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Resolution No. 99 - 51
A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
SUPPORTING MUCK REMOVAL FROM THE ST. SEBASTIAN RIVER
WHEREAS, the St. Sebastian River is an important tributary of the Indian River Lagoon, an
Estuary of National Significance; and
WHEREAS, the ±seven mile "south prong" of the St. Sebastian River, and the southern portion of
the confluence of the river with the Indian River Lagoon, are located in unincorporated Indian River; and
WHEREAS, a substantial accumulation of muck has been documented in the St. Sebastian River
at its confluence with the Indian River Lagoon; and
WHEREAS, muck is known to trap bacteria, nutrients, and toxic substances from siltation caused
by soil erosion and storm water runoff within the Indian River Lagoon watershed; and
WHEREAS, muck, when agitated by wind, waves and boat wakes, is easily re -suspended in the
water column, creating vast areas of turbid water and releasing trapped pollutants; and
WHEREAS, removal of existing muck deposits will reduce the potential for release of pollutants
from muck and the creation of turbid waters: and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) of the Indian River
Lagoon National Estuary Program (IRLNEP) calls for the removal of muck deposits from the Indian River
Lagoon and its tributaries by the St. Johns River Water Management District with support from the Army
Corps of Engineers, the Florida Inland Navigation District, Florida Department of Environmental Protection,
and other appropriate agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Indian River County 2020 Comprehensive Plan provides that the County will
implement the recommendations of the IRLNEP CCMP to reduce pollution in the Indian River Lagoon;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners hereby supports
muck removal from the St. Sebastian River, and urges the St. Johns River Water Management District, with
assistance from the heretofore mentioned agencies, to proceed in a timely manner with said muck removal.
- Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
THE RESOLUTION was moved for adoption by Commissioner
Adams , the motion was seconded by Commissioner G i n n and upon
being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht A y e
Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye
Commissioner John W. Tippin A y e
Commissioner Caroline D. Ginn Aye
Commissioner Ruth Stanbridge Aye
The Chairman declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this I st day of June, 1999.
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Fran B. Adams
Vice Chairman
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Resolution No. 99 - 51
I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day, before me, an officer duly authorized in the State and County
to take acknowledgments, personally appeared Fran B. Adams ', anc1PATRICIA M. RIDGELY , as
V i C e -Chairman and Deputy Clerk, respectively, to me known to be the persons described herein and who executed
the foregoing instrument and they acknowledged before me that they executed the same.
WITNESS my hand and official seal in the County and State last aforesaid this 1 S t day of
June , A.D., 1999.
APPROVED AS TO
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Terrence P. O'Brien
Assistant County Attorney
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