File #: 21-334    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution / Consent Agenda Status: Passed
File created: 3/4/2021 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 3/23/2021 Final action: 3/23/2021
Title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE BAHAMIAN GOVERNMENT TO DENY OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING EXPLORATION LICENSES AND PERMANENTLY BAN OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING ACTIVITIES IN THE BAHAMAS; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Fiscal Impact: N/A)
Attachments: 1. Resolution

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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING THE BAHAMIAN GOVERNMENT TO DENY OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING EXPLORATION LICENSES AND PERMANENTLY BAN OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING ACTIVITIES IN THE BAHAMAS; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

(Fiscal Impact: N/A)

 

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(Staff Contact: Mark E. Berman)

 

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Summary Explanation/Background:

The Bahamian Government has granted an offshore oil drilling exploration license that allows for exploratory offshore drilling wells 150 miles off the coast of Florida.  There are numerous adverse impacts to the Bahamas and coastal communities in the Caribbean and Florida.  The City urges the Bahamian Government to deny offshore drilling exploration  licenses and to permanently ban offshore oil drilling activities in the Bahamas.

 

Origin of request for this action: Mayor Rex Hardin

Fiscal impact and source of funding: N/A

 

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