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RESOLUTION NO. 248—99
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA. SUPPORTING THE INCLUSION OF THE 5.37
ACRE TRACT OF LAND ABUTTING THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH AT SE 5T"AVENUE AND SHERIDAN STREET AND
ADJACENT TO WEST LAKE AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF SHERIDAN STREET AND 14T"
NORTH INTO AVENUE
WEST LAKE PARK; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS, FURTHER, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, scientists have found estuaries to be among the most
productive biological systems in the world; and
WHEREAS, West Lake Park is a unique marine resource to both Broward
County and South Florida; and
WHEREAS, the mangroves and estuaries within West Lake Park host a
large, diverse marine food chain which supports recreational and commercial
fishing industries; and
WHEREAS, the functioning of this natural system is extremely sensitive to ~
silt from storm water run-off and to the balance of fresh water and salt water; and
WHEREAS, commercial development of this property adjacent to the park
may provide negative impact to the park's unique natural systems; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach has maintained policies in its
jurisdiction that have been favorable to the acquisition of land for West Lake
Park, and
WHEREAS, there are few opportunities left to enhance this park;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach strongly
supports the inclusion of the 5.37 acre tract of land as so identified into the West
Lake Park system.
Section 2. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this
resolution are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 3 That this resolution shall be in force and take effect
immediately upon its passage and adoption.
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PASSED and ADOPTED this 14`h day of DECEMBER, 1999.
R - COMMISSIONER
ATTEST: ROLL CALL:
MAYOR BERTINO - YES
cSHERYL HAPMAN VICE-MAYOR MCELYEA- YES
ACTING CITY CLERK COMMISSIONER ETLING - YES
COMMISSIONER CALI - YES
COMMISSIONER MIKES- YES
APPROVED AS TO FORV AND CORRECTNESS:
BY:
I HUMAS J. A SB O
CITY ATTORNEY
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