95-17Resolution 95 -17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, ENDORSING THE NOMINATION
OF ST. JOSEPH SOUND TO THE LIST OF "S.W.I.M. PRIORITY WATERBODIES" IN 1995;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, St. Joseph Sound traverses Clearwater between the mainland of Clearwater and it's
associated barrier islands; and
WHEREAS, St. Joseph Sound has been designated for "special consideration" by the State of
Florida for its importance as a unique natural resource that provides important natural functions related
to marine productivity, as well as, fish and wildlife habitat, and contributes to the overall health, welfare,
enjoyment and economic benefit to Clearwater's residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the important natural functions and benefits derived from St. Joseph Sound are
directly dependent upon its water quality; and
WHEREAS, the effects of runoff from stormwater systems and natural creek tributaries contribute
to poor water quality through enrichment and the contribution of pollutants from development which
diminishes natural system function and reduces Public benefit; and
WHEREAS, development that contributes stormwater runoff to St. Joseph Sound from Clearwater
extends from Curlew Creek in the north to Belleair Creek in the south; and
WHEREAS, the improvement of the water quality within St. Joseph Sound would enhance its
function and Public benefit; and
WHEREAS, the South 'Florida Water Management District's Surface Water Improvement and
Management (S.W.I.M,) program can participate with local governments in funding planning and
construction projects to improve the water quality of designated S.W.I.M. waterbodies; and
WHEREAS, such participation by S.W,I.M. would enhance the ability of the City of Clearwater to
plan for and construct projects that would improve the water quality of St. Joseph Sound for the benefit
of its citizens and visitors; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1, The City Commission of the City of Clearwater endorses the nomination of St. Joseph
Sound to the list of "S.W.I.M. Priority Waterbodies" in 1995.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2d
Attest:
C r thia E. Goudeau
Cd Clerk
day of February 1995,
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Rita Garvey
Mayor - Commissioner