Resolution 1989-159
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Collier County; and,
JULY 6, 1989
RESOLUTION 89 - ~
A RESOLUTION OBJECTING TO OIL DRl~LING
AND EXPLORATION OFF THE COAST OF FLORIDA:
REQUESTING THE MINERALS MANAGEHEHT
SERVICE, THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR,
AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO OPPOSE
PLANS FOR ANY SUCH DRILLING AND
EXPLORATION; AUTHORIZING DISTRIBUTION;
AND PROVIDING AH EFFECTIVE Dl\TE.
WHEREAS, the United States Depa1.-tment of the Interior is
currently considering the lease of federal waters in the Gul! ot
Mexico, tor petroleum exploration and devolopment, that may
include areas offshore from Collier County; and,
WHEREAS, offshore petroleum exploration and development
presents a serious throat to the native Coastal ecosystems at
WHEREAS, Collier County's coastline supports a
substantial commercial and recreational fishinq industry; and,
WHEREAS, Collier Co~nty's coastline supports a
substantial tourJsm industry; and,
WHEREAS, part of Collier County's coastline is owned by
the citizens of Florida, and maintained by the State Department
ot Natural Resources as State Prosorve area; and,
WHEREAS, part of Collier County's coastline is owned by
the citizens of the Uni.ted States, and maintained by the United
States Department of the Interior as National Park area; and,
WHEREAS, offsho~e petroleum development would increase
the possibility of compromise to the ecology of beach and shore
systems, native habitats, and local economy, by petroleum
pollution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the President's
Outer Continental Shelf Leasing and Development Task Force, the
Minerals Management Service, the Secretary of the Interior, and
the United states Congress is requested to oppose plans tor
offshore exploration and petroleum development in any waters ot
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tho Gult of Mexico that would significantly influence the natural
coastal systems in Collier County, Florida.
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JAMES C. GIL~S, CLERK
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BUAT L. SAUNDERS, CHAIRMAN
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
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FoJt. KENNETH B. C R
COUNTY hTTORNEY
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