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OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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 spill has had a negative and likely long lasting impact on the local economy and ecosystems; and
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 Legislature to support an amendment to the Florida Constitution
banning off-shore drilling in the lands underlying the territorial waters of the state.
SECTION 3. The City Council authorizes the City Clerk to forward a certified copy of this
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
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