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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2017 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA,
REAFFIRMING TAMARAC'S ONGOING
COMMITMENT TO BEING AN INCLUSIVE
COMMUNITY AND CONTINUING TO PROVIDE
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT MEET THE
NEEDS OF OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY;
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A
COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE NATIONAL
LEAGUE OF CITIES, THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF
CITIES, THE BROWARD LEAGUE OF CITIES,
THE OTHER CITIES THROUGHOUT BROWARD
COUNTY, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED
PARTIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, initially established as a retirement community in 1963, the City
of Tamarac has experienced and embraced a tremendous growth and
diversification of our community; and
WHEREAS, in 2007 the City Commission adopted the City's Strategic
Goals, including Goal #1: Inclusive Community, which formally affirmed the City's
ongoing commitment "to providing programs and services that meet the needs of
an increasingly diverse community"; and
WHEREAS, our nation's founding documents emphasize the freedoms of a
society that embraces diversity in many different aspects; and
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WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac opposes all forms
of discrimination and takes great pride in supporting constitutional freedoms; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac encourages understanding and seeks to
promote dialogue, the protection of civil liberties, and the building of alliances
within our community that promote justice and mutual respect; and
WHEREAS, as a community, Tamarac is strengthened by the traditions of
its diverse population; and
WHEREAS, all City of Tamarac residents deserve to live in a safe
environment which promotes inclusion for all; and
WHEREAS, no matter what name it travels under, hate is a virus that robs
us of our safety and freedoms; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac continues to stand for values of inclusion,
equity and justice and reaffirms its continuous commitment to embracing our
community's diversity and ensuring excellent quality of life for all through safe
neighborhoods, a vibrant economy, exceptional customer service, and recognized
excellence; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac further confirms its continuous
commitment to ensuring the equitable provision of programs and services
regardless of one's religion, race, gender, ethnicity, national origin or sexual
orientation; 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 reaffirm
Tamarac's ongoing commitment to being an Inclusive Community.
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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 Commission hereby reaffirms Tamarac's ongoing
commitment to being an Inclusive Community and restates its pledge to provide
programs and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.
SECTION 3: The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this
resolution to the National League of Cities, the Florida League of Cities, the
Broward League of Cities, the other cities throughout Broward County, and any
other interested parties.
SECTION 4: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 5: 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 6: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
adoption.
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PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this J day of 1L�,
2017
/ARRY DRESSLER
MAYOR
ATTEST:
PATRICIA TEUFEL, M
CITY CLERK
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR DRESSLER
DIST 1: COMM. BOLTON
DIST 2: COMM. GOMEZ
DIST 3: COMM. FISHMAN
DIST 4: VICE MAYOR PLACKO
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE
APPROVED THIS RESOLUTION
AS TO FORM
SAMUEL S. GOREN
CITY ATTORNEY
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