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Resolution Number
2016-085
Approved Date
09/20/2016
Agenda Item Number
8.M.
Resolution Type
Waterways
Entity Name
Senator Joe Negron
Subject
Indian River Lagoon system
Area
South of Lake Okeechobee
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016- 085 <br />WHEREAS, the estimated cost for such reservoirs which can provide 120 billion gallons <br />of storage in areas south of Lake Okeechobee is roughly $2.4 billion; and <br />WHEREAS, such areas can be used along with other existing projects to facilitate the flow <br />of water south of Lake Okeechobee: and <br />WHEREAS, Senator Negron, during his upcoming term as President of the Florida Senate, <br />will work to have the State of Florida partner with the federal government to finance the acquisition <br />of land and the construction of reservoirs to facilitate the flow of water south of Lake Okeechobee, <br />by utilizing documentary stamp tax revenue set aside by Amendment 1 over the next 20 years; and <br />WHEREAS, as now is the critical time for the Indian River Lagoon, the Board <br />commends Senator Negron for his initiative and supports his efforts to bring the Indian River Lagoon <br />back to health; <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: <br />SECTION 1. The above '`WHEREAS" clauses are true and correct, and are <br />hereby adopted as findings of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River <br />County. <br />SECTION 2. The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County commends <br />Senator Negron for his initiative and supports his efforts to improve the health of the Indian River <br />Lagoon. <br />SECTION 3. The County Administrator shall furnish copies of this resolution to Florida <br />Senate President-elect Joe Negron. <br />SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. <br />The foregoing resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Flescher , <br />and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis and, upon being put to a vote, <br />the vote was, as follows: <br />Chairman Bob Solari <br />AYE <br />Vice Chairman Joseph E. Flescher <br />AYE <br />Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan <br />AYE <br />Commissioner Wesley S. Davis <br />AYE <br />Commissioner Tim Zorc <br />AYE <br />F:\Attomey\Linda\GENERAL\Resoludons & Ordinances\Resolutions\Negron Support Lagaon.do <br />
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