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RESOLUTION NO. 85-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING LEGISLATION WHICH
WILL REQUIRE THE STUDY OF LITTERING
PROBLEMS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA AS
THEY RELATE TO THE POTENTIAL ADOPTION
OF A "BOTTLE BILL" BY THE LEGISLATURE
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River
County actively supports policies and programs which promote and
protect the well being of all the citizens of Indian River County;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River
County believes that there is a potential that throw away beverage
containers are a waste of energy resources, adding to the depletion
of natural resources, contrary to the aims and commitments of the
people of Indian River County, and State-wide legislation is needed
to require the study and consideration of the advisability of a
Florida "Bottle Bill"; and
WIiEREAS, it has been suggested that a "Bottle Bill" for the
State of Florida, requiring refunds on all unreturned soft drink and
beer containers, would lessen Florida's solid waste collection and
disposal dilemma, encourage the recycling of cans and bottles, be
energy efficient, and provide cleaner communities; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River
County now desires to go on record with the Legislature of the State
of Florida in support of a thorough one-year study of the potential
advantages and disadvantages of a "Bottle Bill" for Florida;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
1. The County Commission supports legislation requiring the
thorough study and analysis of potential benefits and deteriments of
the adoption of a Florida "Bottle Bill."
The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner
Scurlock who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Bowman and, being put to a vote, the vote
was as follows:
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Chairman Patrick 13. Lyons Ave
Vice Chairman lion C. Scurlock, Jr. Ave
Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye
40 Commissioner William C. Wodtke, Jr. Aye
Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Ave
The Chairman thereupon declared Resolution No. 85-44 duly
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passed and adopted this 24th day of April 1985.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF ;INDIAN COUNTY, FLORIDA
Byric B> Lyona
Chairman
Attest ',iz e Lo G i�c c i J
Freda; Wright Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL
SUFFICIENCYll
By
l? branaenbur
n Attorney
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