88-PPPRESOLUTION NO. 88- I'~l~J::>
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
OBJECTING TO OIL DRILLING AND EXPLORATION
OF THE COAST OF FLORIDA AND THE FLORIDA
KEYS WITHOUT A THIRTY-MILE BUFFER ZONE;
REQUESTING THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
COMMISSIONERS TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION
OPPOSING OFFSHORE DRtLLINGWITHOUT A
THIRTY-MILE BUFFER ZONE; REQUESTING THE
UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO OPPOSE PLANS FOR
ANY SUCH DRILLING AND EXPLORATION; AND
AUTHORIZING DISTRIBUTION; EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the United States Department of the Interior has
recently announced a five-year leasing program to conduct lease sales
in offshore Gulf waters southwest of the coast of Florida: and
WHEREAS, other proposals may address other portions of the
Florida Coast and Keys; and
WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is opposed to
any offshore oil exploration projects off Florida's coast unless a
thirty-mile buffer zone is established and any drilling must occur
outside the thirty-mile buffer zone; and
WHEREAS, a thirty-mile buffer zone along Florida's coast is
essential in preserving and protecting one of Florida's most valuable
natural resources and to reduce potential disastrous impacts on the
economy and quality of life of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Florida Governor Bob Martinez, the Southwest Florida
Regional Planning Council, the Florida league of Cities and many other
local organizations and individuals have voiced opposition to the
United States Department of the Interior's proposal, as presented,
for a five-year leasing plan for oil exP!oration off Florida's West
Coast, citing environmental concerns and the importance of preserving
the integrity of the coastline and immensely productive bays and
estuaries.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH,
FLORIDA, THAT:
~ection 1.. The Palm Beach County Board of County
Commissioners adopt a resolution opposing offshore oil exploration
and drilling along Florida's Coast and the Florida Keys without a
thirty-mile buffer zone.
Section 2. United States Congress is hereby requested to
oppose any plans to allow offshore oil exploration and drilling along
Florida's Coast and the Florida Keys without a thirty-mile buffer zone
in order to preserve the area's natural resources and economy for pri-
vate and public recreation.
Section 3. The United States Congress is requested to give
this vital issue its highest priority attention.
~ection.4. The City Clerk is hereby directed to provide the
members of the Florida United States Congressional Delegation, the
Governor of the State of Florida, the United States Department of the
Interior, the coastal municipalities of Palm Beach County and the Palm
Beach County Board of County Commissioners with certified copies of
this resolution for consideration of the matters contained herein.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ~ day of ,. ~7-~--~,, 1988.
ATTEST:
· :~y Clerk ~
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CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Commissioner
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