HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-09-01RESOLUTION NO. R-09-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA,
EXPRESSING STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON STATE
FUNDING INITIATIVE.
WHEREAS, the Indian River Lagoon, which stretches for 156 miles, is the most biologically
diverse estuary in North America, supporting more than 4,300 species of plants and animals; and
WHEREAS, agricultural runoff and freshwater discharge threaten the Indian River Lagoon which
is designated as a priority water body under the 1987 SWIM Act and an Estuary of National Significance by
the Federal Water Quality Act of 1987; and
WHEREAS, the Indian River Lagoon Initiative is an on-going project to restore, protect and
enhance the lagoon and its tributaries for future generations.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, as follows:
Section 1. The City Council hereby expresses its strong support for continuance of the Indian
River Lagoon State Funding Initiative to protect our very important natural resource, the Indian River Lagoon.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby directed to forward this resolution to local legislators,
Governor Christ and St. Johns River Water Management District.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
A motion to adopt the foregoing Resolution was made by Council Member xili
The motion was seconded by Council member Gillmor and, upon being put into a vote, the vote
was as follows:
Mayor Richard H. Gillmor
Vice Mayor Jim Hill
Council Member Andrea Coy
Council Member Dale Simchick
Council Member Eugene Wolff
aye
aye
aye
aye
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The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this 14th day of January, 2009.
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Approved As To Form and Legality for
Reli c y the City Of Sebastian Only:
obert A. Ginsburg, Inte City Attorney