HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2005-163 Pari-mutuel Legislation Support RESOLUTION NO. 2005-163
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA' BEACH, FLORIDA
SUPPORTING LEGISLATION REGULATING PARI-MUTUEL FACILITIES
BY EITHER THE STATE, BROWARD COUNTY OR BOTH IN
CONJUNCTION WITH EACH MUNICIPALITY WHICH HOSTS ANY PARI-
MUTUEL FACILITY WHICH INSTALLS SLOT MACHINES; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, there is one pari-mutuel facility operating within the City of Dania Beach;
and
WHEREAS, the City Commission understands and supports the need to regulate pari-
mutuels to assure protection of the public health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the municipalities in which the pari-mutuel facilities are located in Broward
County are directly impacted by the activities, hours, visitors, traffic, emergency services and
other demands associated with pari-mutuel operations; and
WHEREAS, there is proposed legislation being presented to the Florida Legislature and
Broward County Commission that would regulate the installation of slot machines in pari-mutuels
in Broward County; and
WHEREAS, some operating criteria pertaining to such machines are best left to the cities
which host pari-mutuel facilities located within their respective jurisdictions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Commission encourages the State of Florida, the Broward
County Commission or both to allow the City the .flexibility to regulate the operation of slot
machines in the Dania Jai-Alai pari-mutuel in certain respects such as, but not limited to, hours of
operation beyond a time certain set by the State or Broward County, similar to the authority
conferred by Florida Statute, Section 562.14 which empowers municipalities to regulate hours of
operation of liquor establishments.
Section 2. That the City may need to require its pari-mutuel to make certain
improvements related to the introduction of slot machines to accommodate traffic and necessary
. infrastructure, and to regulate safety, such as by means of police details and emergency services,
as well as the number of vehicles that are to be allowed access to the site, such as taxis and other
commercial vehicles which may cause congestion.
Section 3. That the City requests that the State and the Broward County Commission set
regulatory standards, but allow for the municipalities which host pari-mutuels to legislate to
promote the public health, safety and welfare of its citizens, to prescribe standards and regulations
related to slot machines suited to the needs of the affected municipality, such as those matters
mentioned above in Section 2.
Section 4. That the City Manager shall transmit a copy of this Resolution to the
appropriate entities and persons.
Section 5. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 6. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its
• passage and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED on October 11, 2005.
ANNE CASTRO
MAYOR—COMMISSIONER
ATTEST: ROLL CALL:
COMMISSIONER ANTON—YES
—dU�LJ COMMISSIONER BERTINO - ABSENT
LOUISE STILSON COMMISSIONER MCELYEA - YES
CITY CLERK VICE-MAYOR FLURY - YES
MAYOR CASTRO - YES
APPROVED AS TO FO AND CORRECTNESS:
BY:
THO AS J. Ail 'B O
• CITY ATTORNEY
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