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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2008- 5-A
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 2654; SUPPORTING INCREASED
AWARENESS AND HEALTHCARE COVERAGE FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM
DISORDER; URGING MUNICIPALITIES IN BROWARD COUNTY TO JOIN
IN THIS SUPPORT; URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT
SENATE BILL 2654; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY
OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR, THE BROWARD
LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE, AS WELL AS ALL MUNICIPALITIES LOCATED WITHIN
BROWARD COUNTY AND THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FOR BROWARD COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2008 Senator Geller, joined by Senators Ring,
Bennett and Deutch filed Senate Bill 2654 (hereinafter referred to as "SB2654"), in an
effort to raise awareness and provide for better treatment and healthcare coverage for
individuals with autism spectrum disorder; and
WHEREAS, autism spectrum disorder generally includes autistic disorder,
Asperger's syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorders not otherwise specified;
and
WHEREAS, studies show that between one and five out of every thousand babies
born will have some variation of autism spectrum disorder; and
WHEREAS, the number of diagnosed cases of autism spectrum disorder have
been steadily increasing since the late 1990s; and
WHEREAS, with the increased number of diagnosed incidents of autism spectrum
disorder, there is a greater need for healthcare coverage, as well as education and
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treatment, particularly among heath care providers and in early -childhood academic
environments; and
WHEREAS, SB2654 will provide for health insurance coverage for additional
screening for autism spectrum disorder as well as additional health insurance benefits for
certain eligible individuals; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission deems it to be in the best interests of the citizens
and residents of the City to support SB2654, and further urges the Florida Legislature to
adopt the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA THAT:
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.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida hereby supports
SB2654 and urges all municipalities in Broward County to join in this support. The City
Commission hereby further urges the Florida Legislature to adopt SB2654.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to provide a true copy of this
Resolution to the Governor of the State of Florida, the Broward County Legislative
Delegation and other members of the Florida Legislature, and all municipalities in Broward
County, and the Board of County Commissioners for Broward County.
Section 4. All resolutions or parts of resolutions on in conflict herewith be, and
the same are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
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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.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 4Y- Y OF , 2008.
ATTEST:
MARION SWENSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that
I have approved this
RESOLUTION as to form.
^� �SAMUEL S. GOREN
CITY ATTORNEY
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO
DIST 1: COMM PORTNER
DIST 2: COMM ATKINS-GRAD
DIST 3: V/M SULTANOF
DIST 4: COMM. DRESSLER
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