Resolution 256-2005
RESOLUTION NO. 256 - 2005
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM
THE FLORIDA EXOTIC PLANT PEST COUNCIL FOR THE
FLORIDA KEYS GREEN THUMB EDUCATION AND
OUTREACH PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Advisory Group Agreement was
approved by the Board of County Commissioners on February 22,2001; and
WHEREAS, Goal 1 of the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Corridor Management Plan is to
protect, preserve and enhance the resources found within the Florida Keys Scenic Highway
corridor and provide an integrated environment that allows flourishing habitats for indigenous
plant and animal communities while permitting appropriate access to these resources consistent
with sound environmental planning; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Exotic Plan Pest Council has provided funding to complete
education and outreach programs to educate the public about non-native invasive plants and their
affect on the environment and economy of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Advisory Group proposes to initiate the
Florida Keys Green Thumb Program in cooperation with the Florida Keys Invasive Exotic Task
Force to educate Keys homeowners about non-native invasive plants;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT IT:
Approves acceptance ofa grant of $1,000.00 for the Florida Exotic Pest Council for the Florida
Keys Scenic Highway Advisory Group to print educational materials for the Florida Keys Green
Thumb Program.
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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 20th day of July, 2005.
Mayor Dixie Spehar
Mayor Pro Tern Charles "Sonny" McCoy
Commissioner George Neugent
Commissioner David P. Rice
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