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RESOLUTION 92-03
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF <>COEE, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF THE
SURFACE WATER IMPROVEMENT AND MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature created the Surface Water
Improvement And Management Act Of 1987, as amended, for the purpose
of protecting, preserving, and restoring the surface water
resources of the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the welfare and economy of the residents of Ocoee are
linked inextricably with the preservation of state-wide and nearby
surface water resources and the maintenance of the natural
productivity, diversity and environmental quality of these systems;
and
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WHEREAS, Lake Apopka is located near the City of Ocoee and
Lake Apopka is one of Florida's most polluted lakes; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida, Department Of Environmental
Regulation, and the State's water management district, are actively
addressing the responsibilities assigned to them by the Surface
Water Improvement And Management Act Of 1987, as amended, regarding
Lake Apopka; and
WHEREAS, the Act directs the water management districts to
develop and implement management plans for the preservation and/or
restoration of surface water bodies of state and regional
significance; and
WHEREAS, the St. Johns River Water Management District, in
cooperation with the State of Florida, Department Of Environmental
Regulation and other resource management agencies, have initiated
and are actively implementing an adopted Surface Water Improvement
And Management Plan for Lake Apopka; and
WHEREAS, the successfu.l restorat.ion of :T.,akeApo!;)ka. would yield
significant economic and recreational benefits to the City of
Ocoee, surrounding communities and the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the completion and successful implementation of the
Plan will require a continuing State commitment to the Surface
Water Improvement And Management Act Of 1987, as amended, and the
provision of adequate funding to fulfill the requirements of the
Act and Legislative mandates; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Ocoee, Florida,
that it fully supports the goals and objectives of the Surface
Water Improvement And Management Act Of 1987, as amended, and the
State of Florida's commitment to the protection, preservation, and
restoration of our irreplaceable surface water resources; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Ocoee, Florida
requests the support of the Florida Legislature in ensuring that
adequate funds are appropriated to the Surface Water Improvement
And Management Trust Fund to fully and completely implement the
adopted Surface Water Improvement And Management Plan for Lake
Apopka for the 1992 fiscal year and beyond.
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