R14-0261
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RESOLUTION NO. R14 -026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA URGING THE FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT AND GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT TO
SUPPORT LEGISLATIVE CHANGES PROVIDING FOR THE
REGULATION OF RECOVERY RESIDENCES OR "SOBER
HOUSES" IN THE FORM OF STATEWIDE LICENSING AND
REGISTRATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, recovery residences, also known as "sober houses," are not required to be
licensed under state law; and
WHEREAS, sober houses impact residential neighborhoods and when unlicensed and
unregulated, create safety and welfare hazards for both their residents and surrounding
neighbors; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach urges the Florida
Legislature to adopt and Governor Rick Scott to support regulations and licensing requirements
for sober houses in order to:
1. Create a consistent standard of operation to provide uniform and safe operation
throughout the state;
2. Provide for accountability for the owners /operators of these homes;
3. Help end abuses that are occurring in some homes;
4. Require background checks for owners /operators of these homes similar to those
required for owners /operators of substance abuse treatment providers, assisted living
facilities, adult family -care homes and adult day care centers, and community
residential homes; and
5. Ensure that certain life safety standards similar to those already in place for the
homes and facilities referenced above are followed in order to keep residents safe;
and
WHEREAS, the community housing component of licensed day or night treatment
facilities is already licensed pursuant to Chapter 397, Florida Statutes, and such housing
performs the same as a sober house; and
WHEREAS, uniform regulation of sober houses will provide safety to a disadvantaged
group and protect both the residents and their surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission determines that the regulation of sober houses
would be in the best interests of and protect the health, safety and welfare of its residents, both
temporary and permanent.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption
hereof.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida urges the
Florida Legislature and the Governor to support the regulation and licensing of recovery
residences (sober houses) located throughout the State of Florida.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to provide copies of this Resolution to
the Governor, the Speaker of the House, the President of the Senate, the Palm Beach County
Legislative Delegation, the Florida League of Cities and the Palm Beach League of Cities.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Boynton Beach, this 18` day of March,
19 2014.
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CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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Co lesioner Mack McCray
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Commissione — avid %T.Mker
mmissio r — Mi ael M. Fitzpatrick
Vice Mayor — Joe Casello
ATTEST:
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Jan M. Prainito, MMC
its- Clerk .,
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The City o Bo Beach
March 19, 2014
Governor Rick Scott
Office of the Governor
400 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Re: Resolution No. 14 Uraina Florida • Adoll)t and
Governor Scott to SuoDort Leaislative Chanaes for • ry of •
Residences
Dear Governor:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 14 -026 that was adopted by the City
Commission of the City of Boynton Beach at their regular meeting on March 18, 2014.
This Resolution urges the Florida Legislature to adopt, and Governor Rick Scott to
support regulations and licensing requirements for recovery residences or "sober
houses" in the form of statewide licensing and registration.
If I can be of any additional service, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Attachment
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America's Gateway to the Gutfstream
The City of Boynton Beach
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P. C. Wu
President
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Tallahassee, FL 32302 -1757
Re: Resolution G 14-026 Uraina the Florida Lecilslature to Adoot and
Governor Scott • Suonort Leoislative • • r Reaullation of r`-
Residences
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 14 -026 that was adopted by the City
Commission of the City of Boynton Beach at their regular meeting on March 18, 2014.
This Resolution urges the Florida Legislature to adopt, and Governor Rick Scott to
support regulations and licensing requirements for recovery residences or "sober
houses" in the form of statewide licensing and registration.
If I can be of any additional service, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Attachment
S: \CC \WP\AFTER COMMISSION \Other Transmittal Letters After Commission \2014 \Resolution 14 -026 - Sober Houses.doc
America's Gateway to the Gulfstream
The City of Boynton Beach
March 19, 2014
Scott Maxwell
President
Palm Beach League of Cities
Governmental Center
PO Box 1989
West Palm Beach, FL 33402
Re: Resolution No. 14-026 UrqLnA the Florida Legislature to Adopt and
Governor Scott to Support Legislative . • r Reaullation of •
Residences
Dear Mr. Maxwell:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 14 -026 that was adopted by the City
Commission of the City of Boynton Beach at their regular meeting on March 18, 2014.
This Resolution urges the Florida Legislature to adopt, and Governor Rick Scott to
support regulations and licensing requirements for recovery residences or "sober
houses" in the form of statewide licensing and registration.
If I can be of any additional service, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely
• s •
'
C het M. Prainito, MMC
City Clerk
Attachment
S: \CC \WP\AFTER COMMISSION \Other Transmittal Letters After Commission \2014 \Resolution 14 -026 ° Sober Houses.doc
America's Gateway to the Gulfstream
The City of Bo Beach
City Clerk's Office
100 E BOYNTON BEACH BLVD
BOYNTON BEACH FL 33435
(561) 742 -6060
FAX: (561) 742 -6090
e -mail: prainitoj @bbfl.us
www.boynton-beach.org
March 19, 2014
Rachael Executive
Palm Beach County Legislative Delegati
301 N. Olive Avenue Suite 1001.11
West Palm Beach, FL ,0
.. Resolution No. 14 Uraina the Florida r r Adoot and
Recwary
Residences
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Sincerely,
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America's Gateway to the Gulfstream
The City of Bo Beach
March 19, 2014
Don Gaetz
President of the Senate
409 The Capitol
404 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399 -1100
.. Resolution B . the Florida Leoislature to Adoot and
Governor Scott to Support . for a • of Recovery
Residences
Dear Mr. Gaetz:
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 14 -026 that was adopted by the City
Commission of the City of Boynton Beach at their regular meeting on March 18, 2014.
This Resolution urges the Florida Legislature to adopt, and Governor Rick Scott to
support regulations and licensing requirements for recovery residences or "sober
houses" in the form of statewide licensing and registration.
If I can be of any additional service, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
t ( M I J
dJ et M. Prainito, MMC
City Clerk
Attachment
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America's Gateway to the Gulfstream
The City of Boynton Beach
City Clerk's Office
BOYNTON BEACH FL 33435
(561) 742-6060
FAX: (561) 742-6090
e-mail: praInitpj@bbfi.us
Florida House of Representatives
420 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
Re: Resolution No. 14-026 Uraina the Florida Leaislature to Adoot and
Governor Scott to Su000rt Legislative Changes for Reoullation of Recovery
Residences
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]a et M. Prainito, MMC
ity Clerk
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