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EMERGENCY ORDINANCE. 20-026
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, EXTENDING
EMERGENCY ORDINANCES 20-008 AND 20-009
WHICH AUTHORIZE ALL CITY PUBLIC MEETINGS
TO BE CONDUCTED BY COMMUNICATION MEDIA
TECHNOLOGY (CMT); AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ISSUE EMERGENCY ORDERS OR
DIRECTIVES OR DECLARATIONS THAT CONFORM
WITH FEDERAL, STATE, OR COUNTY ORDERS,
DIRECTIVES, OR DECLARATIONS; PROVIDING FOR
AUTOMATIC DELAY OF FINALITY OF CITY
COMMISSION ACTION PENDING POST COMMISSION
MEETING PUBLIC COMMENTS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2020 the City Commission adopted Emergency Ordinance
20-008 authorizing the City Manager to make provisions for electronic attendance by elected
and appointed officials at City meetings during periods of a declared public health emergency
and providing for public participation by telephone or electronic means and providing for
2�I automatic delay of finality of official action pending public comments received; and
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WHEREAS, Emergency Ordinance 20-008 was extended by the City Commission by
Emergency Ordinance 20-009 thereby extending the expiration date to June 17, 2020 unless
further extended by the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds it is in the best interest of the citizens and
2N residents of the City to further extend emergency rules concerning attendance at and
participation in public meetings due to the continuing public health threat resulting from the
spread of COVID-19; and
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WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that it is in the best interest of the personnel
and citizens of the City to authorized the use of communication media technology (CMT) to
conduct public meetings; extend the authorization of the City Manager to provide, when the
City Manager determines appropriate, for the City Commission and members of the various
Boards and Committees to be able to attend meetings electronically during a declared public
health emergency, and authorize the City Manager to issue emergency orders, declarations
and directives that conform to Federal, State and Palm Beach County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The above referenced whereas clauses are incorporated herein by
reference.
Section 2. Emergency Ordinances 20-008 and 20-009 are extended thru and
including August 19, 2020, unless further extended by the City Commission.
Section 3. The City Commission authorizes that all City public meetings may be
conducted by Communication Media Technology (CMT) provided the CMT conforms to
standards that meet or exceed the standards set forth in Chapter 109.001, Florida
Administrative Code. As provided in Florida Statute 120.54(5)(b)2, Communication Media
Technology means the electronic transmission of printed matter, audio, full -motion video,
freeze-frame video, compressed video, and digital video by any means available.
Section 4. The City Manager is authorized to issue emergency orders, directives,
4}7 and declarations she deems necessary to assure public safety or for expedient and efficient
administration of City services, provided those orders, directives, or declarations conform to
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or are consistent with the Federal, State, or Palm Beach County emergency orders, directives,
or declarations.
Section 5. This emergency ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
Section 6. This Emergency Ordinance shall not be codified.
Passed and adopted as an Emergency Ordinance this 16th day of June,
2020.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
YES NO
Mayor — Steven B. Grant
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Vice Mayor - Ty Penserga
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Commissioner — Justin Katz
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Commissioner — Woodrow L. Hay
Commissioner — Christina L. Romelus
VOTE
Attest:
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Crystal Gibson, MMC
City Clerk
(Corporate Seal)
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