HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2022-022 Expressing Support for SB 476 and HB 297 Known as Anthony Reznik ActRESOLUTION NO.2022-022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL 476 AND
HOUSE BILL 297 WHICH WOULD PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR
AGGRESSIVE CARELESS DRIVING RESULTING IN SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY OR DEATH AND PROPERTY DAMAGE; URGING THE FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS TO SUPPORT AND
APPROVE THE LEGISLATION; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO
DISTRIBUTE COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on February 10, 2021, 11-year old Anthony Reznik tragically lost his life as
a result of a driver running a red light; and
WHEREAS, during the 2021 Legislative Session of the State of Florida, Senator Pizzo
and Representative Aloupis sponsored Senate Bill 476 and House Bill 297, respectively, known
as the "Anthony Reznik Act"; and
WHEREAS, the Anthony Reznik Act would provide for penalties for aggressive careless
driving resulting in serious bodily injury or death and property damage; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach ("City") believes that careless and aggressive
drivers need to be held accountable for their actions resulting in bodily injury and death or
property damage; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission and City staff finds that the passage of the
aforementioned bills is in the best interest of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the above "Whereas" clauses are ratified and confirmed, and they are
made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. That the City Commission expresses support for Senate Bill 476 and
House Bill 297, and urges the Florida Legislature to adopt, and Governor Ron DeSantis to
support and approve the bills.
Section 3. That the City Clerk is directed to distribute copies of this Resolution to
Senator Pizzo, Representative Aloupis, Governor Ron DeSantis, the Speaker of the Florida
House of Representatives, the President of the Florida Senate, the Florida League of Cities and
both the Broward County and Miami -Dade League of Cities.
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are repealed to the extent of such conflict.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 be in full force and take effect immediately
upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on February 8, 2022.
ATTEST:
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THOMAS SCHNEIDER, CMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
EV . B UTSIS
C ATTORNEY
MAYOR
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