Resolution 022-2018RESOLUTION NO. 022 - 2018
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
OPPOSING THE PROPOSED EXPANSION OF OIL
DRILLING IN THE EASTERN GULF OF MEXICO, THE
FLORIDA STRAITS AND THE SOUTH ATLANTIC, AND
SUPPORTING THE CONTINUATION OF THE CURRENT
MORATORIUM ON DRILLING IN THE EASTERN GULF OF
MEXICO BEYOND 2022; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. .
WHEREAS, the Bureau of Ocean Management (BOEM) develops the Outer Continental
Shelf (OCS) Oil and Leasing Program and establishes 5 year programs that specify the size,
timing and location of potential drilling leasing activity, and was directed by Executive Order to
initiate a process to develop a new National OCS program for 2019 -2024; and
WHEREAS, BOEM drafted and released on January 4, 2018 a proposed new OCS
program that opens new drilling leases throughout the entire coastal United States and Alaska,
and will, per the US Department of Interior's own press release, "make over 90% of the total
OCS acreage and more than 98% of undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and gas resources
in federal offshore areas available to consider for future exploration and development. By
comparison, the current program puts 94 percent of the OCS off limits. In addition, the program
proposes the largest number of lease sales in U.S. history;" and
WHEREAS, specifically relevant for Monroe County, the proposed program opens up
leases in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico, the Florida Straits, and the South Atlantic. Currently there
is a moratorium on leases in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico through 2022.. This is the first time the
majority of the Eastern Gulf of Mexico area would be available for leasing since 1988; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County, aka "The Florida Keys," is a series of islands nestled
between the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the Florida Straits and the Atlantic Ocean, and whose
coastline encompasses the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary ( "FKNMS ") and the
Everglades National Park; and
WHEREAS, the unique marine ecosystem of the Florida Keys is home to the only living
coral reef in the continental United States and the largest documented sea grass bed in the world,
and supports more than 6,000 species of fishes, invertebrates, and plants and provides critical
spawning habitats to a multitude of recreational and commercial migratory, endemic, coastal and
pelagic finfish and shellfish, and unparalleled support to fisheries of the entire Gulf of Mexico;
Monroe County's nearshore waters alone provide habitat for 80 percent of the fish species in the
United States; and
WHEREAS, the Gulf s marine environment provides the foundation for robust local and
regional economic activity, primarily tourism and recreational and commercial fishery industries
that generate more than 70,000 jobs and more than $6 billion annually; and
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WHEREAS, the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico killed
11 people and caused the largest marine oil spill in U.S. history, spilling almost 5 million barrels
of oil over 84 straight days, and oiling more than 1,000 linear miles of shoreline and habitat,
killing an estimated 1 million birds and thousands of sea turtles and dolphins, extensively
damaging deep sea coral communities, and killing and contaminating untold numbers of fish,
shrimp and oysters; and
WHEREAS, oil drilling activity in the Gulf of Mexico, and accidents such as the
Deepwater Horizon oil spill, are incompatible with protecting the Gulf s environmental resources
and clean and healthy waters that the State of Florida and its coastal communities, such as the
Florida Keys, are so economically dependent upon; and
WHEREAS, located in the eastern Gulf of Mexico is the Joint Gulf Range Complex, a
critical military testing and training zone, whose national defense activities are incompatible with
drilling activity; and
WHEREAS, in 2006 Congress passed the Gulf of Mexico Energy and Security Act (P.L
109 -432) creating a moratorium on drilling in most of the Eastern Gulf of Mexico; and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of the Interior has announced its intention to
lift the moratorium and open up 73 million acres in the federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico for
sale for oil and gas drilling; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County's citizens have, on numerous previous occasions,
expressed opposition to offshore oil drilling in waters in and about the Florida Keys with
Resolution Nos. 111 -2017, 136 -2010, 223 -2008, 139 -2006, 178 -1988 and 203 - 1987„ and
WHEREAS, Monroe County's citizens remain strongly opposed to lifting the
moratorium and any new offshore oil and gas leasing, exploration, drilling activity and seismic
inventories affecting Florida's coast, and continue to support the strongest possible protections
for Florida and its invaluable environmental resources from the impacts of offshore oil and gas
exploration;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLOIRDA:
Section 1. The above recitals are hereby incorporated into this resolution as restated herein
and constitute the legislative findings and intent of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida.
Section 2. The Clerk for this Board shall furnish copies of this resolution to:
• U.S. Senator Bill Nelson
• U.S. Senator Marco Rubio
• U.S. Representative Carlos Curbelo, District 26
• Florida Governor Rick Scott
• Florida Senate President Joe Negron
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• Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran
• State Senator Anitere Flores, District 39
• State Representative Holly Raschein, District 120
• U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke
• Secretary, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Noah Valenstein
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting held on the 17 day of January, 2018.
Mayor David Rice
Yes
Mayor Pro Tern Sylvia Murphy
Yes
Commissioner Heather Carruthers
Yes
Commissioner Danny Kolhage
Yes
Commissioner George Neugent
Yes
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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°° Kevin Madok CPA
*O,,,RQE COV•�` Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller — Monroe County, Florida
January 22, 2018
Honorable Senator Bill Nelson
716 Senate Hart Office Building
United States Senate
Washington DC 20510
Honorable Senator Nelson,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 022 -2018 opposing the proposed expansion of oil
drilling in the Eastern Gull ol' Mexico, the Florida Stl,Zits and the South Atlantic, and supporting
the continuation of the current moratoriuIll on d rilling in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico beyond
2022; and providing an effective date.
This Resolution ivas adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, onjanualy 17, 2018. Should you have an31 questions,
please feel free to contact. me at (305) 292 -3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court. and ex- officio to the
Monroe County Board of' County
Commissioners
131:• Pmnela G. Hxwcock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST
500 Whitehead Street
Key West, Florida 33040
305 - 294 -4641
MARATHON
3117 Overseas Highway
Marathon, Florida 33050
305 - 289 -6027
PLANTATION KEY
88820 Overseas Highway
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305- 852 -7145
PK/ROTH BUILDING
50 High Point Road
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 -852 -7145
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January 22, 2018
Honorable Senator Marco Rubio
284 Russell Senate Office Building
United States Senate
Washington DC 20510
Honorable Senator Rubio,
Attached is a copy of' Resolution No. 022 -2018 opposing the proposed expansion of' oil
drilling in the Eastern Gulf ol' Mexico, the Florida Straits and the South Atlantic, and supporting
the continuation of the cuil nioratoriuin on drilling in the Eastern Gull ol' Mexico beyond
2022; and proilding an effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board ol' County Coniulissioners at a
rebular meeting, held in formal session, on January 17, 2018. Should you have Amy questions,
please Teel free to contact. me at (305) 292 -3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of* the
Circuit Court and ex- ollicio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By P,uncla G. Hwicock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST
500 Whitehead Street
Key West, Florida 33040
305 - 294 -4641
MARATHON
3117 Overseas Highway
Marathon, Florida 33050
305 -289 -6027
PLANTATION KEY
88820 Overseas Highway
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 852 -7145
PK/ROTH BUILDING
50 High Point Road
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 852 -7145
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Kevin Madok CPA
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January 22, 2018
Honorable Representative Carlos Curbelo
1404 Longworth House Office Building
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington DC 20515
Honorable Representative Curbelo,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 022 -2018 opposing the proposed expansion of oil
drilling in lie Eastern Gulf of Mexico, the Florida Straits and die South Atlantic, and supporting
the continuation of the current moratorium on drilling in tie Eastern Gulf of Mexico beyond
2022; and providing an effective (late.
This Resolution ivas adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on January 17, 2018. Should you have any questions,
please feel Free to contact me at. (305) 292 - 3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ke«n Madok, CPA, Clerk of die
Circuit. Court and ex- ollicio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
13y7 P; u ]lclfl G. Hancock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 294 -4641 305 - 289 -6027 305 - 852 -7145
PK/ROTH BUILDING
50 High Point Road
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 852 -7145
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January 22, 2018
Office of Governor Rick Scott
State of Florida
The Capitol
400 S Monroe Street
Tallaliassee FL 32399 -0001
Honorable Governor Scott,
Attaclied is a copy ol• Resolution No. 022 -2018 opposing the proposed expansion of oil
drilling in the Eastern Gulf ol' Mexico, the Florida Straits and the South Atlantic, and supporting
the continuation of the current moratorium on drilling in the Eastern Gull of Mexico beyond
2022; and providing an effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular inee.ting, lield in formal session, on january 17, 2018. Sliould you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at (305) 292- 3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court: and ex- officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
13y: Pwncla G. Haric•ock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305- 294 -4641 305 -289 -6027 305 - 852 -7145
PK/ROTH BUILDING
50 High Point Road
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 -852 -7145
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Clerk of the Circuit Court &Comptroller Monroe County, Florida
January 22, 2018
Senate President Joe Negron
305 Senate Office Building
404 S Monroe Street
Tallahassee FL 32399 -1100
Honorable Senator Negron,
Attached is a copy ol' Resolution No. 022 -2018 opposing the proposed expansion of oil
drilling in the Eastern Gull of' Mexico, the Florida Struts and the South Atlantic, and supporting
the continuation of the current moratorium on drilling in the Eastern Gull of Mexico beyond
2022; and providing an effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on January 17, 2018. Should you liave any questions,
please feel free to contact ine at (305) 292 -3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and ex- officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By. Runela G. Hancock, D. C.
cc: File
KEY WEST
500 Whitehead Street
Key West, Florida 33040
305 - 294 -4641
MARATHON
3117 Overseas Highway
Marathon, Florida 33050
305 - 289 -6027
PLANTATION KEY
88820 Overseas Highway
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 852 -7145
PK/ROTH BUILDING
50 High Point Road
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 852 -7145
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January 22, 2018
Senator Anitere Flores
404 Senate Office Building
402 S Monroe Street
Tallahassee FL 32399 -1300
Honorable Representative Flores,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 022 -2018 opposing the proposed expansion ol' oil
drilling in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico, the Flonida Straits a nd the South Atlantic, and supporting
the continuation ol' the current moratorium on drilling in the Eastern Gulf of' Mexico beyond
2022; and providing an effective date.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of' County Commissioners at. a
regular meeting, lield in fornial session, on Ja uay 17, 2018. Should you liavc any questions,
please feel free to contact me at. (305) 292 - 3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit Court. and ex- officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
PJ Pamela G. Hancock, D. C.
cc: File
KEY WEST
500 Whitehead Street
Key West, Florida 33040
305- 294 -4641
MARATHON
3117 Overseas Highway
Marathon, Florida 33050
305 - 289 -6027
PLANTATION KEY
88820 Overseas Highway
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305- 852 -7145
PK/ROTH BUILDING
50 High Point Road
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 852 -7145
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January 22, 2018
Representative Ricliard Corcoran
Speaker of* the House
420 The Capitol
402 South Monroe Street
Tallaliassee F1, 32399-1300
Honorable Representative Corcoran,
Attaclied is a copy of Resolution No. 022 -2018 opposing the proposed expansion of' oil
drilling in the Eastern Gull ol' Mexico, tlhe Florida Straits and the South Atlantic, and supporting
the continuation of the current moratorium on drilling in the Eastern Gull ol' Mexico beyond
2022; and providing an elTecdve date.
Tlhis Resolution was adopted by die Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, lheld in formal session, on January 17, 2018. Slhould you have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at (305) 292 - 3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit. Court and ex- officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
By: Pxnela G. H.mcock, D.C.
cc: File
KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 294 -4641 305 - 289 -6027 305- 852 -7145
PK/ROTH BUILDING
50 High Point Road
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305- 852 -7145
J Kevin Madok, cPA
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller — Monroe County, Florida
January 22, 2018
Representative Holly Raschein
209 House Office Building
402 S Monroe Street
Tallahassee FL 32399 -1300
Honorable Representative Raschein,
Attached is a copy of Resolution No. 022 -2018 opposing the proposed expansion of oil
drilling in the Eastern Gulf ol' Mexico, the Florida Straits and the South Atlantic, and supporting
the continuation of tlic current moratorium on drilling in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico beyond
2022; and providing an effective date.
This Resolution ivas adopted by the Monroe County Board of' County Commissioners at a
regular meeting, held in formal session, on January 17, 2018. Should you have any questions,
please Icel free to contact me at. (305) 292 -3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk of the
Circuit. Court and ex- officio to the
Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners
13y:- Pynela G. H,mcock, D. C.
cc: File
KEY WEST
500 Whitehead Street
Key West, Florida 33040
305 -294 -4641
MARATHON
3117 Overseas Highway
Marathon, Florida 33050
305 - 289 -6027
PLANTATION KEY
88820 Overseas Highway
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 852 -7145
PK/ROTH BUILDING
50 High Point Road
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 852 -7145
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Kevin Madok, cPA
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Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller — Monroe County, Florida
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January 22, 2018
Secretary Ryan Matthews
Florida DEP, Office of the Secretary
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee FL 32399
Dear Mr. Matthews,
Attached is a copy of' Resolution No. 022 -2018 opposing the proposed expansion of oil
drilling in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico, the Florida Straits and the South Atlantic, and supporting
the continuation of the current moratorium on drilling in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico beyond
2022; and providing ai effective date.
Tliis Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
r egular meeting, held in fo rmal session, on j anua - y 17, 2018. Should you have any questions,
Please feel free to contact me at (305) 292 -3550.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Madok, CPA, Clerk ol' the
Circuit Court. and ex- ollicio to the
Monroe County Board of' County
Commissioners
By:- Pwncla G. Hywock, D.C.
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KEY WEST MARATHON PLANTATION KEY
500 Whitehead Street 3117 Overseas Highway 88820 Overseas Highway
Key West, Florida 33040 Marathon, Florida 33050 Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 294 -4641 305 - 289 -6027 305 - 852 -7145
PK/ROTH BUILDING
50 High Point Road
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305 - 852 -7145