Resolution 1999-154RESOLUTION NO. 99- l_cia
A RESOLUTION OF Till:. BOAR.D OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER, COUNTY, FI.OR. IDA, REAFFIR. MING R.ESOLUTION NO. 95-62.
RESOLUTION FOR. REPF. AI. OF PR, EEMPTION LANGUAGE IN Till:.
FLORIDA CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT, ClIAPTER 3§§, PART II, FLORIDA
STATUTES
WI IEREAS, on March 3, 1998, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida. adopted R.esolution No 98-62, exhorling the Florida Legislature to enact legislation to
repeal the preemption language in the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act and return the right to local
communities to further enact and enforce stronger tobacco-related ordinances if they choose lo
do so and encouraged other counties and municipalities in Florida to adopt similar resolutions;
and
WIIEREAS. Resolution No 98-62 provided in pertinent part
WtlEREAS. studies inform that cigarette smoking kills more
Americans each year than alcohol, cocaine, heroin, murder, car accidents.
and AIDS combined, and
WIIEREAS. reportedly 31,204 people from Florida die of tobacco-
caused diseases each .,,'ear; and
¥,,'~ IEREAS. secondhand smoke inhaled by nonsmokers can cause
serious health problem< especially among children, and
WI IF. REAS. rates of smoking among children in Florida are
increasing, accordinu I~) thc {'enters for Disease Control and Prevention;
and
\VI IF. REAS. statistical studies indicate that c~.cry thirty seconds a
child in Florida smokes for the first time. and one-third ofthese new
smokers '.,,'ill eventually die of tobacco-related diseases, and
WI IEREAS. thc tobacco industry reportedly has, as a legislative
strategy, the removal of local authority to regulate tobacco, and
WI IEREAS. citizens in local communities believe they should
have the po*.~.er to protect themselves from secondhand smoke and protect
children from tobacco, and
WIIEREAS. thc Board of County Commissioners of Collier
Count)' is seriously c(mcerned about thc heahh hazards of smoking and tile
use oftobacco by children, and
WI tERI'L.\S, l}~c current laws of the State of Florida, including tile
Florida Clean Indoor .'~ir Act, Chapter 386, Part II, Florida Statutes,
preempt local regulati(,n of tobacco use, and
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WI tI':REA%, the Board o£County Commisskmcrs oF Collier
Count)' believes that rights should be vested in local communities to enact
and enforce stronger tobacco-related ordinances if they choose to do so.
and;
WttEREAS. the Florida ('lean Indoor Act, Chapter 386, Part I1. Florida Stalutes.
was not revised by the Florida Legislature in 1995; and
WttEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County. Florida,
wishes to reaffirm its concerns and desires reflected in Resolution 9§-62
NOW. TitEREFORE. I]E I'I' R[:.SOI.VED that the Board of County Commissior~ers of
Collier Count).'. Florida. reaffirms Resolution No. 98-62, Resolution for repeal of preemption
language in the FN)rida (7lean Ind,),,r ,",ir Act. Chapler 396, Part I1. Fk)rida Statutes. exhorting
the Florida l.e~islature lo repeal Ibc' preemption lansua~c in thc Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
and return the right to local communilics to further enact and enforce stronger tobacco-related
ordinances if they choose to do ~
AND BE IT FURTIII-~R RI!gOLVFd), that the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County. Florida. encourage..ther c~untics and municipalities in Florida to adopt similar
resolutions
AND BE IT FURTIIF~R RI '-;OIA'F.D. that the County Clerk is hereby directed to
distribute copies ofthis Resolution to the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Florida. to the
Collier County Legislative Delcgat.,n, and to the Florida Department of Ileahh
This Resolution adopted th~s /~/..!~day of.__~.'~_L~Z,~L,, ......... . 1999 after motion, second
and majority vote favoring same
ATTEST
DWIGIIT E BROCK. Clerk
Approved as to form and
legal sulTiciencv
!
David C ~,~, eigel 0
Count)., Attorney
BOARD OF COL'NTY COMMISSIONI:.RS
COLLIER COUNTY. FI.ORII)A
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COLLIER CUNT
DAVID C. WEIGEL
COLLIER COUNTY ATTOI~NEY
3301 Tamiaml Trail
Naples, Florida 34112-4902
Telephone: {941) 774-8400
FAX: (941) 774.0225
Email: attorne¥~ncple$.net
tlonorable geb Bush
Governor, State of Florida
The Capitol
Rami,o
Thomas C. Palmer
t,tichoet V/. Pethl
February 26, 1999
Melitta A. Va~que/
?~ Rodne~ C. Wade
:~';:
Tallahassee. Florida .~~.~99-000 i
Re]
Collier Count)' Board ofCoumy Commi.~toncrs
Resolution No 99-154, reaffirming
Resolution No. 98-62, Resolution for r~'" '! ofpreemption language in Ibc Florida
Clean Indoor Air Act, Chapter 386, Part~J_'~iFIofida Statutes
Dear Governor Bush:
The Board of Count.,.' Commissioners of Collier County, Florida. meeting on February 23,
1999, adopted Collier Count.,,' Resolution N07~99-154 reaffirming Resolution No. 98-62.
Resolution for repeal of preemption language in"the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act. Chapter
386, Part II, Florida Statutes.
Attached is a copy of said resolution exhorting the Florida Legislature to enact legislation to
repeal the preemption language in the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act and return the right to
local communities to further enact and enforce stronger tobacco-related ordinances.
if you should have an.',' questions regarding the attached Rcsohstion or wish to discuss this
matter, please contact me or the County Commissioners
Sincerely.
Dagid C. Wei~el ~ .
County Attorney
CC¸
Lt. Governor Frank T. Brogan. w/attachment
Dr. Robert G. Brooks, Secretary, Florida Department oftlealth w/attachment
Board of County Commissioners
.'Clerk to the Board
Attachments
hYc~,"Wcigcl letl~1999'Govermn Clean Air
COLLIER COUNTY
3301 Tamiomi Trail East
Naples, Florida 34112-4902
Telephone: (941) 774-8400
FAX: [941) 774.0225
Email: attorney@naples.ne!
Senator Burr L. Saundcrs
February 26, 1999
Chairman of'the Collier County Legislative Delegation
Collier County Government Center .
3301 Tamiami Trail East ~
Administration Bldg, Suite 304
Naples. FL 34112
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DAVID C. WEIGEL
COLLIER COUNTY ATTORNEY
Held; F. Ashlon
Ramiro Mofiollch
Thomas C. Palmer
M~chael W. Pea'tit
Mariorie t,t. Student
Melisso A. Vo;quez
Rodney C, Wade
Robert N. Zachary
Re:
Collier Count.,,, Board of County Commissioners Resolution No 99-154, reaffirmina
Resolution No 9g-62, Resolution for repeal ofpreemption lanuuaue in the Florida
Clean Indoor Air Act. Chapter 386, Part 11, Florida Statutes
Dear Bun:
The Board of County Commissioners of' Collier Count)', Florida, meeting on February 23,
1999, adopted Collier Count),' Resolulion No. 99-154 reaffirming Resolution No. 98-62,
Resolution for repeal of preemption language in the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act, Chapter
386, Part II, Florida Statutes.
Attached is a copy of' said resolution exhorting the Florida Legislature to enact legislation to
repeal the preemption language in the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act and return the right to
local communities to further enact and enforce stronger tobacco-related ordinances.
If you should have an.,,' questions regarding the attached Resolution or v.'ish to discuss this
matter, please contact me or the Coumv Commissioners
Sincerely,
l)avid C \Veigel
COUIIlV :\ttornev
cc: Board of County Commissioners, -Clerk to the Board
Attachment
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COLLIER COUNTY
DAVID C. WEIGEL
COLLIER COUt~TY ATTORi'~EY
3301 Tcmlaml Trail East
Naples, Florida 34112-4902
Telephone: (941) 774-8400
FA.X: (941) 774-022.5
Representative J. Dudley Goodletlc
Collier County Legislative Delegation
Collier County Government Center
3301 Tamiami Trail East
Administration Bldg., Suite 203
Naples, FL 34112
FebruaD' 26, 1999
Heidi F. Ashlon
Thomas C. Palmer
?.'.~rlcr~e !,I. (~tu4~ent
~od~ey C. V/~de
~c~e,t t~ Zcck~ry
Re~
Collier Count)' Board of County Commissioners Resolution No 99-154, reaffirming
Resolution No 98-62. Resolution for repeal o£preempHon lanuuaue in the Florida
Clean Indoor Air Act, Chapter 386, Part Il, Florida Statutes
Dear Dudley:
The Board of' County Commissioners of Colliel-: County, Florida, meeting on February 23,
1999, adopted Collier County Resolution No. 99-154 rcaffirminu Resolution No. 98-62,
Resolution for repeal o£ preemption language in the Florida Clean-lndoor Air Act, Chapter
386, Part 1I. Florida .Statutes
Attached is a cop)' of said resolution exhorting the Florida Legislature to enact legislation to
repeal the preemption language in the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act and return the right to
local communities to further enact and enf'orce stronger tobacco-related ordinances.
It' you should have any questions regardm8 the:attached Resolution or wish to discuss this
matter, please contact me or the County CommiSSiOners
Sincerely,
David C. Weigel
County Attorney
Board of County Commissioners
· Clerk to the Board
Attachment
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QCOLLIER COUNTY
DAVID C. WEIG£L
COLLIER COUr,ITY ATTORHEY
3301 Tamiami Trail East
Naples, Florida 34112-4902
Telephone: (941) 774-8400
FAX: (941) 774-0225
Emc;l: cttcr~e'/~"c.~es ~e'
Representative Carole Green
Collier County Legislative Delegation
15248 South Tamiami Trail
Suite 200
Fort Myers, FL 33908
February 26, 1999
Heidi F. Ashton
Ramlro Mafialich
Thomas C. Palmer
,Michael W. Pettit
,'~,arjorie M S~udent
Meh:,sa A. Vc:quez
Rodney C. Wade
Robert ri Zachary
Re:
Collier Count,,' Board of C'ountv Commissioners Resolution No 99-154 , reaftirming
Resolution No 98-62, Resc~hztion tbr repeal of preemption lanb, ua,.4-,e in the Florida
Clean Indoor Air Act, Chaplet 380. [:'art II, Florida Statutes
Dear Ms. Green:
The Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, meeting on February 23,
1999, adopted Collier County Resolution N°~ 99ol54 reaffirming Resolution No. 98-62,
Resolution for repeal of preemption language in the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act, Chapter
386, Part II, Florida Statutes.
Attached is a cop.,,' of said resoluti~m exhorting the Florida l.cgislature to enact legislation to
repeal the preemption language in the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act and return the right to
local communities to further enact and enforce stronger tobacco-related ordinances.
If you should have any questions regarding thc attached Resolution or wish to discuss this
matter, please contact me or the Count.,,, Commissioners.
Sincerelv,
David C Weigel
Count.,,' Attorney
cc: Board of County Commissioners
Clerk to the Board
Attachment
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COLLIER COUNTY
DAVID C. WEIGEL
COLLIER COUrITY ATTORNEY
3301 Tamiami Trail East
Naples, Florida 34112-4902
Telec~hone: (941} 774.8400
FAX: (941) 774.0225
Representative Luis E. Rojas
Collier County Legislative Delegation
6011 West 16~' Avenue, Suite A
Hialeah, FL 33012-6213
February 26. 1999
Heidi F. Ashton
Rarniro Mafiallch
Thomas C. Palmer
;/,ichael W. Petlit
h;ariar~e M. Student
,Melis:,a A. Vasquez
~adne¥ C. Wade
Raber~ ~. Zachary
Re:
Collier County Board of County Commissioners Resolution No 99-154, reaffirming
Resolution No 98-62, Resolution for repeal ofpreemption language in tile Florida
Clean Indoor Air Act. Chapter 386. Part 11, Florida Statutes
Dear Mr. Rojas:
The Board of Count,,' Commissioners o£ Collier County, Florida. mcedn~ on February 23,
1999, adopted Collier County Resolution No. 99-154 reafl]rming Resolution No. 98-62,
Resolution for repeal of preemption language in the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act, Chapter
386, Part II. Florida Statutes
Attached is a cop5' ol' said resolution exhorting tile Florida l.egislature to enact legislation lo
repeal the preemption language in thc Florida Clean Indoor Air Act anti return tile right It)
local communities to further enact and enforce stronger tobacco-related ordinances
If you should have an)' questions regarding tile attached Resolution or x,,ish to discuss this
matter, please contact me or the County Commissioners
Sincerely, ,// ,
County Attorney
cc Board ofCounty Commissioncr~,
Clerk to the Board
Attachment
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COLLIER COUNTY DAVID C. WEIGEL
COLLIER COUNTY ATTORt,IFY
3301 Tamiami Trail East
Naples, Florida 34112.4902
Telephone: (941) 774.8400
FAX: (941) 774.0225
Representative Steven Geller
Collier County Legislative Delegation
400 South Federal tlighway
Suite 204
Hallandale, FL 33009
Februao' 26. 1999
Heidi F..A.~hton
Ramiro Mafiolich
Thomas C. Palmer
,Michael VI. Peni~
,'4ariorie M, .~udent
t/,eJ,sso A. Vosquet
Rodney C. Wade
Robert tl. Zoch,~ry
Re.
Collier Count>' Board of Counlv Commissioners Resolution No 99-15.1 , reaffirming
Resolution No. 98-62, Resolu[ion for repeal of precmpficm langt,age in tile Horida
Clean Indoor Air Act, Chapter 386, Part II, Florida Statutes
Dear Mr. Geller:
The BOard of County Commissioners of Collie[~punty, Florida, meeting on February 23,
1999, adopted Collier County Resolution No~;154 reaffirming Resolution No. 98-62,
Resolution for repeal of preemption language in 'i}i e Florida Clean Indoor Air Act, Chapter
386, Pan II, Florida Statutes
Attached is a cop.',' of said resolution exhorting the Horida l.egislnture to enact legislation to
repeal the preemption language in the Florida Clean Indoor Air ,.\ct and returll ti~e right to
local communities to further enact anti enforce stronger tobacco-related ordinances
If you should have any questions regarding the attached Resolution or ;,~rish Io discuss this
matter, please contact me or the Count.,,' Commissioners.
Sincerely,
County Attorney
Board of County Commissioners
Clerk to the Board
Attachment
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COLLIER COUNTY
!OE
DAVID C. WEIGEL
COLLIER COUN[¥ ^TTGRt,~EY
330] Tarnlami Trail East
Naples, Florida 341 ]2-4902
Telephcne: (941) 774-8400
FAX: (941} 774-0225
Ema;l: attcrne)~C~nczie$.ne*
Representative Joe Spratt
Collier County Legislative Delegation
205 S. Commerce Avenue
Suite B
Sebring, FL 33870
February 26, 1999
Heidi F. A.~hton
Romiro M, ofialich
Thoma: C. Palmer
Michael V/. Pett,t
Mariorie ,'4. Student
Melissa A. Vasquet
Rodney C, V/ado
Robert Ii. Zachary
Re:
Collier County Board of County Commissioners Resolution Nc). 99-154, reaffirming
P, esolution No. 98-62, Resolution fi)r repeal ofpreemption language in the Florida
Clean Indoor Air Act, Chapter 3,%, Part II, Florida Statutes
Dear Mr. Spratt:
The Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, meeting on February 23,
1999, adopted Collier County Resolution No. 99-154 reaffirmint~ Resolution No. 98-62,
Resolution for repeal of preemption language in the Florida Clean'Indoor Air Act, Chapter
386, Part II, Florida Statutes
Attached is a cop)' of said resolution exhorting the Florida Leuislature to enact leuislation to
repeal the preemption language in the Florida Clean Indoor /~ir Act and return tT~e right to
local communities to further enact and entbrce stronger tobacco-related ordinances.
If you should have any questions regarding the attached Resolution or wish to discuss this
matter, please contact me or the Count.,,' ComrnisS~ners.
Sincerely,
David C Wei~el ~
County ^ttornev
cc: Board of County Commissioners
,, Clerk to the Board
Attachment
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