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RESOLUTION NO. 12-93
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA,
ENDORSING THE SITING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE
MARINE EDUCATION CENTER TO BE LOCATED AT i
SEAFAIR IN THE CITY OF DANIA, BROWARD COUNTY,
FLORIDA; AND REQUESTING THE SUPPORT OF THE
SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, TOGETHER WITH
THE SURROUNDING CITIES, THE NEW WORLD AQUARIUM
COMMITTEE, BROWARD COUNTY COMMISSION, AND THE
INTERNATIONAL GAME AND FISH COMMISSION IN
THEIR RESPECTIVE ROLES AS PARTICIPANTS IN THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE MARINE EDUCATION CENTER AS I,
A REGIONAL LANDMARK OF EDUCATIONAL,
RECREATIONAL AND ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE; AND " •+
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Aragon Group initiated studies through Siemon,
Larsen and Marsh, planning professionals, to determine the
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feasibility of a marine education center to be located at Seafair
in Dania. Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Dania City Commission was presented an overview
of the proposed marine education center at its February 1, 1993
workshop; and
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I WHEREAS, the Dania City Commission hereby pledges its support
to the concept of a marine education center at Seafair; and
WHEREAS, the marine education center will be a benefit to the
citizens of Broward County by offering environmental education,
promoting conservation of Florida' s freshwater and marine
habitats, and fostering economic education and housing research
facilities; and
WHEREAS, Seafair is located immediately adjacent to 1, 500
acres of coastal property which includes the proposed Ann Kolb
Nature Center, mangrove wetlands, John U. Lloyd State Park, North
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Beach Park, Dania Beach Park and West Lake Park; and j
is at the hub of Broward County
WHEREAS, the Seafair location t '
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transportation systems of interstates, federal and state highways,
rail lines, and immediately adjacent to the Fort Lauderdale/
Hollywood International Airport, Port Everglades and is a short
water taxi ride from the nearby Broward County Convention Center;
and
is being forwarded
WHEREAS, the attached letter, Exhibit "A" , 9
to the respective parties hereinmentioned above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA: I
cPcrion 1 . That the City Commission of the City of Dania
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does hereby endorse the development of a marine education center
to be located at Seafair adjacent to 1, 500 acres of coastal
mangroves, several beach parks, international airport, Port
Everglades and the Broward County Convention Center.
Section 2 . That the City Commission of the City of Dania
j further endorses the marine education center promotion of
environmental education and conservation of Florida' s freshwater
and marine habitats, and agrees to assist in promoting this j
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progressive and exciting undertaking in order to cause the marine
education center to become a reality.
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Section 3. That this resolution shall be in force and take y:
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effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
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PASSED and ADOPTED on this 9th day of February , 1993. 4"
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MAYOR - COMMISS ONER i
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK - AUDITOR
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS
FRANK C. ADLER, City Attorney
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F�OR11'a� February 11, 1993 r
Stephen F. Snyder, President
The Aragon Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 1107
Dania, Florida 33004
iDear Mr. Snyder:
j The Dania City Commission endorses the concept of a marine
Il education center at Seafair as presented at the February 1, 1
workshop meeting. 993,
- I The city hereby pledges its support of the marine education
complex which would provide visitors with a diverse marine science
education experience promoting conservation of Florida ' s
freshwater and marine habitats and housing important research
facilities.
Seafair offers easy access and an opportunity for programs with
other nearby marine resources including John U. Lloyd State Park,
the 1, 500 acre West Lake conservation area and coastal mangrove ! '
preserve, the coastal beach system, the Nova University
Oceanographic Center, the Atlantic Ocean, Port Everglades and the h
international airport. Additionally,
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The City of Dania agrees to assist in Promoting this
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and exciting undertaking in order to cause the mariner education
1 center to become reality.
Sincerely, fr '
Charles K. McElyea
Mayor
cc: Eileen Schwartz, ChairpersonVT
Broward County School Board '•` ;+:
Gerald F. Thompson, Chairman ``t
Broward County Commission
Tom Panza, President
New World Aquarium, Inc.
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Michael Leech, Presidentiw
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