HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2000-072 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-072
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING LEGISLATION CREATING A
MARINE PROTECTED AREA IN WATERS OFF DANIA BEACH AND
OTHER AREAS IN BROWARD COUNTY; DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE
FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION AND
OTHER INTERESTED AGENCIES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, various conservation groups have or will be making requests to the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to designate certain areas as
marine reserves, marine protected areas wherein harvesting of marine organisms would
be prohibited; and
WHEREAS, one of the proposed reserves is off the coastline of Dania Beach,
Florida; and
WHEREAS, it is believed that a reserve would protect the coral reefs within the
protected area and relieve fishing pressures on depleted fishing stock; and
WHEREAS, creating such reserves may foster non-consumptive recreational
opportunities such as snorkeling and diving; and
WHEREAS, an increase in diver visitations to visit the reserve area would be
expected and economically beneficial; and
WHEREAS, such a reserve may be significant in protecting marine ecosystems
in the waters off Broward County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed
as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon
adoption hereof.
Section 2. That the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach hereby
declares its support for the proposed legislation creating marine reserves, marine
protected areas wherein harvesting of marine organisms would be prohibited, off the
shores of Broward County, Florida.
Section 3. The City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of the Resolution
to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and to other interested
governmental agencies.
Section 4. The lobbyists for the City of Dania Beach are hereby directed to take
necessary actions for the support of such legislation.
Section 5. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day
of May, 2000.
C.K. MCELYE
MAYOR - COMMISSIONER
ATTEST: ROLL CALL:
MAYOR McELYEA - YES
VICE-MAYOR BERTINO- YES
SHERYL C APMAN COMMISSIONER CALI - YES
ACTING CITY CLERK COMMISSIONER ETLING - YES
APPROVED AS TO FO AND CORRECTNESS:
BY: � '
TH M S ANSBRO
CITY ATTORNEY
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