HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1979-346 RESOLUTION NO. 346
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA,
PETITIONING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO PURCHASE THE
AREA GENERALLY KNOWN AS WEST LAKE IN BROWARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR USE AS A PARK AND RECRE-
ATION AREA; AND PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS
OR PARTS OR RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH
BE REPEALED TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE .
WHEREAS, a large body of land and water comprised of wild-
life and vegetation unique to mangrove and wetland areas exists
in Broward County; and
WHEREAS , this unique area is the last remnant of this type
of land and water suitable for preservation both for the immediate
benefit of the public and for recreational purposes, and for the
longer range benefits accruing to the environment and economic
base of the adjoining area; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of this property as a county park
would preserve this unique area for the benefit of all the citizens
of Broward County, thus assuring the benefits from acquisition to
the many residents and citizens of Broward County, Florida,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA:
Section 1 . The City Commission of the City of Dania urges
the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida , to
purchase those wetland areas situate, lying and being East of the
Eastern boundary line of the city limits of the City of Dania
and South of Dania Beach Boulevard and known generally as, "West
Lake", in the southern part of Broward County, State of Florida,
to be developed by Broward County as a regional park and recreational
area.
Section 2 . That copies of this resolution be directed to
members of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County,
Florida.
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Section 3 . That all resolutions or parts of resolutions
in conflict herewith be repealed to the extent of such conflict.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 this 13th day of November, 1979 .
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MAYOR - COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
APPROVED FOR
pp FORM AND CORRECTIVENESS :
FRANK C. ADLER, City Attorney
City of Dania, Florida
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