Agenda Item Name:
Title
Request to Advertise a Public Hearing to Prohibit Smoking in Alachua County Parks
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Presenter:
Jason Maurer, Parks & Open Space Director
Description:
Request to Advertise a Public Hearing to Prohibit Smoking in Alachua County Parks
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Authorize staff to advertise the Public Hearing on the proposed ordinance, as presented, for the next available Commission meeting.
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Prior Board Motions:
N/A
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
The cost to advertise the Public Hearing will be covered with the Parks & Open Space budget 008.41.572.49.04.
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Strategic Guide:
Strategic Guide
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services
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Background:
Section 386.209, Florida Statutes, known as the “Florida Clean Air Act,” authorizes counties and municipalities to further restrict smoking within the boundaries of
any public beaches and public parks that they own, except that they may not
further restrict the smoking of unfiltered cigars. If these changes are approved by the Commission, signage will be installed in all parks.
A copy of this draft ordinance has been shared with the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office and Office of Code Administration. If this agenda item is approved, a public hearing to amend the Alachua County Code, Title 7, Chapter 76 will be advertised.