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The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tem Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
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James K.Scholl,District 3
Ij David Rice,District 4
County Commission Meeting
February 15, 2023
Agenda Item Number: L.9
Agenda Item Summary #11755
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 1
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Amanda Leggett(305) 292-3430
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a resolution expressing support for the Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Artificial Reef Construction Program.
ITEM BACKGROUND: The Fish& Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is authorized by
the Florida Constitution to exercise the State's executive and regulatory powers with respect to
protecting our marine resources. As part of that mission, FWC is charged by F.S. 379.249 to create
and administer an artificial reef program.
Marine artificial reefs are constructed of man-made or natural materials intentionally placed on on
the seafloor with the intent of protecting marine resources by accomplishing one or more biological
or socio-economic objectives. The intent of these artificial reef placements is to achieve one or more
objectives, usually related to providing additional long-term fishing and diving opportunities,
enhanced economic benefits to local coastal communities, reducing user conflicts, augmenting hard
bottom reef habitat, taking pressure off existing natural reefs, restoration of fish stocks, and
providing research study sites to address reef ecology and fisheries management related questions;
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FWC's Artificial Reef program has been a successful 42-year cooperative partnership with coastal
local governments, eligible 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and state universities. The program has
created several artificial reefs in the waters of the Florida Keys and Monroe County.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: n/a
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
DOCUMENTATION:
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2023 Resolution supporting Artificial Reefs_
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
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REVIEWED BY:
Craig Cates Completed 02/07/2023 3:47 PM
Bob Shillinger Completed 02/07/2023 4:00 PM
Lindsey Ballard Completed 02/07/2023 4:20 PM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 02/15/2023 9:00 AM
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RESOLUTION NO. -2023
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A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY U
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE FLORIDA FISH AND
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION'S (FWC)
ARTIFICIAL REEF CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Florida Constitution states at Article X, Section 16(a) that the U
"marine resources of the State of Florida belong to all of the people of the State and U_
should be conserved and managed for the benefit of the sate, its people, and future
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WHEREAS, the Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is authorized CL
by Article IV, Section 9 of the Florida Constitution to exercise the State's executive and
regulatory powers with respect to protecting our marine resources; and
WHEREAS, FWC is charged by F.S. 379.249 to create and administer an 2
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WHEREAS, marine artificial reefs are constructed of man-made or natural
materials intentionally placed on on the seafloor with the intent of protecting marine 0
resources by accomplishing one or more biological or socio-economic objectives; and
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WHEREAS, the intent of these artificial reef placements is to achieve one or more 0
objectives, usually related to providing additional long-term fishing and diving
opportunities, enhanced economic benefits to local coastal communities, reducing user
conflicts, augmenting hard bottom reef habitat, taking pressure off existing natural reefs, 4-
restoration of fish stocks, and providing research study sites to address reef ecology and
fisheries management related questions; and
WHEREAS, the State's Artificial Reef program has been a successful 42-year CL
cooperative partnership with coastal local governments, eligible 501(c)3 nonprofit
organizations and state universities; and
WHEREAS, several artificial reefs have been created in the waters of the Florida 0
Keys and Monroe County.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY N
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA hereby supports the artificial
reef program administered by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the February 15, 2023.
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Mayor Craig Cates
Mayor Pro Tem Holly Merrill Raschein
Commissioner Michelle Lincoln
Commissioner James K. Scholl C
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Attest: Kevin Madok, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Deputy Clerk Mayor Craig Cates
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