HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-10-27WHEREAS, the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners will consider the FY
2010 -2011 Budget at its budget hearings on September 8 and 15, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Indian River County staff has recommended a savings of $119,000 in the FY
2010 -2011 County Budget by eliminating seven lifeguard positions and leaving Treasure Shores
Beach Park unguarded; and
WHEREAS, City and County residents and visitors have signed petitions urging the Board of
County Commissioners to maintain lifeguard services at Treasure Shores Park based on public
safety, quality of life and handicapped access issues; and
WHEREAS, Treasure Shores Beach Park, according to the County's website is designated as
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) beach access park for Indian River County and according
to the FY 2008 -2009 County budget, had 39,100 visitors; and
WHEREAS, rip currents continue to be a safety concern for beach goers, which have been
the primary a factor in drowning accidents and lifeguards help mitigate this life safety issue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sebastian, Indian
River County, Florida, as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida, strongly
urges the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners to maintain funding for lifeguard
services at Treasure Shores Beach Park for the safety of its residents and visitors.
The foregoing Resolution was moved for adoption by Council member Coy The
motion was seconded by Council member Hill and, upon being put into a vote, the vote
was as follows:
The Resolution was duly passed and adopted this 8 th day of Septembex2010.
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Sally A. Maio, C, City Clerk
Approv
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By:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
URGING THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO
MAINTAIN FUNDING FOR LIFEGUARD SERVICES AT TREASURE SHORES
BEACH PARK IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 -2011 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BUDGET;
PROVIDING FOR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
SECTION 2. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
Mayor Richard Gillmor aye
Vice Mayor Jim Hill aye
Council Member Andrea Coy aye
Council Member Eugene Wolff aye
Council Member Don Wright aye
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orm and Legality For
obert A. Ginsburg, City Attorney
RESOLUTION NO. R -10 -27