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1/9/01
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
STRONGLY OPPOSING ANY PROPOSED LEGISLATION TO
ASSIGN THE SOLE CONTROL OF THE DELIVERY OF
POSTSECONDARY WORKFORCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO
THE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM; AND
FURTHER URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
MAINTAIN THE CURRENT DUAL DELIVERY SYSTEM BY
CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR ADULT AND
POSTSECONDARY VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO BE
CONDUCTED BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOL SYSTEM; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THE HEREIN RESOLUTION
TO THE OFFICIALS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
WHEREAS, workforce education programs provide work skills
and technical education to all segments of society; and
WHEREAS, the Miami City Commission opposes any effort by the
Florida Legislature to assign the delivery of adult and
postsecondary workforce education programs to the control of the
community college system; and
WHEREAS, the current dual delivery system of providing
workforce education programs and services to Florida's citizens
by school districts and community colleges is operating both
effectively and efficiently, and should be maintained and
strengthened; and
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WHEREAS, school districts have a proven track record in
delivering quality literacy programs as evidenced by providing
over 80% of all adult literacy programs in Florida; and
WHEREAS, it is believed that a need exists to concentrate
combined efforts and resources on developing instructional
programs and educational initiatives at the local level;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the
Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and
incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Miami City Commission strongly opposes
any legislation to assign the sole control of the delivery of
postsecondary workforce education programs to the State Community
College system and further urges the Florida Legislature to
maintain the current dual delivery system by continuing
appropriations for adult and postsecondary vocational programs to
be conducted by Miami -Dade County Public School system.
Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy
of this Resolution to Governor Jeb Bush, Lieutenant Governor
Frank T. Brogan, President of the Florida Senate John McKay,
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Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Tom Feeney, all
members of the Miami -Dade County Legislative Delegation, the
Miami -Dade League of Cities, Inc., all the members of the Miami -
Dade County Public School Board, and the City of Miami State
lobbying consultants.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.!'
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of January , 2001.
JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR
in b000rdance with Miami Code Sec. 2-35, -ince ��?� '.!��Jfrw� di^i not in ,,",,
this legislation by signing it in the designated place provid,,d,
becomes effective with the elapse of ten (10) days f the date of Goir4missicl °':1.4.Qn
regarding same, without the Mayorcisir� v
ATTEST:7((
Waite a. F Clerk
WALTER J. FOEMAN
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1� If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at
the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted.
If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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