HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-82-2391
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Sponsored by: C/M Disraelly Temp. #2417
Introduced by: d,
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-82—c,-2,:32_
A RESOLTUION URGING THAT FUNDING BE CONTINUED
FOR THE NOVA UNIVERSITY CLINIC; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Northwest Broward is one of the fastest growinc
portions of Broward County; and
WHEREAS, the northwest portion of Broward County,
including the cities of Coral Springs, Margate, Parkland, Tamarac,
and Sunrise, are entitled to convenient and competent facilities for
the treatment of mental disorders and psychological counseling; and
WHEREAS, the Nova University Clinic service area includE
27% of the Broward County population and only 8% of the County's funs
and
WHEREAS, the Nova University Clinic patients comprise a
broad spectrum of age groups and social economic levels including
31% indigents; and
WHEREAS, 26% of the case load is devoted to elderly
patients; and
WHEREAS, the Broward County Mental Health Board has
failed to recommend funding for treatment of mental disorders and
psychological counseling at the Nova University Clinic for the coming
fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the above is contrary to the health, safety and
welfare of the residents of Coral Springs, Margate, Parkland, Tamarac,
Sunrise, and the entire northwest area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1: That the City Council urges the Broward
County Mental Health Board and the Broward County Commission reverse
their recommendation not to fund the Nova University Clinic for the
coming fiscal year and consider a funding level proportionate to its
service area.
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Temp. #2417
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SECTION 2: This resolution shall become effective
immediately upon passage.!
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this c29� day of , 1982.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have
approved the form/ nd correctness
of the RKSOLUTIODd./
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