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A L"J 7.B. RESOLUTION 99-051 SUPPORTING MUCK REMOVAL FROM THE ST. SEBASTIAN The Board reviewed a Memorandum of May 25, 1999: TO: James E. Chandler County Administrator DEPARTMENT HEAD CONCURRENCE: y� - b' ert M. Keating, AICP Community Development tor� FROM: Roland M. DeBlois CP Chief, Environmental Platming DATE: May 25, 1999 RE: County Resolution Supporting Muck Removal from the St. Sebastian River It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its regular meeting of June 1, 1999. At the Board of County Commissioners' regular meeting of March 23, 1999, George Koraly and Gordon Maltby made a presentation urging Commission support of muck removal from the St. Sebastian River (see attached minutes excerpt). As a result of that meeting, the Board directed staff to draft a resolution supporting muck removal from the river by the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE), and other appropriate agencies. As such, attached is a draft resolution for the Board's approval consideration. The proposed resolution supports federal and state funding for the de -mucking work, and does not commit county funding. Support of the de -mucking project serves County Comprehensive Plan objectives relating to the reduction of pollution in the Indian River Lagoon. Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the attached resolution in support of muck removal from the St. Sebastian River. Commissioner Adams questioned the length of time from the initial presentation to this proposed resolution, and Environmental Chief Roland DeBlois admitted that he had dropped the ball in this matter. This was a public discussion item originally, rather than a staff item, and it simply got overlooked. Commissioner Adams directed that all future resolutions be tracked through the County Attorney's office for a quicker turnover. JUNE 19 1999 -10- • 0