Resolution 512-2006
Commissioner Neugent
RESOLUTION NO. 512-2006
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS COMMENDING ALL INVOLVED AND
PARTICULARLY THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE
CONSERVATION COMMISSION AND THE MONROE COUNTY
SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR THEIR SIGNIFICANT ROLE AND SUPPORT
IN THE IDENTIFICATION AND REMOVAL OF STORM DAMAGED
AND ABANDONED VESSELS AFTER THE 2005 HURRICANE SEASON
AND REQUESTING CONTINUED AGGRESSIVE EFFORTS TO
IDENTIFY DERELICT I ABANDONED VESSELS IN DAY TO DAY
OPERATIONS IN ORDER TO MINIMlZE THE EXISTENCE OF THESE
VESSELS AND IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE THREATS FROM THESE
VESSELS TO LIFE SAFETY AND PROPERTY IN FUTURE STORM
SEASONS.
WHEREAS, Monroe County has consistently had one of the highest occurrences of
derelict I abandoned vessels in the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County removes approximately 100 derelict I abandoned vessels
annually from the waters and shorelines of the Florida Keys; and
WHEREAS, this continuous effort minimally tracks the creation of new abandoned /
derelict vessels and has been insufficient to eliminate these vessels each year; and
WHEREAS, the 2005 storm season, particularly the impacts of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita,
and Wilma left over 400 vessels sunken in surrounding waters or dashed on the shores of the
Florida Keys; and
WHEREAS, following the 2005 storm season and through a partnership of FEMA, the
State of Florida, and Monroe County with its municipalities, storm damaged vessels and other
existing derelict I abandoned vessels have virtually been removed from the waters surrounding
the Florida Keys; and
WHEREAS, the appearance, beauty, and aesthetic value of the Florida Keys has been
enhanced substantially through this effort; and
WHEREAS, boating safety for citizens and visitors to the Florida Keys and protection to
shoreline properties has been tremendously increased by this effort; and
WHEREAS, an aggressive, continuous, and day to day effort to identifY and remove
derelict and abandoned vessels would minimize the creation of new derelict I abandoned vessels
and future potential storm impacts; and
WHEREAS, an aggressive derelict I abandoned vessel program would also remove life-
safety threats to the human population, improve environmental health, minimize impacts to the
environment, and improve the appearance and aesthetic character of the Florida Keys, now,
therefore,
BOCC Resolution 061018 Received 3 20 07 from Connie Robertson
3/21/2007930,00 AM
Commissioner Neugent
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA THAT:
1. thanks is given to all involved with the effort to remove vessels impacted during the 2005
storm season and all other derelict I abandoned vessels removed during the project effort;
and
2. partkular commendation is made for the efforts of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC) and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) in its aggressive
effort to identify and complete "due diligence" requirements for all vessels removed; and
3. these agencies are asked to continue aggressive actions which would maintain the level
of effort required to eliminate derelict I abandoned vessels from the waters of the Florida
Keys, including
a. heightened day to day focus on the derelict I abandoned vessel issue, and
b. training of all waters officers in the requirements for identifying and authorizing
the removal of derelict I abandoned vessel; and
c. direction to water officers that writing derelict I abandoned vessel reports and
citations is an essential part of their duties.
4. this Resolution is provided to all agencies and entities involved in the effort to remove
vessels after the 2005 storm season, particularly the FWC and MCSO.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners, Monroe County,
Florida at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 18th day of October. A.D., 2006.
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Mayor Pro Tem Dixie Spehar
Commissioner George Neugent
Commissioner Di Gennaro
Commissioner Patton
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BOCC Resolution 061018 Received 3 20 07 from Connie Robertson REV 3 21 07
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