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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 04B_01/11/2001 Dec 19 00 12:40p Town of Jupiter Utilities 5617475684 p.1 y � � � �TPITER � . �� 210 Military Trail Jupiter, FL 33458 T�TTILITIES Phone: (5b1� 746-5134 Fax: (561} 747-5634 9 co�ENTS: As promised, attached can be found the resolution adopted by our Town Council regarding the Loxahatchee River Initiative. A similar resolution or letter af support from the Village would be very helpful. Thanks again and happy holidays. 0 Date: 12/ 19/00 Number of Pages including cover: 2 To: Mike Cuozzo/Tegnesta Village Manage Fax Nuinber 575-6203 From: David L. Brown, Directar of Utilities Tf you do not receive all pages or have any problems with this fax, please ca11561-746-5134 A.S.A.P. 0 � �I � � RESOLUTION NO. 10-00/01 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCTL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, DECLARING ITS SUPPORT OF THE LOXAHATCHEE RIVER INITIATIVE'S EFFORTS TO RESTORE AND PRESERVE THE LOXAHATCHEE RIVER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPROVE THE SAME ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE. WHEREAS, the Loxahatchee River and its tributaries drain over 270 square miles of both Palm Beach and Martin Counties; and , WHEREAS, although the Loxahatchee River has been given protective status of an ' Outstanding Florida Water, it remains impacted; and WHEREAS, development in the region has altered the natural state of much of the river and water quality concerns are widespread; and WHEREAS, stormwater runoff from urban and agricultural areas threaten the long-term viability of the once pristine estuary; and �niHEREAS, sediment build-up, muck and other pollutants presently jeopardize the substainability of the River's underwater and shoreline ecological habitats; and WHEREAS, even though the Loxahatchee River is the only nationally designated "Wild and scenic River" in the State of Florida, comparably little attention is given towards support of local programs aimed at protecting and restoring the treasured resource; and WHEREAS, the Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative is comprised of a vast consortium of public agencies, public interest groups and concerned citizens who are all dedicated to the restoration and enhancement of the Loxahatchee River System; and ` ll � WHEREAS, the LoxahatChee River Preservation Initiative intends on pursuing funding alternatives to support the construction of water quality improvement projects throughout the river basin. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section l. The Village hereby notifies the members of the Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative of its support in its efforts to restore and preserve the Loxahatchee River. Section 2. The Village Clerk is directed to � transmit this Resolution to the Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED by Councilmember , who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilmember , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION ♦ � I . � ( . � The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this ll day of January, A.D, 2001. MAYOR OF TEQUESTA Joseph N. Capretta ATTEST: , Joann Manganiello Village Clerk Word/Resolutions/LOxahatchee River Dec 19 00 12:40p Town of Jupiter Utilities 5617475634 p.l I . � �J UPITER � � �� 210 Military Trail Jupiter, FL 33458 UTILIT�ES Phone: (56I) 746-5134 Fax: (561} 747-5634 0 COMMENTS: As promised, attaehed can be found the resolution adopted by our Town Council regarding the LoxahaCchee River Initiative. A similar resolution or lerter of support from the Village would be very helpful. Thanks again and happy holidays. 0 Date: 12/ 19/00 Number of Pages including caver 2 To: Mike CuozzolTequesta Village Manage Fax Nuinber: 575-6203 From: David L. Brown, Dizector of Utilities Tf you do not receive all pages or have any problems with this fax, please call 561-746-5134 A.S.A.P. 0