HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2001-05 RESOLUTION NO. 01-05
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CAPE CANAVERAL,
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE CONTINUED FUNDING
BY THE COUNTY COMMISSION OF THE BREVARD ZOO; PROVIDING FOR
THE REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT RESOLUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFEECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Brevard Zoo has been a valued member of the area community
since opening in 1994; and
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1 WHEREAS, Cape Canaveral volunteers were among the more than 16,000
county residents who joined together for the largest community zoo build ever
undertaken anywhere, and
WHEREAS, the Brevard Zoo annually attracts more than 230,000 visitors and
contributes more than $10 million to the local economy; and
WHEREAS, the allocation of 0.25 percent of the fourth cent of the Hotel Tax was
crucial to the establishment of the Brevard Zoo and vital to its continued growth into a
world -class facility; and
1 WHEREAS, the Brevard Zoo has established already an international reputation
for excellence and innovation in conservation and education; and
WHEREAS, the Brevard Zoo has met its initial objectives many times over with
the opening of the "Paws On" interactive area, the native Florida exhibit, the Brevard
Zoo Railroad, Lemur Island, the Australian area, and the restoration of 22 acres of
wetlands; and
WHEREAS, planning is underway for the underway on the Okavango Delta
African Habitat, the Native Florida Aquarium and an expanded educational complex;
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WHEREAS, the Brevard Zoo has consistently rallied dedicated volunteers for
each new project and serves as a symbol of community involvement and pride; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cape Canaveral and the Brevard Zoo hope to partner on
educational programs highlighting the city's successful efforts to improve the quality of
the Indian River Lagoon.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CAPE CANAVERAL , FLORIDA, that:
Sen Council of City of Cape , , hereby
supports the ctio continued 1 The City funding by the the County Commission Canaveral of the Brevard Florida Zoo.
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City of Cape Canaveral, Florida
Resolution No. 01 -05
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1 Section 2. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Resolutions. All prior resolutions or parts
of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 3. Severability. Should any section or provision of this resolution, or any
portion hereof; any paragraph, sentence, or word be declared by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder
hereto as a whole or part thereof to be declared invalid.
i Section 4. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately
upon adoption by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, this 20th
day of February, 2001.
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Rocky Randels, MAYOR
ATTEST: FOR AGAINST
Burt Bruns Motion
4r1 IIs CLERK Buzz Petsos X
Rocky Randels X
Richard Treverton X
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Larry Weber Weber
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Kohn Bennett, ATTORNEY
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