Agenda 04/10/2012 Item # 4CP R O C L A M A T I O N 4/10/2012 Item 4.C.
WHEREAS, more than 90 percent of Florida's drinking water is supplied by under lying aquifers and clean
and sustainable water resources are vital to maintaining Florida's healthy environment,
economy and quality of life; and,
WHEREAS, Floridians consume more than 7.9 billion gallons per day of fresh water and the future of
Florida is dependent on the availability of water; and,
WHEREAS, South Florida residents consume 179 gallons per person, per day, the highest water usage in
the state; 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 rivers, lakes and springs,
upgrade drinking water facilities and improve wastewater treatment, and,
WHEREAS, water conservation can cost as little as 6 -72 cents per 1, 000 gallons of water saved, while
the cost of constructing alternative water supply facilities may exceed $7 dollars per 1, 000
gallons of water created; and,
WHEREAS, all water users, including commercial, industrial, agricultural, institutional, hospitality, private
citizens and others can make positive contributions to reduce water use and protect Florida's
water resources; and,
FREAS, the South Florida Water Management District is implementing a Comprehensive Water
Conservation Program to instill a lasting culture of conservation in our communities,-. and,
WHEREAS, Governor Scott and the Cabinet of the state of Florida have designated April as Water
Conservation Month to encourage Floridians to conserve the state's precious water resources.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, that
April 2012 be designated as
WATER CONSERVATION MONTH
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10th Day of April 2012.
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
FRED W. COYLE, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.C.
4/10/2012 Item 4.C.
Item Summary: Proclamation designating April 2012 as Water Conservation Month in
Collier County. To be accepted by Clarence Tears, Big Cypress Basin Administrator, South
Florida Water Management District. Sponsored by Commissioner Coyle.
Meeting Date: 4/10/2012
Prepared By
Name: BartlettKristi
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
3/28/2012 11:56:09 AM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
Name: BartlettKristi
3/28/2012 11:56:10 AM
Approved By
Name: Mitchelllan
Title: Executive Manager, BCC
Date: 4/2/2012 8:57:02 AM
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager- Business Operations, CMO
Date: 4/2/2012 9:13:20 AM
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