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C CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
VERO BEACH - INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
1216 21ST STREET P.O. BOX 1656
VFRO BEACH. FLORIDA 32960
( 305 ) 567.3491
PROPOSED RESOLUTION 7Y--11
WHEREAS, the first citrus grove was planted in this county
in 1880, and
WHEREAS, since that time, the citrus industry has continued
to grow, and
WHEREAS, with the growth has come the continued striving for
excellence, and
WHEREAS, such dedication has made Indian River citrus fruit
a by -word for quality, and
WHEREAS, there are approximately 52,000 acres of citrus
being grown in Indian River County today, and
WHEREAS, citrus constitu$s the largest agricultural industry
in Indian River County and is the major factor in its economy, and
WHEREAS, the week of February 15 through February 23, 1974,
has been designated by the Governor of Florida as "Florida Citrus Week",
it would appear fitting and proper that due recognition be given to
the citrus industry of Indian River County and its vital part of
our future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM-
MISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the week of February
15, through February 23, inclusive, 1974, shall be,
and is hereby, designated as Indian River Citrus Festival, in honor
of that industry and the part played by it in our community.
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Proposed Resolution
Board of County Commissioners
Indian River County
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
B
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Board Chairman
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WHEREAS, numerous islands, o•,med or con rolled by FIN
the United States, or TIIF, exist within arers under spoil
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disposal easement to the united States in connection with
the Intracoastal waterway project; and
F7HEREAs, there is no planned or supervised program for
utilization or protection of these islands in the public
interest; and
1•H'EREAS, these islands may be required to be used from
time to time for the disposal of dredged materials in con-
vection with the maintenance and improvement of the Intra-
coastal Waterway; and.
VMEREAS, the Board of Coman.iissioners of Indian River
County have expressed a desire to develop a program for
appropriate public,use of these islands; and
WHEREAS, it has long been the belief of this Board that
the natural and public resources represented by these spoil
islands should be properly protected and developed in the
public interest;
Nmw, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of COIiolis-
sioners of the Florida Inland Navigation District meeting
in the County Courthouse, Stuart, on 25 January 1974 that:
1. The Florida Inland Navigation District
cooperate in every practicable manner %- th the
Board of Commissioners of Indian River County
to develop and.to promote a comprehensive pro-
gram for the public recreational and conserva-
tional utilization and protection of these
islands, subject to their continued availability
for use as necessary as disposal areas for
dredged material_; in connection with the Intra-
coastal 19.AtcYr;ay project; and,
2. 1q: :fA 1•'i1 R.iri lit 11EdOLVED th;:L 1_111-� FlOrie'a
Inland Navi.,nt.ion DiotricL :;ta f is h:;:eby
authoriz,:d 'Lo experul not: to c:zcced $2,500 front
the budgeted item for ::poi.l arca %laijtu mcnt in
furthcrancc of t.h.i:; coul,crnt.ivc cFfort.
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