23-3566 Authorizing the City to Join Monarch City USA

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RESOLUTION 23-3566 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING REGISTRATION FOR THE CITY TO BECOME DESIGNATED AS A MONARCH CITY THROUGH THE MONARCH CITY USA PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the City of Casselberry is committed to conserving and improving ecological health and stability through the management of natural areas and pollinator gardens to provide suitable habitat for wildlife including monarch butterflies; and WHEREAS, the City has declared an interest in becoming a member of the Monarch City USA program which is a nonprofit organization that encourages municipalities across the United States to help monarch butterfly populations recover through the planting of native milkweed and nectar plants within their jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the City understands the significance and importance of the monarch butterfly as it is an indicator species for the overall ecological health of expansive geographic areas; and WHEREAS, the monarch is extremely vital as a pollinating insect that helps pollinate human crops for food and flowers; and WHEREAS, through the installation of pollinator gardens, the City will remain committed to help with the monarch's population recovery as well as provide habitat for numerous other pollinator species; and WHEREAS, the City will encourage residents and business owners to plant Florida native plant species, including various native milkweeds; and WHEREAS, the City will encourage the use of pollinator gardens for educational purposes for schools and the general public; and WHEREAS, the City commits to help the monarch population climb back to a level that allows for the removal of its endangered status. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. The City Commission of the City of Casselbeny hereby approves for the City to register for and become designated as a Monarch City through Monarch City USA and authorizes City staff to submit registration on behalf of the City. SECTION II. Conflicts. All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict with any of the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed. SECTION III. Severability. If any Section or portion of a Section of this Resolution proves to be invalid, unlawful, or unconstitutional, it shall not be held to invalidate or impair the validity, force, or effect of any other Section or part of this Resolution.