19-28RESOLUTION 19-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLEARWATER SUPPORTING THE HOPE SPOT
WHICH IS COMPRISED OF THE COASTAL WATERS
FROM APALACHICOLA TO TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS
WILDLIFE REFUGE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater seeks a healthy, sustainable future for its
residents, businesses and visitors with less pollution and more economic and
employment opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater has identified in its Comprehensive Plan the
need for the "preservation of all living and nonliving coastal zone resources, avoidance
of loss of coastal zone resources, ecological planning principles for permitting
development, and the protection of human life against the effects of natural disasters";
and
WHEREAS, Hope Spots are special places that are critical to the health of the
oceans; and
WHEREAS, Hope Spots are about recognizing, empowering and supporting
individuals and communities around the world in their efforts to protect the oceans; and
WHEREAS, Hope Spots allow for planning for the future and they look beyond
current marine protected areas; and
WHEREAS, the area of the Hope Spot is comprised of the coastal waters from
Apalachicola to Ten Thousand Islands Wildlife Refuge; and
WHEREAS, the Hope Spot goal is to focus on activities promoting and
supporting education, research, information sharing and sustainable use of our coastal
waters; and
WHEREAS, such activities may include educational events through outreach and
school events, information sharing events amongst research organizations and other
stakeholders, data gathering and sharing to support research activities, restoration and
clean-up activities of our natural coastal areas, promotion of sustainable commercial
and recreational fishing, clean water and clean energy initiatives within the City of
Clearwater, and engagement with stakeholders to identify other types of activities or
initiatives that support the Hope Spot goal.
Resolution No. 19-28
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Council of the city of Clearwater hereby supports the Hope
Spot which is comprised of the coastal waters from Apalachicola to Ten Thousand
Islands Wildlife Refuge.
Section 2. That the City of Clearwater supports the Hope Spot Goal of focusing
on activities, promoting and supporting education, research, information sharing and
sustainable use of our coastal waters.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this fh6th day of October , 2019.
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
By: --Ctea kQi\CrCt t05
George N. Cretekos
Mayor
Ap roved s to form: Attest:
ILC
Pamela K. it Rosemarie Call
City Attorney City Clerk
Resolution No. 19-28