HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2007-142 BC Planning Council Road Closures Amendment RESOLUTION 2007-142—WITHDRAWN 8/14/2007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE BROWARD COUNTY PLANNING
COUNCIL'S PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE BROWARD COUNTY
CHARTER AUTHORIZING BROWARD COUNTY, AT THE REQUEST OF AN
AFFECTED MUNICIPALITY, TO APPROVE OR DENY ACTION BY
MUNICIPALITIES WITH REGARDS TO ROAD CLOSURES BASED UPON
THE EFFECT SUCH ACTION WOULD HAVE ON THE ACCESS TO
ESSENTIAL SERVICES; URGING ALL MUNICIPALITIES IN BROWARD
COUNTY, THE BROWARD COUNTY CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION,
THE BROWARD COUNTY COMMISSION, THE BROWARD LEAGUE OF
CITIES, AND THE ELECTORS OF BROWARD COUNTY TO SUPPORT THE
PLANNING COUNCIL'S PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Broward County Planning Council (the "Planning Council") has
proposed an amendment to the Broward County Charter granting Broward County (the
"County") the authority to review and approve plans by municipalities to close roads when an
adjacent municipality objects to such plans involving shared roads; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Council's proposed amendment expressly provides, however,
that the County shall only have such authority upon the request of any affected municipality; and
WHEREAS, the County is comprised of over thirty (30) separate municipalities with
numerous boundaries and shared roads that extend through and adjacent to the various
municipalities; and
WHEREAS, with so many municipalities in the County, there is a potential for inter-
municipal disputes that could result from unilateral road closures; and
WHEREAS, road closings present a potential threat to the health, safety and welfare of
citizens and residents since, if done improperly, they could interfere with police and fire rescue
services as well as impede trash removal,postal delivery, and other services; and
WHEREAS, improperly planned road closures could also result in changes in traffic
patterns which could adversely impact roadway congestion in other parts of the County and the
South Florida region; and
WHEREAS,it is the long-established role of the County, working in close partnership with
the various municipalities, to oversee the regional elements of land use and roadway planning
County-wide in an effort to benefit all of the citizens and residents of the County; and
WHEREAS, regional interests demand an expeditious resolution to these disputes, and the
County is the appropriate independent body to review and settle such conflicts; and
WHEREAS,the Planning Council's proposal is a reasonable and appropriate effort to avoid
potential conflicts among municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission deems it to be in the best interests of the citizens and
residents of the City to support the Planning Council's proposed amendment to the Broward County
Charter; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission further considers it to be in the best interests of the
County and the region for all the municipalities in the County, as well as the Charter Review
Commission, the Broward County Commission, the Broward League of Cities and the electors of
the County to support the Planning Council's proposed amendment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY 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 supports the Broward
County Planning Council's proposed amendment to the Broward County Charter regarding
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roadway closures. The City Commission further urges all the municipalities in Broward County,
the Broward County Charter Review Commission, the Broward County Commission, the Broward
League of Cities, and the electors of Broward County to support the Planning Council's proposed
amendment.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is directed to provide a certified copy of this Resolution
to all the municipalities in Broward County, the Broward County Planning Council, the Broward
County Charter Review Commission, the Broward County Commission, and the Broward League
of Cities.
Section 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
shall be repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
WITHDRAWN on August 14, 2007.
BOB ANTON
MAYOR—COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
LOUISE STILSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
BY:
THOMAS J. ANSBRO
CITY ATTORNEY
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