HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2005-058 Fed. Courthouse in Ft. Laud closure opposition RESOLUTION NO. 2005-058
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING EFFORTS BY BROWARD COUNTY
OFFICIALS TO KEEP A FEDERAL COURTHOUSE IN THE CITY OF FORT
LAUDERDALE, AND OPPOSING ANY PROPOSAL TO CLOSE THE FORT
LAUDERDALE FEDERAL COURTHOUSE THAT WOULD RESULT IN THE
CONSOLIDATION OF FEDERAL COURTHOUSES OUTSIDE THE CITY OF
FORT LAUDERDALE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the federal judiciary has proposed closure of the Fort Lauderdale federal
courthouse; and
WHEREAS, closure of the Fort Lauderdale federal courthouse would result in relocation
of federal courthouse employees and transfer of cases to Miami and West Palm Beach, Florida;
and
WHEREAS, closure of the Fort Lauderdale federal courthouse would inconvenience
litigants,jurors, witnesses, and attorneys alike, including many residents and business owners in
the City of Dania Beach;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach, Florida, supports
efforts by Broward County officials to keep a federal courthouse in the City of Fort Lauderdale,
and strongly opposes any proposal to close the Fort Lauderdale federal courthouse that would
result in the consolidation of federal courthouses outside the City of Fort Lauderdale.
Section 2. That the City Clerk is directed to furnish a certified copy of this
Resolution to the Chief District Judge of the United States Federal Court, Southern District of
Florida and to the City Commission of the City of Fort Lauderdale.
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are repealed to the extent of such conflict.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 April 12, 2005.
ANNE CASTRO
MAYOR—COMMISSIONER
ATTEST: ROLL CALL:
COMMISSIONER ANTON - YES
COMMISSIONER BERTINO —YES
LOUISE STILSON COMMISSIONER MCELYEA - YES
CITY CLERK VICE-MAYOR FLURY - YES
MAYOR CASTRO —YES
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
BY: ' rvA
• T140MAS . AN BRO
CITY ATTORNEY
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