TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Peter D. Lear, CPA, CGMA, City Manager
TITLE: Resolution No. 2019-R-02, Supporting Child Welfare Reform
Recommended Action
Approve Resolution No. 2019-R-02
Background Information
The City of North Port, Florida’s community leaders responded to the recent death of Jordan Belliveau by developing a task force to address much needed changes to the Florida Department of Children and Families. The task force was made up of individuals with child welfare experience directly or indirectly. The task force’s findings and recommendations are attached as Exhibit A to the resolution.
Resolution No. 2019-R-02 is attached urging members of the State Legislature to support child welfare reform.
Strategic Plan
N/A
Financial Impact
None
Procurement
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2019-R-02
Prepared by: Pete Lear for Commissioner Vanessa Carusone
Department Director: Pete Lear