HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_32-08_07/10/2008RESOLUTION N0.32-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA REQUESTING THAT THE SOUTH FLORIDA
WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT CONSIDER COMMUNITY
INVESTMENTS IN FRESH WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES SUCH
AS THE DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF BRACKISH WATER
DESALINATION, A/K/A REVERSE OSMOSIS FACILITIES AS WELL AS
OTHER INCENTIVES FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF
THESE FRESH WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES TO PROMOTE
ENHANCED CONSERVATION THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT'S
JURISDICTION AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA WHEN ESTABLISHING
WATER USE RESTRICTION RULES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta supports the South
Florida Water Management District's (the "District's) efforts to achieve conservation of
freshwater resources throughout its jurisdiction and the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta provides water for the citizens of Tequesta and
for others outside its corporate limits and has made prudent capital investments over many
years to reduce the Village's dependency on the surficial aquifer; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta has implemented a tiered rate structure which
provides incentives for water conservation and has attempted to educate its customers with
regard to conservation efforts; and
WHEREAS, as evidence of Tequesta's commitment to conservation and
preservation of existing fresh water supplies, Tequesta has invested over $12 million over
the past 10 years in the development of alternative water supplies; and
WHEREAS, 40 - 50 % of Tequesta's water supply capabilities are now based on the
delivery of brackish water desalination for potable use; and
WHEREAS, the Tequesta's development of alternative water supplies reduces
the potential impacts of periodic drought cycles on Tequesta's natural resources; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta and customers of
Tequesta utilities believe that the District's water restriction policies should give appropriate
consideration to communities which have invested in alternative water usage; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta is concerned that, due to
financial disincentives, the current and proposed District water use restrictions will create
impediments to the further development and use of alternative water supplies; and
WHEREAS, failure to support and provide incentives for the development and use
of these alternative water supplies could impede the achievement of the District's goals;
and
WHEREAS, the water rate impacts attributable to District's imposition of permanent
water usage restrictions will create financial hardships to residents and businesses at the
same time that the state of Florida is experiencing a significant downturn in its overall
economy.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA ,FLORIDA:
Section 1: The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta hereby respectfully
requests that the South Florida Water Management District recognize the significant
economic impacts of its actions and consider use of a multi-year phased-in approach to
permanent water restrictions to help mitigate financial hardships on the public.
Section 2: The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta hereby respectfully
requests that the South Florida Water Management District modify its water use restriction
rules for entities, such as the Village of Tequesta, which have implemented and will
continue to implement fresh water conservation measures such as the development of
brackish water desalination and a water conservation utility rate structure. The Village
Council also respectfully requests that the District provide incentives to encourage the
further development and use of alternative water supplies.
Section 3: The Village Clerk is directed to transmit this Resolution to the
members of the South Florida Water Management District's Governing Board and its
Executive Director; the Governor; State Representatives and Senators.
Section 4: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Vice-Mayor Turnquest who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Council Member Arena and upon being put to
a vote, the vote was as follows:
Mayor Pat Watkins
Vice-Mayor Calvin Turnquest
Council Member Vince Arena
Council Member Tom Paterno
Council Member Jim Humpage
For Adoption Against Adoption
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The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 10th day of
Juty, 2008.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
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