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Resolution No. 91-14
WHEREAS, the polluted condition of Lake Apopka is well-known and has existed
for some time, and
WHEREAS, innumerable studies and surveys have established that the input of
high-nutrient discharges, primarily from muck farms on the north shore
of the lake, are the primary cause of the pollution and deterioration
of Lake Apopka; and
WHEREAS, various proposals and ideas for cleanup of the lake and restoration
of water quality have been advanced and some have been and are being
tried, none has reversed nor promises to reverse the lake deterioration
in the face of continued discharge from the muck farms; and
WHEREAS, a new rule (40C-44FAC) approved by the St. Johns River Water Management
District permits discharge of both stormwater and wastewater into Lake
Apopka by the muck farms on a permanent basis; and
WHEREAS, the economic interests of the muck farmers are understood, techniques
for eliminating discharge pollution do exist, and could be enforced
by the St. Johns River Water Management District; and
WHEREAS, a balance between the economic prosperity of the muck farmers and a
clear, non-polluted Lake Apopka is an attainable goal, and would
enhance the quality of life in Central Florida - which is one of the
purposes of the local governments;
NOW, THEREfORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OCOEE BOARD Of CITY COMMISSIONERS AS
FOLLOWS:
1. The City of Ocoee urges the St. Johns River Water Management
District to strengthen its rule on discharge into Lake Apopka and to work toward
protection and restoration of water quality, which is its mission.
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2. The City of Ocoee urges governmental and regulatory authorities at
all levels to abandon their "study it again" approach and to get on with the task
of stopping pollution and the cleanup of Lake Apopka.
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3. The City of Ocoee calls upon and challenges all interested and
involved governmental, technical, and economic interests, as well as individual
citizens, to accept and strive toward a goal of Clean Water in Lake Apopka by
the Year 2000.
4. That copies of this Resolution be sent to the Florida Congressional
delegation in Washington, the Governor of the State of Florida, members of the
Florida Cabinet, the state legislative delegation from Orange and Lake Counties,
the Executive Director of the St. Johns River Water Management District and to
each member of the governing board individually, the Boards of County
Commissioners of Orange and Lake Counties, the cities of Winter Garden, Oakland
and Apopka, the Zellwood Drainage and Water Control District, the Apopka and Lake
County Chambers of Commerce, and to all newspapers in the affected areas.
PASSED AND ADOPTED.THIS 16TH DAY OF JULY, 1991.
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