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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-88-203Temp. Reso. #5110 1 2 3 4 5 8 W, 13 14 15 16 17 zu 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 33 34 35 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. R-88-��F%^ A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF JULY AS "CRACKDOWN MONTH" IN THE CITY OF TAMARAC;, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, traffic and use of crack cocaine has become a national epidemic, affecting the entire society and community, with direct and indirect implications for all persons, including but not limited to children in particular; and WHEREAS, Broward Crimestoppers has organized a month- long public action campaign, "Crackdown," to take place during the month of July, 1988; and WHEREAS, the "Crackdown" campaign is co -sponsored by the Archdiocese of Miami, the National Conference of Christians and Jews, the Broward Sheriff's Office, the Metro Dade Police Department, the Broward State Attorney, the Broward Crime Commission, the Council of Fort Lauderdale Civic Organiza- tions, the Fort Lauderdale N. A. A. C. P., the Broward Urban League, Dade Crimestoppers, the Broward Police Chiefs Association, WSVN Television, WAXY -FM Radio and others; and WHEREAS, "Crackdown" will encourage the public to report crack -related activities to the police; encourage and facilitate aggressive law enforcement of such complaints; and provide considered proposals for reform and future debate so as to address this crisis more effectively in the future; and WHEREAS, such community activity is a desirable, appropriate and needed response to this problem. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA: 1 1 2 3 4 5 '7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 33 34 35 Temp. Reso. #5110 SECTION 1: That the City of Tamarac hereby declares the month of July, 1988, "Crackdown Month" in sympathy and support of the "Crackdown" campaign; to support in word and deed the efforts of the "Crackdown" campaign; and to otherwise encourage its police department to pay special and particular attention to the problem of crack during the month of July, 1988, as part of the ongoing and continuous efforts of this City and its Police Department to enforce the laws, and provide for the health, safety and welfare of its citizens, is Hereby Approved. SECTION 2: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this--4.2 day of ,:_ "` = 1988. ATTEST: l NORMAN ABRAMOWITZ MAYOR �- /J CAROL E. BARBUTO CITY CLERK I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have approved this RESOLUTION as to form. RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE MAYOR ABRAMOWITZ RICHARD DOODY, DISTRICT 1: C/M ROHR:::.,.� CITY ATTORNEY' DISTRICT 2: _V/M STELZER DISTRICT 3: C/M HOFFMAN DISTRICT 4- -- C/M BFNDER, 2