Item K10
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: March 21, 2001
Division: BOCC
Bulk Item: Yes
No XX
Department: Comm. Nora Williams
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Resolution of support for $1 million federal grant for land acquisition
on Big Pine, Cudjoe and Upper Sugarloaf Keys.
ITEM BACKGROUND: We passed a similar resolution last year, #106-2000. The only changes to
that resolution in composing this year's version are the dates, the resolution #, and the amount of
funding that the Nature Conservancy is seeking on our behalf.
PREVIOUS REVELANT BOCC ACTION: Resolution #106-2000 attached.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
TOTAL COST: 0
BUDGETED: Yes
No XX
COST TO COUNTY:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes XX No
AMOUNT PER MONTH_ Year
APPROVED BY: County Atty _ OMB/Purchasing _ Risk Management _
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
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DOCUMENTATION:
Included XX To Follow_
Not Required_
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DISPOSITION:
Revised 2/27/0 I
Commissioner Nora WIlliams
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R.ESOLUTION NO.
-2001
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA. UR.6IN6 THE CONTINUED APPROPRIATION
OF FUNDING FOR LAND ACQUISITION
WHEREAS, Monroe County ~Itfzens have advanced environmental 'and presef"YGtCon
efforts wfth vote approval to locaUy fund a county wide preservation program: and
WHEREAS. the Land and Wafer Conservation Fund, Is a Federal Program designed
to acquire and therefore save the protection of sensitive and valuable natural areas In
Monr08 County; and
WHER.EA5, tM loss of natural areas In the Keys continues to threaten our valuable
natural systems, which are one of the most Important foundations of Monroe County's
economy; and
WHER.EAS. the land and Water Conservation Fund, through the NatIonal Wildlife
Refuges of the Florida keys. has already preserved thousands of acres of environmentally
sensitive lands; and
WHEREAS. the Land and Water Conservation Fund. through appropriations for the
Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges. offers an opportunity to protect environmentally
sensitive lands and support the Implementation of our County ComprehensIve Plan: and
WHEREAS. Monroe County Is designated an Area of Critical State and
appropriations from the Land and Water Conservation Fund will assist in aeq\Jlsltlon of lands
affected by this designation; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County recognizes the importance of land acquisition In cnablfng
the Implementation of conservation goals. growth management and comprehensive land use
plans; now therefore.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FlORIDA:
Section 1. That the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners hcreby urgcs
the Congress of the United States to appropriate land and W a~r Consel"YGtion Funds. In
the following amount. for land acquisition in the FlorIda Keys for fiscal year 2001.
National Key Decr Refuge: $1 million
Section 2. That the County Clerk be hereby directed to furnish copla of this
Resolution to United Statesliienator Bob Graham. Unit.d States Senator Bill Nelson. and
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United States Representative Peter Deutsch.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meetlrlg of said Board held on the 17th day of March, 2001.
Mayor George Neugent
Mayor Pro Tem Nora Williams
Commissioner Murray Nelson
CommIssioner Dlxi. Spehar
Commissioner Charles McCay
(SEAL)
Attest: DANNY l.ICOLHA6E, Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNlY. FLORIDA
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Mayor/ChaIrperson
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A RE~3~rQ~,~O~~A~J~OARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,
FLoWI1!#A~mtRGami11t~~Q.NT~,NUED APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING FOR LAND ACQUISITION.
Commissioner Nora Williams
RESOLUTION NO. 106.2000
WHEREAS, Monroe County citizens have advanced environmental land preservation
efforts with vote approval to locally fund a county wide preservation program; and
WHEREAS. the Land and Water Conservation Fund, is a Federal Program designed to
acquire and therefore save the protection of sensitive and valuable natural areas in
Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, the loss of natural areas in the Keys continues to threaten our valuable
natural systems, which are one of the most important foundations of Monroe County's
economy; and
WHEREAS, the Land and Water Conservation Fund. through the National Wildlife
Refuges of .the Florida Keys, has already preserved thousands of acres of
environmentally sensitive lands; and
WHEREAS, the Land and Water Conservation Fund, through appropriations for the
Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges, offers an opportunity to protect environmentally
sensitive lands and support the implementation of our County Comprehensive Plan;
and
WHEREAS, Monroe County is designated an Area of Critical State and appropriations
from the Land and Water Conservation Fund will assist in acquisition of lands affected
by this designation; and
WHEREAS, Monroe County recognizes the importance of land acquisition in enabling
the implementation of conservation goals, growth management and comprehensive
land use plans; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners hereby urges the
Congress of the United States to appropriate Land and Water Conservation Funds, in
the following amount. for land acquisition in the Florida Keys for fiscal year 2000.
National Key Deer Refuge: $6 million
Section 2. That the County Clerk be hereby directed to furnish copies of this Resolution
to United States Senator Bob Graham. United States Senator Connie Mock. and United
States Representative Peter Deutsch.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 15th day of March, 2000.
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Mayor Shirley Freeman
Commissioner Wilhelmina Harvey
Commissioner George Neugent
Commissioner Mary Kay Reich
Commissioner Nora Williams
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