HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_19-85/86_08/26/1986 RESOLUTION NO. 19 -85/86
RESOLUTION BY THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
COUNCIL OPPOSING THE DISPOSAL OF BEACH
QUALITY SAND AT OFFSHORE SITES WITHIN
PALM BEACH COUNTY.
WHEREAS, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has need from
time to time to perform maintenance dredging from waters within
Palm Beach County; and
WHEREAS, the Corps is authorized to investigate offshore
ocean sites for the disposal of dredged material and has on many
occasions used these sites for depositing of beach Quality sand;
and
WHEREAS, the Corps is currently requesting proposals to
conduct field surveys to provide for designation of an alternative
to offshore disposal; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that navigability of inlets must
be maintained to promote commercial and recreational uses of
coastal waters, it is further recognized that inlets alter the
natural drift of beach - quality sand resources; and
WHEREAS, recent state legislation requires all maintenance
dredging of beach- quality sand to be placed on downdrift beaches
or if placed elsewhere an equivalent quality and quantity of sand
from an alternate location be placed on the downdrift beaches;
and
WHEREAS, beach erosion has become a serious menace to the
economy and general welfare of the people, Florida Statute 161.088
has declared it to be a necessary governmental responsibility to
properly manage and protect Florida's beaches from erosion; and
WHEREAS, the beaches within Palm Beach County, and in
particular the beaches and dunes north of Juniter Inlet to Martin
County Line including Coral Cove Park, have experienced severe
erosion and are in desperate need of beach quality sand and dune
restoration;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby affirmed
and ratified.
Section 2 . The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers be put on
notice that the Village of Tequesta is opposed to depositing of
beach quality sand offshore.
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Section 3 . That the Palm Beach Countywide Beaches
Shores Council, the Board of County Commissioners, the County's
Legislative Delegation, Congressional Representatives of the
County and the Governor be notified of this Resolution.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Councilmember
Carlton D. Stoddard who moved its adoption. The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Jill K. Gemino and upon
being put to a vote, the vote was:
For Adopti Against Adoption
Jill K. Gemino
Eduiard. C. Howell.
Ron Mackail
Ej'v.ix.I J. Nelson
Carlton D. Stoddard
The above Resolution was adopted by the Village Council
of Tequesta, Florida this 26th day of August, 1986.
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Carlton D. Stoddard
Mayor
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Bill C. Kasc elis
Finance Direc r /Vi.11age Clerk