Resolution 184-2010
RESOLUTION NO. 184 -2010
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
SUPPORTING THE FLORIDA KEYS ENVIRONMENTAL COALITION AND
ITS EFFORTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEEPWATER HORIZON OIL
SPILL
WHEREAS, the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill is the worst oil spill in US history and has
the potential to cause unprecedented devastation to the waters and shoreline of the Gulf of
Mexico, and that has already resulted in severe economic losses, destruction of wildlife and
their habitat, degradation of recreational areas, nature preserves, unique ecosystems and
entire ways ()f life; and
WHEREAS, the threats from the Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill continue to escalate due
to the contin1uing release of oil and toxic dispersants into the Gulf of Mexico, causing unique
threats that even the greatest and most experienced scientific minds are not able to
categorize, quantify, or suggest defenses against; and
WHEREAS, these certain and unprecedented threats may approach Monroe County
and the Florida Keys via the Loop Current, the Gulf Stream and other currents within the Gulf
of Mexico antd could represent peril to the various hyper-sensitive ecosystems of the Florida
Keys includillg the "Backwater", salt and brackish water sections of the Everglades National
Park, the coral reefs and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, John Pennekamp State
Park, the Gulf Stream offshore fish habitat and irreplaceable national and world treasures;
and
WHEREAS, the people of Monroe County represent one of the most self-sufficient,
resilient and knowledgeable communities of people with regard to the preparation and
survival of di.sastrous events, such as hurricanes, the specific behaviors and workings of its
ecosystems and the effects of changes on the way of life of the community and residents; and
WHEREAS, many of the leading experts in marine biology, ecosystems and wildlife
stewardship specific to the Florida Keys reside and practice their expertise within Monroe
County and that world renowned leadership has attracted the support of many more experts
from around the US and world; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Keys Environmental Coalition is composed of a number of
existing & IOllg-time environmental and other groups and has collected in excess of 4000
volunteers tC) date many of which have already taken essential hazardous material, oiled
wildlife, and National Incident Management System (NIMS) training to enable proper
leadership alld coordination with all Incident Command participants; and
WHEREAS, "The Mission of the Florida Keys Environmental Coalition is to coordinate
and support the initiatives of organizations, businesses, and individuals who work to protect
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the coral reefs and ecosystems of the Florida Keys, and to provide a unified voice for our
community"; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Keys Environmental Coalition has requested to take action to
try to get the Unified Command to incorporate the volunteer expertise and resources of the
Florida Keys Environmental Coalition in the response actions; now therefore
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY RESOLVES THAT:
1. Monroe County, and its Board of County Commissioners, in preparation for and the
protection of all of the various intertwined ecosystem of the Florida Keys does; support the
Florida Keys Environmental Coalitions (FKEC) in research, improved defense techniques,
emergency o.peration coordination, deployment of protection systems, strategies, and tactics,
as a significant idea and implementation leader for a community defense strategy.
2. The Monroe County Bacc does direct its staff to continue to take all action necessary to
prepare for response, including active participation in the Unified Command actions for
protection, clean-up and remediation, as well as ability to file claims for the county.
3. The Monroe County Bacc demands the best and proper protection of its ecosystems,
livelihood and people from the pending threats of the Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill and
believes that it is vital to the necessary transparency and effectiveness of the Unified
Command an,d BP responses to protect the Florida Keys to incorporate the full cooperation of
all participating Keys entities in this effort, including the FKEC.
4. The Clerk shall send copies of this Resolution to:
a. Secretary Ken Salazar, Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street, N.W., Washington DC
2024()
b. Honor,able Senator Bill NelsonJ 716 Senate Hart Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
c. Honorable Senator LeMieux; 317 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
d. Honorable Representative Ileana Ros-LehtinenJ 2160 Rayburn Building, Washington,
DC 20515
e. Goverllor Charlie CristJ The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida 32301.
f. FL Representative Dean Cannon, 422 The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee,
FL 32399-1300
g. FL Representative Ron SaundersJ.1402 The Capitol, 402 South Monroe Street,
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300
h. FL Senator Larcenia Bullard, 218 Senate Office Building, 404 South Monroe Street,
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100
i. Col. MaYJ District Supervisor, Army Corp. of Engineers, P.O. Box 4970, Jacksonville, FL
32232-0019
j. Col. Terrance IIRock" Salt, Asst. Sec. for Civil Works, US Army Corps of Engineers, 441 G
Street., NW, Wash., DC 20314-1000
k. President Barack Obama, The White House, Washington, DC 20502
l. Vice-President/oe Biden, The White House, Washington, DC 20502
m. Secretary Michael Sole, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 3900
Commonwealth Boulevard M.S. 49 Tallahassee, Florida 32399
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n. Lisa P. Jackson, EP A Admin. Environmental Protection Agency, USEP A Headquarters Ariel
Rios Building, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W., Mail Code: 1101A, Washington, DC 20460
o. Anne Morki", U.S. Fish & Wildlife, 28950 Watson Boulevard, Big Pine Key, Florida
33043-6087
p. Commander Pat deQuattro, U.s. Coast Guard USCG Sector Key West\nl00
Trumbo Rd, Key West FL 33040
q. Lisa Gordon, Emergency Response Specialist, Bureau of Emergency Response,
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, 2796 Overseas Highway,
#219B, Marathon, FL 33050
r. Irene Toner, Director, Monroe County Emergency Management
s. Sean Morton, NOAA33 East Quay Road, Key West, FL 33040
t. Christopher T. Ziegler, NPS Liaison/DOl Representative to Unified Command,
Coast Guard Sector Key West, Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Incident, P.O. Box
6208, Key West, FL 33041
5. This Res()lution shall be effective as of the date of its adoption.
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 ~ 2.O.1.Q.
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