HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2005-036 Slot Machine Agreement RESOLUTION NO. 2005-036
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ARAGON GROUP, INC. D/B/A
DANIA JAI ALAI, INC. AND SUMMERSPORT ENTERPRISES, LLLP, A
FLORIDA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, IN CONNECTION WITH THE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF SLOT MACHINES AT THE
"DANIA JAI ALAI FACILITY"; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in the November 2004 general election, the citizens of the State of Florida
by referendum voted to adopt an amendment to the Florida Constitution ("Amendment 4") which `.
gave the citizens of Miami-Dade and Broward Counties the respective rights to hold county-wide
elections on whether to authorize slot machines to be placed within existing, licensed and
operating pari-mutuel gaming facilities located in the respective counties, which Amendment 4
was adopted and codified as Article X, Section 23, of the Florida Constitution; and
WHEREAS, if a referendum is adopted by a majority of the qualified Broward County
electorate voting in the March 8, 2005 special election, slot machines will be authorized to
operate in the Dania Jai Alai facility ("Facility"); and
WHEREAS, the Facility desires to assist the City in minimizing Facility impacts,
including effects on quality of life, neighborhood and community interests, and expenses the
City will incur as a result of slot machine operations in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City, in consideration of the Facility's assistance in helping to minimize
Facility impacts, following and dependent upon passage of the local referendum, agrees to assist
Facility with its requests for modification or redevelopment of the Facility to include slot
machines and to further the public interest by providing economic stimulation and
redevelopment of the Facility; and
WHEREAS, the Facility may desire to modify or develop it in accordance with land
• development regulations as set forth in applicable federal, state and local laws, as may be
modified from time to time; and
WHEREAS, the City and Facility recognize that each is concerned with impacts upon
the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City and Facility recognize that the residents of the City have legitimate
concerns over increased development and the quality of life in the City; and
WHEREAS, the Facility wishes to enter into an Agreement with the City as a
responsible corporate citizen of the City and in recognition of the fact that Facility's long-term
business interests are best served by accommodating the legitimate needs of the residents of the
City; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Agreement represents a concerted effort on the part of the
• City and the Facility to achieve a positive and constructive resolution of significant issues that
could have otherwise negatively impacted the relationship between them to the detriment of all
parties and the public health, safety and welfare; and the Agreement is intended to reflect an
enhancement of that relationship and a continuing desire by the City and Facility to take a
proactive approach to issues for the benefit of the residents of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the proper city officials are authorized to execute an Agreement with
the Aragon Group, Inc., d/b/a Dania Jai Alai, Inc. and Summersport Enterprises, LLLP, a Florida
limited partnership, in connection with the installation and operation of slot machines at the
"Dania Jai Alai Facility".
Section 2. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
• are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
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Section 3. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its
• passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of February, 2005.
C.K. CELY
MAYOR—C6MMISSIONER
ATTEST: - ROLL CALL:
\ COMMISSIONER ANTON - YES
COMMISSIONER CHUNN—OUT OF ROOM
LOUISE STILSON COMMISSIONER FLURY - YES
CITY CLERK VICE-MAYOR MIKES - YES
MAYOR MCELYEA - YES
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
BY:
TIIOMA' PktBRO
• CITY ATTORNEY
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AGENDA REQUEST FORM
CITY OF DANIA BEACH
AGENDA ITEM NO.
77
1. DATE OF COMMISSION MEETING: FEBRUARY 22, 2005
2. DESCRIPTION OF AGENDA ITEM: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY TO ENTER
INTO AGREEMENT WITH DANIA JAI ALAI OPERATOR PERTAINING TO SLOT
MACHINE REVENUE
3. COMMISSION ACTION BEING REQUESTED:
Adopt Resolution
4. SUMMARY EXPLANATION & BACKGROUND:
5. ATTACHED EXHIBITS AND ADDITIONAL BACKUP MATERIALS (PLEASE LIST):
RESOLUTION
6. FOR PURCHASING REQUESTS ONLY: Dept: Amount:
Fund: GENERAL: ❑ WATER: ❑ SEWER: ❑ STORMWATER: ❑
Account name: Account#:N/A
Finance Director Approval: Date:
7. REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR ADDITION ON AGENDA:
Submitted by: Tom Ansbro, City Attorney Date: 2/22/05
City Manager Date
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