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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06092004HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND SEBASTIAN CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2004 - 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1225 MAIN STREET, SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 2. 3. 4. Mayor McCollum called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. He then led the Pledge of Allegiance. There was a moment of silence. ROLL CALL City Council Present: Mayor Nathan McCollum Vice-Mayor Joe Barczyk Councilmember Ray Coniglio Councilmember Mike Heptinstall Councilmember Lisanne Monier Staff Present: City Manager, Terrence Moore City Attorney, Rich Stringer City Clerk, Sally Maio Deputy City Clerk, Jeanette Williams Human Resources Director, Jim Sexton Police Chief, James Davis Public Works Director, Terry Hill Stormwater Engineer, Ken Jones Regular City Council Meeting June 9, 2004 Page Two AGENDA MODIFICATIONS (ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS) Items not on the written egono~ may be added only upon a unanimous vote of City Council members (R-03-14) None. PROCLAMATIONS~ ANNOUNCEMENTS AND/OR PRESENTATIONS 04.015 A. 04.110 Certificate of Appreciation to Robert Manuel for Code Enforcement Board Service Mayor McCollum read and presented a caertificate of appreciation to Robert Manuel. A.1. Relay for Life The Human Resources Director presented Relay for Life Awards as follows: 2"d place campsite, 2"d place torch and a certificate for raising over $4,500. Cameraman Corny Barbour Corny Barbour was recognized for his graduation from Sebastian River High School and his contribution to the City's meetings. Presentation by County Administrator Joe Baird - Water Utility Rate Eoualization Char,qe County Administrator, Joe Baird gave a report on the 6% water utility rate equalization charge established in 1995 as a part of the interlocal purchase agreement and incorporated into a 1996 County bond issue. He said the charge is a requirement, that the fee goes into the general fund rather than the MSTU as was done previously; and noted the City also imposes a 10% public service tax. Ms. Monier asked why all county residents do not pay the same rate. The City Attorney asked if the clause "at no one will be charged a higher rate for water with the rate equalization fee than any other customer", and Mr. Baird said it states "at no time shall rates and charges including the rate equalization charge for any class of user or property owner within the City exceed the total charge by the County including the County's franchise fee." The City Attorney said this reference did not seem to make the charge a requirement and asked what the fee equalized. Mr. Baird responded that it is equal to the franchise tax the County charges. He said the City system and debt were a detriment to County customers when turned over to the County, and reminded Council that the County had purchased the system and paid off the City's bond at the City's request; and recommended that if the Budget Committee is concerned the City's 10% utility tax could be lowered. The City Manager clarified the removal of the $2.50 utility tax when he first arrived was an effort to reduce millage. 2 Regular City Council Meeting June 9, 2004 Page Three 04.131 1-10 The City Attorney inquired if the City charged a six percent franchise fee to City customers would the County equalization charge go away, and Mr. Baird said it would not because it was understood when it was established that it would exist. Mr. Heptinstall asked if the County used the City's right-of-way free of charge and Mr. Baird said they did. Mr. Baird said there is a purchase provision if the City was interested in taking over the utility. Ms. Monier said she understands this is legal but it is not fair and that it is time to make it dght. Mr. Coniglio said the charge goes into the general fund and benefits everyone, and if the funds did not come from this charge it would come from somewhere else. Mr. Baird said if there are any problems with the utility, people can contact the County. ITEMS NOT COMPLETED AT THE JUNE 27 2004 SPECIAL MEETING WHICH WERE CARRIED OVER FROM THE MAY 26~ 2004 REGULAR MEETING Request from Vice-Mayor Barczyk to Reconsider Ordinance No. O-04-09 Spencer Annexation and Take Ordinance No. O-04-10 Soencer Rezoninq from the Table and Conduct First Readinqs on both Ordinances at This Time Move to Take First Readin,q of Ordinance No. 0-04-09 Scencer Annexation from the Table, Conduct 1`~ Readinq and Set Public Hearino for June 23~ 2004(tabled at the 6/2/04, Special Meeting) (GMD Transmittal 5/4/04, 0-04-09, Letter, Map, FS171.044) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION FOR LAND CONSISTING OF 38.27 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, WEST OF SEBASTIAN RIVER SOUTH PRONG AND EAST OF CR 510 BEING A PART OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 31, RANGE 38; PROVIDING FOR INTERIM LAND USE AND ZONING CLASSIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. On MOTION by Mr. Coniglio, and SECOND by Ms. Monier, the first reading of Ordinance No. 0-04-09 Spencer annexation was taken from the table on a vote of 4-1 (Mccollum - nay). The City Attorney read the ordinance by title at this time. On MOTION by Mr. Barczyk, and SECOND by Mr. Coniglio, Ordinance No. O- 04-09 Spencer annexation was passed on 1st reading and public hearing scheduled for July 14, 2004 on a vote of 4-1 (McCollum - nay). 3 Regular City Council Meeting June 9, 2004 Page Four 25-36 04.149 37-50 Move to Take First Readinq of Ordinance No. O-04-10 Spencer Rezonin(~ from the Table, Conduct 1`t Readin,q and Set Public Hearin(~ for June 23rd, 2004 (tabled at 5/26/04 Regular Meeting)(GMD Transmittal 5/4/04, 0-04- 10, Plan, Staff Report, P & Z Recommendation, Application) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING AN INITIAL ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY (RS- 10) FOR ANNEXED LAND WITH A PRIOR COUNTY ZONING DESIGNATION AS AGRICULTURAL, 1 UNIT PER 5 ACRES (A-l) FOR LAND CONSISTING OF 38.27 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, WEST OF SEBASTIAN RIVER SOUTH PRONG AND EAST OF CR 510 BEING A PART OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 31, RANGE 38; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. On MOTION by Mr. Barczyk, and SECOND by Mr. Coniglio, the first reading of Ordinance No. O-04-10 Spencer rezoning was taken from the table on a vote of 5-0. The City Attorney advised Council not to take testimony on the plan at this time and then read the ordinance by title. On MOTION by Mr. Barczyk, and SECOND by Ms. Monier, Ordinance No. O-04- 10 Spencer rezoning was passed on 1'~ reading and public hearing scheduled for July 14, 2004 on a vote of 5-0. CONSENT AGENDA All items on the consent agenda are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of consent agenda items unless a member of C~ Council so requests* in which event, the item w~l be removed and acted upon separately. A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes - 5/26/04 Resolution No. R-04-23, Vacation of Easement, Major, Lots 4 & 5, Block 178, Sebastian Highlands Unit 8 (GMD Transmittal 6/2/04, R-04-23, Map, Staff Report, Application, Letters) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, VACATING CERTAIN EASEMENTS OVER LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 178, SEBASTIAN HIGHLANDS UNIT 8, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR RECORDING; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. 4 Regular City Council Meeting June 9, 2004 Page Five 04.150 51-54 00.086 D. 55-56 04.152 E. 5~68 04.153 F. 69-70 04.154 G. 7'i-92 04.150 H. 93-106 00.155 I. 107-108 04.156 J. 109-112 Resolution No. R-04-24 Fee Increase for Driveway Permit Application Engineering Transmittal 6/2/00, R-04-24, Summary ) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, INCREASING THE DRIVEWAY PERMIT APPLICATION FEE TO $100.00; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Authorize the Acceptance of Easement Dedication from Louise Coleman and Herbert Ashburner for Louisiana Avenue Neighborhood Revitalization Program (City Manager Transmittal 5/19/00) Approve Contract Award to Ninety Five South Inc. with Three Year Term and Two Optional One Year Extensions for Janitorial Services for Municipal Complex (Public Works Transmittal 6/2/04, Bid Tab) Authorize the Purchase of Chevrolet Trail Blazer 4x2 from Alan Jay Automotive Network at a Total Cost of $25,390.00 in Accordance with Florida Sheriffs Association Bid Award For Police Department K-9 Unit (PD Transmittal 5/24/00, Bid Doc) Authorize the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Application and Appropriate Funds in the Amount of $5,325 for the Five Year Phase II Permit (Engineering Transmittal 6/2/04, Schedule, Application) Authorize the Execution of Work Authorization No. 4 under CDM, Inc. Stormwater Engineering Contract For Middle Stonecrop Stormwater Retrofit Project and Appropriate Funds not to Exceed $194,779 from Stormwater Utitity Revenue Bonds, Series 2003 (Engineering Transmittal 6/1/04, Work Authorization No. 4 and Exhibit) Authorize Change Order No. 1 for the Extension of Contract with Applied Aquatics and the City of Sebastian until September 30, 2004 for Weed Control Spraying Subject to Terms of Original Contract (Engineering Transmittal 6/1/00, Change Order) Authorize the Purchase of Sole Source Radio Equipment for the Police Department from Communications International, Inc. for a Total Amount of $9,972.00 (PD Transmittal 5/29/00, Quote) On MOTION by Mr. Conigiio, and SECOND by Mayor McCollum, consent agenda items A-H and J were approved on a vote of 5-0. Item I Mayor McCollum removed the item for MaryAnn Krueger who distributed "Audubon Guide for a Healthy Yard and Beyond." 5 Regular City Council Meeting June 9, 2004 Page Six The Stormwater Engineer responded that this is a licensed firm that the City has contracted with for at least the last three years. In response to Ms. Krueger, the City Manager directed the Stormwater Engineer to give her information about the chemicals being used. Mr. Coniglio asked for it to be provided for all of Council. It was noted that the company is using herbicides not pesticides. On MOTION by Mayor McCollum, and SECOND by Mr. Coniglio, item I was approved on a voice vote of 5-0. 9. COMMITrEE REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS 10. PUBLIC HEARING - None 11,. INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC item that has occurred or was discovered within the previous six months which is not otherwise on the agenda - sign-up required, limit of ten minutes for each speaker 12. OLD BUSINESS 04.101 113-114 Direction Reqarding Request from Keep Indian River Beautiful for Satellite Buildin.q (Letter) The City Manager presented the request for use of the building currently being utilized by Growth Management and Building Departments and sought direction from City Council. Mayor McCollum said he would like to see an agreement before he makes a decision on this and Mr. Barczyk agreed. Cheryl Cummins, Keep Indian River Beautiful, presented the request for use of the facility to City Coundl, citing the benefits they provide to the City; and said they do not need 3200 square feet but would like to utilize the whole building. Walter Barnes and Carolyn Corum, KIRB, addressed Council stating that they set up a reuse center rather than a recycling center that the schools use. TAPE I - SIDE II (8:20 p.m.) Mr. Barczyk objected to using the space as a recycling canter, and asked if there is any other location. Mr. Coniglio said they are asking for offica spaca, meeting spaca and a storeroom for reuse items. Mr. Coniglio said he would hope to give it to staff to work out an agreement with them. 6 Regular City Coundl Meeting June 9,2004 Page Seven Sal Neglia said he was a founding member, that KIRB is a great group but this does not belong in the City complex, and suggested a site at the airport for them. Walter Barnes said it might be beneficial for Council members to come down and look at their current facility. He said the airport would be too far north and would be cost prehibitive. It was the consensus of Council to direct the City Manager to work out an agreement with KIRB for utilization of the current Growth Management building, utility payments, and time frames, which he stated would have to occur when the building is vacated and bring it back for Council review. He said this would be office space and not manufacturing. He said there were no other planned uses for that building at this time. Mayor McCollum called recess at 8:33 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:42 p.m. All members were present. 13. NEW BUSINESS 04.151 115-176 Authorize City Manaqer to Execute Piqqyback A,qreements with DRC, Inc. Subiect to Terms and Conditions of Martin County contrect RFP138-01 and Crower- Gulf, Ashbritt, Inc., Grubbs Emerqency Services and Asplundh Envirenmental Services Subject to Terms and Conditions of Charlotte County contrect 2003000207 for Emer,qency Services on As-Needed Basis (GSA Trensmittal 6/2/04. Contrect) The City Manager said he thought it was imperetive to provide for emergency services planning, therefore, staff obtained approval to piggyback various agreements in the event such services are needed. Mayor McCollum said this is becoming a standard in Texas and Florida; that there is no money involved at this time, and Council enactment of the contrects will be required when needed. On MOTION by Mr. Barczyk, and SECOND by Mr. Coniglio the City Manager was authorized to execute piggyback agreements with DRC, Inc., subject to terms of the Martin County Contract; Crower-Gulf, Ashbritt, Inc., Grubbs Emergency Services, and Asplundh Envirenmental Services subject to terms of Charlotte County contract for emergency services on an as-needed basis on a vote of 5-0. 14. CITY ATTORNEY MATTERS The City Attorney reitereted that the water equalization fee is optional and is not required; said he will be bdnging a first reading on a stormwater utility ordinance to the next meeting; that reads are actually planned with the intent to connect more development on the outskirts of the City; said he added the conflict provision on the contrector agreements; and said he would discuss pending litigation on a one to one with Council members tether than making public statements. Mayor McCollum suggested an executive session. It was the consensus of Council to schedule an executive session for July 14, 2004 at 6:30 p.m., which will begin in the Chambers and adjourn to the conference room for the session. The City Clerk was asked to remind Council in their July 14, 2004 agenda packets. 7 Regular City Council Meeting June 9, 2004 Page Eight He requested cOuncil approval fi~r his previous Captiva trip and his budgeted annual Florida Mu. nicipal Attorneys meeting. ' On MOTION by Ms.- Coniglio, and Ms. Monier, the two trips were approved as requested on a voice vote of 5-0. He briefly discussed his pending performance evaluations. 15. CITY MANAGER MATrERS 04.115 B. Contractor Selection Process for Old Schoolhouse/City Hall Buildina The City Manager reported that a request for proposal process is currently being conducted, and notification to this effect has been given to the State, with a schedule for selection process in late July or early August. He responded to Mr. Heptinstall that there will be a posted public opening as set out in State law. 04.148 Feasibility of Acquisition of Former Beall's Property on U.S. Hiahwav I and UnincorPorated Enclave Property The City Manager said the Finance Director had undertaken analysis on this issue, which was finalized late this afternoon. He distributed a Fund Balance Forecast for Riverfront Redevelopment Fund for fiscal year 2003/2004 (see attached) with a bottom line of $22,752 after expenses. He then distributed a Fund Balances Analysis as of June 9, 2004 (see attached) with a bottom line of $7,957 after reserves. He advised that the Council could always impose millage increases, but clarified that staff is in the midst of preparing a budget which recommends no increase. Damian Gilliams, 1623 US 1, read and submitted a petition signed by 250 people in support of the purchase and agreeing to help fund it. He noted the property is available at 3.3 million with a replacement cost of 4.4 million. Mr. Coniglio said if the parking was adjacent to a ramp it would be used, said he talked to Mr. OImstead who informed him that he was preparing to close today. He said no one has demonstrated the need for a building space like this in the City, and the problem is people from out of town using the ramp. 8 Regular City Council Meeting June 9, 2004 Page Nine 16. 04.037 TAPE II - SIDE I (g:30 p.m.) He said he would have a hard time asking residents to pay for parking, and the facility would not be used 100% of the time. He said he would rather see a medical facility to bring jobs in. Mr. Barczyk said if grants were used to pay for property, the City would have to charge everyone the same fee. Ms. Monier said she would like to see a community center but that this is not a viable property. The City Manager said the Boys and Girls Club said they were 1000% committed to the property in the municipal complex. Mr. Heptinstall said he no longer uses the river because there is no parking. He said he is going to propose the snowshoe house as a museum for Pelican Island and fundraiser for the City. He said it is worth pursuing purchase of this property while it is available; noting he had recaived phone calls regarding the matter. Mayor McCollum said he would have a hard time directing staff without specific terms in front of him. Mr. Heptinstall suggested at least looking at the terms. The City Manager said he talked to Mr. Olmstead last week, and had been told he would need 3.3 million dollars, with 1 million down, make a commitment and then finance the other 2.3 million. Mr. Coniglio suggested proposing other lease arrangements. Mr. Gilliams said Mr. Olmstead has an offer on the table and he wanted the feeling of Council. Mayor McCollum said he was not prepared to direct staff tonight. On MOTION by Ms. Monier, that she did not see the feasibility in this. Motion died for lack of a second. CITY CLERK MATTERS Reminder of Community Redevelopment Advisory Committee Appointments The City Clerk reminded City Council that the deadline for applications is June 14th for the June 23r~ meeting. She noted that approximately eight applications had been reseived so far, and that Mr. Barczyk's appointee had submitted his application. Mr. Coniglio asked that applications received be brought to Council so Council can select some of these applicants as its appointees if they so choose. Regular City Council Meeting June 9, 2004 Page Ten 17. She noted that Section 2-167 requires at least one alternate member for all boards, so when the appointments were brought back, one alternate appointment would be included. Other Mattem Asked Council to bdng in their Florida League of Cities registration forms as soon as possible to make final arrangements, and reported that two City Council members have already requested to begin their stay on Wednesday August 18th when the Budget Workshop is scheduled and suggested Council reschedule the workshop to August 17~h. City Council did not have an objection to the change. Said that the 4th of July Parade chair was supplying vehicles for the City Council and asked who needed a vehicle. Mr. Barczyk said he would need a vehicle, Mayor McCollum will walk or dde a golf cart, Ms. Monier will walk, Mr. Heptinstall will be out of town, and Mr. Coniglio said he will walk. Discussed the proposed joint meeting with Indian River County. Reported that Vero Beach, Orchid and the School Board responded that they were interested, Indian River Shores was not at this time due to budget and other issues, and County Commission was interested but probably not on the suggested July dates due to budget concerns. At the suggestion of Mayor McCollum, it was the consensus of City Council that they would wait until the end of August and readdress this item. CITY COUNCIL MATTERS A. Mayor McCollum Discussed the letter from Indian River County regarding the City's request for an additional member to Tourist Development Council, which they state is set by statutes. Mr. Coniglio said he did not intend that the additional member be a Councilmember but could be a member of the tourist industry. Recommended that all living members of City Council be invited to the grand opening of the new City Hall, and appealed to the public to contact the Clerks' office with any information they might have. Mr. Coniglio recommended retired employees as well. B. Mr, Heptinstall Mr. Heptinstall suggested reducing the time limit for public input from ten minutes to five minutes, based on information he obtained at his elected municipal officials seminar. City Council concurred with bringing back an amendin'g resolution to the June 23, 2004 Regular Meeting. He also said he had learned that growth is affecting the entire State of Florida. 10 Regular City Council Meeting June 9, 2004 Page Eleven Mr. Coniqlio Announced the last concert for the season in Riverview Park this Thursday night, with Bobby G and the Blisters. City of Sebastian and Chamber of Commerce are partners in this. He named the other sponsors as follows: Bellsouth Yellow Pages, America's Health Choice, Press Journal, Ed and Jean Junker of Coldwe. II Banker/Ed Schlitt, and Sebastian River Medical Center. Ms. Monier None. Mr. Barczyk Requested establishing guidelines for proclamations, citing there were too many, and maybe they need to be approved by staff; suggested that speakers giving presentations under the public hearing area and not proclamations. He said the motorcycle group that meets at Dunkin' Donuts is setting up tents and selling apparel and Code Enforcement is looking into it. Reported that on September 17, 2003, Planning and Zoning recommended that the smallest lot in the City should be 7500 square feet and said this was brought before Council and concurred with and asked what status is. Suggested Charter Officer evaluations should be revised because they ask for issues the Council would not know, and asked for a consensus of Council. Mayor McCollum said the forms were to be addressed last year. He said he does not use the form but issues a written letter attached to the form. The City Manager sought consensus to direct Human Resources to offer recommendations to him for revision for consideration by Council. He added in this would be done in consultation with other Charter officers. 18. Being no further business, Mayor McCollum adjourned the Regular Meeting at 10:23 p.m. Approved at the June 23rd, 20C4 Nathan B. McCollum, Mayor meeting. *As amended un page eight. Sally A. Ma~, CMC, City Clerk 11 OFFICE OF TIlE CITY AT'FORNEY To: Mayor and Council From: Rich Stringer, City Attorney Date: June 9, 2004 ~" Re: Spencer Development; procedure for tabled items The request to reconsider the Spencer Development annexation ordinance was approved at the last meeting and then the item was placed back on the table along with the rezoning ordinance. Under parliamentarian procedure, an item may remain tabled indefinitely, or brought back at any time by motion. For convenience sake, the item has been listed on the agenda. If any member wishes to address the annexation, the proper motion would be worded: "I move to take Ordinance 0-04-09 offthe table for first reading." Any councilmember may second the motion. The first reading would occur immediately if the motion passes. The motion to approve would be worded: "I move to pass Ordinance 0-04-09 on first reading and set a public hearing date of June 23, 2004." If Ordinance 0-04-09 is successful on first reading, any member may move to take the rezoning Ordinance O-04-10 off the table. That motion would be worded: "I move to take Ordinance O-04-10 off the table for first reading." If this motion passes, then the first reading of the Ordinance would occur and, it being quasi-judicial, it would be advisable that no evidence, etc., be taken...just pass on first reading and set the public hearing. The motion to approve would be worded: "I move to pass Ordinance 0-04-10 on first reading and set a public hearing date of June 25, 2004." If the reconsiderations lead to passage on first reading, the Public Notices can be published in time to set public hearings for the regular meeting agenda of June 23, 2004. Cc: city Clerk City Manager Growth Management INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS FROM THE PUBLIC SIGN-UP SHEET June 9, 2004 REGULAR MEETING "New BUSiness" as used herein, is defined as an item that has occurred or was discovered within the previous six months USE THIS FORM ONLY FOR INTRODUCTION OF NEW BUSINESS NOT OTHERWISE ON THE PREPARED AGENDA*- LIMIT OF 10 MINUTES PER SPEAKER If the item on which you wish to speak is on the printed agenda, do not sign this form. The Mayor wilt call fo~ public input prior to Council deliberation on each agenda item. Please raise your hand when he calls for input. New Subject: Name: New Subject: Name: New Subject: Name: New Subject: Name: New Subject: Name: New Subject: BY SIGNTNG MY NAME TO mlS P~TITION LAM IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN PURCHASING THE OLMSTEAD PROPERTY FOR PARKING FOR SPECIAL EVENTS WITH BOAT TRAILERS AND OTHER USES WITH THE RIVERVIEW PARK. I WILL BE WILLING TO PAY $100.00 DOLLARS PER YEAR FOR A PERMIT SO I CAN HAVE PARKING FOR THESE FUNCTIONS IN THE FUTURE ON THIS PROPERTY. THE MONIES THAT ARE COLLECTED ARE TO BE USED FOR PAYING 'DOWN THE MORTGAGE ON THE OLMSTEAD PROPERTY THROUGH THE CITY PRINT NAME ADDRESS PHONE /t /! /I ,d BY SIONINO MY NAME TO THIS PFFITION I AM IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN PURCHASING THE OLMSTEAD PROPERTY FOR PARKING FOR SPECIAL EVENTS WITH BOAT TRAILERS AND OTHER USES WITH THE RIVERVIEW PARK. I WILL BE WILLING TO PAY $100.00 DOLLARS PER YEAR FOR A PERMIT SO I CAN HAVE PARKING FOR TH~SE FUNCTIONS IN THE FUTURE ON THIS PROPERTY. THE MONIES THAT ARE COLLECTED ARE TO BE USED FOR PAYING'DOWN THE MORTOAGE ON THE OLMSTEAD PROPERTY THROUGH THE CITY PRINT NAME ADDRESS PHONE BY SIGNING MY NAME TO THIS PJTITION I AM IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN PURCHASING THE OLMSTEAD PROPERTY FOR PARKING FOR SPECIAL EVENTS WITH BOAT TRAILERS AND OTHER USES WITH THE RI'VERVI~.W PARK. I WILL BE 'WILLING TO PAY $100.00 DOLLARS PER YEAR FORA PER~IT SO I CAN HAVE PARKING FOR TI-I~SE FUNCTIONS IN THE FUTURE ON THIS PROPERTY. THE MONIES THAT ARE COLLECTED ARE TO BE USED FOR PAYING'DOWN THE MORTGAGE ON THE OLMSTEAD PROPERTY THROUGH THE CITY PRINT NAME ADDRESS PHONE ADDP SS BY SION~6 MY NAME TO TI[IS P~ITION I AM IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN pLrRCI'IASINO THE OLMSTEAD PROPERTY FOR PARKINO FOR SPECIAL EVENTS WITH BOAT TRAILERS AND OTHER USES ~rITH TH~ RIVERVIEW PARK. I ~?v'ILL BE V~qLLINO TO PAY $100.00 DOLLARS PER YEAR FOR A PERMIT SO I CAN HAVE PARKINO FOR TI~SE FUNCTIONS IN THE FUTURE ON THIS PROPERTY. 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TH.E WN MONIES THAT ARE COLLECTED ARE TO BE USED FOR PAYING DO THE MORTGAGE ON THE OLMSTEAD PROPERTY THROUGH THE CITY PRINT NAME ADDRESS PHONE BY S~G~'~G MY N~ TO miS ~VmO~ I ~ r~ s^voR os ~ CITY OF SEBASTIAN pLrRCHASINO THE OLMSTEAD PROPERTY FOR PARKING FORSPECIAL EVENTS ~ BOAT TRAILERS AND OTHER USES ~ TIlE RIVERVIEW PARK. I WILL BE '~/ILLING TO PAY $100.00 DOLLARS PER YEAR FOR A PERMIT SO I CAN HAVE PARKING FOR TI-~SE FUNCTIONS IN THE FUTURE ON THIS PROPERTY. THE MONIES THAT ARE COLLECTED ARE TO BE USED FOR PAYING 'DOWN THE MORTGAGE ON THE OLMSTEAD PROPERTY THROUGH THE CITY PRINT NAME ADDRESS PHONE sY s~o~m,~o ~' NA_~ TO T~aS ~rnoN i A~ rs FAVOR OF CITY OF SEBASTIAN PURCHASING THE OLMSTEAD PROPERTY FOR PA~,n'~o FOR SPECL~L Eyre, frs wrrH BO^T ~IL£~ ~ OT~mR USES WITH THE KIVERVIEW pARK. I WrlLL BE WILLING TO PAY $~00.00 DOLLARS PEr~ ~A~ VOR ^ pEP,~rr SO ~ CA~ HAVE pA~UC~O FOR THESE FUNCTIONS rs THE FUTURE ON THIS PROPERTY. 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THE FOR THESE FUNCTIONS 1N THE ' MONIES THAT ARE COLLECTED ARE TO BE USED FOR PAYING 'DOWN THE MORTGAGE ON THE OLMSTEAD PROPERTY THROUGH THE CITY PRINT NAME ADDRESS PHONE · BY SIGNING MY NAME TO ~-IlS I~ITION I AM IN FAVOR OF THiOR pARKING FOR SPECIAL EVENTS WITH BOAT TRAILERS AND OTHER CITY OF SEBASTIAN PURCHASING THE OLMSTEAD PROPERTY WiLL BE W~Lt. INO TO PAY USES W~TH THE R~VERVtEW p~U~ hERMIT SO ~ C~ HAVE pARKING St00.00 DOL~tS PER YE~a~ FOR . FOR THESE FUNCTIONS IN THE FUTURE ON THIS PROPERTY THE MONIES THAT ARE COLLECTED ARE TO BE USED FOR pAYING DOWN THE MORTGAGE ON THE OLMSTEAD PROPERTY THROUGH THE CITY. 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THE MONIES THAT ARE COLLECTED ARE TO BE USED FOR PAYING 'DOWN THE MORTGAGE ON THE OLMSTEAD PROPERTY THROUGH THE CITY PRINT NAME ADDRESS PHONE 6(.. 3 -~ o / 9' City of Sebastian, Florida Fund Balances Analysis As of June 9, 2004 Fund Balance at September 30, 2003 Reserve for A/rport Building Proj'ect Adopted by Council 9/12/2002 Fund Balance used for current year appropriations Reserve for Encumbrance Carry Forward fi:om Prior Year Reserve for Advance to Other Fund Reserve for Property & Casualty Reserve for Working Capital Reserve for Equipment Replacement Reserve for Emergency Services Reserve for Capital Projects Available Fund Balance tbr Other Purposes General Fund $ 3,881,850 $ (1,000,000) $ (222,099) $ (194,398) $ (108,000) $ (10o,00o) $ (1,854,254) $ (45,142) $ (350,000) $ 7,957 $ Recreation Impact Fee Fund $ 471,680 $ (471,680) City of Sebastian, Florida Fund Balance Forecast for Riverfront Redevelopment Fund Fiscal Year 2003-04 Fund Balance at September 30, 2003 Estimated Revenues for Fiscal Year 2003-04 Estimated Expenditures for Fiscal Year 2003-04 Estimated Fund Balance at September 30, 2004 River front Redevelopment Fund $ (76,866) $ 254,605 $ (154,987) $ 22,752 'technical R'Ep i The News Bulletin of Beyond Pesticides/National CoaJition Against the Misuse of Pesticides 701 E Street, SE, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20003 (202) 543-5450 info@beyondpesticides.org www.beyondpesticides.org Family Physicians Issue Warning to Avoid pesticides childhood and in utero exposure to pestiddes used AneTM report released April 23, 2004 by the Ontario College of ~amily Physicians . (OC~P) in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada ~s urging families to avoid exposure to pesticides whenever possible. The report, "Systematic Review of Pesticides Human Health Effects," is a comprehen- sive review of research on the effects of pest~ddes on human health, which shows consistent links be- tween pes~ddes and serious illnesses such as cancer, reproductive problems and neurological diseases, among others. Because many of the health problems linked to peslicide use are serious and difficult to treM, the authors of the report are advocating reducing exposure to pestii-~ides and prevention of harm as the best approach. "Many of the health problems linked with pesticide use are serious and · difficult to treat," said Dr. Margaret Sanborn of Mc_Master University, one of the reviews authors. So we are advocating reducing exposure to pes!iddes and prevention of harm as the best approach." The authors' findings include: positive associa- tions between solid tumors and pestidde exposure, including brain cancer, prostate cancer, kidney cancer and.pancrea~c cancer, an~ong others; further evidence linking 2,4-D and related pestiddes to non- Hodgkin's lymphoma; an assodation between pestidde exposure and leukemia, so as it warrants further investigation and political aclion; a remark- able consistency of findings of nervous system eff~s of ~tidde exposures; and.- ]inks between occupational exposure to agricultural chemicals and adverse ~produclive ef~cts such as birth de~ecis, ~etal death and intrauterine growth r~ardation. The study also shows that children are particularly. vulnerable to pestiddes and at increased risk to certain cancers. Patemai exposur~ through agricul- ture, for example, was linked to increased brain cancer. Childhood leukemia was linked to both School' Reduces Pesticide Use While Aprngram at Shaw Middle School in Phila- delphia, PA reduces pesticide use while' teaching students how. to recognize, man-- age and p~event pests and pesticide-related health risks by using integrated pest management I!PM). on lawns, fruit trees and gardens; and for indoor .control Of insects. The study condudes with steps that the public and family doctors can take to help reduce health problems linked to pesticide exposure. The research- ers recommend first and f~remust people avoid exposure to all pestiddes whenev~ and wherever possible, including reducing both occupational exposures, as well as lower level exposures that occur from the use of pestiddes in homes, gardens and public green space. They also suggest research- ing and implementing alternative organic methods of lawn and garden care and indoor pest control. As for steps physicians should take, the report recom- mends screening for pestidd, es; recording patient pestidde exposure history when non-specific symptOms are.present~ such as fatigue, dizziness, low energy, rashes, weaknesses, sleep problems, anxiety and depression; paying special attention to high-risk groups like children, pregnant women and seniors fOr preventing and diagnosing exposure; and, advoca'dng for the reduction of pestiddes to indi- vidual patients, communities, schools, hospitals and governments. . TakeActiomDouraloadacopyoftheCanadianreport from oaww. oc~.on.cadEnglish/OCFP/Communication~ Currentlssues/Pesticides/ and share it with ~ur doctor and with the local and state medical societ!l in your state. To detemffne ~ state medical societies in your state, visit the we~ite dirwtor!i of the ~ Medical ,a~ociation wuno. ama-assn.org/araa/pub/categotyff 6$O. html . Please send Beyond Pesticides a copy of the letter you send to your state and local medical society and any response that you receive. FOr more infommtion, contact Jan ~ Ontario 'College of Famil]l Physicians, 416-867-9646, Educating Students All public schools in Pennsylvania are now reclul~ to have an IPM plan in place to manage pests in school buildings and tm school grounds under state law passed in April 2002, The new legislation also continued on next page Editors: John Kepner, Jay Feldman. iSSN#1084-2136. Copyright © 2004 Technical Report is a service to Beyond Pesticides/b/CAMP members, $20/year. Page 3 Tech. Rpt., vol 19, ~o. 6, jur~, 2004 U.S. Population Burdened With High Levels of Pesticides In Their Bodies ' con~nuedfromtmge2CDCreleaseditssecondNational Report on Human EaT~sure to Environmental Chem~als in Februmy 2003. This report presents exposure information for 116 environmental chemicals that find their way into the human population through pollution or consumer products, measured in blood and urine specimens. The report found positive results for 89 chemicals, including PCBs, dioxin~ phthalates, selected organophosphatepesticides, volunteers ~0ested. Take A~t/om C0ntad~EPAAd.d~b~, M/chad /eav/tt.m/chad~epago~ 202-56447/1, and yonr U.S. Smators and R epresm tative, 202-224-3121 (Capel Switch- board), telling them how you feel about the iraportance of rdiable for the effects of the products they produce- Fora copy q[ Chemical Trespass, visit umno. panna org. Fora copy of Body Burden, ~ um~w. ewg. org#epo~rden. Toxic Synthetic Pyrethroid Pesticide Levels Found in Stream Sediments SYnthetic pyrethroids, a class of pesticide used increasingly nationwide in place of mare heavily res~ct~ organophosphate pesticides, has accumulated in ninny creek sediments levels that are toxic in freshwater bottom dwellars, arcord- ing to anew study published in the May 15, 2004 issue of ~tal ScOnce and Teclmolo~b a journal ofthe American Chemical SOciety. The stud~, 'T)istn~mion and Toxicity of Sediment-. Assodated Pesticides in Agriculture-Dominated Water Bodies of California's Central Valle~" is the first to evaluate the effect of synthetic pyrethroids on sediment-dwellin§ organisms, such as midge Protection Agency (EPA) as indicators o[ the health of fresh water sedimeni, according to Donald P. Weston, a University of California, Berkeley biolo- gist and lead author of the study. Dr. Weston and colleague Miclmel J. Lydy of Southern minois University (SIL0 in Carbondale collected sediment smnples from 42 rivers, c~eks, sloughs and drainage ditches in ('al~rnia's Cen~al Valley and exposed amphipods and midge larvae to the sediments for 10 days. 28% Of the sediment samples killed amphipods at an elevated rate, and in 68% of these sedimen~ the pyrethroids were at levels high enough to account for the deaths. "About one-fifth of our Gen~ral .Valley sediment samples are toxic to ~ standard tes ng spedes due to a class of pesfioa, no one has tested for before, for which there a~ little cities.' The midge larvae died at higher rate~ whe~ exposed to.sediment from 13 percent of 39 colledfon sites, and 40 percent of these sediment samples contained enough pyrelhrcids to aCcount fo~ the deatlis. Weston notes .that these midges (Chironomus tentans) are known to be about three · amphipods (Hyalella azteca), which'explains the diff~.r~mce between the species results. Pyrethroids are a class of compounds repre- sented by pe~'sY,ethrir~ first marketed in 1973, and various othe~ chemicals usually ending in the suffix - thrin. Permethrin ts found in home and garden pesOdcides ranging from RAID to flea Id]leis and head lice creams, and also has broad use in agriculture. Though pyrethroids are used far less than organo- phosphates like diazinon and chlorpyrifos, their use in f"alifornia has risen rapidly in rec~t yeta~ because ofincreased regulation of the spraying of organophosphates, due to health thnmts to farm workers and increased toxic runoff from fields. According to Dr. Weston, pyrethroid use in f~a#fomia increased 58 percent from 2001 to 2002. Over a quarter of a pounds of pyrethroids were spread on California farm fields in 2002, while about concentrates on'organophosphaf~es. "It's amazing thaf, aftor 20 years of use, there is not one published study on pyrethroids in sediments in al'em of int~msive agriculture/' Dr. Weston said. Because amphipods and midge larvae fr~n ~eas of intensive agricultural or urban pesticide use may be able to adapt to live with toxic levels of pestiddes, Dr. Weston and his colleagues now are sampling these ditches to determine if they respond the same way as ' looking at the role of piperonyl butoxide (PBO), a works by shutting down the enzymes that detoxify level of pyrethroid that. ldlls amphipods, which is around 3 pacts per billion in sediments, a~l whether levels of PBO need to he considered in order to estimate the true toxicity of pyrethroid pesticides. Tak~ Aetior~ Syrdhetic ~hm~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Toxic Synthetic Pyrethroid Pesticide Levels Found in Stream Sediments continued from page 3 t/on of pest/c/ge proaucts goes not ensure that produ~/a~ea bring this information to the attention of your local decision makers. Let them Imow how the chemicals they are using affect stream health and. impa~ the specks that serve as a foundation for the aquatic food chain. Make sure that it is known, through this example and othe~s, that EPA registra- for use and avmlable in the marketplace are fully tasted for impact 0n the erro/~om,,ent and human health- Far alterna- ti~es to syne~c pyretl~wias a~Z infomuaion on Za~t-toxic ways to controlling mosquitoes and other pests, contact Beyond Pesticides. U.S. Population Burdened With High Levels of Pesticides-In Their Bodies ' any U.S. i~idents carry toxic pesticides in breakdown products of the inseciicides iindane and DDT than those found in other ethnic groupS~ M their bodies above government _ass. essed "acceptable" levelS, the highest ' children, women and Mexican Amexir. ans, accord- ing to a repurl, Chemical Trespass: Pesticides in Our Bodies and Corporate Accountability, released May 11, 21)04 by Pesticide Action N. etw,otk America (PANNA). 3'he report maY, es puonc rot first time an analysis of pesticide-related data collected by the Cents for Disease Control and Prevention (CLX2) in a study of levels of chemicals in 9,282 people nationwicle.. The.report reiterateS on a larger scale what numerous other studies have found and reveals that government and industry con~nue to fail at safeguarding public health izom · f us choose to have pesiidde expOsUreS. ~blone o hazardous pesliddes in our bodieS," said Kristin Schafer, pANt, IA Program Coordinator and lead author of the report. "Yet CDC found peStiddes in 100% of the people who had both blood and urine teSted. The average person in this i~oup cam.ed__aa ,, toxic cocktail of 13 of the 23 pestiddes we anmy~:u. Chemical Trespass found 'that children, women and Mexican Americans shoulder the heaviest "pesiidde body burden." For example, children, the population most vulnerable to pesticides, are exposed to the highest levels of nerve-damaging organophosphate (OP) peslicides.'The CDC data show that the average 6 toll year-old sampled is exposed to the OP pesticide chlorpyrifos at four times the level 13.5. Environmental Protection Agency {EPA) considers · , able" acceptav for a long-teo'a exp°sure. The report goes on to show that women have signgicantly - higher levels of three of the six organochlorine ((DC) pesticides .evaluated. This class of pesticides is known to have mulliple' harmfi~ effects when they czoss the placenta during pregnancy, including reduced iniant birth weight and .dkvruption of brain development, which can lead to learning disabilities and other neurobehavtoral problems. The ~port also finds that Mexican Americans can'y dramati- cally higher body burdens of five of the 17 evaluated pestiddes in mine sampleS, inducting a breakdown product of methyl parathion, a neurotoxic, e~. do- cxine-disrupting, insecticide. Mexican Americans ~ have sienificantl¥ higher body burdens of the In addition to assessing pestidde body burden, Chemical Trespass argueS that pesticide manufacturers are primarily responsible for the problem of pesti- cide body burden. "The pesticides we carry in our 'bodies are made and aggressively promoted by agrochemical companies," stated Skip Spitzer, Corporate Accountability Program Coordinator at pANNA. '~l'hese companies also spend mllli~s on 'pohtical influence to block or undermine regulatory measures designed to protect public health and the environment-" The report in.tt~x:Juces ~ Pesticide Trespass Index ~ a new tool for quantifying responsibility of individual pestidde manufacturers report estimates that Dow Chemical is responsible for at least 80% of the chloxpyrifos breakcle0~n products found in the bodies of those in -the U.S. The report recommends that U.S. CongreSs should into c6rporate responsibility ana u~ ,y ~- dale body burdens, and establish financial mecha- nisms to shitt health and environmental costs of pesticides to the corporations that produce them. It also recormnends that EPA require manutacinrers to assume the burden of proof for demonstrating that a adde hnm it be registered, and should w~k w~th u~ ~o . actively promote least-toxic pest con~ol methods. The Environmental Working Group 0iWG):.in partnership with Mt. Sinai School of Commumty Medicine and Commonweal released a similar study, Body Burd~c The Pollution In people, in January 2003. -Published in the peer-reviewed journal Public Health personal look at nine individuals whose bodies were tested for 210 chemicals - the largest suite of indus- trial chemicals eve~ surveyed- Body Burden found that subjects contained an average of 91 compounds, most of which did not exist 75 years ago, the nme pariicipants had a total of 48 PCBs, which were banned in the U.S. in 1976, but are used in °ther countries and persist in the environment for decades. continued on ne~t page 10 Commandments for a Healthy Yard Think, plan and plant around the 10 Commandments. Choosing strong native trees, shrubs, and grasses is your best defense against pests and weeds. Test your soil before planting. Adjust nutrients and pH accordingly. Post a sign designating your property a Wildlife Sanctuary. Go Organic · Just say NO or limit exposure to toxic chemicals. · Noudsh with 'brown gold'' (compost), slow release organic rock fertilizers or limestone. 3 6 Make Your Turf To ugh · Use grass varieties developed for your area. · Use sharp blades to mow 3 to 4 inches high. Short clippings decompose fast to add nitrogen instead of thatch. · Water deeply only when needed and aerate for dense, deep roots. Go Native! · Native plants mean less care, less time, less expense. · The more native plants in your yard, the more healthy habitats for birds and other wildlife. · Challenge--REDUCE LAWN AREA by 25% this season. Know Your Enemies $ Geta field guide to identify insects, · Match control to pest. · Use control only ifa high number of insects exist. · Learn life cycles so that you do not treat unnecessarily. Treat Only When Necessary · Use nontoxic methods first. · Pick off and dispose of insects, vacuum, prune out infestations, or hose off garden plants. Pick Your Pesticides · Not all chemicals are created equal, · "Shotgun#killers harm beneficial insects. · Ask your lawn-care service to list pesticides used, · Look for EPA toxicity ratings: caution (least toxic}, warning, poison (most toxic). Ose Biological Controls or Biopesticides ® Most have very little environmental impact. · Most decompose quickly and affect only the target pest. ACTIVE INGREDIENT -I~Acephate ~Bendiocarb '~Chlorpyrifos -~Diazinon PRODUCT and USES Orthene for aphids, leafminers, caterpillars, sawflies, thrips Ficam for mosquitoes, flies, fleas, ants, cockroaches, ticks, silverfish, snails, slugs, wasps Dursban, Dragon, Ortho-Klor for ants, crickets, armyworms, ticks, mites, chinch bugs, roaches, fleas, earwigs, cutworms, grasshoppers, millipedes, sowbugs, white grubs, turf weevils Bonide Soil Granules, Knox- Out, Real-Kill for aphids, bagworms, carpenter ants, lacebugs, scale, whiteflies, fire ants, grubs, cockroaches, fleas, termites Cygon for caterpillars, mites, aphids, thrips, plant hoppers and whiteflies ALTERNATIVES Mail order lacewings and ladybugs for aphids. Hose down plants. Use insecticidal soaps, superior or summer oils, or yellow sticky traps. Use pyrethrum for flying insects, boric acid for fleas and cockroaches, parasitic nematodes for fleas, ground level plates with beer, or lettuce leaves picked up in the heat of the day for snails and slugs. Use bait stations with diflubenzuron (Siren Termite Bait) or hexaflumeron (Sentricom) for termites, bifenazate (Floramite) for spider mites, milky spore disease for Japanese beetle grubs, Beouvario bassi~na fungus for chinch bugs, para- sitic nematodes for grubs, beetles and grasshoppers. See Chlorpyrifos above. Use insecticidal soap for aphids, whiteflies, and mealybugs. -Z-Dimethoate Use superior or summer oils for mites, aphids, thrips, and whiteflies. Use B~cillus thuringiensis (Bt) on caterpillars (can kill beneficial insects) and pyrethrum for insects. -Z-ALERT! Residential products containing any of these active ingredients are being phased-out and soon will no longer be available for purchase. Make the switch NOW to nontoxic alternatives for pest control. Dispose of unused pesti- cides and pesticide containers according to label instructions and local guidelines. ACTIVE PRODUCT and USES INGREDIENT Brodifacoum d-CON,Talon-G for rats and mice ALTERNATIVES Rodent proof your house. Place cotton over peanut butter on traps. ACTIVE INGREDIENT Glyphosate PRODUCT and USES Roundup for killing virtually anything green ALTERNATIVES Use better mowing techniques, mulching, hand weeding using grasses developed for hand weeding, and reduce lawn. 8 9 10 Follow Directions and Protect Yourself · Read labels beforeyou buy or use a product. ~ Always wear protective clothing while mixing and applying. ~ Never use morethan recommended. Remember-- LESS IS BEST for survival of beneficial insects! · Do not apply pesticides in windy conditions, near water sources, people, pets or wildlife habitat. ~ Learn signs of pesticide poisoning. Respect Your Neighbor's "Right to Know" · Notify your neighbor before using pesticides that could drift, remain active on lawn areas, or settle in water. Children and pets are easily exposed and can take residues into homea. ® Ask neighbors and lawn services to do the same. · Contact local municipalities to learn what, where, and when chemicals are used. · Askdecision makersto consider safer alternatives. Teach Tolerance and Be Tolerant · Create natural yards with a variety of pests, predators, weeds, wildlife and native plant species. · Plant bird and wildlife habitat. · Enjoy controlled untidiness, not time-consuming tawn maintenance. · Show by doing. to build continuous habitat from yard to yard. Important Phone Numbers: Cooperative Extension for safe disposal sites: Poison Control Center: Wildlife Rehabilitator: Native plant retailer: call 800-274-4201. Are YO0 a responsible user? Answer honestly and find out: ® E)o Pests even exist? · Do you try non-toxic solutions first? ® Do you use the least amount of the correct oroduct7 · Do you read and follow all label instructions? ® Do you protect yourself, family, neighbors, and 3ets? · Do you uneerstand the dangers to pregnant women and young children? · Do you understand the connection between applying pesticides and contaminating air. soil or water? · Do you know where to dispose of unused pesticides safely? · Do you know the signs of pesticide poisoning? e Doyou know when and where others use pesticides7 It's unbelievable that... 3 times more pesticides are applied per acre to home lawns and gardens than are applied to agricultural crops. · Homeowners apply an estimated 66 million insecticides per year to their homes, gardens, and lawns. Thi: applications made to these areas by pest control or lawn care · 86,880 pesticide exposure cases were reported tothe national ~etWork of P°ison Control Centers in 2000. More than half of these Poi~0n ng Cases involved children under the age of six. · It is estimated that 72 million birds die each year as a result of direct exposure to pesticides on agricultural lands alone. Lawn pesticides cause the death of an estimated additional 7 million. · Home lawns blanket at least 21 million acres - that's an area larger than Maryland, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire COMBINED. · Non-native weeds consume 4600 acres of wildlife habitat perday on public land in the U.S. Learn more about pesticides · Nationa~ Pesticide Information Center inoic.orst.edu/index.html) or call 1-800-858-7378 · US EPA Office of Pesticide P[ograms (www.epa.gov/pesticides/) · Pesticide Action Network Pesticide Database (www. pesticideinfo, org) ® National Coalition Against Misuse of Pesticides (www.beyondpesticides.org) ® EXTOXN ET - Extension Toxicology Network (pmep.cce.cornell.ed u/profiles/extoxnet) Learn more about how to reduce the use of pesticides, find alternatives, and create a healthy backyard · National Audubon Society Audubon At Home (www.audubon.org/bird/at_home) · USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service Backyard Conservation (www. nhq.nrcs.usda.gov/CCS/Backyard.html) · Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Information Network (www.wildflower. org/npin/index.html) · Brooklyn Botanic Garden Gardening for Wildlife (www.bbg.org/gar2/toI this chart near