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RESOLUTION 98 - 30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA, IN
SUPPORT OF THE CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR
THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW STUDY OF THE
C&SF PROJECT DEVELOPED BY THE GOVERNOR'S
COMMISSION FOR A SUSTAINABLE SOUTH FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Everglades is a vital part of Florida's natural
heritage and is recognized nationally and internationally as one of
the world's most significant, but imperiled ecosystems; and
WHEREAS, the Everglades National Park has been declared by the
United States Department of Interior as the most threatened
national park in the country; and
WHEREAS, the economic and environmental sustainability of
South Florida is dependent upon a healthy Everglades ecosystem; and
WHEREAS, the Conceptual Plan was unanimously approved by the
Governor's Commission for a Sustainable South Florida; and
WHEREAS, The Governor of the State of Florida has endorsed the
Conceptual Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan for the C&SF Restudy will take
into consideration the Governor's Commission for a Sustainable
Florida's Conceptual Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the Parkland City Commission endorses and
supports the Governor's Commission for a Sustainable South
Florida's Conceptual Plan.
Section 2. That the Parkland City Commission directs staff to
work with the South Florida Water Management District staff to keep
them informed of proposed land use amendment changes and provide
the South Florida Water Management District the opportunity to
comment on said proposed amendments,
Section 3, The City Clerk of the City of Parkland is hereby
directed to provide copies of this resolution to the Governing
Board and Executive Director of the South Florida Water Management
District and to the District Engineer, Jacksonville District, of
the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 15 DAY OF
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JULY
, 1998,
CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA
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sAL AGLIARA, OR
ATTESTED:
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S AN ARMSTRONG, CMC, CI CLERK