Program in the City of Cape Canaveral embodies
the City Vision by supporting and promoting culture and education within the community; and
WHEREAS, the objectives of the Poet Laureate Program are to enhance the presence of
literary arts in Cape Canaveral, encourage the reading and writing of poetry, raise awareness of
poetry and the spoken word, provide a forum for arts collaboration, promote the City's Visioning
and cultural identity and use poetry to bridge cultural and generational divides; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cape Canaveral requested nominations for a 2019-2022
appointment term scheduled to begin on April 1,2019, coinciding with the start of National Poetry
Month; and
WHEREAS, a Poet Laureate Selection Committee comprised of City Residents and Staff
with educational and professional backgrounds in literature, communications, linguistics and
journalism reviewed all applicants for this appointment in a blind selection process; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting on January 31, 2019, the Culture and Leisure Services Board
reviewed the application packet recommended by the Poet Laureate Selection Committee and
• recommended the same; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL,BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA,AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are deemed true and correct and are hereby
incorporated herein by this reference as a material part of this Resolution.
Section 2. Appointment. The position of Poet Laureate of the City of Cape Canaveral is
honorary and awarded to a person who has established a presence in the world of poetry,
demonstrated a commitment to and passion for poetry and embraces the opportunity to engage the
community through poetry and the Poet Laureate is not a political appointment, nor is it a paid
position:
City of Cape Canaveral
Resolution No.2019-03
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Timothy Bass shall be appointed the honorary position of Poet Laureate of the City
of Cape Canaveral, to serve one (1) three-year term, beginning April 1, 2019 and
ending March 31, 2022.
Section 3. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Resolutions. All prior resolutions or parts of
resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or portion
of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such
holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion hereto.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective April 1, 2019.
ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, assembled this 19th day of February, 2019.
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ATTEST: -
Mia Goforth, CM
City Clerk
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency
For the C. of Cape Canaveral only by:
nthony Garganese, City Attorney
Bob Hoog, Mayor
Name
Mike Brown FOR AGAINST
Bob Hoog x
Wes Morrison x
Rocky Randels Second
Angela Raymond Motion
City of Cape Canaveral
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