Resolution 036-2000
FILED FOR RECORD
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DANNY L. i\OlHAGE
MON~.tCR:lt80lUTION SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES OF
~'~~XaAfR FORCE BASE OTHER THAN A COMMERCIAL AIRPORT
Mayor Shirley Freeman
RESOLUTION NO. 36
-2000
THE
WHEREAS, the citizens of Monroe County enjoy an unique community character and
are stewards of an unique and fragile environment;
WHEREAS, the unique character of the Keys. particularly the Upper Keys, can be
substantially affected by land use decisions in southern Miami-Dade County;
WHEREAS, the use and enjoyment of Keys waters depends in large measure on the
tranquillity and peace of those waters and the airspace over those waters;
WHEREAS, the fishing industry in the Keys. including guided flats-fishing, requires
tranquil and peaceful waters to maintain its economic viability;
WHEREAS. the redevelopment of the former Homestead Air Force Base as a
commercial airport would cause a significant increase in the frequency of jet flights, and
thus incidents of noise intrusions, over the Upper Keys;
WHEREAS, the redevelopment of the former Homestead Air Force Base as a
commercial airport would change land use patterns in south Miami Dade County, thereby
creating adverse pressures on land use and the comprehensive plan in the Upper Keys;
WHEREAS. the redevelopment of the former Homestead Air Force Base as a
commercial airport has the great potential to increase pollution in Biscayne Bay;
WHEREAS, the redevelopment of the former Homestead Air Force Base. an area
subject to the same hurricane threats and potential evacuation orders as the Florida Keys,
will add traffic congestion to the only artery available to evacuate Keys residents;
WHEREAS. Monroe County depends upon the federal government to protect the
interests of the Keys in the redevelopment of the former Homestead Air Force Base; now,
therefore
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, supports the conveyance of the former Homestead Air Force Base for
development alternatives other than a commercial airport.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Us Air Force and FAA, in receiving public input on the
Environmental Impact Study, conduct a public hearing in Key Largo to receive input on the
impact of the proposed redevelopment, particularly in the areas of Growth Management
and hurricane evacuation as well as environmental impacts.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida. at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 19thday of January, 2000.
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