HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-87-388ZTemp. Reso. #4859
2 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
3 RESOLUTION NO. R-87-_ 3gg
A RESOLUTION OBJECTING TO OIL DRILLING AND
EXPLORATION OFF THE COAST OF FLORIDA AND THE
5 FLORIDA KEYS WITHOUT A THIRTY -MILE BUFFER ZONE;
REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO OPPOSE
PLANS FOR ANY SUCH DRILLING AND EXPLORATION;
AUTHORIZING DISTRIBUTION; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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WHEREAS, the United States Department of Interior has
recently announced a five-year leasing program to conduct
lease sales in offshore Gulf waters southwest of the coast of
Florida; and
WHEREAS, other proposals may address other portions of
the Florida coast and the keys; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Tamarac, Florida, is
opposed to any offshore oil exploration projects off
Florida's coast unless a thirty mile buffer zone is
established and any drilling must occur outside the thirty -
mile buffer zone; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the importance of
nearshore and offshore regions as a public asset and as a
resource needing continued protection; and
WHEREAS, a thirty -mile buffer zone along Florida's Coast
is essential in Preserving and protecting one of Florida's
most valuable natural resources and to reduce potential
disastrous impacts that could occur due to offshore oil
exploration; and
WHEREAS, any oil spill off the coast of Florida would
have severe and long-term impacts on the economy and quality
of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Florida Governor Bob Martinez, the Southwest
Florida Regional Planning Council and many other local
organizations and individuals have voiced opposition to the
United States Department of Interior's proposal, as
presented, for a five-year leasing plan for oil exploration
off Florida's West Coast, citing environmental concerns and
the importance- of preserving the integrity of the coastline
and immensely productive bays and estuaries.
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` Temp. Reso. 4859
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1: The United States Congress is hereby
requested to oppose any plans to allow offshore oil explora-
tion and drilling along Florida's Coast and the Florida Keys
without a thirty -mile buffer zone in order to preserve the
area's natural resources and economy for private and public
recreation.
SECTION 2: The United States Congress is requested to
give this vital issue its highest priority attention.
SECTION 3: That the City Clerk is directed to forward
copies of this resolution to Florida's Congressional
Delegation, the Governor of the State of Florida and the
United States Department of Interior.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 9 day of
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ATTEST:
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CAROL E. BARBUTO '
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have
approved this RESOLUTION as to
form.
RICHARD DOODY
CITY ATTORNEY
MAYOR
BERNARD HART
MAYOR: HART
DIST. L C/M ROHR ,.. .
DIST. 2: C/M STELZER
DIST. 3: C/M HOFFMAN
DIST. 4: V/M STEIN .
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