RESOLUTION NO. 19-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING LEGISLATION THAT WOULD;
SUPPORT A NATIONAL “RED FLAG” LAW; SUPPORTING
MORE STRINGENT RULES REGARDING BACKGROUND
CHECKS, ESPECIALLY AT GUN SHOWS; CALLING FOR
A REVIEW OF LAWS GOVERNING THE ACCESSIBILITY
OF HIGH-CAPACITY AMMUNITION MAGAZINES AND
MILITARY-STYLE ASSAULT WEAPONS; ENCOURAGING
CONGRESS AND ALL FEDERAL ELECTED OFFICIALS
TO ADOPT SUCH LEGISLATION;
PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Florida has recently been the scene of two tragic mass killings, and
residents continue to read of gun violence throughout the state and country; and
WHEREAS, while the City of Clearwater understands the significance of the 2nd
Amendment to the Constitution, it also supports the guiding principle of American
government that all men are entitled to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”; and
WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater is concerned over the escalation of mass
shootings as well as those individual incidents which have resulted in death and
injuries; and
WHEREAS, this spate of recent tragic shootings at places such as schools,
movie theatres, shopping malls, religious institutions, and neighborhoods has also
underscored the need for improved access to mental health treatment that meets
standards of care; and
WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater believes that law enforcement personnel are
having more difficulty in aggressively pursuing those who obtain and use guns illegally
and in tracking the movement of guns used in crimes;
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City of Clearwater supports legislation that would establish a
national “red flag” law, and more stringent rules regarding background checks,
especially at gun shows, and calls for a review of laws governing the accessibility of
high-capacity ammunition magazines and military-style assault weapons as responsible
measures to provide for the public’s safety while maintaining individual rights and calls
on its Members of Congress and all federal elected officials to adopt such legislation,
without further delay.

Resolution No. 19-33

 Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this _______ day of _____________, 2019.

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George N. Cretekos
Mayor
Approved as to form:

Attest:

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Pamela K. Akin
City Attorney

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Rosemarie Call
City Clerk

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Resolution No. 19-33