HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2006-0101
Temp. Reso. #10845
December 29, 2005
Page 1
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2006-jam
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA,
ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF TAMARAC AS A
CITY OF CHARACTER WITH THE INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF CHARACTER CITIES;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the people of the City of Tamarac recognize the importance
of honorable character qualities based upon the moral standards held by our
Founding Fathers on which they established our nation and legal system; and
WHEREAS, we desire to build upon our heritage and make the City of
Tamarac a place where families are strong, homes and streets are safe,
education is effective, business is productive neighbors care about one another,
and citizens are free to make wise choices for their lives and families; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac recognizes that individuals are
responsible for their actions and that daily decisions should be based upon
objective moral standards which are the basis of universally -recognized
character qualities, including diligence, truthfulness, generosity, loyalty, and
responsibility; and
WHEREAS, lack of commitment and irresponsibility have resulted in an
increasing number of family problems causing personal, social, and financial
consequences to individual family members and to this city as a whole; and
Temp. Reso. #10845
December 29, 2005
Page 2
1
WHEREAS, there is a need for more positive role models among our
young people; and
WHEREAS, if people fail to demonstrate positive character qualities and if
they make wrong moral choices, the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens
are endangered, resulting in a financial burden upon the taxpayers for the costs
of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, many current societal problems will be alleviated when the
citizens of the City of Tamarac live by positive and constructive character
qualities which distinguish between right and wrong; and
WHEREAS, teaching positive character qualities to juvenile delinquents
has been known to produce a change in behavior, reducing recidivism rates; and
WHEREAS, our schools should be a safe atmosphere where character is
exemplified, taught, and strengthened and where learning is encouraged; and
WHEREAS, encouraging employees by recognizing positive character
qualities has resulted in an increase in workplace morale, employee safety, and
corporate profits; and
WHEREAS, the emphasis of positive character qualities in every sector of
society can only occur as individuals commit themselves to exemplifying
character in their personal lives and inspiring others to do the same; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends that the City of Tamarac be
established as a City of Character with the International Association of Character
Cities; and
Temp. Reso. #10845
December 29, 2005
Page 3
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems it
to be in the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to be
established as a City of Character with the International Association of Character
Cities.
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 is established as a City of Character
with the International Association of Character Cities.
SECTION 3: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 4: 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.
1
Temp. Reso. #10845
December 29, 2005
Page 4
SECTION 5: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this l L
ATTEST:
day of J O r-� ur, v , 2006.
JOE SCHREIBER
MAYOR
7
RECORD OF COMMISSION'
MARION SWEN ON, CMC MAYOR SCHREIBER
CITY CLERK DIST 1:
COMM. PORTNER _
DIST 2:
V/M TALABISCO
DIST 3:
COMM. SULTANOF
DIST 4:
COMM. ROBERTS
I HEREBY CERTIFY that
I have approved this
RESOLUTION as to form.
;k
AMUEL
CITY A
1
L
1