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RESOLUTION NO. 99-65
A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, IN OPPOSITION TO GRANTING ANY
PERMITS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGES
FROM THE TOWN OF INDIAN RIVER SHORES TO
CERTAIN ISLANDS IN THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON --
PUBLIC NOTICE 10-99.
WHEREAS, Indian River County has a substantial investment in the natural
resources, water quality, and recreational uses of the Indian River Lagoon; and
WHEREAS, there exist approximately six islands in the Lagoon which are
not developed within the boundaries of the incorporated Town of Indian River
Shores; and
WHEREAS, an application has been filed by a land developer for the
construction of a bridge from the barrier island to the nearest of the six islands,
with two additional bridges to join the second and third islands, so that a
residential community can be built on the three islands; and
WHEREAS, the bridge from the barrier island to the innermost island would
severely restrict and impact in an adverse manner the long standing right enjoyed
by the public of Indian River County, and, in fact, of the State of Florida, to use
this waterway as a boating passage; and
WHEREAS, the additional two bridges and planned residential docks will
restrict, prohibit, and destroy the right of the boating public to sail or motor through
the island system; and
WHEREAS, the channels between the mainland and the islands have been
navigable since records have been kept; and
WHEREAS, the County government is not involved in litigation with the
developer and is, therefore, free to express its feelings concerning protecting the
rights of all the citizens of Indian River County, including those of the Town of
Indian River Shores and of the City of Vero Beach, and of all the boating
population of the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, granting these permits would be against the public interest;
and
WHEREAS, ownership to the bottom lands under the proposed bridge
routes is in the State of Florida from conveyance from the United States
Government of sovereignty lands when Florida became a State, and reaffirmed by
a Legislative Act of 1917;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, that:
1. Indian River County strongly opposes the granting of a bridge permit from the
Town of Indian River Shores to the near shore islands in the Indian River
Lagoon system.
2. The County would be pleased to provide testimony and other evidence of
public use of this waterway by boats which use would be restricted by the
proposed bridge.
The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Stanbridge, and
the motion was seconded by Commissioner Adams, and, upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
Chairman Kenneth R. Macht
Aye
Vice Chairman Fran B. Adams
Aye
Commissioner John W. Tippin
Aye
Commissioner Ruth M. Stanbridge
Aye
Commissioner Caroline D. Ginn
Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted
this 6th day of July, 1999.
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Attest: J, K: Bartop; Clerk
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By
Kennet R. Macht
Chairman
Te6phons: (561) 567.8000
July 9, 1999
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
1840 25th Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Ms. Evelyn Smart
Office of the Commander
7`4 Coast Guard District
909 S.E. First Avenue, Room 406
Miami, FL 33131.3050
Re: Public Notice 10.99, Bridge Permits
Lost Tree Village Corporation
Dear Ms. Smart:
On July 6, 1999, the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners voted
unanimously to request that the United States Coast Guard deny the application by Lost
Tree Village Corporation to construct three bridges and numerous docks in an area of the
Indian River used heavily by boat traffic, skiers, and manatees.
Historically these channels have been considered as public waterways by the federal
government and transferred to the State of Florida as such. This designation was
reaffirmed with the Legislative Act of 1917.
Application #10.99 proposed by the Lost Tree Village Corporation will restrict, prohibit,
and deny the public use of these channels and will be in direct conflict with the rights of the
general public.
If my office can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
By 7
enneth R. Macht, Chairman
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