Agenda 09/08/2015 Item #10B9/8/2015 10.B.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners approves adding an agenda item to
the September 10, 2015 legislative workshop for the Conservancy of Southwest Florida to
present a ten minute informational presentation proposing environmentally responsible
legislative priorities for consideration in the 2016 legislative session.
OBJECTIVE: To have the Board recognize the valued input the Conservancy of Southwest Florida
can provide in developing legislative priorities that can protect our natural resources.
CONSIDERATIONS: Collier County has traditionally placed a high priority on preserving and
protecting our natural resources. Our Growth Management Plan and Land Development Codes contain
numerous regulations that protect the natural environment and focus on the preservation and safeguard
of our water resources. However, our GMP and LDC are preempted from regulating oil exploration in
Collier County, especially advanced techniques that are still yet poorly understood by our experts.
Collier County land owners also have rights to farm, develop, and utilize the resources on their
property to the greatest extent possible while balancing those rights with the impacts on the
environment, their neighbors, and future generations. Collier County has a long history of traditional
oil exploration and it is incumbent upon on our Board to find a balance between landowner mineral
rights and regulating sustainable ecosystems and water resources.
In 2014 and 2015, Collier County experienced a renewed interest in oil exploration due to the high
price of fossil fuels. This interest led to the application of advanced extraction techniques known as
high pressure stimulation or as more commonly known as "Fracking ". The Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Collier County have limited experience with Fracking and the
potential negative short and long term impacts associated with this application on our water supply.
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida also has long history of environmental protection and would
like to participate in a meaningful review of current regulations and support our legislative delegation
in developing new regulations. They have respectfully requested to participate in our legislative
workshop with a short presentation that would outline their recommendations for legislative action.
The recent reduction in fossil fuel prices has afforded all parties an opportunity to work together in
developing sound practices for oil exploration. It is important that we as Board consider all the
information available before moving forward with our 2016 legislative priorities. The Conservancy of
Southwest Florida desires to be heard in an open forum and is willing to participate with Collier
County, FDEP, and land owners in developing meaningful and fair regulations for future oil
exploration.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no legal
issue, and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners directs the County Manager to
add the Conservancy of Southwest Florida to the 2016 BCC legislative workshop agenda and provides
a ten minute allocation for a presentation on oil exploration recommendations for Collier County's
2016 legislative priorities.
Prepared by: Commissioner Penny Taylor
Attachments: Conservancy Presentation
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 10.10.B.
9/8/2015 10.B.
Item Summary: Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners approves
adding an agenda item to the September 10, 2015 legislative workshop for the Conservancy of
Southwest Florida to present a ten minute informational presentation proposing
environmentally responsible legislative priorities for consideration in the 2016 legislative
session. (Commissioner Taylor)
Meeting Date: 9/8/2015
Prepared By
Name: BrockMaryJo
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, County Managers Office
8/18/2015 10:27:01 AM
,.... Submitted by
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, County Managers Office
Name: BrockMaryJo
8/18/2015 10:27:02 AM
Approved By
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 8/18/2015 10:30:57 AM
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 8/19/2015 3:40:07 PM
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