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RESOLUTION NO. 89- 73
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE PURCHASE OF
PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF THE NORTH
AND SOUTH FORKS OF THE SEBASTIAN RIVER
WITH CARL FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CREATING A MANATEE SANCTUARY.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida is considering the
purchase of property in the vicinity of the north and south
forks of the Sebastian River and the C-54 Canal outfall with
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CARL funds for the purpose of creating a manatee sanctuary;
and
WHEREAS, West Indian manatees congregate in
significant numbers in the areas of the Sebastian River
proposed for the sanctuary; and
WHEREAS, manatees are at substantial risk from
recreational boat propeller blades; and
WHEREAS, the creation of a sanctuary would allow
the Imposition of speed restrictions on those portions of
the Sebastian River within the manatee sanctuary and thus,
afford additional protection to this endangered species,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, as
follows:
1. The above recitals are ratified and affirmed
In their entirety.
2. The Board of County Commissioners of Indian
River County, Florida supports the use of CARL funds for the
purchase of areas of the north and south forks of the
Sebastian River and In the vicinity of the C-54 Canal
outfall for the purpose of establishing a manatee sanctuary
area.
The foregoing resolution was offered by
Commissioner _Scurlock and seconded by Commissioner
Bowman ___ and; being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows:
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