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RESOLUTION NO. 94 -31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY,
FLORIDA; EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO CASINO TYPE GAMBLING IN THE
STATE OF FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR 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 Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard
County, Florida, that:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, opposes any change in the
State Constitution or State law which would allow casino gambling in Florida.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, this 5TH . day of
JULY , 1994.
ATTEST:
Faith O. Miller, CITY;
Approved as to Fo
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