HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-017RESOLUTION NO. 18-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING THE PRIORITIES OF THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON NATIONAL ESTUARY COUNCIL'S
(IRLNEC) REQUEST FOR INCREASED, ACCELERATED AND RECURRING FUNDING, WHICH IS
URGENTLY NEEDED FROM FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS TO IMPLEMENT WATER
QUALITY, WATER INFRASTRUCTURE AND HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has made the following determinations:
1. St. Lucie County supports the elements, mission and vision statement of St. Lucie County's
taxpayer support of our land conservation and preservation efforts since the 1996 Lands
Referendum, while also providing significant financial commitment and participation of the
Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program (IRLNEP).
2. St. Lucie County supports the request to the State of Florida from the Indian River Lagoon
Council and the IRLNEP for action urgently needed for water quality, water infrastructure
and habitat restoration projects.
3. St. Lucie County supports the request for the Florida Governor and Legislature to identify
in 2018, a recurring funding source for local cost -share restoration projects consistent with
the vision of the 2016 Florida Legacy Act that provided a minimum of $200 million in
annual funding from Florida's Documentary Stamp Tax revenues for Everglades, Florida
spring sheds and Lake Apopka restoration.
4. St. Lucie County believes the significant economic element and quality of life component
provides our county with its charm and livability as a community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Lucie County Board of County
Commissioners:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim its support for the Indian River Lagoon Counties
Collaborative's funding request for 2018.
2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
3. The County Administrator is directed to send a copy of this resolution to the County's state
and federal legislative delegation.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 6th day of February 2018.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COM ONERS
ST. LUCIE OUNTY, FL DA
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