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Resolution: R-09-0085
File Number: 09-00178
City Hall
3500 Pan American
Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Final Action Date: 2/26/2009
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
URGING GOVERNOR CHARLIE CRIST AND THE MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS'
2009 LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A
COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE ELECTED OFFICIALS DESIGNATED
HEREIN.
WHEREAS, the Florida Constitution provides that the education of children is a fundamental
value of the people of Florida and a paramount duty of the State of Florida ("State"); and
WHEREAS, the United States Constitution creates a clear mandate for a uniform and high quality
education system and for each state to make adequate provision for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, the School Board of Miami -Dade County, Florida, has experienced significant budget
reductions of nearly $300 million; and
WHEREAS, Florida employers consistently rank improving education and workforce development
as top concerns to the success of their business, and a high qualified, trained workforce as critical to
strengthening their business climate; and
WHEREAS, the education system needs to respond to the workforce needs of Florida's
employers, including programs that expand career academies in high schools, align career education
with industry standards and workforce demands, and expand options for students to continue their
education and enter the workforce; and
WHEREAS, the Pre -K through 20 education system is the foundation for Florida's future,
providing the talent base for economic diversification and an economic engine for a knowledgable
economy, and Florida should continue to move its education system at all levels (Pre -K through 20)
into the top quartile in education quality, student rankings and graduation rates based on national and
global standards; and
WHEREAS, the Miami City Commission believes that funding a high-quality education system is
an investment in Florida and in the community's ability to compete in a national and global
marketplace; and
WHEREAS, the Miami City Commission believes that adequate funding is needed to achieve a
high-quality education system to be measured by gains in student achievement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are adopted by
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reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Enactment Number: R-09-0085
Section 2. The Miami City Commission supports the Miami -Dade County Public Schools'
legislative initiative and requests that the Florida Legislature:
Fulfill its commitment to hold harmless the school district operational and capital funding
from the impact of property tax reform and budget shortfalls by funding the student
enrollment at minimally 2008-2009 levels of $6,968.29;
Restore the local Discretionary Capital Outlay levy to 2 -mils; and
Reduce the number of in-service hours required of teachers providing instruction to
English Language Learners.
Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Governor Charlie
Crist, Senate President Jeff Atwater, House Speaker Larry Cretul and the members of the Florida
Legislature.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{1 }
Footnotes:
{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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