HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2009-086Temp. Reso.#11648
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION R2009- g(,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE
SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY'S INITIATIVE TO ENCOURAGE THE
UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE STATE
LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE A FUNDING SOURCE
FOR MASS TRANSIT IN SOUTH FLORIDA, AND
REGIONAL MASS TRANSIT PROJECTS; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, South Florida, comprised of Broward, Miami -Dade and Palm
Beach Counties, is the fifth largest urbanized area in the United States, and its
population is expected to continue to increase over the next twenty (20) years;
and
WHEREAS, the region is currently plagued with traffic and congestion
problems and that these problems are going to increase in the future; and
WHEREAS, the increase in vehicular traffic will result in an increase in
carbon emissions, and a corresponding reduction in air quality in the South
Florida region; and
WHEREAS, funding is needed to assist the region in providing for its
residents and visitors to ensure that South Floridians and those visiting South
Florida have sufficient transportation resources and efficient means of mobility
and connectivity, as well as a mechanism for decreasing the carbon emissions
from vehicles; and
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WHEREAS, the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
(hereinafter referred to as "SFRTA"), seeks to provide a viable regional mass
transportation system that serves the needs of the people of the region; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems
SFRTA's initiative to be in the best interests of the citizens and residents of the
City.
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.
Section 2. The City of Tamarac hereby supports SFTRA's initiative to
encourage the United States Congress and the State Legislature to provide a
funding source for mass transit in South Florida, and regional mass transport
projects.
Section 4. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this
Resolution to Senator Bill Nelson, Senator Mel Martinez, members of the United
States House of Representatives representing areas within the City of Tamarac, the
Governor of the State of Florida, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the
House, each member of the Broward County Legislative Delegation, the Broward
County Commission, the Mayor of each municipality in Broward County, the Florida
League of Cities, and the Broward County League of Cities.
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Section 5. The appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to do all
things necessary and expedient to carry out the provisions of this Resolution.
Section 6. All resolutions inconsistent or in conflict herewith shall be
and are hereby repealed insofar as there is conflict or inconsistency.
Section 7. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this resolution
is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction,
then said holding shall in no way affect the validity of the remaining portions of
this resolution.
Section 8. This resolution shall become effective upon its passage and
adoption by the City Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY C MMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TAMARAC, FLORIDA THIS DAY OF , 2009.
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ATTEST:
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that
I have approved this
RESOLUTION as to form.
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MUEL S. GOREN
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
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BETH TALABISCO, MAy6R
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO
DIST 1: COMM BUSHNELL
DIST 2: VM ATKINS-GRAD
DIST 3: COMM. GLASSER
DIST 4: COMM. DRESSLER