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RESOLUTION NO. 94-R-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, OPPOSING CASINO
GAMBLING IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA; REPEALING
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida is considering the enactment of
legislation permitting casino gambling within the State of Florida;
and
WHEREAS, casino gambling has been introduced in two states;
and
WHEREAS, the states which have approved casino gambling have
experienced many problems which have a negative effect on their
economy and characteristics of communities; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida and community of Edgewater are
family-oriented governments; and
WHEREAS, the introduction of casino gambling will encourage
the working members of families to spend money on gambling which
reduces the income available purchase necessities for the family.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City
of Edgewater, Florida:
Section 1.
That the City Council hereby expresses its
opposition to the introduction of gambling in any manner and urges
the Florida League of Cities and elected representatives of the
State of Florida, including the Governor, to oppose and veto such
legislation.
Section 2.
All resolutions or parts of resolutions in
conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.
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Section 3. This resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
After Motion by Councilman Hays and Second by Coucilwoman
Martin, the vote on this resolution was as follows:
Mayor Jack H. Hayman, Sr. AYE
Councilman Kirk Jones AYE
Councilwoman Louise A. Martin AYE
Councilman Mike Hays AYE
Councilman David L. Mitchum ABSENT
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 18th day of July, 1994.
ATTEST:
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA
By
FOR FORM 6 CORRECTNESS:
A
Kris a A. Storey
City Attorney