HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2013-034Te m p Reso # 12325
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-20133 V
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA SUPPORTING AND ADOPTING
THE BROWARD COUNTY OCTOBER 2012 MULTI -
JURISDICTIONAL LOCAL MITIGATION STRATEGY;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac is located in an area that is vulnerable to natural
and man-made disasters; and
WHEREAS, the City supports reasonable efforts to make the community better
prepared for future disasters and better able to recover after disaster strikes; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City of Tamarac Resolution No. R2005-23 adopted
February 23, 2005 and Resolution No. R2010-29 adopted March 10, 2010 (on file in the
City Clerk's Office), the City adopted the Broward County Local Mitigation Strategy and the
December 2009 Revised Multi -jurisdictional Local Mitigation Strategy; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida has stipulated that a Local Mitigation Strategy
(LMS) is the first step in the process of making a community better preparedto manage
disasters; and
WHEREAS, by adopting the Broward County October 2012 Revision of the Local
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Mitigation Strategy, the framework for future mitigation efforts and post -disaster recovery
may be made easier and faster; and
WHEREAS, the Broward County October 2012 Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) is in
compliance with the local hazard mitigation requirements of Section 322 of the Disaster
Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA2K) as implemented in 44 C.F.R., Part 201; and
WHEREAS, approval and adoption of this Plan is necessary in order to maintain
eligibility for hazard mitigation project grant funding.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac understands the need for
Local Mitigation Strategy; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Building Official that Tamarac continue
to participate in the Local Mitigation Strategy program; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems that the
adoption of the Broward Local Mitigation Strategy Plan is in the best interest of the health,
safety, and welfare of the City, its residents, citizens and visitors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
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SECTION 1: That the foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and
confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution.
SECTION 2: That the City Commission of the City of Tamarac does hereby approve
and adopt the Broward County October 2012 revision of the multi -jurisdictional Local
Mitigation Strategy as approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency as
meeting all current requirements for such a plan.
SECTION I That the City Commission of the City of Tamarac hereby directs the
City Manager to appoint one primary and one alternate City Employee to participate in the
Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group to ensure the City of Tamarac is represented on
all matters.
SECTION 4: All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 5: All If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is
held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or
application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this
Resolution.
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SECTION 6: This Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon
passage and adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this �day of 12013.
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ATTEST:
PATRICIA TEUFEL CMC
INTERIM CITY CLERK
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR TALABISCO livLo
DIST 1: COMM. BUSHNELL-&4A-v
DIST 2: COMM. ATKINS-GRAB
DIST 3: COMM. GLASSER �
DIST 4: V/M. DRESSLER
HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE
APPROVED THIS RESOLUTION
AS TO FORM
VAMUEL S. GOREN
CITY ATTORNEY