13-09RESOLUTION NO. 13-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORtDA
SUPPORTING THE FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
COMMISSION'S (FWC) PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE
WATERWAY REGULATORY ZONE UNDER THE MEMORIAL
CAUSEWAY BRIDGE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has proposed
changes to provide for greater public safety to those transiting under the Memorial
Causeway Bridge and/or using the Clearwater Harbor Marina by extending the southern
boundary of the regulatory zone an additional 715 feet, which would provide a 500 foot
buffer to the southern-most dock of the Clearwater Harbor Marina, and widening the
regulatory zone to include the waterway under the entire lateral span of the bridge; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to support the FWC by endorsing the regulatory zone
changes to ensure the safety and ease of navigation for residents and visitors boating in
said area and using the Clearwater Harbor Marina; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Clearwater, Florida, does hereby�
support the FWC recommended changes beneath the Memorial Causeway Bridge, as,
shown on page 12 of the Commission's Presentation Draft Rule for Pinellas County Boatinc�
Safety Zones dated April 17, 2013, and such presentation shall be incorporated into thi:;
resolution by reference.
Section 2. That a copy of this Resolution will be forwarded to the Fish and WildlifE�
Conservation Commission.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of Mav , 2013.
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Camilo So�
Assistant City Attorney
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George N. Cretekos
Mayor
Attest:
Rosemarie
City Clerk
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