HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2020-137 Support of No Smoking Policy in Open Public PlacesRESOLUTION NO.2020-137
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING SUPPORT FOR A POLICY OF NO
SMOKING IN OPEN PUBLIC SPACES- TO INCLUDE PARKS, SPORT
FIELDS, CONSERVATION SITES AND BEACHES; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach provides open spaces consisting of parks, sport
fields, conservation sites and the beach which are owned and operated by the City of Dania
` Beach; and
WHEREAS, second-hand smoke has been determined to cause or significantly contribute
to a number of serious health related problems; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of many citizens of the City that the City Commission
institute a policy supporting no smoking for Dania Beach's open spaces to help protect the public
from the dangers of second-hand smoke; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission is unable to enact an Ordinance banning smoking in
public open spaces that will not contradict state law; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that the health and safety of the
citizens of Dania Beach and others who may use public open spaces in Dania Beach are very
significant and important;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the foregoing "Whereas" clauses are ratified and confirmed to be true
and correct and they are made a part of and are incorporated into this Resolution by reference.
spaces.
Section 2: That the City Commission supports a no smoking policy in open public
Section 3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED on October 27, 2020.
ATTEST:
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THOMAS SCHNEIDER, CMC ORI L
CITY CLERK 0. �pMAYOR
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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THOMAS J A BRO
CITY ATT Y
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