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RESOLUTION NO. 69-91
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING THE PROTECTION OF BROWARD COUNTY' S
FRESH WATER RESOURCES, THE EVERGLADES, THE
BISCAYNE AQUIFER AND THE EAST EVERGLADES
WETLANDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, water is the natural resource upon which all life
depends; and
WHEREAS, Wetlands are a valuable natural resource which
55 serves as a vital link between land and water; and
i. WHEREAS, Wetlands provide protection and filtration of the
Biscayne Aquifer, the sole economical source of water supply for
South Florida; and
WHEREAS, Wetlands provide many important benefits to people
kand their environment such as to improve water quality, reduce
flood and storm damage, provide important fish and wildlife
habitat and support hunting and fishing activities; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. E.P.A. has determined the East Everglades
of Southwest Broward are a vital part of the ecosystem of the
Everglades, provide habitat for the endangered Florida panther,
the snail kite and the diminishing wading bird population; and
WHEREAS, the East Everglades Wetlands provide recharge for
the stressed delicate Biscayne Aquifer; and
WHEREAS, the inland migration of saltwater intrusion is the
primary threat to public water supplies in coastal Broward County
and the ongoing and historic drainage of the East Everglades
Wetlands to accommodate growth has helped to create this
situation; and
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WHEREAS, the US. E.P.A. has determined that "In South Florida
the past and continuing cumulative loss of Everglades Wetlands is
a major threat to water quality and resources, aquatic life and
wildlife"; and
WHEREAS, the Everglades, East Everglades Wetlands and the
Biscayne Aquifer are inter-related natural resources critical to
the water system which produces South Florida' s rain cycle; and
WHEREAS, more than fifty-four percent ( 54% ) of the nation' s
wetlands have vanished forever and the South Florida Regional
^. planning Council has determined that South Florida has lost more
than fifty percent (50%) of Everglades Systems Wetlands; and
WHEREAS, South Florida Water Management District's Broward
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County Water Supply Plan, Phase 11 May 1, 1991, recommends
designating Broward County as a "Critical Water Supply Area" .
. .•.�' NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Commissioners of the City of
Dania, Florida, support the protection of the Everglades, the East
Everglades Wetlands and the Biscayne Aquifer and urge the
appropriate authorities to adopt such policies and regulations at
least consistent with present federal standards and produce an
inventory map of the East Everglades Wetlands, as may be necessary
to ensure the protection of these valuable natural resources.
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Section 2 . That this resolution shall be in force and take
effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
Passed and Adopted on this 75Vi day of June 1991.
MAYOR - COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
4' CITY CLERK - AUDITOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS
Frank C. Adler, City Attorney
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