92-16 (2)RESOLUTION N0. 92 -16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,
("SWIM") PROGRAM; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE A MANAGEMENT
DATE.
WHEREAS, the Surface Water Improvement and Management Act of 1987 (the
SWIM Act), which was enacted for the purpose of protecting, preserving and
restoring the surface water resources of the State of Florida,
directs the water
management estorati nr or preservation ofosurfacep i
water dies management
of state and plans
andregi regional
the
significance; and
WHEREAS, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) is
implementing surface water improvement and management plans for the Tampa Bay,
Rainbow River, Banana Lake, Crystal River, Lake Panasoffkee, Charlotte Harbor,
Lake Tarpon, Lake Thonotosassa, and the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida, SWFWMD, and the City of Clearwater have made
a substantial financial commitment to restore and preserve the surface water
resources of southwest Florida through the implementation of the surface water
improvement and management plans; and
WHEREA�atewh de successful
comm tment;lmowemtherefore�of the plans will require a
continuing s
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Commission hereby declares its support of the goals
and objectives of the SWIM Act, and requests the Florida Legislature to
appropriate sufficient funds to the Surface Water Improvement and Management
Trust Fund in order to implement the Surface Water Improvement and Management
Plans during the 1992 -93 fiscal year.
Sect_ .ion 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6_ th _ day of February, 1992.
Attest:
Cy thia E. Goudeau
Ci y Clerk
Rita Garvey
Mayor - Commissioner
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