R01-297 SOLUTION NO. ;Zq 7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
URGING THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO INITIATE AND
SUPPORT THE CREATION OF AN INDEPENDENT
SPECIAL DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ACQUISTION AND MAINTENANCE OF
GREENWAYS IN THE GREATER BOYNTON
BEACH REGION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH
COUNTY; REQUESTING THE SUPPORT OF SOUTH
PALM BEACH COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES;
REQUESTING THE SUPPORT OF COBWRA AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the potential for urban spra~vl and over development in South Palm
Beach County endangers the opportunities for the preservation of open space; and
WHEREAS, the drive to develop property for residential and commercial purpose
has shown little sensitivi .ty to the need to preserve open space; and,
WHEREAS, the creation of greenways by the development community is neither
evident nor likely; and,
WItEREAS, the creation of greenways is an obligation and duty more suited to the
efforts of local government through the creation of special districts; and
WHEREAS, the creation of greenways has been linked to the enhancement of
enviromnental protection, recreational values and aesthetic appearance of communities; and
WHEREAS, the creation of greenway corridors in other communities has shown a
potential for the creation of jobs, enhancement of property values, attraction of new or
relocating businesses and the promotion of a sense of local community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The foregoing "Whcreas" clauses are hereby ratified and
confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution
upon adoption hereof.
SECTION 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach urges
members of the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation to draft, support, and enact a
Special Act creating an independent special district for the greater Boynton Beach region of
South Palm Beach County for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, and maintaining
gre~mways throughout the region and comprising the municipalities of Hypoluxo, Lantana,
Ocean Ridge, the Village of Golf, Delray Beach and the unincorporated lands which
comprise the Coalition of Boynton West Residential Associations (COBWRA). The City
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Commission of the City of Boynton Beach urges creation of a special independent district
during the 2002 Legislative session.
SECTION 3. The City Commission of the City of Boymon Beach further
urges Palm Beach County, the municipalities of Hypoluxo, Lantana, Delray Beach, Ocean
Ridge, the Village of Golf and the Coalition of Boynton West Residential Associations
(COBWRA) to enact supporting resolutions urging the creation of an independent special
district.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk of the City of Boynton Beach is directed to
forward copies of this Resolution to each member of the Palm Beach County Legislative
Delegation, the Palm Beach County Commission, the elected officials of the above-
referenced municipalities, and the representatives of COWBRA..
SECTION 5. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflicl herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 6. If any clause, section, other pan or application of this
Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in
pan or application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaimng portions or applications of
this Resolution.
SECTION 7.
This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
~OYNTON BEACH, FLOmD . THIS f~ DA~ OF [qOq~Y, 2001.
COMMISSIONER
CITY CLERK
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CITY ATTORNEY
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