HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 87-04 RESOLUTION NO. 87 -0
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OCOEE, FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE SWAP OF STATE OWNED
MUCK FARMLANDS IN THE EVERGLADES FOR MUCKLANDS
AROUND LAKE APOPKA AND APOPKA-BEAUCLAIR CANAL;
TO HELP LAKE APOPKA BY PROVIDING A BENEVICIAL AQUATIC
ENVIRONMENT FOR THE SPAWNING OF FISH AND TO FLUSH OUT
POLLUTANTS.
• WHEREAS, the 1985 Legislature recognized the importance of
instituting an ambitious and creative restoration program for Lake Apopka; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 85 -1 Laws of Florida established the Lake Apopka
Restoration Council and directed the St. John's Water Management District
to undertake a pilot project for the restoration of the lake; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Apopka Restoration Council passed a resolution
supporting the swap of state owned muck farmlands in the everglades for
about 8,000 acres of mucklands around Lake Apopka and the Apopka - Beauclair
Canal; and
WHEREAS, the proposed land swap and the plans of the St. John's River
Water Management District would create a large marsh zone where beneficial
aquatic plants can grow and provide spawning and breeding areas for sport
fish, as well as other benefits to the lake including acting as a "kidney
for Lake Apopka" by flushing out pollutants.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of
Ocoee, Florida:
1. That the City of Ocoee hereby supports the proposed land swap
as recommended by the Lake Apopka Restoration Council.
2. That the City Clerk be instructed to send copies of this
Resolution to the Governor and each Cabinet member, the St. John's River
Management District, the Lake Apopka Restoration Council, Orange County,
all municipalities in the Lake Apopka Basin, and the Executive Director
of the Tri- County League of Cities.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 3e DAY t , 1987.
MAYOR
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