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Lands: SUPPORT the authority of county government to purchase
and sell conservation lands in accordance with local needs and financial capacity.
Indian River Lagoon & Lake Okeechobee Basin: SUPPORT state funding for the
construction of additional water storage and water quality treatment facilities within the
Lake Okeechobee, Caloosahatchee, St. Lucie and Indian River Lagoon watersheds.
SUPPORT state funding for domestic wastewater infrastructure that would reduce
nutrient loading from septic tanks within the Lake Okeechobee Basin.
Utility Liens: SUPPORT legislation to amend Section 159.17, Florida Statutes, to
authorize counties – as well as municipalities – that issue revenue bonds to place liens
on properties served by any water, sewer or gas systems for service charges until paid,
which liens shall be prior to and on parity with state, county and municipal tax liens.
Stormwater Fees: SUPPORT legislation to amend Section 403.0893, Florida
Statutes, to provide authorization for stormwater utilities to charge and collect user fees
from all beneficiaries of the stormwater utility system.
Springs Protection: SUPPORT state funding for nutrient load reduction programs
within Florida’s springsheds. SUPPORT state funding for projects that will improve
water quantity and water quality within Florida’s springsheds.
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