Resolution 263-2008
RESOLUTION NO.263 -2008
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DEFFERING REMOVAL OF THE
AUSTRIALIAN PINES LOCATED AT "PINES PARK" JUST
SOUTH OF THE KEY WEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
WHEREAS, Monroe County has demonstrated a clear desire to protect the native
habitat of the Florida Keys through continued removal of invasive exotic species; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County provides invasive species removal assistance to
other conservation agencies such as the Florida Department of Environmental Protection;
and
WHEREAS, Monroe County employs six (6) invasive species removal
technicians charged with maintaining public lands free from invasive species; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County recognizes the authority to defer the removal of
invasive exotic species as outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding executed by
Bob Ballard, Deputy Secretary for Land & Recreation with the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection and the Honorable Representative Ron Saunders from the
Florida House District 120; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County applied for building permit number 061-5053
authorizing the construction of the McCoy Terminal building at the Key West
International Airport; and
WHEREAS, building permit number 061-5053 is issued with the condition that
all invasive species be removed from the property prior to the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for the terminal building;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1: The Bacc acknowledges the cultural significance of "Pines Park" located
just south of the Key West International Airport and wishes to preserve the Australian
Pines (Casuarina equiset(folia) which provide shade to this passive recreational area of
Monroe County.
Section 2: The Bacc commits to proceed with previous plans to remove said pines
within five (5) years of project completion at the McCoy Terminal and to replace the
removed pines with mature native species following the construction of the "Mario
Sanchez" children's park.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, held on the 20th day of August, 2008.
Mayor Mario DiGennaro
Mayor Pro Tern Charles "Sonny" McCoy
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy
Commissioner George Neugent
Commissioner Dixie M. Spehar
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SUSAN M. GR SLEY
ASSISTANT COUNT ATTORNEY
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