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WHEREAS, some jurisdictions may feel constrained in their ability to enact local <br /> regulations in the interest of their residents' health and safety because of the existing language in <br /> Section 386.209. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE <br /> CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORID,AS FOLLOWS: <br /> Section 1. Urging of the State Legislature. The City strongly urges the Florida Legislature to <br /> amend Section 386.209, Florida Statutes, or to enact such other amendments in Florida law that <br /> will expressly provide that municipalities and counties have the local authority to enact <br /> regulations concerning the use, possession, lighting or smoking of tobacco products in parks and <br /> recreational areas. <br /> Section 2. Directive to the City Clerk. The City Commission hereby directs the City Clerk to <br /> transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to Senator Gwen Margolis and Representative Joseph <br /> Gibbons. <br /> Section 3. Authority of the City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all <br /> things necessary to effectuate this Resolution. <br /> Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effectively immediately upon its <br /> passage and adoption. <br /> PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20 day of December 2012. <br /> 7111N /Z <br /> orman S. Edelcup, Mayor <br /> ATTEST: <br /> (zzAttiLt C <br /> Jane A. Hines, City Clerk, CMC <br /> APPROVED AS TO FORM <br /> AND LEG U FICIENCY: <br /> 1= s • it, Cir Attorney <br /> Moved by: <br /> Seconded by: Vj LQ Matjsor <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br />