THE TOWN COUNCIL OF GREENVILLE WILL MEET IN REGULAR: SESSION  6P.M., Monday, March 13, 2023 City Hall 154 SW Old Mission Avenue Greenville, Florida 32331 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA  1. Call to Order- - Mayor 2. Roll Call by the Mayor 3. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance 4. Reading and Approval of the Agenda 5. Consideration of Councilmember Absences  6. Public Comment  7. Consent Agenda - February. 2023 Regular Session Meeting Minutes  8. Discuss/Action - Resolution No. 2023-272: Related to Public Property (First Reading)- Town Attorney, John Reid 9. Discuss/Action - Resolution No.. 2023-273: Related to Public Parks (First Reading) - Town attorney, John Reid 10. Discuss/Action- Resolution No. 2023-03: Related to AP African American. Studies- Mayor Brittni Brown 11. Discuss/Action- Resolution No. 2023-04: Related to Problem Gambling. Awareness Month- Mayor Brittni Brown 12. Discuss/Action- Resolution No. 2023-05: Related to DEP: State Revolving Fund Application-Town: CEO/CFO, Lee  Jones  13. Discuss/Action- Code Enforcement. Special Magistrate- Town attorney, John Reid 14. Comments by Town CEO/CFO, Town Attorney and Council Members  15. Future Agenda Items Request 16. Informational Items 17. Adjournment  NEXT MEETING: Regular Session Council Meeting, Monday, April 10, 202306:00P.M.  Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the council with respect to any matter considered ats such meeting will needan record oft the proceedings, andt thatj for suchy purpose, he ors she may needt toi insure that a verbatim record oft the proceedings is made, which recordi includes the testimony and evidence upon  whicht the appealis based.    MINUTES GREENVILLE TOWN COUNCIL  Regular Session, Monday February 13, 2023, 6:00P PM CITY HALL, 154 SW OLD MISSION AVENUE, GREENVILLE, FL32331  1. Call to Order: Mayor Brown called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM.  2. Roll Call byt the Mayor: Mayor Brittni Brown, Vice Mayor Kathleen Hamilton, Councilmember Calvin Malone, and  Councilmember Carl Livingston were present. Also Present: John Reid, Town Attorney Attending Via Zoom: Town CEO/CFO Lee. Jones  3. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance: Invocation was followed by the pledge of allegiance.  4. Reading and Approval of the Agenda:  MOTION: Vice Mayor Hamilton moved to approve the agenda; second by Councilmember Malone.  Yay X X X X  Nay  Mayor Brown Councilmember Hamilton Councilmember Livingston Councilmember Malone Motion passed unanimously.  5. Consideration of Council Member Absences: None.  6. Public Comments: Mrs. Janie Miller had conçerns about the dirt piled up on Poncho Street and paving of roads as well as expressing concerns about residents that do not have sewer inside city! limits. She also stated that she knew someone who was willing to help at the senior center. Mayor Brown Councilmember Malone spoke on the concerns of the Senior center as well as the Mayor addressing the concerns to the roads getting paved and the: sewer for all  residents.  7. Consent. Agenda: January 2023 Regular Session Meeting Minutes  MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved to approve the consent agenda; second by Council Member Livingston.  Yay X X X X  Nay  Mayor Brown Councilmember Hamilton Councilmember Livingston Councilmember Malone Motion passed unanimously.  8. Comments by Town CEO/CFO, Town Attorney and Town Council Town CEO/CFO Lee. Jones gave an update as follows:  I. MR. Jones gave updates on the Rec Park and the work that is being done to update the park, concession II. Mr. Jones gave an update on Haffaye Hays parks and stated that the work has been authorized and we willl be ordering a dock along with various other upgrades. Council Member asked ift this would be 2 separate grants or ift they III. Mr. Jones stated that we were receiving a 77,000 Dollar grant from the Health Dept that would be covering  stands, bathrooms etc along with the newi installs that will bel happening.  would be one, Mr.. Jones stated that these would be 2 different grants, one for each park.    Regular Session Meeting Minutes February13, 2023  the cost oft the new gym equipment for the park.  Town Attorney. John Reid stated that he is working on addressing the violations on the code enforcement  and taking care of these violations.  Mr. Reid gave an update on the block party issue and what could be done to stop this, he referred back to the The pleasure of the board is to have the Town Attorney send over our ordinances on loud music and disorderly Councilmember Malone said that he would like to see: something put inj place for unlawful gatherings as it seems that  ordinance that covers most the issues that come with these events. conduct to try and control these types of events. the loud noise ordinance is not helping. 9. Future Agenda Item requests: None.  12. Informational Items: None. 13. Adjournment:  MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved to adjourn; second by Councilmember Livingston.  Meeting adjourned at 6:56F P.M. Respectfully: submitted, fiie-Snglet  Julie Inglett, Administrative Assistant.    FIRST READING SECOND READING EFFECTIVE DATE. ADVERTISEMENT,  ORDINANCE NO. 2023-272  AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF GREENVILLE, FLORIDA; AMENDING CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE II, CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCES; CREATING SECTION 22-19; PROHIBITING THE REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLES IN PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAYS; CREATING SECTION 22-20; PROHIBITING COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY ON PUBLIC PROPERTY; PROVIDING EXEMPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES; CREATING SECTION2-21; REQUIRING PERMITSFOR GATHERINGS OR EVENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES; PROVIDING EXEMPTIONS; RENUMBERING SUBSEQUENT SECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE BEING SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL BY THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF GREENVILLE, FLORIDA.  BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF Section 1. Section 22-19 of the Code of General Ordinances of the Town of Greenville,  GREENVILLE, FLORIDA, that:  Florida, is hereby created and shall read as follows:  Chapter 22-STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES  ARTICLEL-IN GENERAL Secs. 22-1--22-18. - Reserved.  ARTICLEIL-STREETS AND SIDEWALKS  Sec. 22-19.- - Repair and maintenance of motor vehicles in public rights-of-way prohibited.  (a) The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly Emergencyrepar means repair performed on a vehicle which has become (1) Can be and is performed within one hour's continuous work time;  indicates a different meaning: inoperable when such repair:  CODING: Deletions from existing language are strieken; additions are underlined.    (2) Iscommenced within 12 hours oft the time when the vehicle became (3) Isno more extensive than necessary to make the vehicle operational. Motor vehicle means every self-propelled device in, upon, or by whicha any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public right-of-way, excepting devices moved by human power or exclusively upon rails or tracks. Public right-ofway means every way set apart for public travel in motor vehicles. including but not limited to streets, roadways, alleys, highways, and Repair means to fix, adjust, change oil, grease, or perform other maintenance or repair work: except that repair shall not include the changing ofa flat tireor (b) Except for emergency repairs, no person shall repair a motor vehicle upon any  inoperable: and  portions of driveways that cross aj public sidewalk.  jumpstarting ofan motor.  public right-of-way within the city,  Section 2. Section 22-20 of the Code of General Ordinances of the Town of Greenville,  Florida, is hereby created and shall read as follows: penalties; unpaid fines to constitute liens.  Sec. 22-20. - Conducting business on streets. parks, or other public property: enforcement  (a) Its shall be unlawful for any person, while in or on any public street, avenue or alley, or any park, beach, structure, building, or other property or place owned, maintained, or operated by the town for public use, tos sell,rent, or offer for sale or rent to the public,any merchandise. product, goods, or service of any nature whatsoever,other than newspapers of general circulation duly entered in the  United States Postal Service.  (b) Itshall be unlawful for any commercial business operator, establishment, entity, organization, or company that sells or rents merchandise, products, goods,or services, or engages in any service that sells or rents merchandise.producis. goods, or services, (including, without limitation, those commercial operators that transport passengers), from conducting any portion oft the commercial transaction, activity, or operation at any park, boat ramp. structure, building, or other property or place owned, maintained, or operated by the town. A commercial transaction, activity, or operation will be deemed to have occurred ifa any direct, indirect,or incidental portion oft the commercial transaction, activity, or operation takesp place at, or uses, aj park, boat ramp structure, building or other property or place owned,  maintained, or operated by the town.  CODING: Deletions from existing language are stricken; additions are underlined.  2    (c) Exemptions. This section shall not apply to:  (1) Employees of the town acting for, and on behalfof. the town, as specifically authorized by the town manager;or  (2) Persons authorized to render service to the public in any place set forth in subsection (a) and (b)by the town manager, provided the rendered service isa commercial outdoor feel based activity that has minimal impact to the (3) Acommercial business operator, establishment, entity, organization, or company is authorized to render service to the public pursuant to a written (4) Persons participating in any art show or exhibit held on all town properties under the specific authorization of the town council, and who are exhibiting paintings or objects of art produced or created by such persons. (5) Persons providing personal training exercise services or providing lessons in sports related activities in a town park, provided the rendered service(s) takes place at aj park that is specifically designed, used, or otherwise intended by the town to provide al broad range ofi recreational facilities and uses and, further, the service(s) being rendered has/have minimal impact  town's public property:or  agreement with the town.  upon the public's use and enjoyment of the park.  (d) Penalties and enforcement.  (1) Any violation of subsections (a) and (b)oft this section shall be punished (2) Any violations of subsections (a) and (b) oft this section shall be subjectto  in accordance with section 1-7ofthis Code.  the following fines: a.  Ifthe violation is the first offense, a person or business shall Ifthey violation is the second violation within the preceding six months, aj person or business shall receive a civil fine of $500.00; Ift the violation is the third violation within the preceding six months, a person or business shall receive a civil fine of $1,000.00:  receive a civil fine of $250.00;  C.  and  d. Ifthe violation is the fourth or subsequent violation within the preceding six months, a person or business shall receive ac civil fine  of$2.000.00.  CODING: Deletions from existing language are strieken; additions are underlined.  3    (3) Enforcement.  a. The town manager orl his or her designee shall enforce the provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this section. This shall not preclude other law enforcement agencies or regulatory bodies from any action to assure compliance with this section and all applicable laws. Ifay violation oft this section is observed, the town manager or his or her designee will be authorized toi issue a notice ofviolation. The notice shall inform the violator oft the nature oft the violation, amount of fine for which the violator is liable, instructions and due date for paying the fine, that the violation may be appealed by requesting an administrative hearing before a special magistrate pursuant to article IV of chapter 2 oft this Code. The failure to appeal the violation shall constitute an admission of the violation  and a waiver ofthe right to a hearing.  (4) Rights ofy violators; payment off fine; right to appear; failure to pay civil fine or to appeal; appeals from decisions oft the special magistrate. a. Aviolator who has been served with a notice of violation must  elect to either: i.  Pay the civil fine in the manner indicated on the notice of ii. Timely request an administrative hearing before a special magistrate to appeal the notice of violation pursuant to article IV ofchapter 2 oft this Code.  violation,or  b.  The procedures for appeal by administrative hearing oft the notice ofviolation shall be as set forth in article IV of chapter 2ofthis Code. Applications for hearings must be accompanied bya a feeas approved by a resolution oft the city commission, which shall be refunded ift the named violator prevails in the appeal. C. Ifther named violator, after issuance oft the notice of violation, fails to pay the civil fine, or fails to timely request an administrative hearing before a special magistrate, the special magistrate may be informed ofs such failure by report from the town manager orl his or her designee. The failure oft the named violator to appeal the decision of the town manager or his or her designee within the prescribed time period shall constitute a waiver oft the violator's right to an administrative hearing before the special magistrate and shall be treated as an admission oft the violation, for which fines  and penalties shall be assessed accordingly.  CODING: Deletions from existing language are strieken; additions are underlined.  4    d. Ac certified copy of an order imposing a fine may be recorded in the public records, and thereafter shall constitute al lien upon any real or personal property owned by the violator, which may be enforced in the same manner as a court judgment by the sheriffs of this state. including levy against the violator's real or personal property, but shall not be deemed to be a court judgment except for enforcement purposes. On or after the 61st day following the recording of any such lien that remains unpaid, the town may foreclose or otherwise execute upon the lien. Any party aggrieved by a decision of a special magistrate may appeal that decision pursuant to article IV of chapter 2 ofthis The special magistrate shall be prohibited from hearing the merits oft the notice of violation or considering the timeliness ofar request for an administrative hearing ift the violator has failed to timely request an administrative hearing. The special magistrate shall not have discretion to alter the penalties prescribed in subsection (d)(2).  e.  Code.  f.  g.  Section 3. Section 22-21 oft the Code of General Ordinances of the Town of Greenville,  Florida, is hereby created and shall read as follows:  Sec. 22-21. -1 Permit required.  (a) Definitions. The following words. terms, and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context  clearly indicates a different meaning:  Demonstration means a public gathering.procession or parade, the primary purpose of which is the exercise oft the rights of assembly and free speech as guaranteed by the First Amendment of the Constitution oft the United States. It includes activities conducted on public property for the purpose of demonstrating approval or disapproval of governmental policies or practices, expressing a view on public issues, or bringing into public notice any issue or Parade means any march or procession consisting of persons. animals, vehicles, orany combination thereof, traveling upon any public way, within the territorial jurisdiction ofthe city, that has been authorized by resolution ofthe  other matter.  town council.  CODING: Deletions from existing language are strieken; additions are underlined.  5    Picket line means a line of protesters outside a place ofwork with the purpose of intercepting outsiders and prevent them from working for employers Rally means a gathering of people with the intent to arouse enthusiasm or Right-ofwayr means land in which the state, the state department of transportation, the county or the town owns the fee or has an easement devoted to Sidewalk means that portion of the right-of-way located between the curbline on the lateral line ofa street and the adjacent property line, and which is intended Street means that portion oft ther right-of-way improved, designed or ordinarily  with whom the organization is at variance. support for a common cause.  or required for use as a transportation facility or street.  for use bypedestrians.  used for vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic.  (b) Permit required. No person or entity shall obstruct or cause to be obstructed any street or sidewalk in this town or impede the general movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic thereon without first obtaining a permit from the town manager (c) Permit requirements. Permits for temporary obstruction of the public right-of-way  or his or her designee as provided in this section.  shall bei issued upon completion of the following requirements:  (1) The applicant shall file a completed application and shall execute a form approved by the town attorney agreeing toi indemnify, defend, save, and hold harmless the city, its officers and employees, from any and all claims, liability, lawsuits, damages. and causes of action which may arise outof this permit, or the permittee's activity on the demised premises. The permittee agrees to obtain and maintain for the entire period. ati its  own expense, the following:  a.  Commercial general liabilityi insurance in the amount of $1.000.000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage for construction activities located on town property. The town must be named as an additional insured on this policy,and an endorsement must be issued as part oft the policy reflecting this Workers' compensation and employers' liability insurance as  requirement. required by the state.  CODING: Deletions from existing language are stricken; additions are underlined.  6    All policies must be issued by companies authorized to do business in the state ofl Florida and rated B+ or better for financial strength and classed as financial size category VI or better per the latest edition of] Best's Key Rating Guide. The town must receive 30 days' written notice prior to any cancellation, nonrenewal, or material change in the coverage provided. The permittee must provide and have approved by the town manager an original certificate ofinsurance as evidence that the above requirements have been met prior to receiving aj permit and commencing the proposed The town manager shall be authorized to lower the amount of general liability insurance required upon a showing by the applicant that the amount set forth above is excessive under the circumstances fora (3) The applicant shall post a cash deposit with the town manager in the estimated amount needed to pay: for any damage to publicp property and costs for garbage.t trash, and debris removal which may be necessary asa result oft the applicant's use oft the right-of-way for the proposed activity; the amount of the required deposit shall be determined by the public works director. The deposit shall be used by the town only ift the applicant fails to repair any damage and/or remove garbage. trash, and debris resulting from the permitted activity. Any unused portion oft the deposit shall be promptly (4) Ai fee of $50.00 shall accompany each application. Additionally, any cost for obstruction of metered parking spaces will be determined as a separate cost by the public works director and must be deposited with the town prior to issuance ofar permit. Following submittal of the application, the town manager shall determine the final permit fee, which shall be the  activity.  particular activity.  returned to the applicant.  higher of:  a. Afee of $50.00:or  b. The market value ofthe area tol be closed or occupied, pursuant to The applicant shall pay.prior to permit issuance, any additional permit fee required ift the final permit fee based on market value is higher than the $50.00 fee. Unless the town manager determines that seeking a certified appraisal would not be cost effective, the town must obtain an appraisal; if no certified appraisal is obtained, the fee of $50.00 shall apply.  a certified appraisal.  CODING: Deletions from existing language are strieken; additions are underlined.  7    (5) No permit shall be issued ift the public works director, countys sheriff, and/or fire departments or the town manager determine that such activity would constitute a danger to public health and/or safety. (6) Appeals. Appeals from the determination of the deposit amount required by the town manager or his or her designee and appeals from the denial of apermit shall be to the town council. Alternatively, the town council may, byresolution. refer the matter to the town'ss special magistrate to hear such appeals. The appeals shall be conducted pursuant to the procedures set forth in sections article IV of chapter 2 oft this Code. Applications for hearings must be accompanied by a fee as approved by a resolution of the town council, which will be refunded ift the applicant prevails in the  appeal.  (d) Permit conditions. Permits issued pursuant to this section shall set forth any conditions necessary for the protection of property and public safety. Willful violation oft the permit conditions shall render the permit null and void, and subject the violator to enforcement and penalties, as provided in subsection (e).  (e) Penalties and enforcement  (1) Penalties for violations. The followingpenalties shall be imposed fora violation of subsections (b.(c)through (c)5).or(d):  a. The penalty for the first violation by aj person or entity within a 12- month period shall be a civil fine of $500.00; b. The penalty for the second violation by a person or entity withina 12-month period shall be a civil fine of $1,000.00; C. The penalty for the third violation by aj person or entity within a 12-month period shall be a civil fine of $5,000.00; d. The penalty for the fourth violation by a person or entity within a 12-month period shall be a civil fine of $10.000.00; The fifth or subsequent violation by aj person or entity within a 12- month period shall constitute an offense enforceable pursuant to Enforcement. The town manager shall enforce subsections (b), (c)(1) through (c)(5), and (d). This shall not preclude other law enforcement agencies or regulatory bodies from any action to assure compliance with this section and all applicable laws. Ifthe town manager finds a violation of subsections (b.(cKI)through (c)(5),or (d), the town manager or his or her designee shall issue a notice of violation in the manner prescribed in article IV of chapter 2 of this Code. The notice shall inform the violator of  e.  section 1-7ofthis Code.  CODING: Deletions from existing language are strieken; additions are underlined.  8    the nature oft the violation, amount off fine for which the violator is liable, instructions and due date for paying the fine. that the violation may be appealed by requesting an administrative hearing before a special magistrate pursuant to those procedures set forth in article IV of chapter 2 oft this Code. The failure to timely appeal the violation shall constitute an admission of the violation and a waiver oft the right to a hearing, (3) Rights ofviolators; payment offine; right to appea!; failure to pay civil fine or to appeal; appeals from decisions oft the special magistrate. A violator who has been served with a notice of violation must  a.  elect to either: i  Pay the civil fine in the manner indicated on the notice of  violation, or  ii. Timely request an administrative hearing before a special magistrate to appeal the notice of violation pursuant to The procedures for appeal by administrative hearing ofthe notice ofviolation shall be as set forth in article IV of Chapter 2ofthis The special magistrate shall not have discretion to alter the penalties prescribed in subsection (e)1)or (e)(4).  article IV of chapter 2 ofthis Code.  b.  Code.  C.  (4) Enhanced penalties. The following enhanced penalties shall be imposed, in addition to any mandatory fines set forth in subsection (e)(1) a above. for violations of subsection (b).(c/)through (C)(5).or(d):  a.  Enhanced penalties for violations ofs subsection (b), (c)I)through  (c)5),or(d): i.  AI notice of violation of subsection (b).(c/)through (c)(5). or (d) shall be issued to the person or entity obstructing or causing to obstruct any street or sidewalk in this city or impeding the general movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic thereon and, ifthe violation occurred within the course and scope oft the violator's employment,a notice of violation shall also be issued to the person or entity employing the violator, who shall be jointlyand  severally liable for the violation.  ii. The town manager shall decline to issue, forap period ofc one year from the date of the violation, a temporary obstruction  CODING: Deletions from existing language are strieken; additions are underlined.  9    ofright-of-way permit to such person or entity that has violated subsection (b.(c))through (c)(5).or (d)three or more times within a 12-month period.  (f) Exemptions. The requirements of this section shall not apply to demonstrations, parades, picket lines, or rallies, as defined in this section, filming, newsracks, sidewalk cafes, special events, telephones, or to any other person obstructing the public right-of-way pursuant to a town permit or franchise.  RENUMBER SUBSEQUENT SECTIONS.  Section 5. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be severable, and ifany section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance shall, for any reason, be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, sentences, clauses, and phrases ofthis Ordinance, but shall remain in effect, it being the legislative intent that this Ordinance shall stand notwithstanding the invalidity of any part.  Section 6. Repeal of conflicting ordinances. Any and all ordinances or parts of ordinances  in conflict herewith arel hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.  Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage a.  Following the second reading oft the foregoing, the Honorable moved that the foregoing resolution be adopted. The Honorable  seconded the motion for its adoption.  The Honorable result was as follows:  put the question to a roll call vote, and the  Hon. Carl Livingston, Councilmember Hon. Calvin Malone, Councilmember Hon. Kathleen Hamilton, Vice Mayor/Coumcimember Hon. Brittni Brown, Mayor/Counclmember  Voted: Voted: Voted: Voted:  CODING: Deletions from existing language are strieken; additions are underlined.  10    PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Greenville, Florida, this  day of  2023.  APPROVED:  HON. BRITTNI BROWN Mayor/Councimember APPROVED AS TOFORM:  ATTEST:  LEEI N. JONES, JR. Interim Town Clerk  JOHNLAURANCE REID Town Attorney  CODING: Deletions from existing language are stricken; additions are underlined.  11    RESOLUTION: NO. 2023-03  A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF GREENVILLE, FLORIDA; URGING FLORIDA GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS AND' THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONTO RESCIND THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S REJECTION OF THE INCLUSION OF THE ADVANCED PLACEMENT AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES COURSE IN THE FLORIDA COURSE CODE DIRECTORY AND INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENTS; REPEALING CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS; AND PROVIDING AN  EFFECTIVE DATE.  WHEREAS, the Advanced Placement ("AP") Program is administered by the College WHEREAS, AP courses are rigorous high school courses that may count for college credit in addition to high school credit, upon the successful completion of the appropriate AP  Board and consists of college-level courses, referred to as "AP Courses;" and  exam; and  WHEREAS, AP courses are designed to bring the college experience to high school students sot they may earn college credits, build confidence, and learn essential ime-management  and study skills that are needed for college and career success; and  WHEREAS, the AP curriculum for each oft the diverse subjects is created for the College Board by aj panel of experts and college level educators in the specified academic discipline; and WHEREAS, in order for a high school course to have an AP designation, the course must be audited by the College Board to ascertain that it satisfies the. AP curriculum; and WHEREAS, AP courses are electives that may be taken by students and are not required WHEREAS, for more than a decade, the AP Program worked alongside colleges, universities, and secondary schools and drew from the expertise and experience of college faculty and teachers across the country to create an AP course in African American Studies; and WHEREAS, the AP African American Studies course is an interdisciplinary course that is designed to offer high school students an evidence-based introduction to African American studies that reaches into a variety of fields, including literature, the arts and humanities, political science, geography, and science, to explore the vital contributions and experience of African  for graduation from high school; and  Americans; and  WHEREAS, the College Board's AP African American Studies course is essentially designed toj provide students with a solid understanding ofhow. African Americans have shaped  America, its history, laws, institutions, culture, and arts; and  Page 1 of4    WHEREAS, the College Board's proposed timeline for the nationwide development ofthe  African Studies course is as follows:  2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2024-25  First pilot at 60 schools across the country. Pilot expands to hundreds of additional schools. All schools can begin offering AP African American Studies. First AP. African American Studies Exams are administered.  WHEREAS, State Board of Education Rule 6A-1.09441, Florida Administrative Code, provides that in order to receive funding through the Florida Education Finance Program and for which a student may earn credit toward high school graduation, a course must be listed in the "Course Code Directory and Instructional Assignments for the year in which the student is in  membership; and  WHEREAS, thel Florida Department of Education approved the following AP Courses and Exams for inclusion in the Florida Course Code Directory and Instructional Personnel  Assignments that are similar to the. AP African American Studies course!:  1. AP European History: Study the cultural, economic, political, and social developments that have shaped Europe from C. 1450 to the present. You'll analyze texts, visual sources, and other historical evidence and write essays expressing historical  arguments. 2. books. 3.  AP Chinese Language and Culture: Develop your Mandarin Chinese  language skills and learn about Chinese culture. You'll practice communicating in Chinese and you'll engage with real-life materials such as newspaper articles, films, music, and  API French Language and Culture: Develop your French language skills and  learn about the cultures in French-speaking parts of the world. You'll practice communicating in French and study real-life materials such as newspaper articles, films,  music, and books.  4. AP German Language and Culture: Develop your German language skills and learn about the cultures in German-speaking parts of the world. You'll practice communicating in German and study real-life materials such as newspaper articles, films,  music, and books.  5. AP Italian Language and Culture: Develop your Italian language skills and learn about the cultures in Italian-speaking parts of the world. You'll practice communicating in Italian and study real-life materials such as newspaper articles, films,  music, and books.  1See, itps//apstudents.coegehoardorgy/course-index-page  Page 2 of4    6. AP. Japanese Language and Culture: Develop your. Japanese language skills and learn about Japanese culture. You'll practice communicating in Japanese and you'll engage with real-life materials such as newspaper articles, films, music, and books. 7. AP Latin: Learn to read and analyze Latin literature as you explore ancient Roman history and culture. You'll translate passages from the writings of Vergil and Caesar and examine them through class discussions, debates, and presentations.  8. AP Spanish Language and Culture: Develop your Spanish language skills and learn about the cultures in Spanish-speaking parts of the world. You'll practice communicating in Spanish and study real-life materials such as newspaper articles, films, WHEREAS, on January 12, 2023, despite the College Board's decade long development of the AP African American Studies course, the Florida Department of Education notified the College Board Florida Partnership that it does not approve the inclusion of the AP African American Studies course because "this course is inexplicably contrary to Florida law and  music, and books.  significantly lacks educational value. ' (emphasis added); and the municipality's population being Black or African American; and  WHEREAS, the Town of Greenville, Florida, is a diverse community with a majority of WHEREAS, the Town of Greenville, Florida, believes that high school students should have the choice to expand their academic horizons and select courses based on historical fact.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE SECTION1. The above WHEREAS clauses are hereby incorporated by reference into this SECTION 2. The Town Council of the Town of Greenville, Florida, denounces the Department of Education's decision to reject the inclusion of the College Board's AP African American Studies Course and hereby urges Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education to rescind their decision and include the Course in the in the Florida Course Code Directory and Instructional Personnel Assignments because ofi its academic value for all Florida  TOWN OF GREENVILLE, FLORIDA as follows:  Resolution.  high school student.  SECTION 3. The Town Council of the Town of Greenville, Florida, hereby directs the Town CEO/CFO to transmit an executed copy of this Resolution to the Executive Office of  Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education.  SECTION 4. Any and all resolutions or parts ofi resolutions in conflict herewith are. hereby  repealed to the extent ofs such conflict.  Page 3 of4    SECTION 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and  adoption.  Following the reading oft the foregoing resolution, the Honorable  moved  that the foregoing resolution be adopted. The Honorable  seconded the motion  for its adoption.  The Honorable result was as follows:  put the question to a roll call vote, and the  Hon. Carl Livingston, Councilmember Hon. Calvin Malone, Councilmember Hon. Kathleen Hamilton, Vice Mayor/Councimember Hon. Brittni Brown, Mayor/councimember  Voted: Voted: Voted: Voted:  PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council oft the Town of Greenville, Florida, this  day of_  2023.  APPROVED:  HON. BRITTNI BROWN Mayor/Councimember APPROVED AS TO) FORM:  ATTEST:  LEE N.. JONES, JR. Town CEO/CFO  JOHN LAURANCE REID Town Attorney  Page 4 of4    RESOLUTION NO. 2023-04  A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF GREENVILLE, FLORIDA; DECLARING MARCHZD3ASPROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS MONTH; AND PROVIDING AN  EFFECTIVE DATE.  WHEREAS, problem gambling is a serious public health issue affecting one to three percent ofthe general adult population and often results in personal, financial, familial, legal, and  other costs, including al high risk of suicide; and  WHEREAS, itis estimated that over 200,000 Florida adults ofc diverse age, race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status suffer fromj past-year gambling problems, and 700,0001 more are atrisk of developing such difficulties, constituting 4.7% oft the adult population ages 18 and older; and WHEREAS, it is further important to note that these statistics do not account for youth, who are increasingly and deceptively exposed to gambling concepts and are at an increased risk  for developing gambling-related problems; and  WHEREAS, it is also essential to recognize problem gambling as a societal issue, with 8-10 additional people adversely impacted by every problem gambler, increasing the affected population by an estimated additional 1.5 million individuals, with conservative projected social costs amounting to more  than $91 billion nationally each year; and  WHEREAS, problem gambling is treatable for those who seek help, which minimizes the WHEREAS, any individual, professional, or other organization dedicated to assisting those ini need canj participate ini raising awareness and preventing problem gambling by promoting the statewide, confidential, toll-free, and 24-hour Problem Gambling Helpline, 888-ADMIT-IT;  harm to Floridians and to the State as a whole; and  and  WHEREAS, the! Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling's public awareness campaign provides an opportunity to educate the public, policymakers, educators, businesses, mental health and criminal justice professionals, and others, about the potential adverse effects of gambling, as well as social, legal, financial, and emotional impacts and available supports; and  WHEREAS, any individual, professional, or other organization dedicated to assisting those ini need canj participate ini raising awareness and preventingi problem gambling by promoting the statewide, confidential, toll-free, and 24-hour Problem Gambling Helpline 888-ADMIT-IT;  and  WHEREAS, the Town of Greenville can demonstrate its support in addressing problem gambling by raising public awareness through declaration ofp proclamation ofthe month ofMarch  2023 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in the Town of Greenville.  Page 1 of2    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE SECTION 1. The Town Council of the Town of Greenville, Florida, hereby proclaims this month ofMarch 2023 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in the' Town ofGreenville, Florida. SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and  TOWN OF GREENVILLE, FLORIDA as follows:  adoption.  Following the reading of the foregoing resolution, the Honorable  moved  that the foregoing resolution be adopted. The Honorable  seconded the motion  for its adoption.  The Honorable result was as follows:  put the question to a roll call vote, and the  Hon. Carl Livingston, Councilmember Hon. Calvin Malone, Councilmember Hon. Brittni Brown, Mayor/Counclmember  Voted: Voted: Voted:  Hon. Kathleen Hamilton, Vicel Mayor/Couneilmember Voted:  PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the' Town of Greenville, Florida, this  day of  2023.  APPROVED:  HON. BRITTNI BROWN Mayor/Councimemper APPROVED AST TOI FORM:  ATTEST:  LEE N.JONES,JR. Town CEO/CFO  JOHN LAURANCE REID Town Attorney  Page 2 of2