Res 70-82 RESOLUTION NO. 70-82
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING 1TS SUPPORT FOR THE
EFFORTS SEEKING THE APPOINTMENT OF ONE CIRCUIT COURT
JUDGE TO BE ASSIGNED TO THE SOUTH COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
AND SEEKING INCREASED AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBIL1T. IES
FOR THE OFFICES OF CLERKS OF THE CIRCUIT AND COUNTY
COURTS LOCATED IN THE SOUTH COUNTY COURTHOUSE
COMPLEX; PROVIDING FOR FURNISHING COPIES OF THIS
RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, wishes to join in the
efforts of the South Palm Beach County Bar Association in bringing attention to the Palm Beach
County Commission and the Judiciary of Palm Beach County, the fact that the South Palm Beach
County area is growing very rapidly, and that, as a result of such growth, the facilities now available
at the South Palm Beach County Courthouse Complex are inadequate to meet the needs of the area;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, recognizes that the
utilization of the South County Courthouse Complex, which is located in the City of Delray Beach,
is of the utmost importance to the residents and citizens of the City of Delray Beach, Florida; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, for the benefit of all
citizens of this area, and Palm Beach County, wishes to formally express its support for the efforts
seeking the appointment of one Circuit COurt Judge to be assigned to the South County Courthouse
Complex on a full-time basis, and seeking increased authority, responsibilities, and facilities for the
offices of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and the Clerk of the County Court.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, does hereby
express its support for the efforts seeking the appointment of one Circuit Court Judge to be
assigned to the South County Courthouse Complex on a full-time basis, and further seeking to have
the Clerk of the Circuit Court and the Clerk of the County Court, in all proceedings, file and "clock
in" all pleadings involving probate, domestic, juvenile and criminal matter, as well as file and "clock
in" deeds, mortgages, liens, and other similar recordable instruments, and further seeking to have
the Clerk certify at the South County Courthouse Complex all instruments filed with them or
through that office.
Section 2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to furnish copies of this
Resolution to the County Administrator of Palm Beach County; the Court Administrator and the
Chief Judge of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, in and for Palm Beach County, Florida; the
President, and the Chairman of the Expansion Committee, of the South Palm Beach County Bar
Association; the President of the Palm Beach County Bar Association; the President of the Florida
Bar; and to all other appopriate officials and agencies.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 27th day of
July ., 1982.
MAYOR (.~ K'~
ATTEST:
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