HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-070RESOLUTION 2007-070
A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA;
SUPPORTING CONTINUED PUBLIC OWNERSHIP OF THE
CONSERVATION TRACT KNOWN AS BERRY GROVES,
KEEPING THIS PARCEL OF LAND IN CONSERVATION
FOREVER,
WHEREAS, since 1999, a 1265 acre eastern portion of a parcel of land known as
Berry Groves in Indian River County has been under public ownership for purposes of
conservation; and
WHEREAS, this property was purchased by the St. Johns River Water
Management District (SJRWMD) utilizing the Preservation 2000 Conservation Lands
program; and
WHEREAS, prior to its purchase by the SJRWMD, the Berry Groves tract had been
identified by Indian River County for its environmental significance and had been listed as
a priority purchase under the County's land acquisition program; and
WHEREAS, Berry Groves has significant environmental attributes including
abundant wetlands, native uplands and scrub jay habitat; and
WHEREAS, Berry Groves has been identified at the state level for its importance as
a wildlife corridor connecting the Upper St. Johns River Basin Project with the St.
Sebastian River Preserve State Park; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
1. The Board of County Commissioners supports keeping the parcel of land known
as Berry Groves in public ownership for purposes of land conservation.
2. The Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners is hereby directed to send
certified copies of this Resolution to the Governing Board of the St. Johns River Water
Management District; to Charlie Crist, the Governor of the Great State of Florida; to the
Florida Cabinet; to the members of the local Legislative Delegation representing Indian
River County: Senator Mike Haridopolos; Senator Ken Pruitt; Representative Stan
Mayfield; and Representative Ralph Poppell.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-070
This Resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Wesley S. Davis, and
the motion was seconded by Commissioner Sandra L. Bowden, and, upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman Gary C. Wheeler ave
Vice Chairman Sandra L. Bowden aye
Commissioner Wesley S. Davis aye
Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher aye
Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the Resolution unanimously passed and adopted
this 19th day of June, 2007.
Attest: J. K. Barton, Clerk
By
Deputy Clerk
Approved as to form and legal
By/sufficiency: `'�/
(William G. Collins II
County Attorney
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INQIAN RIVER COUNT F;ORIDA
ndra L. _Bowden, Vice Chairman
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