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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO... /V
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC,
FLORIDA RECOGNIZING THE NEED FOR A COLLABORATIVE, MULTI -
JURISDICTIONAL APPROACH TO ADDRESS COUNTY -WIDE WATER
RESOURCE NEEDS; ESTABLISHING THE BROWARD WATER
RESOURCES TASK FORCE COMPOSED OF ELECTED COUNTY AND
CITY COMMISSIONERS, AND OFFICIALS REPRESENTING THE SOUTH
FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS AND WATER CONTROL
DISTRICTS; AUTHORIZING THE DESIGNATION OF A
TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL STAFF WORKGROUP TO ADVISE THE
TASK FORCE; PROVIDING FOR STAFF SUPPORT; PROVIDING FOR
REPORTING AND MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Broward County has long depended upon the Biscayne Aquifer for
the county's primary source of water; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that further withdrawals and continued
dependence upon the Biscayne Aquifer impact the ecological health of the Everglades;
and
WHEREAS, in response to efforts to restore the Everglades, in 2007 the South
Florida Water Management District adopted the Regional Water Availability Rule which
restricts future withdrawals from the Biscayne Aquifer; and
WHEREAS, Broward County's local government leaders recognize it is critical to
address the availability of water resources within the County to protect the public health,
ensure the sustainability of sensitive environmental resources and natural systems, and
provide viable economic opportunities for our communities and residents; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to CS/CS/SB 1302, (Wastewater Discharge/Ocean Outfalls
legislation passed by the 2008 Legislature), two regional wastewater treatment
providers in Broward County will be required to reuse significant amounts of treated
domestic wastewater currently being disposed of via ocean outfalls; and
WHEREAS, the County is facing significant and costly projected water supply
needs, which cannot be met with increased demands on the Biscayne Aquifer unless
appropriate measures are taken in accordance with the Regional Water Availability
Rule, wastewater disposal needs that cannot be addressed through traditional
discharge methods, and pressing decisions related to the development of alternative
water supply projects such as the use of reclaimed water; and
WHEREAS, local leaders are committed to ensuring that the long-term water
resource needs of all Broward's water users are effectively planned for and met,
including those of water providers, wholesale and retail purchasers, and their
customers; and
WHEREAS, these needs may be met more efficiently and cost effectively
through collaborative partnerships, evaluation of existing and planned infrastructure and
by considering regional or sub -regional approaches; and
WHEREAS, there is no effective forum to consider these opportunities; and
WHEREAS, in 2005 the Florida Legislature enacted Chapter 2005-291, Laws of
Florida SB 444, legislation that encourages cooperation with local entities to plan for
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multi -jurisdictional water supply entities to maximize state funding for alternative water
supply projects; and
WHEREAS, at a Joint Workshop Meeting on May 12, 2008, the Broward County
Board of County Commissioners, the South Florida Water Management District
Governing Board and Mayors representing the County's various municipalities, inclusive
of water providers and users, agreed to work collaboratively to find potential
environmentally, economically, and technically feasible strategies and solutions to the
County's future water resources needs and provide recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac finds and declares that
adoption of this Resolution is necessary, appropriate, and in the public interest of the
citizens of the City of Tamarac;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1, The adoption of this and companion resolutions by the Broward
League of Cities and the South Florida Water Management District Governing Board
shall have the effect of creating the Broward Water Resources Task Force ("Task
Force").
Section 2. The Task Force shall be composed of elected and appointed
officials designated by the government entities identified in Section 3 of this resolution.
A Technical/Professional staff workgroup may be designated by the entities in Section 4
to advise the Task Force on matters such as, but not limited to, water resource
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availability, management, facilities and infrastructure, supply and constraints, and other
technical, environmental and professional subject matters as requested by the Task
Force.
Section 3. The Task Force shall be composed of representatives of the
following entities:
a. Six (6) City elected officials appointed by the Broward League of Cities,
which represent a cross section of small, medium and large cities, one of
whom shall be a city that purchases water from another municipality or
water utility. For each of the six members appointed, the Broward League
of Cities shall also appoint an alternate member to serve in the appointed
member's absence. Alternate members must be municipal elected
officials and must be from a different similarly -sized municipality.
b. Five (5) City elected officials appointed by the Broward League of Mayors
which represent a cross section of small, medium and large cities, one of
whom shall be a city that purchases water from another municipality or
water utility. For each of the five members appointed, the Broward
League of Mayors shall also appoint an alternate member to serve in the
appointed member's absence. Alternate members must be municipal
elected officials and must be from a different similarly -sized municipality.
C. One (1) County Commissioner and an alternate appointed by the Broward
County Board of County Commissioners.
d. One (1) Special Independent District Water Provider official and an
alternate appointed by a Surface Water Coordinating Committee.
e. One (1) Drainage/Water Control District elected official and an alternate
appointed by Surface Water Coordinating Committee.
f. One (1) South Florida Water Management District Governing Board
Member and an alternate appointed by the Governing Board.
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When making appointments, each entity shall consider and balance its appointments to
reflect the diverse racial, ethnic, religious, economic and geographic representation
within the County.
Section 4. The following entities may designate appropriate
Technical/Professional staff, as provided in Section 2, to assist the Task Force:
a. Eleven (11) Municipal staff persons appointed by Task Force members
represented in the categories of Section 3(a) and (b).
b. Two (2) County staff persons appointed by the Broward County
Administrator.
C. One (1) staff person appointed from the Drainage District/Water Control
member participating on the Task Force.
d. One (1) staff person appointed from the Special Independent District
Water Provider member participating on the Task Force.
e. One (1) water management staff person appointed by the South Florida
Water Management District Governing Boards
f. One (1) representative of the Water Advisory Board's Technical Advisory
Committee appointed by the Water Advisory Board to the Broward County
Board of County Commissioners.
g. One (1) builder representative appointed by the Builders Association of
South Florida.
h. One (1) builder representative appointed by the South Florida Chapter of the
U.S. Green Building Council.
Section 5. The Task Force will identify and evaluate opportunities and
impediments to provide future water supply, conservation, wastewater treatment and
reuse or reclaimed water opportunities that are most efficient and cost effective.
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Section 6. The Task Force shall meet monthly for a one-year period following
its initial organizational meeting. The Task Force shall, at its organizational meeting,
elect a Chair and Vice -Chair, adopt rules of procedure including provisions for quorum,
voting, and consideration of motions and other items, and establish such standing
committees as necessary to conduct the work of the Task Force.
Section 7. The Technical/Professional staff workgroup may meet as
necessary to address any issues assigned by the Task Force. The staff workgroup shall
meet following the appointments made pursuant to Section 4 for the purpose of
selecting a Chair and Vice -Chair, adopting any necessary rules of procedure and
appointing any standing workgroup subcommittees.
Section 8. The Broward League of Cities, Broward County and the South
Florida Water Management District shall provide staff support to the Task Force.
Section 9. Support staff will prepare meeting notices and minutes, maintain
records, coordinate or prepare draft reports, and prepare the final report containing the
findings and recommendations of the Task Force.
Section 10. The governmental entities adopting this resolution recognize and
agree their participation as members of the Task Force is a voluntary effort. The
participating governments further recognize that any final report issued by the Task
Force shall not be construed as imposing any mandates upon the participants or other
government entities within Broward County. It is understood and desired, rather, that
the collaborative work of the Task Force serve as recommendations for Broward's local
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governments, businesses, and residents as each community moves forward with
consideration and decision -making regarding future water resources planning,
development and management.
Section 11. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon
adoption.
PASSED AND ADAPTED BY THE CI C MMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC,
FLORIDA THIS �' DAY OF a' , 2008.
ATTEST:
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, )MARION SWE SO ! CMC
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that
I have approved this
RESOLUTION as to form.
C SAMUEL S. GOREN
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
BETH TALABISCO, MOOR
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO ° �
DIST 1: COMM PORTNER 4—
DIST 2: COMM ATKINS-GRA
DIST 3: V/M SULTANOF
DIST 4: COMM. DRESSLE