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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2007-152Temp. Reso. 11291 Page 1 of 5 September 18, 2007 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 1 Temp. Reso. 11291 Page 2 of 5 September 18, 2007 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 1 Temp. Reso. 11291 Page 3 of 5 September 18, 2007 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. Temp. Reso. 11291 Page 4 of 5 September 18, 2007 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. THE REST OF THIS PAGE HAS BEEN INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. 1 C E 1 1 Temp. Reso. 11291 Page 5 of 5 September 18, 2007 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