HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-036 RESOLUTION N0. 10-036
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST.
LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA,
THROUGH EXECUTIVE ORDER AND/OR OTHER POWERS AVAILABLE
UNDER THE LAW, TO ACTIVATE ALL AVAILABLE STATE AND LOCAL
EMERGENCY AND RELIEF RESOURCES AND MECHANISMS FOR THE
BENEFIT OF HOMEOWNERS IMPACTED BY DEFECTIVE OR REACTIVE
DRYWALL, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED, REQUESTING IMMEDIATE
FEDERAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH FEMAAND/OR ANY OTHER AGENCY OF
THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
WHEREAS, St. Lucie County ("County") residents have suffered damages from Chinese
Drywall installations in their homes; and
WHEREAS, it has been documented that heat and humidity causes the Chinese drywall
to release gases, which not only create a noxious odor, but they corrode copper and other metal
surface, thereby damaging air conditioners, electrical wiring, copper plumbing, appliances and
electronics; and
WHEREAS, corrosion of electrical wiring can hamper the effectiveness of smoke detection
and can create a risk of fire. Chinese drywall is also very friable, which means it is in a state
where small particles can easily become dislodged with little friction, thus enabling them to
easily enter an individual's lungs. For this reason, even after Chinese drywall is removed, the
toxic drywall particulate may remain unless property removed; and
WHEREAS, owners of homes with Chinese drywall have alleged that they are suffering
health problems due to the effects of the Chinese drywall; and
WHEREAS, County residents have stated that their insurance companies have denied
coverage, their developer has refused to replace the Chinese Drywall so they have no avenue in
which to fund the necessary drywall repairs to avoid the health problems that they have been
suffering; and
WHEREAS, the County has been monitoring whether there are any monies available from
the State of Florida and the Federal Government to assist St. Lucie County residents with their
Chinese Drywall problems; and
WHEREAS, the County has been informed that there may be federal funds available to
assist St. Lucie County residents with their Chinese Drywall problems; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida must declare an emergency in order for these funds to be
released; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST.
LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That St. Lucie County requests that the Governor of the State of Florida,
through Executive Order and/or other powers available under law, to activate all available State
and Local emergency and relief resources and mechanisms for the benefit of homeowners
impacted by defective or reactive drywall, including but not limited, requesting immediate
Federal assistance through FEMA and/or any other Agency of the United States Government.
SECTION 2. The County Administrator shall forward this Resolution to all appropriate
persons and parties.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this day of January 2010.
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