Resolution 2007-217
RESOLUTION No. 2007- 217
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, CONVEYING THEIR PREFERENCE
REGARDING THE MANAGEMENT PLAN
ALTERNATIVES FOR THE EVERGLADES
NATIONAL PARK.
WHEREAS, Collier County exists with 80% of its land dedicated to that of
conservation, and
WHEREAS, Collier County's outdoor cultural heritage and is inextricably linked to
the Everglades, and
WHEREAS, Everglades City, Chokoloskee, and Plantation Island are within
Collier County, and
WHEREAS, Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve
Addition surround these communities, and
WHEREAS, the economic viability of these communities is dependent upon
access to local and regional marine areas by motorized vessels, and
WHEREAS, it was reported to the Board of County Commissioners that the
Everglades Restoration would benefit Collier County visitors and residents by
improving sport and commercial fisheries, water quality, and sheet flow into the
Ten Thousand Island and Everglades National Park, and
WHEREAS, the National Parks Service's Newsletter 4 acknowledges, through
Preliminary Alternatives B, C, and D of the Everglades Management Plan, it's
intention to reduce, restrict and or ban motorized vessels access to fisheries,
and
WHEREAS, these restrictions would also adversely impact the ability to observe
wildlife or other resources, and
WHEREAS, The Board of County Commissioners believes that these restrictions
will not be in the best interest of the residents and visitors to Collier County, our
cultural heritage or economy,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER CONTY FLORIDA, that:
Section 1: Preliminary Alternative "A" of Newsletter 4 is the only alternative
supportable by the Board of County Commissioners at this time, and any future
alternatives must give consideration to avoiding adverse economic impact to
Collier County.
This Resolution adopted this J ~ day of Jw\ l-\ ,2007, after motion,
second and majority vote favoring same. r::r----
ATTEST:
Dwight E. Brock, Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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DeputyClerk ' James Coletta, Chairman
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Approved as to form
and legal sufficiency:
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Robert N. Zachary
Assistant County Attorney