HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-97-42 RESOLUTION NO. R-97-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, iNDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 93-35 THAT ESTABLISHED A
CULVERT PIPE POLICY WITH COST SHARING FROM CITIZENS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Sebastian had placed a moratorium in 1995 on
accepting new applications into the side yard culvert program; and
WHEREAS, the City has been overburdened due to the number of applications and requests and is
not able to respond within the foreseeable future; and
WHEREAS, the City does recognize the need to improve the drainage system throughout the City
and must prioritize improvements where most critically needed when financially and environmentally
possible; and
WHEREAS~ the City Manager and City Engineer have recommended to the City Council to repeal
the existing policy for homeowner participaton and to do only those improvements that are absolutely vital
to the safety and well-being of the community where resources are available, and to continue to move
forward on the stormwater plan concept so that future drainage improvements on a city-wide basis may be
pursued.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
SECTION 1. CULVERT PIPE POLICY.
It shall be the policy of the City of Sebastian to participate in the installation of culvert pipes only
when absolutely critical to the safety and welfare of the community, when resources exist to carryforth the
project, and when permitting authorities allow the implementation.
SECTION 2. REPEAL OF RESOLUTION 93-35.
Resolution 93-35 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was moved for adoption by Councilmember ~x.~_&x3-x,z~x~ .
The motion was seconded by Councilmember ~CL/L~~ and, upon being put to a vote,
the vote was as follows:
Mayor Walter W. Barnes
Vice-Mayor Richard J. Taracka
Councilmember Louise R. Cartwfight
Councilmember Larry Paul
Councilmember Ruth Sullivan i ~
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution du y passed and adopted this _.~ day of
1997.
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(Seal)
Approved as to Form and Content:
Valerie F. Settles, City Attorney
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Walter Vt.Barnes,- Mayo~-"