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pp - <br />BOOK <br />PROPOSED RESOLUTION <br />10 <br />WHEREAS: The Florida Department of Natural Resources <br />recently unveiled plans for boat speed limits of 30 rnph and 20 <br />mph in twelve key counties of the State including Indian River <br />County; including a plan for no more than one powerboat• slip per <br />100 feet of developable shoreline; <br />WHEREAS: The Florida Department of Natural Resources has <br />riot officially consulted with Indian River County regarding these <br />plans as would have been appropriate; <br />WHEREAS: The proposed plans and the de facto moratorium <br />would drastically impact the public's rights to recreation and <br />travel on the water of Indian River County and fisherman's <br />traditional ways of making a living; <br />WHEREAS: Indian River. County is already considering a <br />Marina siting plan of i1('� own including manatee protection <br />measures on a site specific asis. <br />WHEREAS: Indian River County has already incorporated <br />strong endangered species protection in its Comprehensive Growth <br />Management Plan; <br />IT IS RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Indian <br />River County requests that the Governor and Cabinet of the State <br />of Florida direct the Florida Department of Natural Resources <br />not to proceed with the proposed "State Wide" and Twelve Key <br />County" plans but rather to proceed to consult with Indian River <br />County and other Counties regarding their own plans for boating <br />safety and manatee protection. <br />Roland DeBlois, Chief of Environmental Planning, advised <br />that staff feels that the regulations as explained are sufficient <br />and that rather than adopt a resolution, the Board should send a <br />letter to the Governor and Cabinet emphasizing close coordination <br />with the County on the establishment of boating safety and <br />manatee protection measures in Indian River County. <br />Mike Kiefer, a county resident with boating interests and an <br />engineering background, felt the letter would be fine. They <br />thought the resolution was important back when we had the <br />original proposal that was so strict and tight. <br />Commissioner Eggert asked if the letter needs to comment on <br />the 1993 date, and Mr. DeBlois recommended that the date reflect <br />the time we have put in the Comp Plan, which is 1992. <br />Commissioner Bowman asked Mr. Kiefer what speed limit he <br />thought was appropriate, and Mr. Kiefer stated he was satisfied <br />with the DNR's proposal of 40 mph, but felt there are spots where <br />it should be less than that. <br />28 <br />