HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-010RESOLUTION NO. 2010-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
SUPPORTING EFFORTS BY THE CITY OF VERO BEACH TO
PROTECT THE "VERO MAN" ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE.
WHEREAS, between 1913 and 1917, fossilized human bones and stone
tool artifacts were discovered at a site in the City of Vero Beach along with fossils
of extinct Pleistocene animals; and
WHEREAS, discovery of the fossilized human bones, which became
known as the "Vero Man," coexisting with fossilized remains of Pleistocene
animals has led some experts to conclude that human beings inhabited the area
during the Pleistocene "Ice Age" period more than 13,000 years ago; and
WHEREAS, the Vero Man Site is of local, state and national significance
warranting protection in the public interest; and
WHEREAS, the City of Vero Beach has recently taken steps to secure the
Vero Man Site, which is located on public property, against unauthorized pilfering
by posting No Trespass signs, by policing the area, and by taking other
measures to protect the site; and
WHEREAS, the protection of archaeological sites of local, state and/or
national significance such as the Vero Man Site is supported by Indian River
County and is consistent with County objectives and policies;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of County
Commissioners of Indian River County Florida that the Board hereby expresses
its support of the efforts of the City of Vero Beach to protect the Vero Man Site
from unauthorized disturbance and to allow future excavation and documentation
of the site by qualified professionals subject to appropriate conditions as may be
established by the City.
The foregoing resolution was moved by Commissioner Davi s
and seconded by Commissioner Wheel er , and upon being put to
a vote, the vote was as follows:
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Chairman Peter D. O'Bryan Aye
Vice Chairman Bob Solari Aye
Commissioner Wesley S. Davis Aye
Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher Aye
Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and
adopted this 9 th day of February , 2010.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMiSSIOI4EF2"S,f ,
INDIAN IVER COUNTY, FLORIDA '
ATTEST: Jeffrey K. Barton
Clerk of Court
Deputy Cler
By
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Peter D. O'Bryan, Cha(i"man,'`
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