HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-033RESOLUTION 2008- 033
A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, IN OPPOSITION OF SENATE BILL 2406
PROHIBITING LOCAL REGULATION OF LIMESTONE
AND LIME ROCK MINING. ,
WHEREAS, limestone and lime rock are important elements needed for
concrete and road bases; and
WHEREAS, the mining of limestone and lime rock frequently takes place
for a period of twenty years or more and is conducted in several stages; and
WHEREAS, the mining of limestone and lime rock can severely impact
local roads, traffic and adjoining land uses; and
WHEREAS, there are significant safety considerations in the siting of
mines and determining haul routes as active mines are visited by hundreds of
dump trucks and rock hauling semi trucks each day; and
WHEREAS, the mining of limestone and lime rock can have a severe and
permanent impact on the surrounding environment, and
WHEREAS, because of the impacts to the local community and local
environment, decisions concerning the permitting of limestone and lime rock
mines should be made at a local level,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that:
1, The Board is opposed to Senate Bill 2406,
2, The Board is opposed
rock mining regulation,
to State preemption of limestone and lime
3, The Clerk to the Board
send certified copies of
delegation, the Governor,
Speaker of the House.
of County Commissioners is directed to
this resolution to our local Legislative
the President of the State Senate and the
This resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner
and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Wheeler , and upon being
Davis
put to a vote, the vote was as follows.
RESOLUTION 2008-033
Chairman Sandra L. Bowden Aye
Vice Chairman Wesley S. Davis Aye
Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher Aye
Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan _Aye
Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted
this 11th day of March, 2008.
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
Attest: J. K. Barton, Clerk by its Board of County Commissioners
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By C By
Deputy Clerk Sandra L Bowden; t;hair`man
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Approved as to form and legal'''"x°°
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William K. DeBraal
Deputy County Attorney
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