HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-145 Resolution No. 98-145
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN
RIVER COUNTY,FLORIDA,SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE
CONSERVATION AND RECREATION LANDS PROGRAM FOR ACQUISITION OF
LANDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON BLUEWAY PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the Indian River Lagoon, a 156 mile long estuary on Florida's east
coast, 22 miles of which are located in Indian River County, has been designated by
the United States government as an Estuary of National Significance; and
WHEREAS,the Indian River Lagoon system contains more species of plants and
animals than any other estuary in North America, 36 of which animal species are rare
and endangered; and
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i WHEREAS, the Indian River Lagoon accounts for more than $300 million in
r fishery revenues and generates more than $300 million annually in boat and marine
sales; and
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WHEREAS, restoration and protection of the Indian River Lagoon system,
including estuarine wetlands and undeveloped riverfront upland buffers,are critical
to sustain the viability of the Lagoon as a natural and economic resource; and
WHEREAS, the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program (IRLNEP), in
conjunction with the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), is
sponsoring a Lagoon-wide application to the State Conservation and Recreation
Lands (CARL) Program for State acquisition of estuarine wetlands and undeveloped
upland buffers associated with the Indian River Lagoon; and
WHEREAS, State purchase of Indian River Lagoon wetlands and buffers for
restoration and protection purposes is in the public interest of the citizens of Indian
River County and complements County efforts and objectives to preserve the
environmental and economic values of the Indian River Lagoon;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA THAT:
1. The above recitals are ratified in their entirety.
2. The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners
supports the IRLNEP/SJRWMD sponsored application to the
State CARL Program for State purchase of estuarine
wetlands and undeveloped upland buffers associated with
the Indian River Lagoon Blueway project, for resource
restoration and protection purposes.
THE RESOLUTION was moved for adoption by Commissioner Macht ,
the motion was seconded by Commissioner Eggert , and upon being put
to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Fran B. Adams A e�
Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht Aye
Commissioner John W. Tippin �e—
Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Awe
Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted
this 12 day of November, 1996.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
Attest: Biz�� yg
Fran B. Adams
Chairman
Je re K. Barton
1 APPROVED AS TO FORM
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BY tERRENCE P. O'SRIEN
ASST. COUNTY ATTORNEY