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RESOLUTION NO. 357
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA
URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR
GRAHAM TO REQUEST OF THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AN EXTENSION TO
THIRTY DAYS OF THE POST-CENSUS REVIEW PERIOD.
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WHEREAS, the Bureau of the Census , United States
Department of Commerece, is presently conducting a count of
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the population of the United States of America; and
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WHEREAS, local governments rely on a full and complete
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count of the population as the basis for long-term planning; ;
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WHEREAS, local governments are concerned that the
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-•; census count creates data that is the basis for many State
and Federal aid programs in which the people of Florida
benefit; and
WHEREAS, any undercounts will lead to less aid and
revenue being distributed to the very areas where the need
is greatest; and
WHEREAS, a review of the actual population count, known
as the Post Census Review, is to be made by local officials
within a ten-day period following the final census date ; and
WHEREAS, local governments are concerned that the post-
census review period will be extended to thirty days to
allow for the identification of undercounts and to afford a
substantive role to local governments in the census process ;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
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THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City of Dania, Florida, urges the
State Legislature and Governor Graham to request of the
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United States Department of Commerce an extension to thirty
days of the post-census review period.
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Section 2 . That a copy of this resolution be furnished
by the City Clerk to the appropriate governmental official.
Section 3. That this resolution shall be in force and
take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 13th day of May, 1980. 6j
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ATTEST:
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AK C. ADLER, CITY ATTORNEY
City of Dania, Florida
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