HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2006-053Temp. Reso. # 10939- April 3, 2006
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2006-_53_
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING
THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY'S INITIATIVE TO
ENCOURAGE THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO
LEGISLATE A DEDICATED LOCAL FUNDING
SOURCE FOR TRANSIT IN SOUTH FLORIDA, AND
REGIONAL TRANSIT PROJECTS; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, South Florida, comprised of Broward, Miami -Dade, and Palm
Beach Counties, is the fifth largest urbanized area in the United States, and its
population is expected to continue to increase over the next twenty (20) years;
and
WHEREAS, the region is currently plagued with traffic and congestion
problems and that these problems are going to increase as the population
continues to rise; and
WHEREAS, funding is needed to assist the region in providing for its
residents and visitors to ensure that South Floridians and those visiting South
Florida have sufficient transportation resources and efficient means of mobility
and connectivity; and
WHEREAS, the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority
(hereinafter referred to as "SFRTA"), seeks to provide a viable regional
transportation system that serves the needs of the people of the region; and
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WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends that the City of Tamarac
support SFRTA's initiative to encourage the state legislature to legislate a
dedicated local funding source for transit in South Florida and regional transit
projects; and
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
support SFRTA's initiative to encourage the state legislature to legislate a
dedicated local funding source for transit in South Florida and regional transit
projects.
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 hereby supports SFRTA's initiative to
encourage the State Legislature to legislate a dedicated local funding source for
transit in South Florida, and regional transport projects.
SECTION 3: The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this
Resolution to the Governor of the State of Florida, the President of the Senate,
the Speaker of the House, each member of the Broward County Legislative
Delegation, the Broward County Commission, the Mayor of each municipality in
Broward County, the Florida League of Cities, and the Broward County League
of Cities.
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SECTION 4: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith 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.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this I I day of Apr i 1 , 2006.
BETA FLANSBA -TAL ISCO
MAYOR
ATTEST:
• J1 A ACC11 RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
__V,r�MARION SWENSON, CMC MAYOR FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO
CITY CLERK DIST 1: V/M PORTNER
DIST 2: COMM. ATKINS-GRAD _
DIST 3: COMM. SULTANOF
DIST 4: COMM. DRESSLER
I HEREBY CERTIFY that
I have approved this
RESOLUTION as to form.
90W A, a/p,
MUEL & G6VIffN
CITY ATTOR EY
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