Agenda 03/26/2013 Item # 4BPROCLAMATION 3/26/20134.B.
WHEREAS, water is a basic and essential need of every living creature; and,
WHEREAS, the state of Florida, the Water Management Districts and Collier County are
working together to increase awareness about the importance of water
conservation; and,
WHEREAS, April, typically a dry month when water demands are highest, is annually
designated as Water Conservation Month to educate citizens about how they can
help save Florida's precious water resources; and,
WHEREAS, the state of Florida, together with local partners,- is investing billions of dollars to
develop alternative water supplies; clean up stormwater pollution; restore river,
lakes and springs; upgrade drinking water facilities and impmve wastewater
treatment; and,
WHEREAS, Collier County eneourogrs and supports water conservation through various
educational programs, special events and, most importantly, by treating 91
percent of wastewater influent and distributing that 5.3 billion gallons of
reclaimed water for beneficial reuse as irrigation quality water; and,
"' -4EREAS, every business, industry, school and citizen can make a difference by efficiently
using water, thus promoting a health community and economy.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that April 2013 be designated as
WATER CONSERVATION MONTH
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 26714 Day of March, mu
ATTEST:
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RIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
6EOR6IA A. HILLER, CHAIRWOMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.4.13.
3/26/2013 43.
Item Summary: Proclamation designating April 2013 as "Water Conservation Month" in
Collier County. To be accepted by Paul Mattausch, Water Department Director; Steve Messner,
Interim Wastewater Department Director; and Lisa Koehler, Big Cypress Basin Administrator,
South Florida Water Management District. Sponsored by Commissioner Coyle.
Meeting Date: 3/26/2013
Prepared By
Name: BartlettKristi
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
3/13/2013 10:31:16 AM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
Name: BartlettKristi
3/13/2013 10:31:18 AM
Approved By
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager- Business Operations, CMO
Date: 3/13/2013 2:21:28 PM
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager
Date: 3/13/2013 3:04:39 PM
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