2013-08 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING ADOPTION OF UNIFORM
FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO ACCOMPLISH A REDUCTION IN GUN
VIOLENCE; PROVIDING FOR DISTRIBUTION OF RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Commission is deeply concerned that the health, safety and welfare
of all Americans, including residents of this City, is imperiled by the proliferation of tragic incidents
of gun violence; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the President's announced legislative proposal
to seek the adoption by Congress of uniform federal legislation which would: require a federal
background check for all gun sales; ban military — style assault weapons and high capacity
magazines that hold more than 10 rounds; strengthen penalties for gun trafficking (the " Legislative
Proposal") constitutes sound core elements for accomplishing a reduction in gun violence, and
merits broad support on a non- partisan basis.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA:
Section 1: That the City Commission of the City of Aventura, Florida hereby supports
the above described Legislative Proposal which is designed to reduce gun violence, and
respectfully calls upon Congress to expeditiously debate and enact such protective legislation
which would: require a federal background check for all gun sales; ban military — style assault
weapons and high capacity magazines that hold more than 10 rounds; and strengthen penalties
for gun trafficking.
Section 2: That the City Clerk is hereby requested to provide copies of this Resolution
to the members of Congress elected from the Northern Miami- Dade County area, Speaker
Boehner, Senate President Reid , Senator Nelson, Senator Rubio, President Obama , the Florida
League of Cities, the Miami- Dade County League of Cities, and any other appropriate parties.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
adoption by the City Commission.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Joel, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stern, and upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Enbar Cohen yes
Commissioner Teri Holzberg yes
Commissioner Billy Joel yes
Commissioner Michael Stern yes
Commissioner Howard Weinberg yes
Vice Mayor Luz Urbaez Weinberg yes
Mayor Susan Gottlieb absent
Resolution No. 2013-08
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of Febr4 . ' , 2013.
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Approved as to Form and Legal Sufficiency:
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City Attorney