HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2026-107 Designation of Single Zip for City of Dania BeachRESOLUTION NO. 2026-107
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES AND UNITED STATES SENATE TO APPROVE A
BILL RELATING TO DIRECTING THE UNITED STATES POSTAL
SERVICE TO DESIGNATE A SINGLE, UNIQUE ZIP CODE FOR DANIA
BEACH AND SEVERAL OTHER CITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, House of Representatives Bill 3095, sponsored by United States
Representative Lauren Boebert from the July 22,2025, 119th Congress, First Session, was adopted
and referred to the Senate, which directed that the United States Postal Service to designate
single, unique ZIP codes for certain communities; and
WHEREAS, the bill directed the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique
ZIP codes for certain communities; and
WHEREAS, as the bill has yet to be adopted by the Senate, the City of Dania Beach
requests the House of Representatives amend its bill to include the City of Dania Beach; and
WHEREAS, United States Representative Mario Diaz Balart sponsored a similar bill, HR
bill 672, which required the United States Postal Service to designate, within 270 days of
enactment, a unique ZIP Code for several communities; and
WHEREAS, neither Bill 3095, nor Bill 672 included the request for a unique United States
ZIP Code for the City of Dania Beach; and
WHEREAS, the City asks that both bills be amended and one of the bills be adopted by
the House of Representatives and the Senate, as amended; and
WHEREAS, the proud residents of the City of Dania Beach are constantly told that they
are “Fort Lauderdale” or “Hollywood” for the purposes of their ZIP code for mailed
correspondence; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach is the oldest City in Broward County and was
established in 1904; and
WHEREAS, the City was created during the establishment and construction of the Florida
East Coast (FEC) railroad by Henry Flagler; and
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WHEREAS, the City is now a thriving municipality in Broward County, and its
boundaries include the Ft. Lauderdale International Airport (even though Dania Beach was left
out of the naming rights), and the Ft. Lauderdale Sea Port; and
WHEREAS, the City would appreciate for the House of Representatives and the Senate to
adopt a bill authorizing a single, unique ZIP Code for Dania Beach, (33004) and asks that the
federal legislature direct the United States Post Office to create a unique ZIP Code for Dania
Beach and any of the other cities requesting same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the above “Whereas” clauses are ratified and confirmed, and they are
made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. That the City urges the United States Legislature (both houses) adopt a law
creating a single, unique ZIP Code for Dania Beach and the other cities requesting same, within a
year of adoption of the bill.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is requested to send a copy of this Resolution to the
United States House of Representatives, the United States Senate; the United States Postmaster
General, and any other interested parties.
Section 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED on August 25, 2026.
Motion by Commissioner Ryan, second by Commissioner Lewellen.
FINAL VOTE ON ADOPTION: Unanimous X
Yes No
Commissioner Lori Lewellen ____ ____
Commissioner Luis Rimoli ____ ____
Commissioner Archibald J. Ryan IV ____ ____
Vice Mayor Marco Salvino ____ ____
Mayor Joyce L. Davis ____ ____
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ATTEST:
ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS
CITY CLERK MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
EVE A. BOUTSIS
CITY ATTORNEY