HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-09-17RESOLUTION NO. R-09-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN FLORIDA, FORMULATING
TEMPORARY WATERFRONT COMMITTEE PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR A TERM AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian has committed to revitalizing the waterfront
amenities; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that working waterfronts are valuable assets
that contribute significantly to a community's health and image; and
WHEREAS, the City desires Sebastian's waterfront to be developed and
redeveloped in a manner that protect the environs yet stimulates economic
development; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to support traditional water-dependent uses and
new waterfront uses that protect natural and cultural resources; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Sebastian determines that it would
be in the public interest to have a temporary committee to advise the City Council as it
develops targeted programs;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, as follows:
Section 1. TEMPORARY WATERFRONT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED.
The City Council of the City of Sebastian hereby establishes a Temporary Waterfront
Committee. The purpose of the Committee shall be to study issues, hear presentations
and provide recommendations to City Council on four specific priority areas:
- Environmental and cultural resource protection
- Enhancing the waterfront economy
- Preventing losses from disasters
- Public access to working waterfronts and coastal resources
Section 2. PANEL COMPOSITION. The Committee shall be composed of
seven at-large members to be selected by the City Council fulfilling specific targets;
Committee members shall be appointed at the first meeting of May for the three years
term. The Committee will consist of the following:
- One member a representative from the City (City Manager or his/her
designee).
- One member a representative from the Chamber of Commerce.
- Two commercial fishermen.
- One member with a business in the CRA District on the waterfront.
- One member a resident at-large with marine biology and/or eco-tourism
qualifications.
- One member ahistorian/historic preservationist and/or a resident at-
large.
In the event that no suitable applicants are available from a designated constituency,
an otherwise qualified at-large member may be appointed in their place.
Section 3. PROCEDURES. The Committee shall hold its initial meeting at 6
p.m. on the second Monday following the initial appointment of its members, at which
time it shall select a chairman, and shall thereafter set its own procedures and meeting
schedule.
Section 4. TERM. This committee shall automatically disband three years
from the date of its establishment, or at such sooner date as established by
subsequent resolution of the City Council.
Section 5. CONFLICTS. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 6. EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution shall take effect immediately
upon its adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was moved for adoption by wo 1 f f
The motion was seconded by S i m c h i c k
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
and, upon being put to a
aye
aye
aye
aye
aye
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this
day of April, 2009.
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
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By:
Mayor Richard H. Gillmor
ATTEST:
Approved as to form and legality for
reliance by the City of Sebastian only:
Sally A. M ~ , MMC
City Clerk
Robert A. Ginsburg, City Attorney