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RESOLUTION NO. 2016 - WHEREAS, the estimated cost for such reservoirs which can provide 120 billion gallons of storage in areas south of Lake Okeechobee is roughly $2.4 billion; and WHEREAS, such areas can be used along with other existing projects to facilitate the flow of water south of Lake Okeechobee; and WHEREAS, Senator Negron, during his upcoming term as President of the Florida Senate, will work to have the State of Florida partner with the federal government to finance the acquisition of land and the construction of reservoirs to facilitate the flow of water south of Lake Okeechobee, by utilizing documentary stamp tax revenue set aside by Amendment 1 over the next 20 years; and WHEREAS, as now is the critical time for the Indian River Lagoon, the Board commends Senator Negron for his initiative and supports his efforts to bring the Indian River Lagoon back to health; NOW, THEREFORE, BE I T RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The above "WHEREAS" clauses are true and correct, and are hereby adopted as findings of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County. SECTION 2. The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County commends Senator Negron for his initiative and supports his efforts to improve the health of the Indian River Lagoon. SECTION 3. The County Administrator shall furnish copies of this resolution to Florida Senate President-elect Joe Negron. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. The foregoing resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner and the motion was seconded by Commissioner and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was, as follows: Chairman Bob Solari Vice Chairman Joseph E. Flescher Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan Commissioner Wesley S. Davis Commissioner Tim Zorc 2 F:\Attorney\Unda\GENERAL\Resoluti ns&Ordinances\RewluNons\Negron Support lagoon.dm