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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-97- /0
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA REQUESTING THE 1997 FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WITH $5.1 MILLION IN
FY 1997-98 APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE BROWARD
COUNTY BEACH NOURISHMENT PROJECT, AND TO
IDENTIFY A LONG-TERM DEDICATED FUNDING SOURCE
FOR FLORIDA BEACH MANAGEMENT; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
P VI IN F A E F CTIV D T
WHEREAS, chronic erosion and recent severe storms have eroded the beaches of
Broward County such that the County's tourism economy is threatened and upland
properties and infrastru
cture are increasingly vulnerable to storm wave and flood damage;
and
WHEREAS, the beaches of Broward County are a vital part of the quality of life of
this community, providing recreational, environmental, aesthetic, and hurricane and storm
damage mitigation benefits for our residents and tourists; and
WHEREAS, beaches continue to be Florida's number one tourist attraction and are
thus vital to our economic well-being, generating over $9 billion in beach -related sales
annually and contributing to a ripple effect to the Florida economy of over $16 billion; and
WHEREAS, beaches are also Broward County's number one tourist attraction and
generate for the County over $1 billion in economic impact annually and 25,000 full-time
equivalent jobs; and
WHEREAS, the City Commissioners of the City of Tamarac recognize that severe
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beach erosion continues to be a major problem in Broward County, and in Florida,
jeopardizing the economy and environment of the City, the County, and the State; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature has historically demonstrated a commitment to
the preservation of Florida's beaches, and now must recognize the critical environmental
and economic need to ensure adequate and regular protection, restoration, and
enhancement of Florida's beaches; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems it to be in
the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to request the 1997
Florida Legislature to provide the Florida Department of Environmental Protection with $5.1
million in FY 1997-98 appropriations for the Broward County beach nourishment project,
and to identify a long-term dedicated funding source for Florida Beach Management.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
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 requests that the 1997 State Legislature
provide the Florida Department of Environmental Protection with the requested $5.1 million
in FY 1997-98 appropriations for the Broward County Beach Nourishment Project.
SECTION 3: That the City Commission further requests that the State Legislature
identify and designate a fair and stable source of long-term funding for beach erosion
control and inlet sand management in order to fully implement the State 's Beach
Management Program.
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SECTION 4: The City Manager authorizes and directs that a copy of this Resolution
be mailed to members of the Broward County Legislative Delegation and the Office of the
Governor of Florida.
SECTION 5: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION I 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.
SECTION 7: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this ZZday of j) •y , 1997.
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Vice Mayor
ATTEST:
CAROL A. EVANS, C.M.C.
Citv Clerk
apr*oNed this.RESd1UTIDhaas to form
MITCHELL S. KRAFT
City Attorney
Dept of Env Prot/Long-Term Funding/M
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE
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