Resolution 032-1961RE SOLUTION #32-1961
WHEREAS, the lack of an adequate supply of potable
water for human consumption and industrial purposes has for
many years retarded the economic growth of Monroe County, and
WHEREAS, recent technical advancements now make it
possible to convert salt water to fresh water at a cost com-
parable to present supplies through the process known as
"Desalination", and
WHEREAS, the construction and location of a desalina-
tion plant or plants within the limits of Monroe County would
benefit the peoples of Monroe County by opening new fields and
attracting industries not ,presently interested because of our
well-known lack of water, and
WHEREAS, the construction of a desalination plant or
plants under civilian control in Monroe County would establish
that dependable supply of potable water so necessary for industry,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED .by the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida that said Board does
hereby place itself upon the public record as favoring the
construction, location or establishment of a desalination plant
or plants for the conversion of salt water to fresh water within
the confines of the present limits of Monroe County, Florida._
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Dated at Key West, Monroe County, Florida, this
day of April, A. D. 1961.