Res 22-75 RESOLUTION NO. 22-75.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, PROTESTING TO THE LAKE
WORTH DRAINAGE DISTRICT THE POSSIBLE LOWERING OF
WATER LEVELS IN THE CANAL SYSTEM WEST OF DELRAY
BEACH AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
WHEREAS, the Lake Worth Drainage District has been requested by
developers located west of Delray Beach to lower the water level in the
canals west of Delray Beach from an elevation of 15.7 feet to 13.0 feet
M.S~L.; and,
WHEREAS, the water supply of the City of Delray Beach is dependent
upon recharge from the west, primarily from the existing canal system;
and,
WHEREAS, any lowering of the water levels in these canals would
severely affect the water usage of the City of Delray Beach; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach has just completed negotiation
with the Flood Control District for a permit for four new wells and the
primary concern is the danger of salt water intrusion into the City's
well field; and,
WHEREAS, much time, money and effort has been expended in an effort
to provide good water to the City of Delray Beach in sufficient quantity
and quality; and,
WHEREAS, it is the concern of the City Administration and the City
Council that the health, safety and welfare of the City of Delray Beach
and surrounding communities are involved to a great extent,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CTTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Council strongly protests any possible
action by the Lake Worth Drainage District to lower water levels in the
canal system to the west of the City of Delray Beach.
Section 2. That copies of this resolution be forwarded to the
Lake Worth Drainage District, the Area Planning Board, the Flood Control
District, and the Board of County Commissioners~
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 14th day of
April, 1975.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk