HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2017-026 Support of HB93-S162 Plastic Bag Ban RESOLUTION NO. 2017-026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE STATE OF FLORIDA HOUSE AND
SENATE BILL HB93/S162 WHICH WOULD ALLOW COASTAL
MUNICIPALITIES IN FLORIDA WITH A POPULATION OF LESS THAN
100,000 TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM TO REGULATE OR BAN
DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS AND TO LESSEN THE NEGATIVE IMPACT
OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAGS ON THE ENVIRONMENT OF SUCH
COMMUNITIES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach, Florida is diligent in its efforts to preserve the
environment for the residents, businesses and visitors to the City; and
WHEREAS, plastic bags are found to be environmentally detrimental because they do
not fully degrade in oceans or land environments; they introduce unsafe chemicals into the
environment and create the potential for injury and death to both land and marine animals
through entanglement and ingestion; and
WHEREAS, the expansive usage of single-use shopping bags and their disposal creates
an impediment to the City's waste reduction and recycling goals while creating unsightly litter;
and
WHEREAS, reusable bags are considered to be a desirable option to reduce waste and
litter,to protect wildlife and to conserve resources; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission acknowledges that some businesses have taken
affirmative steps to move towards use of reusable shopping bags and recognizes the proactive
efforts of such businesses; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the Florida Legislature to address the
proliferation of single-use shopping bags; and
WHEREAS, a Florida legislative bill, HB93/S162, is under consideration in the 2017
Session of the Florida Legislature which would allow coastal municipalities in Florida with
populations of less than 100,000 to create a pilot program to regulate or ban disposable plastic
bags and to lessen the negative impact of single-use plastic bags on the environment of such
communities; and
WHEREAS,the City supports the adoption of HB93/S 162;
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, Florida is
committed to the long-term goal of reducing the harm of pollution attributed to the improper
disposal of plastic products and is committed to ensuring a thriving, attractive and safe
environment for current and future residents, businesses and tourists. To that end, the City
supports initiatives to lessen the negative impact of single-use plastic bags and specifically,
supports the promotion of reusable shopping bags as a desirable alternative to use of single-use
plastic bags.
Section 3. That the City supports the adoption by the Florida Legislature of
HB93/S 162 to allow coastal municipalities in the State of Florida to participate in a proposed
pilot program which would allow coastal municipalities in Florida with populations of less than
100,000 to create a pilot program to regulate or ban disposable plastic bags and to lessen the
negative impact of single-use plastic bags on the environment of such communities.
Section 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on March 28, 2017.
ATTEST: p�Is
LOUISE STILSON, CMC AMARA J r ES
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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APPROVED AS TO O AND CORRECTNESS:
THOMAS J. A BRO
CITY ATTORNEY
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