Resolution 161-1986
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Commissioner John Stormont
RESOLUTION NO. 161-1986
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE FLORIDA MARINE
FISHERIES COMMISSION TO APPROPRIATE RULE
MAKING PROCEDURES TO ALLEVIATE ANY THREAT TO
OUR MARINE FISHERY RESOURCES THROUGH THE USE
OF NETS.
WHEREAS, the economy of Monroe County is dependent on the
natural marine resources of our near shore waters for recreation-
al (tourist) and commercial purposes, and
WHEREAS, evidence exists suggesting rapid growth in the Keys
net fishery over the past five years, and
WHEREAS, evidence also exists which indicates a large
by-catch of non-targeted species in this net fishery, and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Commission recognizes the fragile
nature of the unique Keys marine ecosystem, its prey/predator
relationships and delicate food chain, and understands the
importance of this system to all present and future residents and
visitors, and
WHEREAS, the responsibility for determining the existence of
any threat to marine resources in state waters as well as the
authority to propose corrective regulations in the event a threat
is determined, lies with the State of Florida Marine Fisheries
Commission, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA as follows:
1. That the Monroe County Commission desires the Marine
Fisheries Commission to determine whether a threat to our marine
fishery resources exists by virtue of a rapidly growing net
fishery.
2. That should the Marine Fisheries Commission determine
that such a threat does exist, the Monroe County Commission
desires that the Marine Fisheries Commission initiate appropriate
rule making procedures to alleviate such determined threat,
thereby insuring that all residents of Monroe County may enjoy
the social and economic benefits derived from the health and
abundance of marine fishery resources instate waters of this
County.
3. That the Clerk of the Board is hereby requested to
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the State of
Florida Marine Fisheries Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held
on the 16th day of May, A.D. 1986.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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By \.U,.~.;;- ~
.ayor ha~rman
(Seal)
Attest:DANNY L, KOLHAGE, Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND UGAL SUFFICIENCY. ~
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