69-II R E S O L U T I O N NO. 69-II
WHEREAS, the free and unrestricted passage of all vessels on the
Intracoastal Waterway regardless of their height is an important factor
which enhances the economy of this area and of the State of Florida as
well; and
WHEREAS, the larger the vessel temporarily or permanently
docking in this area the more significant becomes its contribution to
the economy of the area; and
WHEREAS, since the owners of these larger vessels, for the most
part, purchase homesites in or near the area in which their boats are
docked, the level of property values in this area is directly benefited;
and
WHEREAS, the natural beauty of this immediate region of Lake
Worth would be forever marred by the construction of a bridge at such a
height so as not to require a drawspan; and
WHEREAS, the over-all advantages of having large vessels come to
this area far outweighs the cost of maintaining and operating a draw-
bridge; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH~ FLORIDA:
1. That this City Council hereby places itself on record as
being strongly opposed to the construction of any bridge over the Intra-
coastal Waterway which would restrict and limit the passage of certain
types and sizes of vessels on the Waterway.
2. That all parties concerned with this project be asked to
give maximum consideration to the effect this matter will have upon the
economy of this area. ~
3. That this City Council recommends the construction of a
drawbridge not over thirty-five (3S') feet in height which would permit
the passage of a great percentage of boats without requiring the span to
be operated frequently.
4. That a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the State
Road Department, the Area Planning Board of P~lm Beach County, the County
Commission, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Florida Inland Navi%-a-
tion District, the Town of Palm Beach, and the City of Lake Worth.
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Passed and adopted this 17th day o£ November, 1969.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH~ FLORIDA
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