Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2009-15-Opposing offshore Drilling — reading text

RESOLUTION 2009- 15 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO CS/ CS/ CSJHB 1219 WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND TO ACCEPT AND AWARD BIDS FOR OIL AND GAS LEASES ON SUBMERGED LANDS UNDERLYING mE TERRITORIAL WATERS OF THE STATE; PROVIDING FOR THE CITY CLERK TO SEND CERTIFIED COPIES OF THE RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AND MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA SENATE; 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 military presence in the area depends on the use of the Gulf of Mexico to carry out its mission; and WHEREAS, as the local economy is driven by both tourism and the military presence the City Council recognizes the impact of a potential oil spill on the economy of the city as well as the effect on the area military bases. 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 finds that the passage of CS/ CS/ CS/HB 1219 would have a negative influence on the local economy and compromise the mission of area military installations. SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Fort Walton requests that the Office of the Governor and each member of the Florida Senate oppose this legislation. SECTION 3. The City Council authorizes the City Clerk to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Office of the Governor and to each member of the Florida Senate. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its approval. by the City Council and signature by the Mayor. Adopted April 28, 2009 r Mike Anderson, Mayor Approved For Legal Sufficiency Toni Craig Toni Craig, City Attorney  J City of Fort Walton Beach I L- ;\~\ America' s Most Beautiful Beaches 1. N: JA 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SW * P. O. Box 4009 * Fort Walton Beach, Fl32549 VTvr....~~" t . '. 850) 833- 9500 * Fax ( 850) 833- 9640 www.fwb. org TDD ( 850) 833- 9925 Helen Spencer City Clerk 850) 833- 9509 hspencer@fwb. org April 29, 2009 The Honorable Charlie Crist Office of the Governor The Capitol 400 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399- 0001 Dear Governor Crist: Enclosed is Resolution 2009- 15 adopted by the Fort Walton Beach City Council on April 28, 2009 expressing opposition to CS/ CS/ CS/ HB 1219 which provides for the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund to accept and award bids for oil and gas leases on submerged lands underlying the territorial waters of the State. Your support of this resolution is appreciated. Sincerely, Helen Spen r City Clerk S/ m  City of Fort Walton Beach L- :\~" l V America' s Most Beautiful Beaches 1. r 107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SW * P. O. Box 4009 * Fort Walton Beach, Fl32549 I.~. !' JF VV~. /.... . i j,: .-' 850) 833- 9500 * Fax ( 850) 833- 9640 c'_ www.fwb. org TDD ( 850) 833- 9925 Helen Spencer City Clerk 850) 833- 9509 hspencer@fwb. org April 29, 2009 The Honorable Florida Senate Tallahassee FL 32399- 1100 Dear Senators: Enclosed is Resolution 2009- 15 adopted by the Fort Walton Beach City Council on April 28, 2009 expressing opposition to CS/ CS/ CS/ HB 1219 which provides for the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund to accept and award bids for oil and gas leases on submerged lands underlying the territorial waters of the State. Your support of this resolution is appreciated. Sincerely, Mk Helen spen~ City Clerk 81m