HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-063RESOLUTION NO. 2006-063
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, IN
SUPPORT OF THE MARINE RESOURCES COUNCIL'S
APPLICATION FOR A GRANT TO PURCHASE PROPERTY
ALONG THE ST. SEBASTIAN RIVER.
WHEREAS, the Marine Resources Council of East Florida (MRC) is applying for
a Florida Communities Trust (FCT) Florida Forever grant to purchase property along
the St. Sebastian River watershed area and to remove exotics in the area; and
WHEREAS, the property to be purchased lies within the boundaries of Indian
River County; and
WHEREAS, the purchase and management of the property will inure to the
benefit of the residents of Indian River County, as well as visitors to the county, and will
further the public interest; and
WHEREAS, in order for MRC to give FCT reasonable assurances that it can do
the project and manage the site in perpetuity, it is necessary for the County to pledge to
carry out MRC's obligations if MRC should fail;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
1. The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County fully supports the
MRC grant application to purchase certain property along the St. Sebastian River
Watershed area in Indian River County and for the removal of all exotics from
the purchased property.
2. As a demonstration of its support, and pursuant to Section 9K-7.003(10), Florida
Administrative Code, the County hereby pledges to take over all responsibilities
of MRC related to the grant and agrees to manage the Project Site pursuant to
the terms and conditions outlined in the FCT grant application in the event that
MRC is unable to carry out its responsibilities for any reason.
3. The County is willing to be named as a co-signer on the Grant Award Agreement
and provide any other assurances to FCT as deemed necessary to adequately
protect the public interest. In the event that MRC can no longer hold title to the
property, the County is willing to accept title to the property.
The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Wheeler, and the
motion was seconded by Commissioner Davis, and, upon being put to a vote, the
vote was as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-063
Chairman Arthur R. Neuberger Aye
Vice Chairman Gary C. Wheeler Aye
Commissioner Thomas S. Lowther Aye
Commissioner Wesley S. Davis Aye
Commissioner Sandra L. Bowden Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this
2nd day of May, 2006.
Attest: J. K. Barton, Clerk
Deputy Clerk
Approved for form and legal
sufficiency:
4illiam K. re=raa
Assistant County Attorney
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by its Board of C _ ornmissioners
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