HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-040RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 040
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA 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 COUNTY
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 2007- 040
The resolution was moved for adoption by
Commissioner 0' Bryan , and the motion was seconded by
Commissioner Wheeler , and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was a
follows:
Chairman Gary C. Wheeler
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 duly passed and
adopted this 1st day of May, 2007.
Attest: J. K. Barton, Clerk
By:
Deputy Clerk
Approved for form and legal
Sufficiency:
William e:raal
Assistant County Attorney
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
by its Board of County Commissioners
By:
Gary(iC. Wheeler, Chairman
Date: May 1, 2007