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File #: 21R-3973    Version: 1 Name: Object to future offshore oil drilling
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/26/2021 In control: City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 3/8/2021 Final action:
Title: RESOLUTION NO. 21R-02-31: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, URGING THE BAHAMIAN GOVERNMENT TO STOP ANY OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING EXPLORATION THAT MAY ALREADY BE UNDER WAY AND PERMANENTLY BANNING OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING ACTIVITIES IN THE BAHAMAS; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER SARAI "RAY" MARTIN).
Attachments: 1. RES-21R-02-31-Ban Oil Drilling.pdf, 2. AR 21R-02-31, 3. hastings_fights_to_put_a_stop_to_imminent_offshore_drilling_project.pdf

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RESOLUTION NO. 21R-02-31: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, URGING THE BAHAMIAN GOVERNMENT TO STOP ANY OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING EXPLORATION THAT MAY ALREADY BE UNDER WAY AND PERMANENTLY BANNING OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING ACTIVITIES IN THE BAHAMAS; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER SARAI "RAY" MARTIN).

 

 

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Request Action:

Pass a Resolution to stop any exploratory drilling and permanently ban future offshore oil drilling activities in the Bahamas.

 

Need:

To ban offshore oil drilling in the Bahamas.

 

Summary Explanation/ Background:

Commissioner Ray Martin has requested a Resolution to request that the Bahamian Government ban any further offshore oil drillling in the Bahamas.

 

Attachments:

Letter from U.S. Congress

 

Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:

Include projected cost, approved budget amount and account number, source of funds, and any future funding requirements

 

Estimated Time for Presentation:

 

Master Plan:

 

Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment

[  ] Increase mass transit ridership  [  ] Reduce City energy consumption

[  ] Reduce water consumption

 

Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill

[  ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward  [  ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood

[  ] Reduce emergency fatalities

 

Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages

[  ] Increase participation in youth sports  [  ] Add new park land and amenities

[  ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes

 

Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas

[  ] Increase commercial tax base  [  ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses

[  ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas

 

Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities

[  ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs  [  ] Housing & streets improved, litter reduced

[  ] Increase proportion of single family homes and owner occupied housing

 

Goal 6: Efficient and Effective City Government, Customer Focused & Values Diversity

[  ] Improves City efficiency  [  ] Increase use of Information Technology

[  ] Increases residents perception of Lauderhill as an excellent place to live