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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2000 - IS c�
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, NAMING THE NEWLY
CONSTRUCTED SENIOR & COMMUNITY CENTER
PROJECT, LOCATED AT 8601 WEST COMMERCIAL
BOULEVARD, TAMARAC, THE "TAMARAC COMMUNITY
CENTER"; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in April 1997 the City Commission identified the construction of a
community center/senior center as a major goal; and
WHEREAS, in November 1997 a needs assessment was conducted in which
92% of those surveyed said the new center should be for everyone; and
WHEREAS, a referendum was placed on the ballot for September 1, 1998 for
the construction of the senior & community center and issuance of bonds to finance the
center; and
WHEREAS, "The Friends of the Community Center", a group of Tamarac
residents appointed by the City Commission to assist in a public information and
education campaign, commenced activities on June 24, 1998; and
WHEREAS, a public information campaign was conducted to inform voters of the
programs and activities planned in the new center, with the tagline "A Center for All
Ages"; and
WHEREAS, on September 1, 1998, the voters in the City of Tamarac approved
the referendum for the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance the building of a
senior and community center and related costs; and
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WHEREAS, the concept behind the Community Center is that it will be a place
where every resident of Tamarac can pursue lifelong fitness and health of body, mind
and spirit; and
WHEREAS, the majority of the "Friends of the Community Center", who have
remained active informally since the passage of the referendum item, feel that the
name "Tamarac Community Center" better reflects that the Center is for all Tamarac
residents and will provide programs for people of all ages; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Director of Parks and Recreation
and the City Manager that the newly constructed building be named the "Tamarac
Community Center"; 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 name the
building the "Tamarac Community Center".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1: That 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 newly constructed Senior & Community Center project,
located at 8601 West Commercial Boulevard, Tamarac, is hereby named the "Tamarac
Community Center."
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 adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this (—"V! )day of F,L YtA__ , 2000.
ATTEST: JOE SCHREIBER
MAYOR
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MARION SWENSON, CMC
INTERIM CITY CLERK
I HER Y CERTIFY that I have approved
this SI LITION as to form.
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CITY ATTORN
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