HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_23-13_07/11/2013 RESOLUTION 23-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE PALM BEACH ISLAND
BEACH MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT PILOT PROJECT; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Palm Beach County has 47 miles of beaches enjoyed by residents and
tourists.
WHEREAS, Palm Beach County's tourism industry annually contributes $5 billion to
the local economy, employs 45,000 individuals and contributes $249 million in annual tax
revenue.
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature directs and provides funding to the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to implement a comprehensive, statewide beach
management plan for beach erosion control, beach restoration and beach nourishment, and inlet
management activities.
WHEREAS, in 2012, FDEP initiated a pilot project, Beach Management Agreement
(BMA) designed to take a regional approach to permitting beach nourishment and inlet
management.
WHEREAS, the primary goal of the BMA is to define mutually agreeable methods
among DEP, local municipalities, and stakeholders for coastal erosion control, natural
community protection, and monitoring protocols in pursuit of regional management of Palm
Beach County's coast.
WHEREAS, the BMA process will coordinate the regulatory responsibilities of DEP
with other state and federal agencies into a streamlined and efficient permitting program and
improve techniques for managing sand resources and beach erosion within the Palm Beach
Island coastal cell.
WHEREAS, this pilot project (cell) includes 15 miles of shoreline and stretches across
several public and private boundary lines from the Lake Worth Inlet to the South Lake
Worth/Boynton Inlet in Palm Beach County.
WHEREAS, currently, beach erosion control and inlet management activities are
regulated, project by project through DEP Joint Coastal Permitting Program.
WHEREAS, collaborative efforts among stakeholders will include identifying beach
nourishment and inlet management needs, cost- sharing opportunities and permitting
requirements for this beach region rather than for a single beach project.
WHEREAS, by taking a regional approach to restoration, DEP will improve the
effectiveness of its program and the health of our beaches by focusing on areas where restoration
will have the greatest environmental benefit and the best change for long -term success.
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 does hereby support the Beach Management
Agreement pilot project as a tool to help protect Palm Beach County's 47 miles of beaches,
protect residents and businesses and to preserve the positive economic impact enjoyed by the
County.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Council Member D'Ambra who moved its adoption.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Okun and upon being put to a vote, the vote was
as follows:
For Adoption Against Adoption
Mayor Abby Brennan X
Vice -Mayor Vince Arena X
Council Member Steve Okun X
Council Member Tom Paterno X
Council Member Frank D'Ambra X
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 11 ', day of July
2013.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
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ATTEST:
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