HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-18ORDINANCE NO. 78-18
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A SIX MONTHS' MORATORIUM
ON THE ISSUANCE OF NEW SEWER AND/OR WATER FRANCHISES
OR THE ENLARGEMENT OF ANY EXISTING SEWER OR WATER
FRANCHISE AEAS
WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, pursuant to Chapter 59-1380, Laws of Florida, has
authority to issue, modify, amend, and revoke Sewer and Water
Franchises within Indian River County, Florida; and
WHEREAS, Indian River County is presently undertaking
engineering studies, updating existing sewer and water reports, and
drilling test wells prior to embarking on a County -wide Water
Program; and
WHEREAS, it is inconsistent with good planning and the
public health and welfare regarding the sewer and water needs of
Indian River County for the Board to issue new franchises or
grant extensions or enlargements to existing franchises until an
overall County plan can be determined; and
WHEREAS, new rules and regulations affecting franchises
are being drafted for implementation by the Board;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, That except for
areas where the Board previously has granted tentative or final
subdivision plat approval, the Board does hereby impose a six (6)
months' moratorium on the issuance of new sewer and/or water
franchises and any amendments to existing sewer and/or water
franchises that would enlarge the existing franchise areas.
This Ordinance shall take effect July 12, 1978.
STATE OF FLORIDA
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
THIS IS FO CERTIFY THAT THIS IS
A TRUE AN, CORRECT COPY OF
YHE OWC'NAL Ot•i FILE ;N THIS
OFFICE.
FREfDA/ WRIGHT, CLERK
BY
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