Resolution 364-2012 RESOLUTION NO. 364 - 2012
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE CANDIDACY OF
MAYOR GEORGE NEUGENT FOR A POSITION ON THE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE OF THE GULF COAST CONSORTIUM.
WHEREAS, in July 2012 the United States Congress passed the "Resources and
Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast
States Act of 2012, and the President signed the Act into law, known as the RESTORE Act, to
establish a trust fund for deposits of 80% of administrative and civil penalties exacted from
parties responsible for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill for distribution of the funds among the
affected states; and
WHEREAS, the RESTORE Act contemplates that Florida's twenty -three (23) affected
counties will form a consortium of local political subdivisions to help distribute civil fines
collected from the responsible parties under the Clean Water Act, and
WHEREAS, it has been established that there are 8 disproportionately and 15 non-
disproportionately affected counties in Florida, with Monroe as one of the 15 non -
disproportionately affected counties; and
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2012, Monroe County joined the Gulf Coast Consortium
by approving the Interlocal Agreement and authorizing Resolution No. 246- 2012 to participate
in a consortium of counties to develop a state -wide plan for expenditures of the discretionary,
competitive funding available to the 23 disproportionately and non - disproportionately affected
counties of the State of Florida: and
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2012, the Board of County Commissioners adopted
Resolution No. 250A - 2012 appointing Mayor George Neugent to be Monroe County's
representative or "Director" on the Consortium's board of directors to act on behalf of Monroe
County; and
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Agreement further requires an Executive Committee of the
Board to be established which shall have the power to act on behalf of the Board as set forth in
the Interlocal Agreement and other powers as may be designated by the Board; and
WHEREAS, the Consortium met on November 28, 2012 and, at that time, set forth the
process for nominating candidates, and
WHEREAS, in order to be nominated for a position on the Executive Committee, a
Director's candidacy must be endorsed by that Director's own Board of County Commissioners,
and
WHEREAS, Mayor George Neugent has expressed a desire to serve on the Executive
Committee and has a proven track record of over fourteen (14) years of advocacy for the
protection of our waters and environmentally sensitive land not only in the Florida Keys, but
throughout the State of Florida; and
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Res endorsing Neugent Exec Committee
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WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the Gulf Consortium would benefit from
Mayor Neugent's hands -on experience and expertise gained as a result of over thirteen (13) years
of service on the Florida Keys Water Quality Steering Committee and the Florida Keys National
Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council, combined with his fourteen (14) years of elected service on
the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners dealing with many environmentally
sensitive issues; and
WHEREAS, the election and participation of Mayor George Neugent on the
Consortium's Executive Committee would greatly benefit Monroe County by providing a voice
for the citizens of the Florida Keys on critical issues and concerns that arise as the Consortium
carries out the duties and responsibilities of the RESTORE Act throughout the State of Florida;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida
enthusiastically supports the candidacy of Mayor George Neugent for a position on the
Executive Committee of the Gulf Consortium,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA that:
1. The Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida hereby endorses the
candidacy of Mayor George Neugent for a position on the Executive committee of the
Gulf Consortium.
2. The Clerk is hereby directed to send a copy of this resolution to Doug Darling,
Executive Director of the Gulf Consortium, 100 S. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL
32301.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, at a special meeting of said Board held on the 11th day of
December , 2012.
Mayor George Neugent Yes
Mayor Pro Tem Heather Carruthers Yes
Commissioner Danny Kolhage Yes
Commissioner David Rice Yes
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy Yes
(SEAL)
'ATTEST: , BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Al 11EAVILIN, Clerk Ad Interim OF NROE COUZIY, FLORID
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Deputy Clerk Mayor
MONROE ATTORNEY
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Res endorsing Neugent Exec Committee Data
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MONROE COUNTY COURTHOUSE ...... c BRANCH OFFICE:
500 WHITEIIEAD STREET, SUITE 101 j mo' p I PLANTATION KEY
KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040 GOVERNMENT CENTER
TEL. (305) 294 -4641 / ;'•, �I t a j 88820 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY
FAx (305) 295 -3663 ° sp . , opt PLANTATION KEY, FLORIDA 33070
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BRANCH OFFICE: \� �� FAX (305) 852 -7146
MARATHON SUB COURTHOUSE
3117 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT ROTH BUILDING
MARATHON, FL ORIDA 33050 MONROE COUNTY 50 HIGH POINT ROAD
O NROE OUNTY
TEL. (305) 289 -6027 Pt KEY, FLORIDA 33070
FAX (305) 289 -6025 www.clerk -of- the - court.com TEL. (305) 852 -7145
FAX (305) 853 -7440
December 14, 2012
Doug Darling
Executive Director of the Gulf Consortium
100 S Monroe Street
Tallahassee FL 32301
Dear Mr. Darling
Enclosed please find a certified copy of Resolution No. 364 -2012 supporting the
candidacy of Mayor George Neugent for a position on the Executive Committee of the Gulf
Coast Consortium.
This Resolution was adopted by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners at a
Special Meeting, held in formal session, on December 11, 2012. Should you have any questions
please feel free to contact me at (305) 295 -3130.
Respectfully Submitted,
Amy Heavilin, Clerk Ad Interim
of Court and ex- officio Clerk Ad Interim
to the Board of County Commissioners
by: Pamela G. Hancock, D. C
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