HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-022Resolution No. 92- 22
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE SURFACE WATER
IMPROVEMENT AND MANAGEMENT (SWIM) PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature enacted the Surface Water
Improvement and Management (SWIM) Act in 1987 which directed the
water management districts, state agencies and local governments to
implement plans for improvement and management of the state's
priority surface water bodies; and
WHEREAS, the Indian River Lagoon was declared a SWIM priority
water body; and
WHEREAS, a management plan for the Lagoon was adopted in
September 1989; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the Indian River Lagoon watershed lies
within the boundaries of Indian River County and significantly
contributes to the aesthetic, ecological and economic values of our
community; and
WHEREAS, SWIM funded projects have provided assistance to
Indian River County through the initiation of major programs in the
areas of water quality monitoring; mapping of seagrass, sediments,
land use, and stormwater outfalls; reconnecting impounded marshes
to the Lagoon; correcting failed septic and stormwater systems;
providing resource planning tools; and establishing public
awareness and education activities; and
WHEREAS, the continued funding of the SWIM program and the
establishment of a permanent funding source will result in the
successful continuation and completion of projects designed to
preserve and restore the state's valuable surface waters such as
the Indian River Lagoon system;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Indian River County
Board of County Commissioners respectfully requests that the
legislature continue the SWIM program and establish a permanent
funding source for this most worthwhile endeavor.
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and
adopted this 28 day of January , 1992.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By
M1. Chairm Carolyn Eggert
ATTEST
Je -rel ( Bar on, Co my Clerk
APPROVED AS TO PLANNING MATTERS:
obert 9. I eati , A
Community Developme Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
William G. Collins
Deputy County Attorney
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