HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-066Resolution No. 94 -66 -
A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
SUPPORTING FEDERAL ACQUISITION OF THE "KENNEDY TRACT"
BORDERING THE PELICAN ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.
WHEREAS, the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge,
established by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1903 as the first
national wildlife refuge of the United States, is located in
unincorporated Indian River County; and
WHEREAS, the Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge was
established as a preserve and breeding ground for native birds, and
continues to serve as a nesting area for such birds as the brown
pelican, common egret, snowy egret, reddish egret, great blue
heron, little blue heron, tri -color heron, black -crowned night
heron, white ibis, glossy ibis, double -crested cormorant, anhinga,
and oyster catcher; and
WHEREAS, Florida's population growth and conversion of land
for development continue to encroach on our natural systems; and
WHEREAS, federal acquisition of the herein described "Kennedy
Tract", approximately 90 acres of land bordering the Pelican Island
National Wildlife Refuge, would provide an important buffer to
protect the Refuge from land development encroachment;
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 federal acquisition of the "Kennedy
Tract" to serve as a buffer to the Pelican Island National Wildlife
Refuge. Said Kennedy Tract is legally described as:
Tax Parcel No. 04-31-39-00000-0060-00001.0
Government Lot 6, less the south 660 feet of the east
673.86 feet, and also including Government Lot 1 of
Section 9, Township 31 South, Range 39 East
Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon adoption.
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 John W. Tippin Ave
Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht Ave
Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Commissioner Richard N. Bird Ave
Commissioner Fran B. Adams Ave
The Chairman declared the resolution duly passed and adopted
this 24 day of May
est:
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1994.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, LORIDA
By 1T C
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Chairman
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