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RESOLUTION NO. 19-96/97
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING LEGISLATION EXPANDING
THE USE OF THE SEWAGE TREATMENT REVOLVING
FUND (SRF) TO INCLUDE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, State revolving funds were established by the Clean
Water Act Amendments of 1987 to provide a permanent source
of financing for state and local government water quality
projects; and
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WHEREAS, the Clean Water Act allows for the use of SRF's for
the construction of wastewater treatment plants, the
implementation of approved state nonpoint source management
programs and ground -water protection strategies, and the
development and implementation of estuary conservation and
management plans, and
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature has limited the use of the
SRF's to include only wastewater facilities and treatment;
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WHEREAS, the treatment of wastewater has been largely
effectuated by the use of SRF's and local initiatives,
• minimizing the need for future use of the fund for extensive Ii
wastewater treatment facilities; and
WHEREAS, pollutant loadings from stormwater are the most
i significant source of surface water pollution in the State
of Florida, in some cases as much as ten times greater than
wastewater pollutants; and
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WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of Florida is
considering legislation during this Session which would
expand the use of the SRF to include the treatment of
stormwater; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta has a strong commitment to
the treatment of stormwater, having established a stormwater
utility; and
WHEREAS, proper management of stormwater will improve the
freshwater bodies within the State of Florida, including the
Intracoastal Waterway and Loxahatchee River.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta
hereby enthusiastically supports and approves the proposed
• Florida Legislation which would include the use of the State
Revolving Loan Fund to promote and finance stormwater
management facilities and projects.
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Section 2. The Village Clerk shall forward copies of this
Resolution to the Committee on Natural Resources, the
Environmental Protection Committee, and the Water and
Resource Management Committee of the Florida Legislature,
the Palm Beach County Municipal League and Palm Beach
County.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon its passage.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED by Councilmember
Hansen, who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Cameron, and upon being put to a vote, the
vote was as follows:
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
Alexander W. Cameron
Joseph N. Capretta
Carl C. Hansen
Ron T. Mackail
Elizabeth A. Schauer
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and
adopted this 8th day of May, A.D., 1997.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
Elizabeth A. Schauer
ATTEST:
J ann mangani6lilo
Village Clerk
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