Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 91-26-Coastal Construction Line — reading text

City of Fort Walton Beach Resolution 9-6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH OPPOSING THE REVISED COASTAL CONSTRUCTION CONTROL LINE AS PROPOSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DATED NOVEMBER, 1990, AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE HEREOF. WHEREAS, Okaloosa County was the second county in Florida to establish a Coastal Construction Control Line; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Walton Beach lies within Okaloosa County, Florida; and WHEREAS, there has been no appreciable change in the primary. dune line and no statistical basis for the proposed change; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Walton Beach is a tourist community and. relies on the ‘availability of beach front accommodations; and WHEREAS, relocation of the Coastal Construction Control Line will substantially adversely affect the economy of Okaloosa County, Florida and , in turn, substantially adversely affect. the economy of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY oF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA: SECTION I. MThat the City Council of the City of Fort Walton Beach objects to any change in the Coastal Construction Control Line previously established and adopted by the Governor and the Cabinet of the State of Florida on February 17, 1976 and December 19, 1978. SECTION II. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by the City Council and signature by the Mayor. ,, Americas Most Geautifil Beaches The form and legal sufficiency of the foregoing has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. LITHO BY VITRO PRESS me CO cD Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services The Capitol PLEASE RESPOND To: BOB CRAWFORD Tallahassee COMMISSIONER 32399-0810 6 JAN 92 193 91 December 20, 1991 Honorable William J. Roberts, III Mayor, City of Fort Walton Beach Post Office Box 4009 Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32549 Dear Mayor Roberts: Thank you for your recent letter and copy of the Resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Fort Walton Beach opposing the relocation of the coastal construction control line as proposed by the Department of Natural Resources. It is important to me to know how the citizens of Florida feel about issues of the day which affect the quality of life in our state. I hope you will continue to bring to my attention those topics of concern and interest in your community. Sincerely, BOB CRAWFORD COMMISSIONER O GRICULTURE be/gr COPIES TO MAYOR. COUNCH. & APPOINTED OFFICERS [eG r on BATE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Jim Smith Secretary of State December 27, 1991 Mayor William J. Roberts, III Post Office Box 4009 Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32549 Dear Mayor Roberts: Thank you for your December 11 letter which included a copy of the resolution adopted by the City Council opposing the proposed new coastal control construction line for Okaloosa County. I appreciated hearing from you and knowing the views of the Council on this matter. However, the Governor and Cabinet unanimously approved the Department of Natural Resources recommendation on the proposed line. With best wishes, rely, * Seg@vetary of State JS/of COPIES TO MAYOR , COUNCII: & APPOINTED OFFICERS BATE The Capitol e Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 e (904) 488-3680 {) STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL RospEeRT A. BUTTERWORTH January 6, 1992 The Honorable William J. Roberts, III Mayor, City of Fort Walton Beach Post Office Box 4009 Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32549 Dear Mayor Roberts: Thank you for your letter of December 11, 1991, regarding the coastal construction control line for Okaloosa County. While I can understand your concern that Okaloosa County has not experienced an erosion problem along the coastline, coastal construction control lines are mandated by statute where an area of sandy beach will be affected by a 100 year storm surge. Section 161.053, F.S., does not exempt any county and does not allow for the consideration that erosion has not been a problem in the past. Accordingly, there was no option open to the Governor and Cabinet when we approved the Okaloosa County control line on December 17, 1991. Again, thank you for your input on this matter. Sincerely, Robert A. Butterworth Attorney General RAB /edm COPIES TO MAYOR , COUNCIL & APPOINTED OFFICERS 1 (8/9 ~ —* OFFICE OF THE TREASURER DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TOM GALLAGHER TREASURER January 7, 1992 The Honorable William J. Roberts, IIT Mayor City of Fort Walton Beach Post Office Box 4009 Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32549 Dear Mayor Roberts: Thank you for sending me a copy of the City of Ft. Walton Beach City Council’s resolution opposing the reestablishment of the coastal construction control line in Okaloosa County. Prior to the Governor and Cabinet considering the recommendation to move the control line, we reviewed several reports, including a storm surge study and an economic impact study. It is important to keep in mind that the control line is a line defining the state’s jurisdiction where special siting considerations and structural codes are necessary to protect the beach/dune system, proposed and existing structures, and adjacent properties. It is not a setback line or a line of prohibition. This item came before the Governor and Cabinet on Tuesday, December 17, 1991. After carefully reviewing all of the information provided by both advocates and proponents of the new line, we voted unanimously to approve it. Again, I appreciate your taking the time to let me know of the council’s views on this matter. Your input has been very helpful. If I or any member of the department’s staff may be of further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Tam Ge lla Tom Gallagher Treasurer and Insurance Commissioner TG:ccc APPOINTED —_ LZ A DATE COPIES TO MAYOR, COUNCIL & OFFICERS TREASURER/ INSURANCE COMMISSIONER]| FIRE MARSHAL