HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-044RESOLUTION NO. 2012= 044
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE USE OF
FLORIDA NATIVE WILDFLOWERS IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the natural beauty of native wildflowers in Indian River County is enjoyed
by everyone, attracts guests to our county, benefits commerce, and promotes environmental
health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, the promotion and enjoyment of native wildflowers is a matter upon which
all county and community leaders can unite for the benefit of everyone; and
WHEREAS, many beautiful species of native wildflowers, including Coreopsis, which is
the Florida State Wildflower and is depicted on the State Wildflower license tag, are already
prominently displayed along many of the state and county roadways in Indian River County; and
WHEREAS, promoting and increasing the visibility of native wildflowers in Indian
River County is consistent with the vision of the Comprehensive Plan, and the goals of many
individuals, businesses and community-based organizations; and
WHEREAS, the presence of native wildflowers is essential to the vitality of native
pollinator species necessary for productive and profitable farms and forests; and
WHEREAS, in the spring of 1513, Juan Ponce de Leon named this beautiful place La
Florida, Land of Flowers, because of the wealth of native wildflowers; and
WHEREAS, in the year 2013, native wildflowers will be a prominent icon of Florida's
and Indian River County's quincentennial celebration of Spain and Florida, and
WHEREAS, it is desirable and attainable to experience the beauty of many more native
wildflowers by reducing the frequency and extent of roadside mowing,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of
Indian River County, Florida, does hereby commit and encourage others to commit to the
conservation of roadside native wildflowers on state and county roadways, and does hereby
instruct County staff to partner with the Florida Department of Transportation and adjoining
property owners to plan and implement roadside management practices that will increase the
visibility and enjoyment of Florida native wildflowers.
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RESOLUTION NO.2012- 044
The foregoing resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Davis
and said motion was seconded by Commissioner Solari and, upon being put to a vote,
the vote was, as follows:
Chairman Gary C. Wheeler Ave
Vice Chairman Peter D. O'Bryan Aye
Commissioner Wesley S. Davis Aye
Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher Aye
Commissioner Bob Solari Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 22 day
of May , 2012.
ATTEST: Jeffrey K. Barton, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Cler of Court
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Deputy Clerk Gary C.Vh
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Approved as to form and legal suffic'X. .•Y�o444,
By: S
Alan S. olackwich, Sr., County Attorney
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