84-17840 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 84-17840 '
A RESOLUTION URGING
COMMENCE DISCUSSIONS
LIFEGUARD OPERATION.
COUNTY COMMISSION TO
RELATIVE TO FUNDING THE
WHEREAS, the beaches located on Miami Beach are used predominantly by
people who live in other parts of Dade County, and
WHEREAS, Miami Beach is facing budgetary problems which require a tax
increase and a reduction of services, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that adequate lifeguard protection be provided
to users of the beach, and
WHEREAS, the funding of the lifeguard service on Miami Beach is an
expense which should not only be borne by citizens of Miami Beach but rather should
be a countywide expense,
WHEREAS, Crandon Park is similarly a beach enjoyed by all the residents
of Dade County and Dade County pays for the lifeguard services there, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Commission of Miami
Beach requests the County Commission to take over the lifeguard operation on Miami
Beach and to immediately commence discussions with the City of Miami Beach that
will ultimately lead to the achievement of this goal.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 5th day of September, 198~.
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