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RESOLUTION NO. 12-01/02
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
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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 sustainability 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
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 of Tequesta 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.
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Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
adoption.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was offered by Councilmember
von Frank ,who moved its adoption. The Resolution was seconded
by Councilmember ~ air e t t a ,and upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
FOR
AGAINST
Geraldine A. Genco
Joseph N. Capretta
Basil 1;. Dalack
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Russell J. von Frank
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The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this
Rth day of N~vg~hgr , A.D., 2001.
ayor Geraldine' enco
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ATTEST:
Village Cle Mary Wolcott
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