Resolution 472-2008
RESOLUTION NO.4 72 -2008
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REQUESTING THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND THE
SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT TO ALLOW
MONROE COUNTY'S GROWTH MANAGEMENT DIVISION TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE PUBLIC HEARINGS AND DEVELOPMENT
APPROVAL PROCESS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECENT
APPLICATION FROM FLORIDA ROCK AND SAND COMPANY TO
DEVELOP AND OPERATE A 3,186 ACRE SITE WHICH WILL
INCLUDE 1,241 ACRES OF DISTURBED AREA FOR EXCAVATION
AND AGRICULTURE WITH THE REMAINING 1,945 ACRES UTILIZED
FOR MITIGATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida's Department of Environmental Protection is
charged with the implementation of mining regulations and mine reclamation throughout
the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the South Florida Water Management District is a regional
government agency responsible for water quality enforcement and regulation within a 16
County region which includes Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County considers itself a critical link in the restoration of
America's Everglades and is home to over 32 threatened and endangered species; and
WHEREAS, Florida Rock and Sand Company has applied to develop and
operate a 3,186 acre site near Card Sound Road which will include 1,241 acres of
disturbed area for excavation and agriculture with the remaining 1,945 acres to be utilized
for mitigation; and
WHEREAS, the impact of a large excavation & agricultural project within 12
miles of the Monroe County jurisdictional boundary will apply regionally and
necessitates careful review and consideration of impacts specific to a designated area of
critical state concern; and
WHEREAS, the Statutes of the State of Florida charge County Commissioners
with the protection of the health, safety and welfare of their citizens;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners directs the
Division of Growth Management to closely monitor the progression of this application by
Florida Rock and Sand Company for development approval and all associated application
materials and report to the County Commission when action is pending.
Section 2. The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners requests that
the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the South Florida Water
Management District include the Monroe County Division of Growth Management in all
notices and hearings associated with the proposed development approval.
Section 3. The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners reserves the
right to object and to comment as appropriate based on potential negative impacts
associated with the proposed development as they pertain to Monroe County and the
region as a whole.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida at a regular meeting held on the 19th day of November, 2008.
Mayor George Neugent Yes
Mayor Pro temSylvia Murphy Yes
CommissionerKario Di Gennaro Yes
Commissioner Heather Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Kim Wig!i'ngton Yes
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