CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 22, 2008
TO: D. Mike Good, City Manager
FROM: David Jove, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Ordinance Amending Article IV, “Parking Meters,” by creating section 28-141, “Exemption for Veterans” in the Code of Ordinances
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PURPOSE:
The City Commission adopt an ordinance amending Article IV, “Parking Meters,” by creating section 28-141, “Exemption for Veterans” in the Code of Ordinances in order to recognize the sacrifices of veterans.
DISCUSSION:
On September 29, 2008 the City of Hallandale Beach discussed the sacrifices U.S. veterans have made to protect the freedom of the United States and the Commission’s desire to show appreciation to those veterans of the United States who have been recognized for specified distinguished and meritorious service. In recognition of such sacrifices, the Commission directed the preparation of an Ordinance to provide veterans whose cars properly display a Florida National Guard, U.S. Reserve, Ex-Prisoner of War, Pearl Harbor Survivor or Purple Heart license plate validly obtained from the State of Florida, an exemption from having to pay parking meter fees. The exemption shall apply only to municipal parking meter fees, not the municipal residential parking permit program.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Commission adopt the Ordinance on First Reading and schedule Second Reading of the Ordinance for November 19, 2008 at 7:30 P.M.
Reviewed:
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D. Mike Good, City Manager Date
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Comments:
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