Resolution 2001-341
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-~
RESOLUTION OF THE COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS SUPPORTING CONTINUED FEDERAL FUNDING OF
COASTAL PROJECTS
WHEREAS, America's beaches are one of the country's
irreplaceable and invaluable assets as, both environmentally and
economically, they are unparalleled as a source of storm
protection, a magnet for national and international tourism and
provider of healthful recreation for all citizens; and
WHEREAS, the timely maintenance and restoration of these
beaches is critical to preserve their value and viability, and
to provide a boost to both the environment and economy of the
nation; and
WHEREAS, the role of the federal government in maintaining
and restoring beaches is appropriate and crucial, in that it
recognizes the benefits accrued to the federal government from
the storm protection afforded by better beaches as well as the
role of federal navigation projects in accelerating coastal
erosion;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: Collier County,
Florida requests that the Congressional conference committee
formed to reconcile differences between FY 2002 appropriation
allocations by the House and Senate for beach restoration
projects support the higher funding level proposed and approved
by the House of Representations. We believe the $151,572,000
allocation backed by a House majority is the minimum amount
needed to hold the line on our country's coastal erosion; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Members of both Houses and
both parties are urged to commit themselves to creating a
dedicated funding source for beach maintenance and protection
efforts, inasmuch as only with such funding can this crucial
federal effort be assured of the appropriations needed to ensure
success over the decades; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Collier County, Florida
strongly supports America's beachfront resources, and urges all
Members of Congress to do the same at this crucial moment in
time.
This Resolution adopted this II~ day of September, 2001
after motion, second and majority vote favoring same.
AtTEST.: . ". ,
DWIGHT E'~ ':l'7Roc'k. Clerk
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Approveq:as to form and
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BOARD
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BY:
c eline Hubbard Robinson
sistant County Attorney
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