Ordinance 2002-18D ORD:[NANCE NO. 2002- 18
ORDZNANCE ESTABLZSHZNG THE LAKE TRAFFORD
TORATZON TASK FORCE; PROV[D~[NG FOR CREATZON
INTENT; PROVZDI~NG FUNCTTONS, POWERS AND
T[ES; PROV~ZDI~NG FOR APPOINTMENT AND
~SZgz¥(.~?...~'~COMPOSi'T[ON, TERMS OF OFFZCE, ATTENDANCE AND
F[LLI'NG OF VACANCI'ES; PROVI'D1'NG FOR REMOVAL FROM
OFFZCE FOR FAZLURE TO ATTEND MEETt'NGS; PROV~ZDZNG
FOR OFFZCERS, (~UORUM AND RULES OF PROCEDURE;
PROVZDZNG FOR REVt'EW PROCESS; PROVZD[NG FOR
CONFLZCT AND SEVERABI'L]~TY; PROVZDt'NG FOR
I'NCLUSI'ON ZN CODE OF LAWS AND ORDI'NANCES; AND
PROVI'DI'NG FOR AN EFFECTZVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on May 7, 1996, the Board of County Commissio~_~ ~opted
Resolution No. 96-225 establishing the Lake Trafford Restoration Task For~;an~
WHEREAS, the Task Force was created as an Ad Hoc Committe~i~th ~ t~
expiring one year from the date of its inception; and
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WHEREAS, the purpose of the Task Force is to prepare written ~i~.in~ an-'-d'
recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on the best meth~to ~move
and/or prevent an algae bloom and restore Lake Trafford to its unpolluted condition, as
well as to locate available funding sources to fund the restoration project; and
WHEREAS, throughout the years, the Board of County Commissioners has
approved one year extensions of this Task Force to further assist the Board with the
restoration project; and
WHEREAS, the term of the Task Force will expire on May 7, 2002; and
WHEREAS, before the Task Force can prepare its written findings of its evaluation
of available methods to restore Lake Trafford and the availability of funding, additional
time is necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
SECTION ONE: Creation and Purpose,
The Lake Trafford Restoration Task Force (hereinafter "Task Force") is hereby
established to assist the Board of County Commissioners by locating the best methods
to restore Lake Trafford to its unpolluted condition.
SECT]:ON TWO: Functions, Powers and Duties of the Task Force. The functions, powers and duties of the Task Force shall be as follows:
A. Development and implementation of a restoration program to include
identification of the best methods to remove and/or prevent an algae bloom in order to
restore Lake Trafford to its unpolluted condition;
B. Identify available funding sources to fund with the restoration project; and
¢. Prepare written findings and recommendations to the Board of County
Commissioners.
SECTZON THREE: Appointment and Composition; Terms of Office;
Attendance And Filling Vacancies.
The Task Force shall be composed of Thirteen (13) members whose representation
shall include, but not be limited to, individuals representing the Audubon Society, the
South Florida Water Management District, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Big Cypress Basin, the
Immokalee Chamber of Commerce, the Conservancy, environmental specialists, marine
consultants, and private individual citizens from Immokalee with an interest in the
preservation of Lake Trafford. Candidates for the Task Force shall be sought in
accordance with the provisions of Collier County Ordinance 2001-55.
Terms of office of members of the Task Force shall be for four (4) years. Members
of the Task Force shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Board of
County Commissioners. Members shall meet the qualifications for membership and
requirements as outlined in Section Five of Ordinance No. 2001-55.
Appointment of members to the Task Force shall be by resolution of the Board of
County Commissioners, which resolution shall set forth the date of appointment and the
term of office. Appointments to fill any vacancies on the Task Force shall be for the
remainder of the unexpired term of office.
SECTION FOUR: Removal From Office; Failure to Attend F4eetings.
Task Force membership attendance requirements, including failure to attend
meetings and member removal from office are governed by Collier County Ordinance
No. 2001-55, or by its successor ordinance.
SECTION FIVE: Officers; Quorum; Rules of Procedure.
At its earliest opportunity, the membership of the Task Force shall elect a
chairperson and vice chairperson from among the members. Officers' terms shall be for
a period of one (1) year, with eligibility for reelection.
The presence of seven (7) or more members shall constitute a quorum of the Task
Force necessary to take action and transact business.
The Task Force shall, by majority vote of the entire membership, adopt rules of
procedure for the transaction of business and shall keep a written record of meetings,
resolutions, findings and determinations. Copies of all Task Force minutes, resolutions,
reports, and exhibits shall be submitted to the Board of County Commissioners.
SECTION SIX: Review Process.
This Task Force shall be reviewed once every four (4) years in accordance with the
procedures contained in Ordinance No. 2001-55.
SECTION SEVEN: Conflict and Severability.
In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other ordinance of Collier County or
other applicable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of the
Ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction,
such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such
holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion.
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SECTZON EZGHT: Znclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances.
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of
Laws and Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinances may be
renumbered or relettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be
changed to "section," "article," or any other appropriate word.
SECTION NINE: Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall become effective upon receipt of notice from the Secretary of
State that this Ordinance has been filed with the Secretary of State.
PASSEl) AND DULY Al)OPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida this c~/,-~~ day of April, 2002.
A'n'EST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA.
~'~~ .u .~._.. By:
Approved 'as to form
and legal sufficiency:
Robert N. Z~cl~ary
Assistant County Attorney
This ordinance filed with the
Secretary of State's Office the
~?,~(~ day of ~--,
and acknowledgement of that
filin~received this ~,'7~ day
of ~, ,Z~- · .
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STATE OF FLORIDA)
COUNTY OF COLLIER)
I, DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk of Courts in and for the
Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Collier County, Florida, do hereby
certify that the foregoing is a true copy of:
ORDINANCE NO. 2002-18
Which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on
the 23rd day of April, 2002, during Regular Session.
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of the Board of
County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, this 24th day
of April, 2002.
DWIGHT E. BROCK
Clerk of Courts,.a~"~,l~rk
Ex-officio
County Commi~ ~ &o~s
Deputy