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A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM,
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING
PALM BEACH COUNTY"S POSITION CONCERNING
THE COASTAL RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION
PROGRAM, WHICH POSITION ASSERTS THAT THE
SOUTH LAKE WORTH INLET SAND TRANSFER PLANT
MERITS HIGHEST PRIORITY FOR A PRELIMINARY
ENGINEERING STUDY INTENDED TO DETERMINE TLE
MEANS FOR IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY OF THE PLANT
WHEREAS, Palm Beach County is engaged in a ten (10) year Coastal
Restoration and Preservation Program; and
WHEREAS, the coastal section between the South Lake Worth Inlet
and Delray Beach has been identified as meriting the highest priority
for the undertaking of preliminary engineering; and
WHEREAS, the function of the South Lake Worth Inlet Sand Transfer
Plant is a small but integral part of the total Coastal Restoration and
Preservation Program; and
WHEREAS, the findings of the preliminary engineering could be
expected to be helpful in contraverting the present injunctions against
relocation of the South Lake Worth Inlet Sand Transfer Plant; and
WHEREAS, it is our opinion that the Sand Transfer Plant, in its
present location, cannot be operated efficiently to restore the littoral
transport; and
WHEREAS, the possibility exists that the configuration of the South
Lake Worth Inlet is a material contributor to the erosion problem and thus
suggests the need for preliminary engineering for the most effective
operation of the Sand Transfer Plant at South Lake Worth Inlet; and
WHEREAS, the historic criticality of erosion in this area is docu-
mented by the Corps of Engineers and demonstrated by the loss of Ocean
Boulevard several times over the last 50 -years which necessitated its
partial relocation; and
WHEREAS, the Corps of Engineers has authorized a project in this
section, thereby making it available for Federal funding, the extent of
which can be determined by preliminary engineering; and
WHEREAS, the State of &lorida has also recognized the need for a
project in this section and previously programmed fundi in HB 2509, 1974
for release in Fiscal Year 1976/77, and now in agreement with current
legislation funds would be available on completion of an approved project,
the extent of this funding can be determined by preliminary engineering;
and
WHEREAS, the effect of any project arising from such preliminary
engineering would be beneficial to the existing project located within
the City limits of Delray Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM hereby
strongly supports the County's position and urges the County to embark
on the preliminary engineering, including a detailed study of the Sand
Transfer Plant at the South Lake Worth Inlet, as promptly as practicable.
MAYOR, Town of Gulf Stream
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ATTEST:
Deputy Town Clerk