Res 87-81 RESOLUTION NO. 87-81
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, TO EXPRESS THE CITY'S SUPPORT
OF THE EMPLOYMENT OF WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
TECHNIQUES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSURING IMPROVED
WATER QUALITY AND WATER QUANTITY IN SOUTH FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, the water supply of Delray Beach and all of South Florida is dependent
upon the water system stretching from the Kissimmee River to the Everglades, including Lake
Okeechobee; and
WHEREAS, the proper management of our water resources is important to the
ecology of South Florida for future water quantity and improved water quality; and
WHEREAS, it is important that the City of Delray Beach, and each government
entity, and citizen express their concern about the need for proper implementation of a water
management plan to protect our water resources,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Delray Beach hereby expresses
concern about the management and utilization of the water resources serving South Florida.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Delray Beach supports the
employment of water resource management techniques in South Florida for the purpose of
preserving and protecting:
1. Potable water supplies
2. Organic soils
3. Freshwater fisheries
Marine fisheries
Surface water quality for fish and wildlife
6. Wetlands
7. Everglades National Park.
Section 3. That the City Clerk shall upon the adoption of this resolution, cause
copies to be mailed to the Governor and the Cabinet, the Palm Beach County legislative delegation,
the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Regulation, the Executive Director of the
Department of Natural Resources, the Executive Director of the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish
Commission, the Executive Director of the South Florida Water Management District, the
Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Royal Palm Audubon
Society, and Friends of the Evergtades.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in reguJ~ar session on this 27th day of October, 1981.
~AYOR
LEON M. WEEKES
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