Resolution 2008-160
RESOLUTION NO. 2008- 160
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER
COUNTY, FLORIDA PERTAINING TO THE PROPOSED "RIVER OF GRASS
GREENWAY" AND PRELIMINARY AL TERNA TIVES FOR NON-MOTORIZED
TRANSPORT A TION ACCESS INCREASED AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR THE
PRESERVATION OF THE EVERGLADES.
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WHEREAS, the proposed "River of Grass Greenway" will provide non-motorized t
transportation access alongside the only open road across southern Florida and the Everglades,
one ofthe world's unique ecosystems; and
WHEREAS, Collier County depends on the Everglades to attract visitors, and for natural
resources therefore adding to the overall quality of life for all Collier residents; and
WHEREAS, the "River of Grass Greenway" is an unprecedented project that will increase
awareness of the Everglades and aid in the process of securing state and federal appropriations
and support from the general public to restore, preserve and protect this valuable ecosystem; and
WHEREAS, non-motorized transportation users have less impact on the natural environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: the economic and
environmental importance of the "River of Grass Greenway" project to Collier County is
significant and warrants the full cooperation of this county, tribal, state and federal agencies and
private property owners alike.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is the desire of this county that access to the
entire "River of Grass Greenway" will exist and remain free of charge to non-motorized
transportation users in perpetuity.
This Resolution adopted this ;) 1
motion, second and majority vote.
day of
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, 2008, after
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
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Approved as to form and legal suffiCiency:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
TOM HENNING,
Jeff! lat ow, County Attorney