Resolution 2001-086
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-..B..n-
A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, STATING THAT CURRENT STATE ACQUISITION
PROJECTS IN COLLIER COUNTY DESERVE THE HIGHEST OF PRIORITIES
UNDER FLORIDA FOREVER AND SHOULD BE FULLY FUNDED UNDER
FLORIDA FOREVER; REQUESTING STATE FUNDING REMAIN A V AILABLE
FOR COMPLETION OF STATE ACQUISITION PROJECTS THAT ARE OVER 90%
ACQUIRED.
WHEREAS, it has been reported by The Conservancy of Southwest Florida that:
1. The lands purchased in Collier County by the State of Florida under Preservation 2000
have benefited the County in various ways;
2. Preservation 2000 has contributed to water recharge. nood protection and water
pollution control in Collier County;
3. Preservation 2000 has restored the historic sheet flow to the western Everglades
ecosystem in Collier County;
4. Preservation 2000 has enhanced the protection of critically endangered and threatened
species and the health of ecosystems unique to Southwest Florida;
5. Preservation 2000 has helped guide population growth toward urban areas and away
from incompatible rural areas;
6. Preservation 2000 has contributed to the quality of life and community character that
attracts residents and tourists to the County; and
7. Preservation 2000 has provided an unprecedented partnering opportunity between the
County and State governments to protect environmentally sensitive lands in Collier
County, resulting in millions of dollars of acquisition and management cost savings to
the County's citizens; and
WHEREAS. it would be in the best interests of Collier County that Belle Meade, South Golden
Gate Estates (pan of Save Our Everglades), Fakahatchee Strand. Rookery Bay, Okaloacoochee Slough
and Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed continue as high priority projects under Florida Forever.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
I. All current state acquisition projects in Collier County deserve the highest of priorities under
Florida Forever and should be fully funded under Florida Forever. For those state
acquisition projects that are over 90% acquired. acquisition, restoration and management
funding should remain available for these projects under Florida Forever to ensure their
completion.
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2, The Clerk to the Board is directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to the Department of
Environmental Protection.
3. The Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners is hereby authorized to correspond
with City of Naples and City of Marco Island officials to seek support for the matters
covered by this Resolution.
" This'R~s~lution adopted this 13'" day of March, 2001 after motion, second and majority vote
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f~~o!jng same:
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Approved as to form and
legal sufficiency:
Attest IS to c..trlll",
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David C. Weigel
County Attorney