Res 52-94 RESOLUTION NO. 52-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, IN OPPOSITION TO CASINO TYPE
GAMBLING IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, certain types of gambling and gambling establishments
commonly known as casino gambling are illegal in the State of
Florida; and
WHEREAS, there is an effort underway to amend the Florida
Constitution to allow casino gambling and to use certain proceeds to
fund governmental programs; and
WHEREAS, the introduction of casino gambling in Florida will
have a negative impact on family oriented tourism which is the
backbone of the state's tourism industry; and
WHEREAS, neither the public or government will benefit from
casino gambling.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, opposes any change in the State Constitution or
State Law which would allow casino gambling in Florida.
Section 2. This Resolution will become effective immediately
upon passage, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a
copy of the same to the Office Of The Governor, the Palm Beach
County Legislative Delegation, the Palm Beach County Municipal
League, all Palm Beach County Municipalities, and the City of Tampa.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this 5th day of
July, 1994.
~ C±ty Clerk
RECEIVED
8/11/94 c: City Clerk
CITY OF PAL?. BEACH GAR~~E'~nmc[
10500 N. MILITARY TRAIL · PALM B,~EACH GARDENS, FLORIDA _~.~41(~4698
August 9, 1994
David Harden
City of Dekay Beach
100 N.W. 1st Avenue
City of Delray Beach, Florida 33444
Dear Mr. Harden:
Enclosed please find a copy of Resolution 97, 1994, in opposition to casino type gambling in
the State of Florida.
Resolution 97, 1994 was approved by the City Council at their Regular Meeting of August 4,
1994.
Sincerely,
Cindy Harvey
Acting Deputy City Clerk
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Enclosure - As Stated
RESOLUTION 97, 1994
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, IN OPPOSITION
TO CASINO TYPE GAMBLING ~N THE STATE OF
FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, certain types of gambling and gambling establishments
commonly known as casino gambling are currently prohibited in the
State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, there is an effort underway to amend the Florida
Constitution to allow casino gambling and to use certain proceeds
to fund governmental programs; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Beach Gardens City Council believes
that an amendment to the Florida Constitution SO as to permit
casino gambling will have a negative impact on family oriented
tourism which is the backbone of the state's tourism industry; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Beach Gardens City Council believes
that neither the public nor governmental programs will benefit from
casino gambling.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Palm Beach
Gardens, Florida, opposes any change to the Florida Constitution or
state law which would allow casino gambling in Florida.
Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to forward a
copy of same to the Office of the Governor, the Palm Beach County
Legislative Delegation, the Palm Beach County Municipal League, all
Palm Beach County Municipalities.
Section 3. This Resolution will become effective immediately
upon passage..--~'
IN ODUCED, PASSED AND OPTED DAY
MAYOR DAVID W. CLARK
ATTEST:
LINDA V~ KO~IER, CMC, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
B~~/?l· ~/~/~~ SUFFICIENCY.
CITY ATTORNEY
MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: CITY I~NAGERt~
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM ~ ~' - MEETING OF JULY 5. 1994
RESOLUTION NQ. 52-94/OPP05ING CASINO TYPE GAMBLING IN THE
STATE OF FLORIDA
DATE: JUNE 29, 1994
We have received a request from Sandra W. Freedman, Mayor of the
City of Tampa, to consider adopting a resolution in opposition to
casino gambling in Florida. Resolution No. 52-94 has been drafted
in response to this request and is before the Commission for
consideration.
Advocates of casino gambling are now in the process of circulating
petitions to obtain the necessary number of signatures to have the
issue placed on the November ballot as a Constitutional amendment.
These petitions indicate that a portion of the proceeds from casino
gambling, if allowed, will be used to fund government programs.
Regardless, concerns are being raised as to the negative impact
this activity could have on traditional, family-oriented tourism in
Florida, as well as the detrimental effect it can have on
individuals, families and communities. As Mayor Freedman notes in
her correspondence, casinos have not been proven to benefit the
businesses or communities in which they are located. The casino
operators and owners receive the benefit.
Recommend consideration of Resolution No. 52-94 in opposition to
casino type gambling in the State of Florida.
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SAN~A ~. ~DMAN
MAYOR EXECUTIVE OFFICES
June 13, 1994 JUN I ? 1994
The Honorable Thomas E. Lynch
100 N.W. 1st Avenue
Delray 5each, FL 33444-2698
Dear Mayor Lynch:
As you are aware, there are several petitions being circulated to
place constitutional amendments on the November ballot to allow
casino gambling in Florida. Enclosed please find a copy of my
cover letter outlining my concerns, as well as our June 9th
resolution, which was passed by Tampa City Council, in opposition
to these proposals. We hope that you will present a similar
resolution to your Council and/or Commission.
As elected officials we need to express our views now so our
citizens will understand the full impact of this issue. Our
communities and our state do not need casino gambling. We must
urge our citizens to oppose the proposals now circulating.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call
Ms. Deborah Stevenson, our Assistant Director of Intergovernmental
Relations, at (813) 223-8162.
Thank you.
Sincerely yours,
S~n~dr~ ~~. Freedman
SWF:dhs
Attachments
~AYOR EXECUTIVE OFFICES
File
3, z 94 JUN 0 9 1994
TO THE HONO~LE C~I~
~ MEMBERS OF CITY CO~CIL:
RE: A RESOL~ION IN OPPOSITION TO CASINO
TYPE G~BLING IN THE STATE OP FLORIDA;
PROVIDING ~ EFFECTI~ DATE.
There is a serious effort underway in the State of Florida to
place a constitutional amendment on the Nove~er ballot to allow
casino galling in Florida. The petitions indicate that portions
of the proceeds will fund governmental programs.
As local government officials, I believe it is incumbent upon
us to publicly and vigorously oppose casino g~ling in Florida.
We must challenge the myth that casino galling will enhance
government funds and government services and ~enefit the
communities in which it operates. I believe ~hat casino gambling
will have an negative impact on traditional ~mily oriented
tourism that has been the backbone of the state's tourism
industry. Additionally, galling can have a levastating impact on
individuals, families, and communities. Historically, casinos
have not been proven to benefit the businesses'or communities in
which they are located. The only people who ~enefit from casino
galling are casino operators and owners.
It is important that we take the lead on this important
issue. Our community and our state do not need casino gambling.
We must urge our citizens to oppose the pro~ ~als now circulating.
By passing the attached resolution, Council [11 send a clear
message of opposition to the effort to bring ~asino gambling into
our state.
{~ JU~ 05 1994'~
RESOLUTION NO. 94-
A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO CASINO TYPE GAMBLING IN
THE STATE OF FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, certain types of gambling and gambling
establishments commonly known as casino gambling are illegal in
the State of Florida, and
WHEREAS, there is an effort under way to amend the
Florida Constitution to allow casino gambling and to use certain
proceeds to fund governmental programs, and
WHEREAS, the introduction of casino gambling in Florida
will have a negative impact on family oriented tourism which is
the backbone of the state's tourism industry, and
WHEREAS, the cost to government and communities will far
exceed the revenue returned to government and communities by
gambling activities, and
WHEREAS, neither the public or government will benefit
from casino gambling;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TAMPA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Tampa,
Florida, opposes any change in the State Constitution or State Law
which would allow casino gambling in Florida.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TAMPA, FLORIDA, ON THIS THE J]_~_~_ 09~OF JUNE, 1994.
CHAIR~3dq, CITY COUNCIL
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PAMELA K. A. KIN
CITY ATTORNEY