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RESOLUTION NO. 84- 75
A RESOLUTION OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO SECURE
COMPLIANCE WITH FLORIDA LAW WITH RESPECT
TO BEACH PRESERVATION.
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature has recognized that the State's
beaches and dunes are one of its most valuable natural resources by
enactment of the "Beach and Shore Preservation Act", Chapter 161,
F.S.; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature has recognized the need for
the protection of marine animals by enactment of the "Marine Turtle
Protection Act", Section 370.12, F.S.; and
WHEREAS, any actions public or private which contravene the
purpose and intent of said legislative enactments should be prohibited
and corrective action taken; and
WHEREAS, man-made inlets and related jetties interrupt the
southerly flow of sand; and
WHEREAS, at the northern boundary of Indian River County lies
the man-made Sebastian inlet with a 500 foot north jetty; and
WHEREAS, to the south of said inlet there has been severe
erosion which threatens property both public and private; and
WHEREAS, said erosion has had an adverse impact on the
hatching habitat of sea turtles; and
WHEREAS, the Downdrift Coalition, Inc., a non-profit
corporation, has as its goal protection of the beaches of Indian River
County from adverse impacts,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
that:
1. The Board of County Commissioners is concerned about
erosion of its beaches and dunes.
2. The Board of County Commissioners supports efforts to
renourish and restore eroded beaches.
3. The Board of County Commissioners is appreciative and
supportive of efforts by the Downdrift Coalition to have legislative
enactments concerning beaches, dunes, and sea turtles complied with.
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RESOLUTION NO. 94- 75
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The resolution was moved to adoption by
Commissioner
Eggert and the motion was seconded by
Commissioner
Adams , and, upon being put to a vote, the
vote was as
follows:
Chairman John W. Tippin
Aye
Vice Chairman Kenneth R. Macht
Aye
Commissioner Richard N. Bird
Aye
Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert
Aye
Commissioner Fran B. Adams
Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and
adopted this 14 day of June 1994.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest,: c o •� , _ INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA
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