HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_09-96/97_02/13/1997 RESOLUTION NO. 9 -96/97
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A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM
BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, URGING THE
1997 FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO CREATE A
DEDICATED FUNDING SOURCE FOR STATE-
WIDE BEACH MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTING
HOUSE BILL 103.
WHEREAS, beaches are Florida's number one tourist
attraction, generating more than $16 billion annually to
the state's economy; and
WHEREAS, wide sandy beaches are the first line of
protection against hurricanes and can reduce damage to
coastal properties by more than fifty (50 %) percent; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Environmental Protection
estimates that at least two hundred seventy six (276)
i miles of Florida's sandy beaches are experiencing
critical erosion, a situation which is hurting both
tourism and storm protection along both coasts; and
. WHEREAS, when the State's Beach Management Program was
enacted in 1986, the Legislature declared an intent to
"appropriate at least $35 million annually" to implement
this program, an amount reinforced by D.E.P. FY 1997 -98
Legislative budget request; and
WHEREAS, average appropriations over the last five (5)
years have been less than $9 million, resulting in long
delays in urgently- needed beach preservation projects;
and
WHEREAS, House Bill 103 in the 1997 Legislature will
create a dedicated funding source for state -wide Beach
Management of approximately $30 million annually from
cruise ship passengers embarking and debarking in
Florida.
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 strongly urges the
Florida Legislature to enact HB 103 or any other
Legislative effort to provide long -term dedicated funding
for Florida's beaches.
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SECTION 2. The Village Clerk is hereby directed to
provide a copy of this Resolution to all members of the
Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation in the Florida
Legislature, the Florida Shore & Beach Preservation
Association and the Tequesta representatives to the Palm
Beach County -wide Beaches and Shores Council.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY
Councilmember Elizabeth A. Schauer , who moved
its adoption. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Carl C. Hansen and upon {
being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
Joseph N. Capretta
Carl C. Hansen
Ron T. Mackail
Michael R. Meder
!� Elizabeth A. Schauer
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The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed
and adopted this 13th day of February, A.D. 1997
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
Ron T. Mackail
ATTEST:
J ann Manganie to
Village Clerk
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