LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Member Jewel Cannada-Wynn
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ESCAMBIA - PENSACOLA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HRC)
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council terminate the Interlocal Agreement regarding the HRC effective April 1, 2019 with the operation of the HRC to be suspended for a period of thirty (30) days in order to allow for the restructuring of the organization.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Pursuant to the authority granted in §163.01, Florida Statutes, Escambia County, Florida, and the City of Pensacola previously entered into an Interlocal Agreement creating the Escambia-Pensacola Human Relations Commission to serve both the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Escambia County, including the City of Pensacola. The last Interlocal Agreement approved was 2005.
It has been determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Pensacola and Escambia County to terminate the Interlocal Agreement that has been in effect and reestablish the HRC for the purpose of continuing to provide the community with local assistance to review and resolve employment and fair housing discrimination complaints and improve community relations within Pensacola and Escambia County.
Once reestablished, a new Interlocal Agreement will be presented to the City Council for consideration.
On March 7, 2019, the Escambia Board of County Commissioners passed, an Ordinance reestablishing the HRC.
PRIOR ACTION:
1974 - Escambia - Pensacola Human Relations Commission Established
September 15, 2005 - The current Interlocal Agreement between the City and County regarding the HRC was signed
March 7, 2019 - Escambia Board of County Commissioners passed an Ordinance at a public hearing reestablishing the HRC.
FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This item contains no financial impact. Any impact will be related upon presentation of a new Interlocal Agreement.
STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
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PRESENTATION: No