Agenda 01/28/2014 Item # 4DPRO CLAMA TION 1/28/20144.D.
WHEREAS, the management of the primary, secondary and tertiary water management
systems are of critical importance to the citizens of Collier County, and,
WHEREAS, the rainfall experienced in Collier County for the summer of 2013 was almost 30%
above normal values for the months of June through September, and,
WHEREAS, several repeated, high intensity, localized rainfall events caused some arises of
the county to experience street and yard flooding challenging both system d
staff, and,
WHEREAS, the surface water and stormwater management system functioned extremely well
as a iresult of recent, significant capital improvements, as we // as, diluent, year-
long, operation and maintenance practices; and,
WHEREAS, the Big Cyp -ess Basin Office of the South Florida. Water Management District
undarr the leadership of Chairman Rick Barber partnered with County staff to
ides fY and correct Problem areas to minimize the effects of flooding to County
resia�ents, and,
WHEREAS, the Senior Staff of the Big Cypress Basin and the County communicated daily and
their rexpective field staff labored tirelessly under difficult conditions to operate
the primary, secondary and tertiary systems in such a manner as to reduce
potential flooding; and,
WHEREAS, the Oigh /eve/ of coordination between County staff and Staff of the Big Cypress
Basin Office of the South Florida Water Management District is based on their
shared responsibility and mutual concern for the protection of our citizens and the
management of the water resources of Collier County and the State of Florida.
NOW THEREFOR be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that the Big Cypress Basin Office of the South Florida Water Mono
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District and the County staff be recognized for their outstanding teamwork and
cooperation, to reduce the flooding of County residents during the summer of
2013.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 28m Day of January, 2014.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
n COLLIER COVArrY, FLORIDA
TOM HFAAWAJG CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4A.D.
1/28/2014 4.D.
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing the Big Cypress Basin Office of the South
Florida Water Management District and County staff for their outstanding teamwork and
cooperation to reduce flooding for Collier County residents during the summer of 2013. To be
accepted by Rick Barber, Chairman, Big Cypress Basin Board; Lisa Koehler,
Administrator /Intergovernmental Representative, Big Cypress Basin; Nick Casalanguida,
Administrator, Growth Management Division; John Vliet, Director, Road Maintenance; and
Travis Gossard, Superintendent, Road Maintenance. Sponsored by Commissioner Nance.
Meeting Date: 1/28/2014
Prepared By
Name: BartlettKristi
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
1/21/2014 3:05:24 PM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
Name: BartlettKristi
1/21/2014 3:05:25 PM
Approved By
Name: DurhamTim
Date: 1/21/2014 3 :23 :21 PM
Name: DurhamTim
Date: 1/21/2014 4:54:06 PM
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