Res 26-69 RESOLUTION NO. 26-69.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, CONCERN-
ING PROPOSED MINING OF LAKE OKEECHOBEE
FOR CALCITE LIMESTONE.
WHEREAS, the water level of WELLS supplying the
Water demand for the City of Delray Beach, Florida, is
governed by the waters of Lake Okeechobee and the South
Florida Flood Control District, and
WHEREAS, many citizens of the City of Delray Beach,
Florida, fish, have cottages or trailers, and hunt in and
around Lake Okeechobee, and
WHEREAS, many tourists staying in the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, fish and hunt in and around Lake Okeechobee,
and
WHEREAS, the farmers, cattle raisers and flower
growers in and around the City of Delray Beach, depend on the
water arriving from Lake Okeechobee, and
WHEREAS, Lake Okeechobee is a stopping place and in
some cases, a wintering place for many migrating wild fowl,
and
WHEREAS, the Okeechobee cat fish is recognized as a
delicacy and industry in this area, and
WHEREAS, the citizens of this area want the exploi-
tation of natural resources stopped so that they may be enjoy-
ed today and will be preserved for future generations, and
WHEREAS, the proposed mining operation in Lake
Okeechobee by Coastal Petroleum Co. will cause water polution,
loss of fish, loss of wild fowl, open the door for further
exploitation of natural resources, destroy nature's beauty,
disrupt water plans for cities, farmers and conservation areas,
reduce tourism, create additional water level control problems
on Lake Okeechobee, and
WHEREAS, the proposed mining operation in Lake
Okeechobee by Coastal Petroleum Co. will not reimburse the
people for the loss of natural resources and the nation's
security will not be impaired if the proposed mining opera- .~.
tion is not permitted,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Delray Beach, Florida, that no mining operation
shall be allowed in Lake Okeechobee, Florida.
Passed and adopted this 12th day of May, 1969.
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