HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_90-04/05_09/07/2005RESOLUTION NO. 90-04/05
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA DECLARING ITS SUPPORT OF THE
LOXAHATCHEE RIVER PRESERVATION INITIATIVE'S
EFFORTS TO RESTORE AND PRESERVE THE
LOXAHATCHEE RIVER AND RESPECTFULLY
REQUESTING THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S AND THE
UNITED STATES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S MUTUAL
SUPPORT OF THE INITIATIVE'S FY 2006 FUNDING
REQUEST.
WHEREAS, the Loxahatchee River and its tributaries drain over 270 square miles of
both Palm Beach and Martin Counties; and
WHEREAS, although the Loxahatchee River has been given protective status of an
Outstanding Florida Water Body, it remains impacted; and
WHEREAS, development in the region has altered the natural state of much of the
river and water quality concerns are widespread; and
WHEREAS, stormwater runoff from urban and agricultural areas threaten the long-
term viability of the once pristine estuary; and
WHEREAS, sediment build-up, muck and other pollutants presently jeopardize the
sustainability of the river's underwater and shoreline ecological habitats; and
WHEREAS, even though the Loxahatchee River was the first nationally designated a
Wild and Scenic River in the State of Florida, comparably little attention is given towards
support of local programs aimed at protecting and restoring the treasured resource; and
WHEREAS, the Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative is comprised of a vast
consortium of public agencies, public interest groups and concerned citizens who are all
dedicated to the restoration and enhancement of the Loxahatchee River System; and
WHEREAS, the Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative has pursued state legislative
funding to support the construction of water quality improvement projects throughout the river
basin.
WHEREAS, through the efforts of the local legislative delegation, $9.5 million has
been appropriated within the state budget to assist the Initiative since FY 2002; and
WHEREAS, many more water quality projects remain to be completed in FY 2006;
therefore, the Initiative is again requesting the support of the State of Florida and the United
States Federal Government.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta,
Florida:
Section 1. The Village hereby notifies the members of the Loxahatchee River Preservation
Initiative of its continued support in its efforts to restore and preserve the Loxahatchee River
and respectfully requests the State of Florida's and the United States Federal Government's
mutual support of the Initiative's FY 2006 Funding Request.
Section 2. The Village Clerk is hereby directed to transmit this Resolution to the
Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative, local, state and federal legislative delegation members
and to the office of the Governor of the State of Florida.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Vice Mayor Watkins, who moved its adoption. The
motion was seconded by Council Member Resnik, and upon being put to vote, the vote was as
follows:
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
Jim Humpage
Pat Watkins
Geraldine A. Genco
Edward D. Resnik
Tom Paterno
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 7~ day of
September 7, A.D., 2005.
Gwen E. Carlisle
Village Clerk
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Jim Humpage, Mayor