HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2012-052Temp. Reso. #12189 — March 21, 2012
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2012 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO TAKE THE
NECESSARY STEPS TO SUBMIT A NON-PROFIT
APPLICATION TO THE APPROPRIATE STATE AND
FEDERAL AGENCIES ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
MANAGER'S OFFICE TO CREATE A NOT -FOR -PROFIT
CORPORATION KNOWN AS THE TAMARAC HISTORICAL
SOCIETY, INC.; DESIGNATING THE TAMARAC
HISTORICAL SOCIETY AS AN ENTITY SEPARATE FROM
THE CITY OF TAMARAC; DESIGNATING THAT FUNDS
RAISED BY THE TAMARAC HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. BE
USED TO ACHIEVE THE SOCIETY'S STATED MISSION TO
RESEARCH, COLLECT, PRESERVE AND EXHIBIT THE
HISTORY OF TAMARAC WITH GOALS OF ENLIGHTENING
THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE CITY'S HERITAGE AND
PASSING ON AN ENDURING LEGACY FOR FUTURE
GENERATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the Tamarac Historical Society has been in existence since July 2009
and is not a Board or Committee officially recognized under the City of Tamarac's Charter;
and
WHEREAS, the Tamarac Historical Society is a group of volunteers who have
dedicated themselves to their mission:
The City of Tamarac's Historical Society will research, collect,
preserve and exhibit the history of the Tamarac with goals of
enlightening the community about our heritage and passing on an
enduring legacy for future generations.
WHEREAS, in seeking alternative funding sources the Tamarac Historical Society
has determined that a need exists to apply for grants in the area of historical preservation;
and
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WHEREAS, the Tamarac Historical Society, from time to time, is offered donations,
and would like to more formally solicit donations; and
WHERES, donors, and potential donors, would receive a tax benefit if the Tamarac
Historical Society were an official non-profit organization; and
WHEREAS, the Tamarac Historical Society intends to utilize said grants and
donations for programs and events related to the Society's stated mission and the
advancement of the Society itself; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac wishes to assist the Tamarac Historical Society in
its efforts to become a non-profit organization so that it can further preserve the City's
history through the solicitation and administration of funds; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Assistant City Manager and the Public
Information and Media Specialist for the City of Tamarac to create a non-profit foundation
known as the Tamarac Historical Society, Inc. to solicit and administer funds resulting in
the preservation of the history of the City of Tamarac, and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, deems it to be in
the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to create a non-profit
foundation known as the Tamarac Historical Society, Inc. to administer funds resulting in
the preservation of the history of the City of Tamarac.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
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 upon adoption
hereof. All exhibits attached hereto are hereby incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2: The appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to take the
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necessary steps to submit a non-profit application to the appropriate State and Federal
agencies on behalf of the Parks and Recreation Department to create a not -for -profit
corporation known as the Tamarac Historical Society, Inc.
SECTION 3: That the Tamarac Historical Society, Inc. shall be an entity that is
separate, independent and autonomous from the City of Tamarac and is not intended to
exist or be construed as an agency or arm of the City of Tamarac.
SECTION 4: That funds raised by the Tamarac Historical Society, Inc. are intended
to be used to encourage the preservation of the City of Tamarac's history.
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 its passage
and adoption.
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APPROVED this / 1 day of� , 2012.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPRO y
BETH TAEAblCO,MAYbR
ATTEST:
PETER M. J. CHA DSON, CRM, CMC
CITY CLERK
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR TALABISCO �-
DIST 1: COMM. BUSHNELL�-�-
DIST 2: COMM. GOMEZ
DIST 3: V/M GLASSER
DIST 4: COMM. DRESSL L
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE
APPROVED THIS RESOLUTION
AS TO FORM
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SAML11L S. GO'RiY
CITY ATTORNEY