2014-R-22 RESOLUTION#2014-R-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE
VOLUSIA COUNTY COUNCIL ACTION PLAN FOR
IMPROVING THE WATER QUALITY WITHIN VOLUSIA
COUNTY; REPEALING RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the County Council of Volusia County approved Resolution #2014-132
during their meeting on September 18, 2014 which sets forth goals to improve the water quality
in Volusia County; and
WHEREAS,the quality of our rivers, estuaries, streams, lakes and the offshore waters of
the Atlantic Ocean is critical to the health, safety, and welfare of the Citizens of Volusia County
and the City of Edgewater; and
WHEREAS, the County of Volusia has invested in a stormwater management program
to reduce non-point source pollution, a surface water quality monitoring program to track and
respond to changes in nutrient and other pollution levels, and has eliminated surface wate
discharge of treated wastewater; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater also recognizes the importance of the water quality
of our rivers, estuaries, streams, lakes and the offshore waters of the Atlantic Ocean is critical to
the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City has made long-term investments and future commitments in
stormwater and wastewater management programs and infrastructure to reduce nutrients and
other pollution; and
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WHEREAS, on July 15, 2013 the City Council adopted Resolution 2013-R-13, The
Stormwater Master Plan identifies future initiatives that will enhance the quality of stormwater;
and
WHEREAS, water quality is a multi jurisdictional issue of regional significance that
requires the cooperation of the county, municipalities, state and federal agencies to realize
measureable and sustainable improvements in our water quality.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater, Florida as follows:
Section 1. The City of Edgewater hereby resolves to work together in good faith with
all local, regional, state and. federal governments, educational institutions, and non-profit
agencies to improve the water quality within the City of Edgewater and surrounding areas for all
citizens to enjoy.
Section 2. Pursuant to approval and adoption of Resolution#2014-132 by the County
Council on September 18, 2014 in which the County established the following goals and
associated actions to improve water quality in Volusia County:
a. j Promote clean water initiatives within all priority surface waters in the
county, including the Tomoka River, Halifax River, Spruce Creek, Indian
River/Mosquito Lagoons, St. Johns River, Blue Springs and Gemini
Springs.
b. Eliminate the discharge of all treated wastewater to surface water bodies.
c. Identify water quality capital projects and commit funding.
d. Develop and implement Reasonable Assurance Plans for priority surface
waters that have not been declared impaired.
e. Aggressively promote springs water quality restoration.
f. Adopt policies to support and implement the elimination of septic;systems
within priority watersheds.
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g. Improve stormwater conveyance and treatment systems to reduce nutrient
pollution.
Section 3. The City of Edgewater hereby supports the actions to work
cooperatively with the County of Volusia to improve water quality by:
a. Actively lobby at the state and federal levels for funding for the above
actions.
b. Partnering on agency or other grant and funding opportunities.
c. Continue initiatives in eliminating the discharge of all treated wastewater
to surface water bodies citywide.
d. Continue pursuing projects and initiatives regarding water quality capital
projects and committing funding/matching funds.
e. Developing and implementing Reasonable Assurance Plans for priority
surface waters that have not been declared impaired.
f Adopting policies to support and implement the elimination of septic •
systems within priority watersheds.
h. Consider adoption and implementation of a strict fertilizer ordinance,
which includes a seasonal ban on application of nitrogen and phosphorus.
j. Fully supporting and participating in meaningful education and outreach
programs to inform citizens about water quality.
k. Engaging area colleges, universities, and non-profit organizations in
advancing the state of our knowledge through research and analysis. _
Section 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of_this `-
Resolution, or application hereof, is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any Court,
such portion or application shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision, and
such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications hereof.
Section 5. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be and the same
are hereby repealed.
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Section 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Section 7. After a motion to approve bylnlig with second by
the vote on this resolution was as follows: U`�� `
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Mayor Mike Thomas
• Councilwoman Christine Power
Councilwoman Gigi Bennington X
Councilman Michael Ignasiak
Councilman Gene Emter X
PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED this /01-1-1 day of November, 2014.
ATTEST: CITY COUNCIL OF T
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Bonne Wenzel I Mike T i om as
City Clermk. Mayor
Robin L. Matusick
Paralegal
For the use and reliance only by the City of Approved by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater, Florida. Approved as to form and Edgewater at a meeting held on this VA day
legality by: Aaron Wolfe, Esquire of NOLtentheL, 2014 under Agenda Item
City Attorney No. 8 e .
Doran, Sims, Wolfe, Kundid,
Ciocchetti & Wagner
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