CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH

MEMORANDUM

DATE:                        October 21, 2008

TO:                 D. Mike Good, City Manager

FROM:            David Jove, City Attorney

SUBJECT:     A Resolution authorizing the initiation of conflict resolution procedures with the City of Hollywood regarding the Beach One Project as mandated by Florida Statutes, Chapter 164

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PURPOSE:

The City Commission authorize the initiation of conflict resolution procedures with the City of Hollywood regarding the Beach One Project as mandated by Florida Statutes, Chapter 164.

DISCUSSION:

On October 15^th, 2008, the City of Commission of the City Hollywood, Florida, voted to approve items 30 and 31 of their agenda relating to a site plan and rezoning of the Beach One project (the “Project”).  The City of Hallandale Beach City Commission has grave concerns about the several unresolved issues pertaining to the Project, including, but not limited to, traffic and fire safety issues relating to the Hallandale Beach Fire Station located directly adjacent to the Project. 

The City Attorney’s Office is prepared to institute proceedings in circuit court to redress its concerns regarding the Project.  However,, in a spirit of cooperation and good faith and in compliance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 164, a resolution is needed authorizing the initiation of negotiations with the City of Hollywood.

RECOMMENDATION:

The City Commission adopt the Resolution and authorize the appropriate officials to sign.

Reviewed:

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D. Mike Good, City Manager                                                                                     Date

_____Approved                      _____Disapproved                  _____Hold for Discussion

Comments:

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