HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-89-204Temp. Reso. # 5501
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA 1
RESOLUTION NO. R-$9- �d 1T
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, BROWARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO
OFF -SHORE DRILLING AND MINING; PROVIDING FOR
TRUE COPIES; FOR PROVIDING AN..EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the ocean environment is vital to the survival
of the human race in ways that are not fully understood, but
appear clear in terms of their importance through historical
study; and
WHEREAS, the immediate ocean areas surrounding and near
the State of Florida are vital to the citizens and visitors
of Florida as a source of food and recreation; and
WHEREAS, the scenic beauty of the ocean and gulf areas
is vital to the State's economy; and
WHEREAS, it is important to minimize the risk of
environmental damage to the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of
Mexico in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of
all of the citizens of the State; and
WHEREAS, there are various proposals to conduct off-
shore drilling and mining in order to tap resources beneath
the ocean floor; and
WHEREAS, the risks of catastrophe in connection with
such drilling and mining far outweigh the economic benefits
which may be derived therefrom; and
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WHEREAS, recent history has shown that the technical
ability of the private industry and government to respond to
oil spills and mining accidents is lacking;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 Expression of 0220sition The City
Council of the City of Tamarac, Broward County, Florida,
hereby expresses its vehement opposition to any permits to
allow off -shore drilling or mining and encourages the State
of Florida and the Congress of the United States, and the
several agencies thereof, to deny approval permits to drill
or mine in the Atlantic Ocean or Gulf of Mexico or in any
straits or other water bodies in or around the State of
Florida or in such other areas where hazardous spills will
affect the State of Florida. The City Council encourages the
State and Congress to undertake such affirmative -action
programs as are appropriate and necessary to establish safety
regulations and "clean-up" procedures in contemplation of
spills and disruptions affecting such water areas.
SECTION 2 True Co ies The City Clerk is hereby
directed to provide true copies hereof to the President of
the United States, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Repre-
sentatives, the President of the U.S. Senate, each of the
several municipalities of the County of Broward, the Board of
County Commissioners, the Florida League of Cities, and the
Broward League of Cities.
SECTION 3 Effective Date : This Resolution shall
take effect immediately upon its passage.
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PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED thisv2,9 day of 1989.
ATTEST:
CAROL A. EVANS
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have
approved this RESOLUTION as
to form.
G� a4�O�
RICHARD DOODY
CITY ATTORNEY
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RECORD U ., vCIL VOTE
MAYOR ABRAMOWITZ g-M
DISTRICT 1: C/M ROHR _.
DISTRICT 2: C/M STELZER
DISTRICT 3: C/M HOFFMAN
DISTRICT 4: V/M BENDER
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