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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_resolution_no_2019-25_20191217 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; BESTOWING UPON ROCKY RANDELS THE OFFICIAL HONORARY TITLE OF "MAYOR EMERITUS OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL" AND ESTABLISHING THE DUTIES, PRIVILEGES AND CONDITIONS OF THIS VOLUNTEER, UNPAID POSITION; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT RESOLUTIONS, TERMINATION PROVISIONS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS,Rocky Randels has been a resident of the City of Cape Canaveral for almost forty years; and WHEREAS, during this time period, Rocky Randels has served the City of Cape Canaveral as an appointed member of the City's Planning and Zoning Board and an elected member of the City Council as either Council Member or Mayor for 31 years including 28 consecutive years from 1987 to 2015; and WHEREAS, Rocky Randels has tirelessly and diligently served the City of Cape Canaveral community by advocating the City's interests at Federal, State and County levels including before many Boards of Directors, Committees and Associations of both governmental and private organizations; and WHEREAS, Rocky Randels has also championed the interests of the City of Cape Canaveral and all municipalities for decades across the State of Florida through the Florida League of Cities and Space Coast League of Cities; and WHEREAS, throughout his tenure on the City Council, including as the City's Mayor, Rocky Randels earned the respect and admiration from his colleagues, businesses, local charities and citizens for his dedicated and unwavering commitment to improve the quality of life for all citizens of the City of Cape Canaveral and municipalities throughout the State of Florida; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to honor Rocky Randels' distinguished service to the City of Cape Canaveral by conferring upon him the honorary title of"Mayor Emeritus of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida;" and WHEREAS,the City Council finds that this Resolution serves a municipal purpose and is in the best interests of the City of Cape Canaveral and its citizens, businesses, institutions and community and charitable organizations; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida: Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals contained in the preamble to this Resolution are incorporated by reference herein. City of Cape Canaveral Resolution 2019-25 Page 1 of 4 Section 2. Mayor Emeritus. The City Council hereby bestows the official honorary title of "Mayor Emeritus" on former Mayor Rocky Randels. It shall be the duty of the Mayor Emeritus to serve as an Advocate and"good will"Ambassador for the City of Cape Canaveral,in perpetuity unless terminated by either party in accordance with Section 4 of this Resolution. However,should Rocky Randels announce candidacy and/or qualify to run for any elected office,the title and duties shall automatically terminate upon his announcement and/or qualifying for elected office. Section 3. Duties and Privileges; Conditions. The following duties and privileges and conditions are approved by the City Council: A. Duties and Privileges. Mayor Emeritus shall be considered a volunteer and unpaid City position. Subject to City rules and policies, the duties and privileges of Mayor Emeritus shall include: a. Advocate and "good will" Ambassador for the City of Cape Canaveral b. Access to City email/Office 365 Cloud c. Access to City Hall with a new ID Badge and City business cards d. Access to Council Workroom/Computer e. Upon prior approval by the City Manager or City Council, and subject to budget appropriations by the City Council,direct payment or reimbursement by the City of expenses related to the official approved duties of Mayor Emeritus such as approved memberships, events, meetings, meals, mileage and lodging. B. Good Will Role. As a "good will" Ambassador of the City, the Mayor Emeritus agrees not to make any oral or written communication to any person or entity which disparages, or has the effect of damaging the reputation of, or otherwise working in any way to the detriment of the City. C. No Binding Authority. However, neither this Section nor any other provision of this Resolution be shall interpreted or construed as granting to Mayor Emeritus any authority whatsoever to bind or commit the City to any matter or decision by verbal or written contract or by any other means. D. Sunshine Law Guidance. The Mayor Emeritus position shall not be considered, interpreted or construed as being a member of the City Council or any other City board or committee. Thus, for Sunshine Law purposes, the Mayor Emeritus can freely communicate his view of City related issues not only at public meetings of the City Council, or other City board or committee,but he can also freely communicate his view outside of a public meeting with members of the City Council and other City board and committee members, provided the Mayor Emeritus shall not serve as a conduit to communicate between councilmembers and City board and committee members regarding their respective issues that foreseeably will be considered by the Council,board or committee at a future meeting. E. Public Records Guidance. All public records made or received by the Mayor Emeritus, as the term"public record"is defined by Florida law, in connection with official City business and this Resolution shall be maintained by the Mayor Emeritus and delivered to the City Clerk for archiving and disposition pursuant to Florida law. City of Cape Canaveral Resolution 2019-25 Page 2 of 4 Section 4. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Resolutions; Termination. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict. The City Council may terminate the "Mayor Emeritus" designation at any time, without notice or penalty, by repealing this Resolution. Rocky Randels may terminate his acceptance of the official honorary title of"Mayor Emeritus" and the duties and privileges afforded by this Resolution at any time by providing written notice of termination to the City Manager or Mayor or as otherwise provided in Section 2 regarding candidacy for office. Section 5. 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 6. Effective Date.This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, and acceptance by Rocky Randels by execution of this Resolution. [Adoption and Signature Page Follows] City of Cape Canaveral Resolution 2019-25 Page 3 of 4 ADOPTED in a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida this 17th day of December 2019. f Bob Hoog,Mayor ATTEST Name FOR AGAINST - °', '1 Mike Brown Second .., :::;:7 .rte ----- is Gofor , CMC Bob Hoog x City Clerk Mickie Kellum Motion Wes Morrison x Angela Raymond x Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for the Cit Ca e Canaveral only by: Anthony A. Garganese, City Attorney I hereby accept the title "Mayor Emeritus of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida" and agree to abide by the terms and conditions of this Resolution: (1. (0cdVA Rocky Randels,Mayor Emeritus Date: December 17, 2019 City of Cape Canaveral Resolution 2019-25 Page 4 of 4