Resolution 1998-078
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RF.SOLUTION NO. 98----2!:
A RESOl.UTION SUPPORTING PRESCRIBED
BURNING PURSUANT TO THE "FLORIDA
PRESCRIBED BURNING ACT," SECTION
590.026, FI.ORIDA STATUTES.
WHEREAS. prescribed burning is a critical resource management tool that when properly
administered minimizes impacts on air quality. protects public safety. and enriches property
aesthetics; and
WHEREAS. prescribed burning reduces accumulated fuels and consequently lessens the
iikclihood and severity of uncontrolled and damaging wildfires; and
WHEREAS. much of the ecosystem of Collier County. including endangered. threatened.
and species of special concern. is fire-dependent for its vitality; and
WHEREAS. the Florida Legislature enacted Section 590.026. Florida Statutes. the "Florida
Prescribed Burning Act." that recognized the benefits of conducting prescribed burning; and
WHEREAS. nlles governing open burning in Collier County require that proper
authorization be obtained from the Florida Division of Forestry. Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services. prior to conducting prescribed burning in Coltier County.
NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY. FLORIDA. that the Board. in regular session i1nd
duly assembled. supports the lIse of prescribed hurning as a land management tool in Cotlier
County.
This Resolution adopted after motion. second and majority vote.
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DWIGHT E. BROCK. CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY. FLORIDA
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Approved as to form and
legal sufficiency:
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David C. Weigel
County Attorney
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