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From: wight_d [DeborahWight @colliergov.net]
Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 3:51 PM
To: Patricia L. Morgan
Cc: Ian Mitchell, TorreJohn
Subject: FW: Chair Coyle letter to Governor Crist re Oil Drilling
Attachments: 06.08.10 Coyle letter to Gov Crist re Offshore Oil Drilling.pdf
Importance: High
Hi Trish,
This was a BCC - tasked letter. Thanks.
- Debbie
From: wight_d
Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 3:50 PM
To: 'Charlie.Crist @MyFlorida.com'
Cc: DLCOMM; MitchellIan; ochs_I; TorreJohn; KlatzkowJeff
Subject: Chair Coyle letter to Governor Crist re Oil Drilling
Importance: High
The Office of the Honorable Governor Charlie Crist,
Please find attached a letter to Governor Crist on behalf of the Collier County Board of County
Commissioners from Chairman Fred W. Coyle who is requesting that the Governor and the Florida
Legislature support measures which will permanently prohibit offshore oil and gas drilling within
Florida territorial waters, and also that the Governor do what it takes to urge the federal
government to retain its 125 -mile drilling ban.
Your cooperation and consideration are appreciated. If you would like any additional information
about the Collier County Commission's position, please feel welcome to contact Commissioner
Coyle at 239.252.8097 or FredCoyle @colliergov.net.
Thank you.
Debbie Wight
Legislative Affairs Coordinator
239.252.8113 office
239.289.4214 cell
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The Honorable Charlie Crist, Governor
State of Florida
The Capitol
400 S. Monroe St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399 -0001
Re: Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling
Dear Governor Crist:
On behalf of the Collier County Board of County Commissioners, I am writing to express
the unanimous agreement by this Board that we are simply fed up with the burden placed
on our constituents by the failures of those who do not properly live up to their corporate
fiduciary responsibilities. We have witnessed recent taxpayer - financed bailouts for large
banks, auto manufacturers and Wall Street financiers. Now we are witnessing BP's and
the federal government's inept efforts to bring the largest oil spill in U.S. history under
control.
In the wake of the unconscionable adverse impacts to coastal states by the catastrophic
Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which a government science team reported on May 27 has
been pouring up to 19,000 barrels of oil — 5 times original estimates — into the Gulf of
Mexico each day, Collier County officials can only watch the images and prepare for the
worst as leaking oil destroys precious environment and marine life in once thriving,
pristine ecosystems. It will be years — perhaps decades — before those areas regain their
natural quality, if ever. At the same time, the spill has caused untold economic damage
in coastal communities. Although the oil has not reached Collier County yet, we
certainly share the anxiety and frustration of our neighbors.
This event has become a national disaster of monumental proportions in every respect.
The Collier County Commission encourages you, Governor Crist, and the Florida
Legislature to support measures which will permanently prohibit offshore oil and gas
drilling within Florida territorial waters.
Additionally, recognizing that the federal government has had a 125 -mile drilling ban
imposed since 2006, I urge you to do what it takes to retain that prohibition. Before the
Deepwater disaster, the President proposed expanding offshore drilling to include areas
W. Harmon Turner Building • 3301 East Tamiami Trail • Naples, Flonda 34112 •239- 252 -8097 • FAX 239 - 252 -3602
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Board of Collier County Commissioners
Donna Fiala Frank Halas Tom Henning Fred W, Coyle
Jim Colette
District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4
District 5
June g, 2010
The Honorable Charlie Crist, Governor
State of Florida
The Capitol
400 S. Monroe St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399 -0001
Re: Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling
Dear Governor Crist:
On behalf of the Collier County Board of County Commissioners, I am writing to express
the unanimous agreement by this Board that we are simply fed up with the burden placed
on our constituents by the failures of those who do not properly live up to their corporate
fiduciary responsibilities. We have witnessed recent taxpayer - financed bailouts for large
banks, auto manufacturers and Wall Street financiers. Now we are witnessing BP's and
the federal government's inept efforts to bring the largest oil spill in U.S. history under
control.
In the wake of the unconscionable adverse impacts to coastal states by the catastrophic
Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which a government science team reported on May 27 has
been pouring up to 19,000 barrels of oil — 5 times original estimates — into the Gulf of
Mexico each day, Collier County officials can only watch the images and prepare for the
worst as leaking oil destroys precious environment and marine life in once thriving,
pristine ecosystems. It will be years — perhaps decades — before those areas regain their
natural quality, if ever. At the same time, the spill has caused untold economic damage
in coastal communities. Although the oil has not reached Collier County yet, we
certainly share the anxiety and frustration of our neighbors.
This event has become a national disaster of monumental proportions in every respect.
The Collier County Commission encourages you, Governor Crist, and the Florida
Legislature to support measures which will permanently prohibit offshore oil and gas
drilling within Florida territorial waters.
Additionally, recognizing that the federal government has had a 125 -mile drilling ban
imposed since 2006, I urge you to do what it takes to retain that prohibition. Before the
Deepwater disaster, the President proposed expanding offshore drilling to include areas
W. Harmon Turner Building • 3301 East Tamiami Trail • Naples, Flonda 34112 •239- 252 -8097 • FAX 239 - 252 -3602
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of the Eastern Gulf of Mexico no closer than 125 miles of the Florida shoreline.
However, even that 125 -mile buffer offers little comfort as we monitor this current
ecological debacle day by day. It is critical for the state to emphasize to the federal
government the need for rigorous oversight of any current or future drilling operation in
the Gulf.
Also, under no condition can there be monetary limitations for any drilling operation
mishap. No cap or maximum limit is acceptable.
Collier County government is cognizant of the fact that the Board has no authority to
address drilling operations in federal waters, however as elected officials we share
constituencies whose interests we all represent. Some things are more important to our
country than allowing business to earn a profit regardless of the consequences or without
proper regulation.
I would be happy to address any questions you or your staff might have regarding Collier
County's position on this issue of major importance.
Sincerely,
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Fred W. Coyle, Chairman
Board of County Commist
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Board of County Commissioners
Collier County Congressional Delegation
Collier County Legislative Delegation
Leo E. Ochs, Jr., County Manager
Jeffrey Klatzkow, County Attorney
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