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Home My WebLink AboutDocumentation_Special Meeting_Tab 11_07/28/1994 � W � Ur�� .•'f� . �'ii� i ' �� / TAMPAS - - � � 'v YEAR Of 1HE � �. , � NEJGHBORHOOD . ,.,..�,,..� - �♦� . r� r , ,ry�i1'S� '' -� �. .�:� �iir , SANDRA W. FREEDMAN �� MAVOR EXECUTIVE OFFICES June 13, 1994 The Honorable Ron T. Mackail P.O. Box 3273 Tequesta, FL 33469-0273 Dear Mayor Mackail: 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 opFosition 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, Sandra W. reedman .�r, l�r SWF : dhs o'` ti V' '::; �� Attachments � � FS A �� JU v� j � � F A � 1 A 1 yA�F , . s; . �FF/C,� . � �t �� i � �; � L � %1 / - ��,� J � . , `' '� � ' , l ' � �� ..�"'�� `t,:I I ,,� � M p� �. � G� �� {� l�o�...�"- ,��,� \ t \ ` "�" -j � 1 /' • � � •• � \ � L7=r�1y �O Z . . � ,� All-Amerip CAy �,,�,:� �:�:..,.�, ,�q i 1 � �� ..._.....•.5� , ��,IEO �u�'�_ SANDRA W FREEDMAN �«��' MAYOR EXECUTIVE OFFICES File r�9� �� s' June 3, 1994 . JUN 0 9 199� ' � � q�/- �'��.� TO TiiE HONORABLE CHAIRMAN ' AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL: RE: A RESOLU_^ION Ii7 OPPOSITION TO CASINO TYPE GANIILING IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTTVE'DATE. There is a serious effort underway in the State of Florida to place a constitutional amendment on the Novetnber ballot to allow casino gambling in Florida. The petitions indicate that portions of the proceeds will fund governmental programs. As local goverr.ment officials, I believe it is incumbent upo:� us to publiciy and vigorously oppose casino gambling in Florida. We must challenge the myth that casino gambling will enha:�ce government funds and government services and benefit the communities in which it operates. I believe that casino gambling wiil have an negative impact on traditional family oriented tourism that has been the backbone of the state's tourism industry. Additionally, gambling can have a devastating impact on individuals, families, and communities. Historically, casinos have not been proven to benefit the businesses or communities ia which they are located. The only people who benefit =rom casin� ga�r�ling are casino operators and owners. It is importa�t that we take the lead on this important issue. Our commu^�ty and our state do not need casino gamb.ling. We �nust urge our citizens to oppose the proposals now circulating. By passing the attached resolution, Council will send a clear messag? ot opposition tc the effort to bring casino gambling intc our state. .�- . '� r ^•.. o, .� �✓ �6 � ' SANDRA W . FREEDMAIv , � � � MAYOR, CZTY OF TAMPA �-- JUN 8 3 994 �► 2 . , •J �rS Y ��.I��yjL � �: I L ra:�.�,, , � % �! . � CT_• ' � , � � � i ;; � � RESOLUTION N0. 21 - 93�94 , A RESOLUTIOIJ OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF , THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN OPPOSITION TO CASINO . TYPE GAMSLING IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. ;� !) WHEREAS, certain types of gambling and gambling ;; establishments commonly known as casino gambling are illegal �� in the State of Florida; and ;i I � 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 � ;� � ;; WFiEREAS, 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 �I WHEREAS, the cost to government and communities will far ! �; exceed the revenue returned to government and communities by � gambling activities; and (i � ;i WHEREAS, neither the public or government will benefit from i il casino gambling. ' �� NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE � � j� VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: I �I SECTION 1. That the Village Council of the Village of i� Tequesta, Florida, opposes any change in the State !f Constitution or State Law which would allow casino gambling , ;; in Florida and urges all citizens to give thoughtful � �; consideration of the ramifications upon the quality of life ;� in the State of Florida. � �i THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was offered by Councilmember � ' , who moved its adoption . The motion was seconded by Councilmember , and � upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: � FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION � I, � , ' 'I + I ,I ,' i . � The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and i adopted this 28th day of July, A.D., 1994. i! � �i MAYOR OF TEQUESTA �I i : I �' :i :� Ron T. Mackail ;� 'i :� ATTEST: i� � �, ;; 'i I I � ,7oann Manganiello ! Village Clerk I� I� ,I � �. i� . �I i 1, . 1 i � 1 � � i � i i ! 1 �� I �I �� ;