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R-98-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, OBJECTING TO THE UTILIZATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN AS A SOFTBALL FIELD; REQUESTING THAT INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CONDUCT A SEARCH FOR AN ALTERNATE SOFTBALL FIELD SITE; REQUESTING THAT INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CONSULT WITH THE CITY IN LOCATING AN ALTERNATIVE SITE FOR THE SOFTBALL FIELD WHICH WILL NOT NEGATIVELY E%IPACT AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL AREA WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE WMtEAS, the City Council of the City of Sebastian, Florida, ("City Council") has become aware that Indian River County ("County") is considering locating a softball field on Filbert Street in an existing residential area within the City of Sebastian ("City"); and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the location of a softball field in this area will negatively impact the existing residential area and cause an increase in traffic and noise in this residential area; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the softball field will be more appropriately located on an alternative site; NOW, TWtEFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TBE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council strongly objects to the location of a softball field on Filbert Street within the City. The City Council hereby requests that the County locate an alternative site for the subject field. Section 2• The City Council requests that the County form a study committee to locate an alternative site for the referenced softball field. The City hereby offers to work with the County in the search process and encourages the County to consider the possibility of forming a partnership with the City, similar to that entered into with regard to the Barber Street Sports Complex within the City. Section 3• The City Council hereby expresses its desire that the Filbert Street parcel being considered by the County be used only as a passive park. Use of this site for a spectator sport, such as softball, is contrary to the public health safety and welfare in that it will place a negative economic impact on an established residential neighborhood. Section 4• This Resolution shall go into effect immediately upon its passage and adoption and authentication by the signature of the presiding officer and the Clerk of the City Council. The foregoing Resolution was moved for adoptionb Councilmember The motion was seconded by Councilmember and, upon being put into a vote, the vote was as follows: Mayor Ruth Sullivan Vice -Mayor Martha Wutinger Councilmember Louise Cartwright Councilmember Larry Paul Councilmember Ruth Sullivan APRIL 14, 1998