HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1998-036 RESOLUTION NO. 36-98
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA
SUPPORTING LOCAL AND STATE EFFORTS TO IMPLEMENT
SAND BYPASSING AT PORT EVERGLADES INLET; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
estimates that more than 300 miles of Florida's beaches are experiencing a
state of critical erosion, including 21 miles of Broward County's 24 miles of
beach; and,
WHEREAS, it is estimated that 85% of the beach erosion along
Florida's East Coast is caused by the presence of stabilized inlets; and
WHEREAS, studies have determined that the presence of Port
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Everglades Inlet has resulted in an average annual sand deficit of 88,000 to
103,000 cubic yards per year along the eight miles of beach south of the
Inlet; and
WHEREAS, beaches are critical to Broward County, contributing and
generating $600 million annually to the County's economy, creating 18,000
jobs, and adding $1.4 billion to property values; and
WHEREAS, Broward County's beaches protect over$4 billion in upland
coastal property against hurricane and storm waves, and healthy beaches
can reduce damages to coastal development by as much as 50%; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the County's beaches, local government tax
revenues are increased by $30 million annually, of which the largest
beneficiary is the Broward School District, which collects about $10 million
in beach-generated taxes annually; and
WHEREAS, the increasing cost of beach nourishment has mandated
that more cost-effective ways be found to maintain the County's beaches;
and
WHEREAS, implementing sand bypassing at Port Everglades will
reduce erosion, reduce expenditures for beach nourishment, and
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significantly improve the prospects for sustainable, healthy beaches in
Broward County,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City of Dania supports the efforts of local
governments and the State of Florida to design, construct, and operate an
efficient and effective sand bypass system at Port Everglades Inlet by
supporting HB 3427 as introduced.
Section 2. That this resolution shall be in force and take effect
immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 10T" DAY OF MARCH 1998.
MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK- ITOR
i APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
By: _
CITY ATT R EY
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