HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_10-00/01_01/11/2001RESOLUTION NO. 10-00/01
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A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, DECLARING ITS SUPPORT OF THE
LOXAHATCHEE RIVER INITIATIVE'S EFFORTS TO
RESTORE AND PRESERVE THE LOXAHATCHEE RIVER
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPROVE THE
SAME ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE.
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, 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
substainability of the River's underwater and
shoreline ecological habitats; and
WHEREAS, even though the Loxahatchee River is
the only nationally designated "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
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WHEREAS, the Loxahatchee River Preservation
Initiative intends on pursuing funding
alternatives to support the construction of
water quality improvement projects throughout
the river basin.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH
COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Village hereby notifies the members
of the Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative
of its support in its efforts to restore and
preserve the Loxahatchee River.
Section 2. The Village Clerk is directed to
transmit this Resolution to the Loxahatchee River
Preservation Initiative.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect
immediately upon adoption.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED by
Councilmember Schauer who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Walker and upon being
put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
Basil E. palack
Geraldine A. Genco
Elizabeth A. Schauer
Sharon D, Walker
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The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly
passed and adopted this 11th day of January, A.D,
2001.
YOR OF TEQUESTA
Joseph N. Capretta
ATTEST:
Joann Mangan' llo
Village Clerk
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