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RESOLUTION NO. 67-01/02
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, OPPOSING A PROPOSED RULE BY THE SOUTH
FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
IMPLEMENTING A MINIMUM FLOW LEVEL OF 35 CFS
FOR THE LOXAHATCHEE RIVER IN THE ABSENCE OF
INCLUSION OF SEASONAL FLOW VARIATIONS, AND
REQUESTING ADDITIONAL STEPS BE TAKEN TO ASSURE
THAT RULES AFFECTING FLOWS TO THE
LOXAHATCHEE RIVER INCLUDE SEASONAL FLOWS IN
EXCESS OF 35 CFS PRIOR TO THE ADOPTION OF
MINIMUM FLOW.
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Whereas, South Florida Water Management District (SFWNID, the
"District") is proposing to establish a Rule to establish Minimum Flow Level
of 35 cfs (cubic feet per second) for the Loxahatchee River (the "River"); and
Whereas, a minimum flow of 35 cfs will only address minimum flows, in the
event of drought conditions and does not address, nor assure season high level
flows in excess of said amount continuing to flow to the River; and
Whereas, the River has historically received flows in excess of 35 cfs, and is
dependent upon seasonal flows in excess of such amount to remain viable,
healthy, and productive; and
Whereas, the River is one of the most valuable resources to the Village,
enhancing our recreational lifestyle, our property values, and our sense of
environmental awareness; and
Whereas, the SFWMD is failing to address Florida Statutes (FS) 373.042,
which mandates the District to use best available information, inclusive of a
seasonal variation, if appropriate, to the detriment of the River,
Now, Therefore it is hereby Resolved, that the Village of Tequesta opposes the
implementation of said proposed Rule implementing a minimum flow level of 35 cfs,
in the absence of inclusion of seasonal flow variations, and
Be it Further Resolved, that the Village hereby requests that additional steps be
taken to assure that the Rules affecting flows to the River include seasonal flows in
excess of 35 cfs prior to the adoption of minimum flow levels.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED by Councilmember von
Frank, who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Resnik, and upon being put to vote, the vote was as follows:
• FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
Joseph N. Capretta
Russell J. von Frank
Edward D. Resnik
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The Vice Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 8th
day of August, 2002. //~~
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Vice Mayor Joseph N. Capretta
ATTEST
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Acting illage Clerk
Betty Laur
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