HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2021-026Temp. Reso. # 13573
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2021 _ Oa(p
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TAMARAC, FLORIDA, ENDORSING VISION ZERO PLAN TO
ELIMINATE ALL TRAFFIC -RELATED FATALITIES AND SERIOUS
INJURIES BY 2040; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, traffic crashes are among the leading cause of death and injury within the
United States, State of Florida, and the City of Tamarac; and
WHEREAS, death and injury on our streets is unacceptable and serious crashes can be
preventable; and
WHEREAS, death and injury on our streets is unacceptable and serious injuries in the
United States have disproportionately impacted pedestrians, cyclists, people of color, low-income
households, older adults and youth, people with disabilities, and households with limited vehicle
access; and
WHEREAS, over the years the City of Tamarac had numerous vehicle and pedestrian
accidents on a frequent basis that required medical attention; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida is ranked among the most dangerous places to walk and
bike according to Smart Growth America's 2021 Dangerous By Design Reports; and
WHEREAS, the City is hereby recognizing that these crash statistics are not acceptable
for citizens, commuters, and visitors who live, work and play in the City of Tamarac; and
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WHEREAS, the City recognizes that if these crash trends continue for the foreseeable
future, they would put into jeopardy the future growth of the residential population and
employment base, and our reputation as a desirable city for future generations; and
WHEREAS, the City will hereby commit to decreasing these crash statistics by endorsing
Vision Zero, which is a safe systems approach and strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and
severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac will create a Vision Zero action plan that focuses on
safety as a primary objective in designing transportation projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TAMARAC, FLORIDA THAT:
SECTION 1: 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. The City of Tamarac hereby adopts a goal of eliminating traffic deaths and
serious injuries by 2040; and endorses Vision Zero as a comprehensive and collaborative
approach that involves all City departments in order to achieve this goal.
SECTION 3. The City Commission directs the City Manager or designee to create a Vision
Zero Action Plan for future consideration by the Council, based upon a comprehensive analysis
of traffic deaths and injuries in the City of Tamarac.
SECTION 4. The City Commission directs the City Manager to ensure the Vision Zero
Action Plan addresses traffic deaths and serious injuries through a combination of engineering,
enforcement, education and evaluation.
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SECTION 5. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed
to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 6. 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 adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this �t'�ay of i331� �A 2021.
MI ELLE J. GOMEZ
MAYOR
ATTEST:
-JNNIFE JCH ON CIVIC
CITY CLERK
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR GOMEZ
DIST 1: COMM. BOLTON
DIST 2: COMM. GELIN 90
DIST 3: V/M VILLALOBOS J' j�
DIST 4: COMM. PLACKO
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have
approved this RESOLUTION
as to form. /
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