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Meeting: Regular Council - Sep 11 2025
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RESOLUTION NO. 20-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE JUPITER NARROWS
CONSERVATION ALLIANCE'S EFFORTS IN PETITIONING THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND
OTHER APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES TO OFFICIALLY NAME THE JUPITER
NARROWS MANGROVE ISLANDS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
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Pursuant to Village Council discussion at the August Workshop meeting, this resolution expresses
support for the naming of the Jupiter Narrows Mangrove Islands
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Consider adoption of the attached resolution based on Discussion at the August 2025 Council
workshop meeting.
Resolution in support of JNCA naming Jupiter Narrows Islands
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Agenda Item #13.
RESOLUTION NO. 20-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE JUPITER
NARROWS CONSERVATION ALLIANCE'S EFFORTS IN PETITIONING
THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND OTHER APPLICABLE
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES TO OFFICIALLY NAME THE JUPITER
NARROWS MANGROVE ISLANDS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the Jupiter Narrows is a critical stretch of environmentally sensitive
mangrove islands and seagrass beds located in the waters of Tequesta; and
WHEREAS, the Jupiter Narrows Conservation Alliance (JCNA) is a non-profit
501(c)(3) organization devoted to preserving and advocating for the Jupiter Narrows
ecosystem; and
WHEREAS, Andrew "Red" Harris was a lifelong resident of the area, avid
waterman, and steward of the area's natural resources who tragically passed way while
snorkeling within the Jupiter waterways; and
WHEREAS, JCNA intends to petition the State of Florida and other applicable
governing bodies/agencies to officially name the Jupiter Narrows Mangrove Islands to
the named in honor of Andrew "Red" Harris;
WHEREAS, the Village Council now desires to memorialize its support for
JCNA's efforts in naming the Jupiter Narrows Mangrove Islands.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are declared to be true and correct and are
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The Village Council hereby expresses its support for JCNA's efforts
in officially naming the Jupiter Narrows Mangrove Islands.
SECTION 3. The Village Manager is hereby directed to do all things necessary
and appropriate to have this Resolution included with the materials supporting JCNA's
petition.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall take effective immediately upon its adoption.
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