HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2014-036Temp. Reso. No. 12478
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO.2014 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TAMARAC, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE MAJOR ARTERIAL
CORRIDOR STUDY ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in 2013, the City celebrated its 50th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, in the past fifty years, the City has transformed from a retirement
community for part-time winter residents to a culturally diverse, community for all ages;
and
WHEREAS, the City has a commitment to improve transportation access for all
users; and
WHEREAS, to create a cohesive sense of place, there must be an improved
sense of connection with the corridors and users; and
WHEREAS, there are several major vehicular corridors that form the circuitry of
the City, including Commercial Boulevard, University Drive, McNab Road and State
Road 7; and
WHEREAS, to address the changes in the community, and in continuance of the
City's vision, mission and values, the City has conducted a Major Arterial Corridor Study
(the "Study"), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein
by reference; and
WHEREAS, the Study examined various components of a roadway in order to
establish a cohesive" aesthetic that translates into the community and improves the
quality of life for residents of the City of Tamarac; and
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WHEREAS, the Study identified a need for aesthetic improvements in the right-
of-ways and existing overhead utilities; and
WHEREAS, design initiatives including gateway treatments, gateway signage,
streetscape treatments, hardscape and crosswalk treatments, and neighborhood buffer
wall treatments, which when implemented, have the potential to create the unique
identity and sense of place that the City and its residents are seeking; and
WHEREAS, the City's professional staff has reviewed the Study attached hereto
as Exhibit "A", and recommends the adoption of same; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of the Study will benefit the health safety and welfare of
the citizens and residents of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac finds that it is in the best
interests of the citizens and residents of the City adopt the recommendations set forth in
the Major Arterial Corridor Study.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are confirmed and ratified as
being true and correct and are hereby incorporated herein.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida hereby adopts
recommendations set forth in the Major Arterial Corridor Study, a copy of which is
attached here as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 3.
All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
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Section 4. 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 5.
and adoption.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage
PASSED AND ADOPT BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC,
FLORIDA, THIS 29 DAY OF /ZJ, 2014.
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DIST 1: COMM. BUSHNELL
DIST 2: V/M. GOMEZ
DIST 3: COMM. GLASSER
DIST 4: PLACKO
Temporary Resolution Number 12478
Exhibit "A" —
Major Arterial Corridor Study
Prepared item is on file in the
Office of the City Clerk