HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-021 RESOLUTION 98- 21
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY,FLORIDA,SUPPORTING THE USE
OF PRESCRIBED BURNING AS A LAND
MANAGEMENT TOOL IN INDIAN RIVER
COUNTY.
WHEREAS,prescribed burning is a critical resource management tool that,when properly
administered, minimizes impacts on air quality, protects public safety, and enriches property
aesthetics;and
WHEREAS, much of the ecosystem of Indian River County, including endangered,
threatened and species of special concern,is fire dependent for its vitality;and
WHEREAS,prescribed burning reduces accumulated fuels and consequently lessens the
likelihood and severity of uncontrolled and damaging wildfires;and
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature enacted Chapter 590.026, Florida Statutes, that
recognized the benefits of conducting prescribed burning;and
WHEREAS, rules governing open burning in Indian River County require that proper
authorization be obtained from the Florida Division of Forestry, Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services,prior to conducting prescribed burning in Indian River County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS,INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,FLORIDA that the Board supports the use
of prescribed burning as a land management tool in Indian River County,Florida.
The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Adams and the motion was
seconded by Commissioner Ginn ,and,upon being put to a vote,the vote was as follows:
Chairman John W.Tippin Absent
Vice Chairman Kenneth R.Macht Aye
Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye
Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Commissioner Caroline D.Ginn Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 17 day of
February,1998,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,FLORIDA
By.
Jeffrearion,Cler . e neth R. Macht, Vice Chairman
Approved as to form and
legal sufficiency:
Charles P.Vitunac,County Attorney
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