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RESOLUTION NO . 2008 - 044 <br /> A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br /> COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY , <br /> FLORIDA , REQUESTING THAT THE STATE <br /> RETAIN THE FLORIDA COMMUNITIES TRUST <br /> PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF <br /> COMMUNITY AFFAIRS <br /> WHEREAS , the Florida Forever program and its predecessor <br /> Preservation 2000 program have immeasurably contributed to environmental health , <br /> quality of life , recreation , and sustainability in Florida for this and future generations , <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS , Florida Forever allocates $ 300 million annually to purchase <br /> and restore environmentally sensitive and outdoor recreation lands , and has done so <br /> through numerous successful partnerships with cities , counties , state agencies , water <br /> management districts , nonprofit organizations , private landowners , and others in <br /> achieving its conservation purposes , and <br /> WHEREAS , Florida Communities Trust ( FCT) has been a successful local <br /> government assistance program under the Florida Forever umbrella , has been <br /> administered by the Department of Community Affairs ( DCA) , and has assisted <br /> Florida ' s cities and counties in protecting their cultural and historical resources , meeting <br /> the challenges of growth management , and providing recreational outdoor experiences <br /> in both urban and rural settings , and <br />