HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-022RESOLUTION NO. 16-022
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 2016 AS
"FLORIDA HIKING TRAILS MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. The State of Florida has more than 7,000 miles of shared -use and hiking trails available to
hikers including more than 2,500 miles of hiking trails on public lands.
2. In addition to their natural beauty, Florida's hiking trails provide a year-round source of
pleasure and recreation to St. Lucie County citizens.
3. The hiking opportunities in St. Lucie County provide over 50 miles of hiking trails, internal to
its 9,000 acres of Preserves, for visitors and citizens alike to enjoy.
4. The newly adopted St. Lucie County Greenways & Trails Task Force is charged with providing
connections to these 9,000 acres of Preserves through a 75 mile network of Greenways &
Trails that include regional connections to Martin, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties.
5. Tourism in St. Lucie County is enhanced by the broad variety of hiking experiences available
to its visitors.
6. The Office of Greenways and Trails within the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, works with partners to establish, expand and
promote Florida's Statewide System of Greenways and Trails.
7. The hiking opportunities in Florida include the 1,000 mile Florida National Scenic Trail, one of
11 congressionally designated National Scenic Trails in the United States.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim February 2016 as "FLORIDA HIKING TRAILS MONTH" in St.
Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board encourages all citizens and organizations in St. Lucie County to take advantage of
the opportunityto dedicate themselvestothe protection and preservation of our hikingtrails.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 16`h day of February 2016.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COM ISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE C(r VTY LO A
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DEPUTY CLERK CHAI
APPROVE
CORRECT