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February 15, 1995 Temp. Reso. #6989 1
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-95-�
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY
OFFICIALS TO APPROVE A WAIVER OF
REVIEW AND PERMIT FEES NOT TO EXCEED
$25,000 TO THE LOVESHAW CORPORATION
TO RELOCATE TO THE CITY OF TAMARAC
LAND SECTION 7, PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it is proper to utilize public funds for public purposes; and
WHEREAS, this expenditure is for the public purpose of improving the economic
well being of the City of Tamarac; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation of the City Manager will contribute to the
economic welfare of the City by resulting in the relocation of the Loveshaw Corporation to
currently undeveloped land in the City of Tamarac; and
WHEREAS, the relocation of the Loveshaw Corporation will encourage the
economic vitalization of Tamarac by providing employment for 63 employees with an
annual payroll exceeding $600,000; and
WHEREAS, the Loveshaw Corporation will stimulate the City's economy by
contributing to the utilization of local housing and commercial establishments; and
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WHEREAS, utilization of local housing and commercial establishments will result
in additional property tax revenue to the City; and
WHEREAS, the relocation of the Loveshaw Corporation to Tamarac will stimulate
additional economic development in Tamarac which will ultimately result in increased
property taxes to the City from Land Section 7; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac will realize revenue from real property
improvements which would not have been made but for the relocation of the Loveshaw
Corporation to the City of Tamarac; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Tamarac have long
recognized the importance of Land Section 7 to the economic vitality of the City; and
WHEREAS, in Fiscal Year 1994, the Mayor and the Commission reaffirmed its keen
interest in Land Section 7 by pledging to construct Hiatus Road from the Westpoint DRI
to McNab Road (Commercial Boulevard to McNab Road), thereby encouraging
development in this area; and
WHEREAS, the City was contacted by representatives of the Loveshaw Corporation
which plans to build a 35,000 square foot facility, to determine if the City would assist in
the company's desire to relocate to the City of Tamarac; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager met with Loveshaw officials and others, including a
representative of the Broward County Economic Development Council, to determine the
specifics of the proposed relocation; and
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WHEREAS, after meetings and discussions, the City Manager concluded that it
would be in the City's best interest to join the competition for Loveshaw, and it is the City
Manager's recommendation that the City Commission authorize a waiver of certain review
and permit fees in an amount not to exceed $25,000; and
WHEREAS, the recommendation is based on several facts/assumptions, including
1) that the annual payroll for Loveshaw will exceed $600,000, thereby benefiting and
stimulating businesses and service providers in the City, 2) that this project will stimulate
additional economic development in Land Section 7, as well as enhance the image of the
City; 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 of Tamarac to approve the City
Manager recommendation; and
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 is hereby made a specific part of this Resolution.
�iEQTION 2 That the City Manager is authorized to waive various review and
permit fees in an amount not to exceed $25,000 for the Loveshaw Corporation.
SECTION 3: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
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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.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this ;?,;L
ATTEST:
CAROL A. EVANS
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I
have approved this
Pqf,DINANCE as to form.
(.MITCHELL KRAFT
CITY ATTORNEY
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