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City of Tamarac, Florida
Resolution No. R-2014-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE
COMMERCIAL ARTERIAL REDEVELOPMENT STUDY
ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE,
TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO
EFFECTUATE THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, in 2013, the City of Tamarac ("City") celebrated its 50t" Anniversary;
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, redevelop, and revitalize the
City's commercial areas; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to position itself to be more competitive for
redevelopment opportunities; and
WHEREAS, there are three (3) major commercial areas within the City along
major arterial corridors, including: 1) Nouveau
Quarter (the northeast
corner
of
University Drive and Commercial Boulevard), 2)
University Medical Mile
(within
the
vicinity of University Hospital), and 3) Four Corners Shopping (the northwest corner of
State Road 7 and Commercial Boulevard); and
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WHEREAS, to address the changes in the community, and in continuance of the
City's vision, mission and values, the City has conducted a Commercial Arterial
Redevelopment 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 the City's existing
economic base, and the market potential for future redevelopment within each study
area in order to establish redevelopment strategies and investments that could act as
catalysts for redevelopment, and improve the quality of life for residents of the City of
Tamarac; and
WHEREAS, the Study identified a need to take steps to establish a
redevelopment plan to ensure that the City is in a position to quickly capitalize on
opportunities that arise when economic conditions strengthen; and
WHEREAS, design, marketing, incentives and zoning initiatives to promote
mixed use buildings, retail, restaurant opportunities and workforce housing, have the
potential to revitalize the City's commercial corridors and enhance the City's commercial
development potential; 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 Commercial Arterial Redevelopment Study.
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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; 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, Florida hereby adopts
recommendations set forth in the Commercial Arterial Redevelopment Study, a copy of
which is attached here as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 3. The City Commission hereby further authorizes and directs the City
Manager, or his designee, to take any and all action necessary to effectuate the intent of
this Resolution.
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.
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Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC,
FLORIDA, THIS DAY OF
ATTEST:
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SAMUEL S. GOREN,
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
HARRY DRESSLIER,
MAYOR
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR DRESSLER
DIST 1: COMM. BUSHNELL
DIST 2: V/M. GOMEZ
DIST 3: COMM. GLASSER
DIST 4: COMM. PLACKO
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