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RESOLUTION NO. 2003- 059
A RESOLUTION 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, the County's pledge to carry out MRC's
obligations if it should fail is necessary;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
1. The MRC application for a grant to purchase certain property along the St.
Sebastian River Watershed area in Indian River County and for the removal of
all exotics has the full support of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian
River County.
2. The County in a show of its support, and pursuant to Section 9K-7.003(7),
Florida Administrative Code, hereby pledges to take over all responsibilities of
MRC related to the grant in the event that MRC is unable to carry out its
responsibilities for any reason and agrees to manage the Project Site pursuant to
the terms and conditions outlined in the FCT grant application.
3. The County is willing to be named as a co-signer on the Grant Award Agreement
and accept title to the property if MRC no longer holds title. The County is willing
to provide any other assurances to FCT as deemed necessary to adequately
protect the public interest.
The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner
Adams , and the motion was seconded by Commissioner
Gi nn , and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003- 059
Chairman Kenneth R. Macht Aye
Vice Chairman Caroline D. Ginn Aye
Commissioner Arthur R. Neuberger Aye
Commissioner Thomas B. Lowther Aye
• Commissioner Fran B. Adams Ay
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The, -Chairman, therelipon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this
3rd: dayof June 2003.
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Approved for form and legal
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Terrence P. O'Brien
Assistant to the County Attorney
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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
by its Bo rd of C un Commissioners
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enneth R. Mac t, Chairman
BCC approval date 06/03/03