HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-022RESOLUTION NO. 99-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF FLORIDA FOREVER AS A SUCCESSOR
PROGRAM TO PRESERVATION 2000; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Preservation 2000 has been the State of Florida's premier land preservation program,
which has acquired and , therefore, saved much of Florida's best remaining natural land; and
WHEREAS, Florida's population continues to grow by more than 700 people per day, and accounts for
the rapid conversion of forests, wetlands, farms, wilderness and other green space; and
WHEREAS, we must protect and restore water resources for natural systems and human use, as well
as for habitat for plants, animals and fisheries; and
WHEREAS, it is important to provide exceptional opportunities for outdoor recreation for all
Floridians and visitors in order to enhance Florida's economy and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, we must ensure the effective long-term management of public lands; and
WHEREAS, Florida's native plant and animal species do not yet have sufficient habitat for survival,
and Florida's wild lands are being invaded by non-native plant and animal species; and
WHEREAS, land acquisitions under Preservation 2000 have provided significant environmental
protection, but have not yet completed the job of setting aside enough land and water areas to meet Florida's
pressing natural resource needs; and
WHEREAS, in anticipation of the expiration of Preservation 2000, a successor program to be known
as Florida Forever has been proposed as a new land conservation program to further the protection of Florida's
exceptional wild lands; and
WHEREAS, Florida Forever would provide funding for land acquisition and management to meet
Florida's critical needs to continue to preserve our remaining wild lands, protect our crucial water resources,
provide local recreational opportunities, manage publicly owned conservation and recreation lands, and restore
major ecosystems in Florida:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the Board hereby urges the Legislature of the State of Florida
to support the authorization of the 10th series of Preservation 2000 bonds, and support the creation of Florida
Forever, a new land and water conservation program that will continue Florida's long tradition of land acquisition
conservation.
The Board also requests the Clerk to furnish copies of this Resolution to the members of the Indian River
County Legislative Delegation.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Adams , and the motion was seconded by
Commissioner Stanbridge, and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman Kenneth R. Macht Aye
Vice Chairman Fran B. Adams Aye
Commissioner Caroline D. Ginn Aye
Commissioner John W. Tippin Aye
Commissioner Ruth M. Stanbridge Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 16th day of March, 1999.
OVED AS TO LEG
Charles P. Vitunac, County Attomey
Commission\resolut*es99-22.wpd
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN ' VER COUNTY, FLORIDA
y: Kenneth R. Macht, Chairman
Tilsphons: (561) 567-8000
March 16, 1999
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Ms. Amy Zubaly
Community Outreach Coordinator
The Nature Conservancy
625 North Adams Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301-1113
Dear Ms. Zubaly: Re: Adoption of Resolution in Support of Florida Forever
At the County Commission meeting on March 16, 1999 the Commission
adoption a resolution in support of Florida Forever as a successor program to
Preservation 2000.
Due to the importance these funds have been to Indian River County, we
support the Preservation 2000 bonds. ,
Yours truly,
enne . Macht
Chairman
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