Resolution 023-2005
RESOLUTION NO. 023 2005
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS INDICATING CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE USE OF
HISTORIC BRIDGES IN THE KEYS FOR BOTH FISHING AND
BICYCLISlS/PEDESTRIANS, AND PROMOTING THE INSTALLATION OF
RESTROOM AND CONCESSIONS FACILITIES, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF
POLICIES AND REGULATIONS DESIGNED TO REDUCE USER CONFLICTS.
WHEREAS, fishing from the historic bridges of the Keys is a traditional form of recreation;
and
WHEREAS, the design of the Overseas Heritage Trail includes the Keys historic bridges for
those sections of the Trail; and
WHEREAS, both fishing and the Overseas Heritage Trail are deemed to be appropriate uses
of the historic bridges, but have created inherent user conflicts,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. Monroe County supports the efforts of the Florida Department of
Environmental Regulations, Office of Greenways and Trails (OGT) to provide for improved
facilities on, and adjacent to Keys historic bridges for fishing as well as pedestrian and bicycle
use; and
Section 2. Monroe County promotes those measures designed to reduce conflicts
between user groups via the development of bike lanes, fishing platforms, and associated
sign age; and
Section 3. Monroe County supports policies and regulations that prohibit not only
camping on bridges, but also the use of tents or other structures which would interfere with the
use of bike paths; and
Section 4. Monroe County promotes the development of rest rooms and other facilities
adjacent to the more heavily used bridges to provide for sanitary and basic amenity needs of
Overseas Heritage Trail users; and
Section 5. Monroe County will continue to cooperate in the development of the
Overseas Heritage Trail and may provide future funding assistance to reach said goals.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners, Monroe COQnty, Florida at
a regular meeting of said Board held on the day of 19th day of January, A.D., 200:5;,,, -,
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