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Temp. Reso. #8545
February 23, 1999
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-99-�
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, JOINING WITH THE BROWARD
LEAGUE OF CITIES IN APPRECIATING THE STANCE OF
THE BROWARD LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION IN
APPEALING THE DECISION OF THE SMART SCHOOLS
CLEARING HOUSE AND ENCOURAGING THE
LEGISLATURE TO REVISE THE FORMULA IN A WAY THAT
CREATES A MORE EQUITABLE SYSTEM FOR
DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION FUNDS;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the fact that Broward County, with its tremendous classroom
overcrowding and inadequate school facilities, is ineligible for Effort Index Grant monies
is appalling; and
WHEREAS, it is clear that the formula devised to distribute school construction
funds has unintentionally created an inequitable distribution system and must be revised;
and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac deems it to be in the best
interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to go on record as being
concerned about the distribution of school construction funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
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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: That the City Commission of the City of Tamarac joins with the
Broward Legislative Delegation in appealing the decision of the Smart Schools Clearing
House and encourages the Legislature to revise the formula in a way that would create a
more equitable system. The City of Tamarac joins with the Broward Leagues of Cities and
pledges its full support of the delegation's efforts to obtain school construction and
renovation funds for Broward County.
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hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.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.
SECTION 5: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
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February 23, 1999
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this /a Y-'- day of —hw"�L 11999.
ATTEST:
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CAROL D
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I
have approved this
SOLUTION as to form.
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CITY ATTOR Y
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MAYOR
RECORD OF COMMISSION
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