Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2010-15 - Support to ban off-shore drilling — reading text

RESOLUTION 2010- 15 A RESOLUTION CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA OF THE RENEWING ITS OPPOSITION TO OFFSHORE DRILLING IN SUBMERGED LANDS UNDERLYING THE TERRITORIAL WATERS OF THE STATE; URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION BANNING SUCH DRILLING; PROVIDING FOR THE CITY CLERK TO SEND CERTIFIED COPIES OF THE RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AND MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico are second to none in attracting visitors who come to the area for recreational purposes; and WHEREAS, the waters of the Gulf of Mexico are a source of income for both recreational boaters and commercial fisherman; and WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Fort Walton Beach finds that the Deepwater Horizon oil has had a negative and likely long lasting impact on the local economy and ecosystems; and spill has risks compromising the mission of area military installations. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Fort Walton Beach renews its opposition to off-shore drilling in the lands underlying the territorial waters of the state. SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Fort Walton Beach urge the Office of the Governor and each member of the Florida to support an amendment to the Florida Constitution Legislature banning off-shore drilling in the lands underlYing the territorial waters of the state. of this SECTION 3. The City Council authorizes the City Clerk to forward a certified copy resolution to the Office of the Governor and each member of the Florida Legislature. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the City Council and signature by the Mayor. Adopted: May 25, 2010 Mike Anderson, Mayor Approved For Legal Sufficiency Toni Craig, City  l c\\~ City of Fort Walton Beach 1 I ~ , \' ' I, i America' s Most Beautiful Beaches 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SW * P. O. Box 4009 * Fort Walton Beach, Fl32549 c.: V /' 850) 833- 9500 * Fax ( 850) 833- 9640 TDD ( 850) 833- 9925 Mike Anderson Mayor 850) 833- 9511 manderson@fwb. org fwbmayor@fwb. org May 28, 2010 The Honorable Jeff Miller 2439 Rayburn HOB Washington DC 20515-0901 Dear Congressman Miller: At its regularly scheduled Council meeting of May 25, 2010, the Fort Walton Beach City Council adopted the attached Res. 2010- 15 which renews the City' s opposition to offshore drilling in submerged lands underlying the territorial waters of the State. Your support of this resolution is appreciated. Regards, kM Mike Anderson Mayor Ive  i City of Fort Walton Beach i' lr\. America' s Most Beautiful Beaches l , I, o - ,,~,,~.:\ c'.~ 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SW * P. O. Box 4009 * Fort Walton Beach, Fl32549 7' V /; " , . 850) 833- 9500 * Fax ( 850) 833- 9640 TDD ( 850) 833- 9925 Mike Anderson Mayor 850) 833- 9511 manderson@fwb. org fwbmayor@fwb. org May 28, 2010 Rep. Matt Gaetz 99 Eglin Parkway Suite 18 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Dear~: At its regularly scheduled Council meeting of May 25, 2010, the Fort Walton Beach City Council adopted the attached Res. 2010- 15 which renews the City' s opposition to offshore drilling in submerged lands underlying the territorial waters of the State. Your support of this resolution is appreciated. Regards, ltk Mike Anderson Mayor Ive  i o~\\\ City of Fort Walton Beach L : i'~ America' s Most Beautiful Beaches c'-~ 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SW * P. O. Box 4009 * Fort Walton Beach, Fl32549 v 7' " '" ; 850) 833- 9500 * Fax ( 850) 833- 9640 TDD ( 850) 833- 9925 Mike Anderson Mayor 850) 833- 9511 manderson@fwb. org fwbmayor@fwb. org May 28, 2010 Senator Don Gaetz 4300 Legendary Drive Suite 230 Destin, FL 32541 Dear~: At its regularly scheduled Council meeting of May 25, 2010, the Fort Walton Beach City Council adopted the attached Res. 2010- 15 which renews the City' s opposition to offshore drilling in submerged lands underlying the territorial waters of the State. Your support of this resolution is appreciated. Regards, Mike Anderson Mayor Ive  i L. =-:-..,\ \ City of Fort Walton Beach 1~,: i' I'~ America' s Most Beautiful Beaches J~ \~ i{ i\ ( \J_,"".:\ i" V /71' ' c""'\,~ 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SW * P. O. Box 4009 * Fort Walton Beach, Fl32549 u 850) 833- 9500 * Fax ( 850) 833- 9640 c._, TDD ( 850) 833- 9925 Mike Anderson Mayor 850) 833- 9511 manderson@fwb. org fwbmayor@fwb. org May 28, 2010 Office of the Governor The Capitol 400 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399- 0001 Dear Governor Crist: At its regularly scheduled Council meeting of May 25, 2010, the Fort Walton Beach City Council adopted the attached Res. 2010- 15 which renews the City' s opposition to offshore drilling in submerged lands underlying the territorial waters of the State. Your support of this resolution is appreciated. Regards, Mike Anderson Mayor Ive  RESOLUTION 2010- 15 A RESOLUTION