HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-10-24RESOLUTION NO. R -10 -24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, VOICING
CONCERN REGARDING THE DETERIORATION OF THE ARCHIE
SMITH FISH HOUSE AND URGING INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO ENSURE THE PRESERVATION
OF THIS HISTORIC PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in 2004 the voters of Indian River County authorized $50 million in bond
financing for the purchase of environmentally and historically significant parcels of land; and
WHEREAS, the Archie Smith Fish House residence and office was constructed in
1927 and the ice house was added in 1931, this property has been placed on the National
Register of Historic Properties; and
WHEREAS, in January 2007 Indian River County purchased the historic Archie Smith
Fish House in January 2007 utilizing the bond funds; and
WHEREAS, Indian River County had formulated plans to preserve and protect this
historic property by fully redeveloping the former residence and office, as well as renovating
the ice house and docks; and
WHEREAS, recognizing that fishing is a heritage industry that has seen significant
losses; and
WHEREAS, recognizing that historic preservation and cultural tourism brings
economic development opportunities; and
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN HEREBY DETERMINES, FINDS,
AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council, on behalf of the citizens of the City of Sebastian, calls
upon the Board of County Commissioners to prioritize funding to protect and preserve this
historic site.
Section 2.
hereby repealed.
CONFLICT. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are
Section 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution shall become effective upon
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was moved for adoption by Hill The
motion was seconded by Coy and, upon being put to a vote, the vote
was as follows:
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this 11 day of August,
2010.
ATTEST:
Sally A. Maio, MMC
City Clerk
Mayor Richard H. Gillmor aye
Vice -Mayor Jim Hill aye
Council Member Andrea Coy aye
Council Member Don Wright aye
Council Member Eugene Wolff aye
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
Mayor Richard H. Gillmor
Approved as to form and legality for reliance by the
City of Sebastian only:
Robert A. Ginsburg, City Attorney