HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2007-091 Senate Bill 1115 Support RESOLUTION NO. 2007-091
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING UNITED STATES SENATE BILL 1115
KNOWN AS THE "ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROMOTION ACT OF 2007" (S.
1115); URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA CONGRESSIONAL
DELEGATION TO SUPPORT S. 1115; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
PROVIDE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO MEMBERS OF
THE U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL
RESOURCES, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2007, United States Senator Jeff Bingaman (NM) introduced
the "Energy Efficiency Promotion Act of 2007" (S.1115); and
WHEREAS, this bill aims to improve efficiency in vehicles, buildings, consumer
appliances and industrial equipment; and
WHEREAS,this bill has enjoyed bi-partisan support and sponsorship in the Senate; and
WHEREAS,this bill builds on the foundation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005; and
WHEREAS, this bill is in keeping with the United States Conference of Mayors' ]0-Point
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach, Florida, is dedicated to
contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable, and more energy-secure future; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach, Florida, deems it to be in
the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Dania Beach, the State of Florida, and
the United States to pursue environmentally-driven, earth-conscious initiatives;
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 as being
true and correct and they are specically made a part of this Resolution.
Section 2. That the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach, Florida, supports the
"Energy Efficiency Promotion Act of 2007" (S.1115) and urges members of the U.S. Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the mayor of each municipality in Broward County,
the Broward League of Cities, and the Florida League of Cities to support S.1115.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is directed to provide a certified copy of this Resolution
to the members of the Florida Congressional delegation, the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy
and Natural Resources, and all other interested parties.
Section 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this resolution are
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on May 22, 2007.
BOB ANTON
MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
LOUISE STILSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO 1�10t
AND CORRECTNESS:
BY: 1 ' 1
THOMA J. ANSB O
CITY ATTORNEY
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