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HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES 93/11RESOLUTION NO. 93 -11 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY IN CLEANING UP THE WATER BODY LOCATED WITHIN PALM BEACH COUNTY KNOWN AS THE LAKE WORTH LAGOON; PROVIDING FOR THE PROMOTION OF RECREATIONAL ASPECTS OF LAKE WORTH AND THE IMPRGVSEMENT OF WATER QUALITY AND HABITAT THEREIN; PROVIDING FOR EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH REGARD TO THE PRESERVATION OF THIS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSET; REQUESTING OTHER MUNICIPALITIES TO ADOPT A SIMILAR RESOLUTION; PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION TO FURNISH COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION TO ALL OTHER MUNICIPALITIES IN PALM BEACH COUNTY, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, AND THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, numerous municipalities located within Palm Beach County border on the water body located within Palm Beach County known as the Lake Worth Lagoon; and WHEREAS, those municipalities, as well as those located further inland, recognize the wide variety of recreational and educational opportunities and environmental resources available to all citizens of Palm Beach County, as well as visitors to this area, afforded by this water body; and WHEREAS, the Town Commission of the Town of Gulf Stream supports the efforts of Palm Beach County in attempting to clean up the Lake Worth Lagoon, both by preventing pollutants from entering into this water body and through enhancement programs which create better water quality and habitat for wildlife; and WHEREAS, the Town of Gulf Stream desires to assist in the promotion of all recreational, educational and environmental aspects of this water body and desires to create an awareness of the need for improvement of water quality of this water body; and WHEREAS, the Town of Gulf Stream recognizes the truly significant role the Lake Worth Lagoon plays in the aesthetics, recreational and educational opportunities, environmental resources, and general welfare of those living nearby and desires to encourage all municipalities to continue to support the efforts of the Artificial Reef and Estuarine Enhancement Committee to restore and enhance the Lagoon. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The Town of Gulf Stream hereby supports the efforts of Palm Beach County in cleaning up the Lake Worth Lagoon through the improvement in water quality and the prevention of pollutants being discharged into the Lake. Section 2: The Town of Gulf Stream further supports the enhancement of the Lake, creation of more abundant habitat for wildlife in the Lake, and recognizes the work of the existing Artificial Reef and Estuaring Enhancement Committee. Section 3: Each and every other municipality is hereby requested to adopt a similar resolution to provide support for the improvement of water quality in the Lake Worth Lagoon, the prevention of pollutants from entering into this water body, the enhancement of existing habitat and creation of additional habitat for wildlife, and the promotion of all recreational aspects of the water body. Section 4: A copy of this Resolution shall'be forwareded to each and every other municipality located within Palm Beach County, the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County, and the South Florida Water Management District. Section 5_ This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. May PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th (SEAL) ATTEST: 4 Town Clerk 2 day of October , 1993. TOWN OF COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA L� Q� -c - Commissioner r Ja•, -, XAM C'. Commissioners