HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2023-049Temp. Reso. # TR13935
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2023 - Ot�q
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, ENCOURAGING
HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS IN THE CITY OF
TAMARAC TO REVISE THEIR RULES AND
REGULATIONS TO PERMIT HOMEOWNERS TO A
INSTALL PHYSICAL SAFTETY BARRIERS IN THE
REAR YARD FOR PUBLIC SAFTEY REASONS, WHICH
INCLUDE CRIME PREVENTION AND ACCIDENTAL
DROWNING OF YOUNG CHILDREN; DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO INITIATE A PUBLIC
AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE SAFETY
NEAR WATERBODIES; PROVIDING THE MANAGER
WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, a recent drowning of a young child in a water body without
safety barrier in the City of Tamarac has triggered the need to encourage
Homeowner Associations to revise their rules and regulations to permit
homeowners with the ability to install safety barriers in their rear yard near water
bodies; and
WHEREAS, it is well known that safety barriers are a useful drowning
prevention tool, especially for infants and young children who may not fully
understand the dangers of water; and
WHEREAS, safety barriers like fences can prevent young children from
accessing nearby ponds, pools or rivers; and
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WHEREAS, safety barriers are useful for infants and children who, while
curious about water, may not fully understand its dangers; and
WHEREAS, safety barriers can be disincentives for committing crimes at
homes with safety barriers in the rear yard; and
WHEREAS, burglars, based on empirical evidence, have generally used
rear doors of homes to commit heinous crimes due to the lack of fencing in the
rear yard; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, deems it to be in
the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to encourage
Homeowner Associations to revise their rules and regulations to permit
homeowners with the ability to install safety barriers in the rear yards near bodies
of water and to direct the City Manager to initiate a public awareness campaign to
promote safety near waterbodies.
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. All exhibits attached hereto are incorporated herein and made a
specific part of this Resolution.
SECTION 2:
The City Commission of the City of Tamarac hereby
encourages Homeowner Associations to revise their rules and regulations to
permit homeowners with the ability to install safety barriers in their rear yard near
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bodies of water for public safety reasons, including crime prevention and
accidental drowning of young children.
SECTION I The City Commission of the City of Tamarac hereby directs
the City Manager or designee to initiate a public awareness campaign to promote
safety near waterbodies.
SECTION 4:
The City Commission of the City of Tamarac hereby
authorizes the City Manager with the authority to effectuate the intent of this
Resolution.
SECTION 5: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
adoption.
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PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this �(0�day of /°r-P�f �-- 2023.
ATTEST:
KIMB RLY DILLON, CMC
CITY CLERK
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MIC ELLE J. GO Z
MAYOR
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE. -
MAYOR GOMEZ q6;5
DIST 1: V/M BOLTON J�,j
DIST 2: COMM. WRIGHT JR
DIST 3: COMM. VILLALOBOS
DIST 4: COMM. DANIEL
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY FOR THE USE AND
RELIANCE OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC ONLY.
HANS OTTINOT
CITY ATTORNEY