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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2007-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TAMARAC, FLORIDA, OPPOSING FLORIDA HOMETOWN
DEMOCRACY'S PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE FLORIDA
CONSTITUTION THAT WOULD FORCE VOTERS TO DECIDE ALL
CHANGES TO A CITY OR COUNTY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; URGING
MUNICIPALITIES THROUGHOUT BROWARD COUNTY AND THE STATE
OF FLORIDA, AS WELL AS FLORIDA ELECTORS, TO OPPOSE FLORIDA
HOMETOWN DEMOCRACY'S PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE
FLORIDA CONSTITUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac, Florida as well as other cities throughout the
State of Florida continue to experience sizeable growth; and
WHEREAS, the challenges presented by growth require that local governments
embrace smart growth policies aimed at protecting our State's quality of life, engendering
greater economic prosperity, and equitably planning for the common good; and
WHEREAS, smart growth requires careful planning and direction combined with a
clear and effective means of engaging the general public; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac understands that elected
leaders must always empower citizens and never abandon government's primary
responsibility for creating sound public policy; and
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WHEREAS, the City Commission, when considering comprehensive plan
amendments and other land use changes, solicits input from the general public pursuant
to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission gives great weight to the comments of the
general public when evaluating comprehensive plan amendments and other land use
changes; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Hometown Democracy initiative seeks to place a
constitutional amendment before Florida voters to amend Article II, Section 7 of the Florida
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, this proposed amendment constitutes a fundamental abandonment of
the City's comprehensive plan and land use amendment process, which has historically
been an effective and efficient model for furthering planning and development throughout
the City; and
WHEREAS, this proposed amendment will further, paralyze local governments by
creating undue delay in development and potentially cripple vital public services including
crime prevention, transportation improvement and public education, among others; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems it to be in
the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City and the entire State to oppose
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the Florida Hometown Democracy's proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State
of Florida.
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 opposes
the Florida Hometown Democracy's proposed Constitutional amendment that would force
voters to decide all changes to a city or county's comprehensive plan. The City
Commission hereby further urges municipalities in Broward County and throughout the
State of Florida, as well as Florida electors, to oppose Florida Hometown Democracy's
proposed Constitutional amendment if it appears on the general election ballot.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to provide a certified copy of this
Resolution to the Governor of the State of Florida, the Speaker of the Florida House of
Representatives, the President of the Florida Senate, the members of the Broward County
Legislative delegation, the Florida League of Cities, the Broward League of Cities, all
municipalities in Broward County, and the Board of County Commissioners for Broward
County.
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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.
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.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE ClT C M ISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC,
FLORIDA THIS Q�4A6 DAY OF , 2007.
ATTEST:
MARION SWENSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that
I have approved this
RESOLUTION•as to form.
WU L SoG0
Cb ATTORI`
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