93-R-12
"W' ...",
RESOLUTION NO. 93-R-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE MOSQUITO
LAGOON AS A NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH
RESERVE; REPEALING RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,
the
National
Oceanographic
and
Atmospheric
Administration established a system of estuarine research reserves
to better promote an understanding of the nation's fragile
estuaries; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of these reserves is to encourage
scientific research and environmental education; and
WHEREAS, the Volusia County Mosquito Lagoon has been chosen as
a finalist for the location of a new estuarine research reserve;
and
WHEREAS, Volusia County has initiated major programs in the
areas of water quality monitoring, mapping of seagrass, sediments,
land use, and stormwater outfalls, provided for the reconnection of
impounded marshes, initiated enforcement of failing septic and
stormwater systems, provided resource planning tools, and public
awareness and education; and
WHEREAS, the funding of the National Estuarine Research
Reserve program and the establishment of a permanent funding source
will result in the successful continuation and completion of
projects designed to preserve and restore our valuable surface
waters such as the Mosquito Lagoon System.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Edgewater:
Section 1.
That the City Council respectfully requests the
support of the Mosquito Lagoon as a National Estuarine Research
Reserve and urges work towards establishing a permanent funding
source for this most worthwhile endeavor.
Section 2.
All resolutions or parts of resolutions in
conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.
Section 3.
This resolution shall take effect upon its
adoption.
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After Motion by Councilwoman Martin and Second by Councilman
Hays, the vote on this resolution was as follows:
Mayor Jack H. Hayman, Sr. AYE
Councilman Kirk Jones ABSENT
Councilwoman Louise A. Martin AYE
Councilman Mike Hays AYE
Councilman David L. Mitchum AYE
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 14th day of June, 1993.
ATTEST:
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF,EDOEWATER, FLORIDA
By
APPROVED FOR FORM S CORRECTNESS:
R i a A. Storey
City Attorney