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RESOLUTION NO. 264
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA,
PETITIONING OUR CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
AND THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO CREATE A
NATIONAL PARK IN THE AREA GENERALLY KNOWN AS
WEST LAKE IN BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND
PROVIDING THAT ALL RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH BE REPEALED
TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE .
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WHEREAS , a large body of land and water comprised of wildlife
and vegetation unique to mangrove and wetlands exists in Broward
County; and,
WHEREAS , this unique area is the last remnant of this type of
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land and water suitable for preservation both for the immediate
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benefit of the public for recreational purposes , and for the longer
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range benefits accruing to the environment and economic base of
the adjoining area ; and
WHEREAS , the acquisition of this property as a national park
would preserve this unique area for the benefit of all the citizens
of the United States who each year visit this vacation land of
South Florida, thus assuring the benefits from acquisition to the
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many residents and citizens of the entire United States ,
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 its ✓
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elective representatives in Congress , the National Park Service and
all other concerned governmental agencies to cause 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 commonly as West Lake in the southern part of
Broward County, State of Florida, to be established as a national
park for the preservation and recreation of the citizens of the
United States .
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Section 2 . That copies of this resolution be directed to
members of Congress , the National Park Service, the Corps of
Engineers , and such other governmental agencies .
Section 3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in
conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed to the extent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 June, 1978 .
,,MAYOR - CO I S ONER
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CITY CLERK - AUDITOR
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APPROVED FOR FORM AND CORRECTIVENESS
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FRANK C. ADLER, City Attorney !
City of Dania, Florida
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