HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2010-040 Urge Funding from Gaming Compact RESOLUTION NO. 2010-040
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO DESIGNATE
AND DEDICATE REVENUE DERIVED FROM A COMPACT TO BE
EXECUTED BETWEEN THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND THE SEMINOLE
TRIBE OF FLORIDA TO THOSE MUNICIPALITIES MOST DIRECTLY
AFFECTED BY HAVING SEMINOLE CASINOS WITHIN THEIR REGION
TO FUND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSIT SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the Governor of the State of Florida, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and the
Florida Legislature are considering a gaming Compact whereby payment of monies derived from
gaming will provide revenue to the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, in 1999, the Seminole Tribe of Florida constructed and opened a casino
within the municipal boundaries of the City of Coconut Creek and since that time has made
known its intent to expand the current casino to a 160,000 square-foot facility including a 24-
story hotel, shops, and restaurants with an expanded employment base of approximately 5,000
future employees; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that the undoubtedly negative impact on the quality of life
of the residents of the City of Coconut Creek and the region be taken into consideration, as well
as the critical environmental impacts to the City of Coconut Creek and the region, and the
resulting need for improved infrastructure due to increased traffic; and
WHEREAS, without proper infrastructure in place, the casino expansion will result in
massive traffic impacts on already overcapacity roadways, such as State Road 7/11S. 441, Lyons
Road, Wiles Road, and Sample Road; and
WHEREAS, the State Road 7/U.S. 441 Collaborative has identified the need to support
affordable transportation alternatives and regional transportation and transit system
improvements and operations that will offset increased traffic and future growth along the State
Road 7/U.S. 441 Corridor, including the designation of a Premium Transit/Light Rail Corridor,
and in the past has requested that future gaming revenues be earmarked for transit system
improvements; and
WHEREAS, a dedicated source of funding can be eligible for matching federal funds for
transit improvements and operating costs; and
WHEREAS,the location of three Seminole Casino facilities in Broward County, Florida,
all adjacent to the State Road 7/U.S. 441 Corridor, can provide an immediate opportunity for a
premium transit/light rail system connecting the facilities and providing relief to traffic
congestion for the affected communities, the Tribe, and the County; and
WHEREAS, other cities statewide can benefit from a dedicated source of funding for
mass transit; and
WHEREAS, mass transit improvements are considered "green" infrastructure and
provide affordable transportation within urban areas;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are ratified and confirmed as
being true and correct and they are made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2. That the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach, Florida urges the
State Legislature to designate and dedicate revenue derived from a Compact to be executed
between the State of Florida and the Seminole Tribe of Florida to those municipalities most
directly affected by having Seminole casinos within or immediately adjacent to their municipal
boundaries, which includes the City of Dania Beach, to fund regional transportation and transit
system improvements.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is directed to provide a certified copy of this
Resolution to the Governor of the State of Florida, the members of the Broward County
Legislative Delegation, the President of the Florida Senate, the Speaker of the Florida House, the
Florida League of Cities, the Broward League of Cities, the Select Committee on Seminole
Indian Compact Review, and all municipalities in Broward County.
Section 4. That all resolutions or part of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
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Section 5. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED on March 23, 2010.
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ATTEST: 0Q° — prf MAYOR—COMMISSIONER
LOUISE STILSON, CMC ,
CITY CLERK
APPROVED TO RM AND CORRECTNESS:
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TH014AS J.
CITY ATTORNEY
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