Agenda 05/26/2009 Item # 4B
Agenda Item No. 48
May 26, 2009
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PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, on April 7. 2009 at the Eagle Lakes Community Park, it was discovered that
an exotic algae had killed the fish in the lake. The decaying fish generated
a strong, offensive odor that permeated the neighborhood and needed to be
removed immediately: and.
WHEREAS. The Collier County Parks and Recreation Department initiated 0 clean-up and
contacted Debbie Vaughn at the Hendry Correctional Institute asking for
assistance with the removal of the decaying fish; and.
WHEREAS, staff from Hendry Correctional Institution under Warden Vickie Langford
immediately responded. and in particular Assistant Warden of Programs Ben
Mount, arranged for Major Soay and eight inmates to assist with the cfean-
up: and.
WHEREAS, Major Saoy and the eight inmates arrived at the Park early morning and
worked very hard to see the task completed before noon that day: and.
WHEREAS, the residents of Collier County who reside near the Eagle Lakes Community
Park and olso members of the public who use the park facility, are truly
grateful for the quick response, support and assistance given by Hendry
Correctional Institution in removing the decoying fish and thus the odor.
NOW THEReFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that the
HCNDRY CORRECTIONAL INSTITtlTION
be commended for their quick response and efforts to our communlty's needs
as we express our gratitude for their assistonce.
DONE AND ORDEReD THIS 26th !:>ay of May, 2009.
SOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
DONNA FIALA; CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
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Agenda Item No. 48
May 26, 2009
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
48
Meeting Date:
Proclamation recognizing Hendry Correctional Institution staff for immediate assistance in a
clean-up effort at Eagle Lakes Community Park after an exotic algae killed the fish in the lake
causing air and environmental pollution. To be accepted by Assistant Warden of Programs
Ben Mount and Major Sooy,
5/26/2009 90000 AM
Prepared By
Paula Springs
Board of County
Commissioners
Executive Aide to the BCC
Date
BCC Office
5/13/2009 5:04:04 PM
Approved By
Ian Mitchell
Board of County
Commissioners
BCC Office Manager
Date
BCC Office
5/14/20098:16 AM
Approved By
Winona W. Stone
Assistant to the County Manger
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
County Manager's Office
5/18/20093:36 PM
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