R95-146RESOLUTION NO. R95-/~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING
CERTAIN ACTION FROM THE SOUTH LAKE WORTH
INLET DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the South Lake Worth Inlet District was created in
1915 for the creation of the Lake Worth Inlet, whose purpose was
to create a circulation of water in the southerly end of Lake
Worth to alleviate a stagnant water condition and to serve
commercial and pleasure craft usage; and
WHEREAS, not only do the 50,000 residents of Boynton Beach
enjoy the inlet, both for commercial and pleasure boating, but
also the 350,000 residents of the entire District area; and
WHEREAS, the District Commission is considering extending
the south jetty for purposes of beach renourishment and while
such a program is an important factor in improving the qualify
of life in South Palm Beach County, it should not move forward
quickly if there are other issues of safety; and
WHEREAS, residents of Boynton Beach have expressed concerns
regarding safety once the jetty is completed,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
~ The City Commission of the City of Boynton
Beach, Florida does hereby request consideration of the
following two items by the South Lake Worth Inlet Commission:
A. Than the construction of the south jetty be
delayed until the District engineers formally study
and respond to the safety concerns expressed by the
residents and voters of the District; and
B. Due to the fact that the inlet is not currently
classified as a navigable inlet, that the District
study what would be necessary to improve the inlet to
increase the classification to an authorized, approved
navigable inlet.
~ That this Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this /~ day of September, 1995.
ATTEST:
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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PROI~OS~q~_ SBTTLBM. ENT AGReEMeNT - SOUTH
All parolee ghall support the Ocean R£dga Shore
Within t~o years ~omt:he execution cf ~he set~lemen~
agreement, an Inlet Managemen~ Plan shall ba completed.
The Planjsh~ll inolud? a s~ud¥ of the optimum lo~a=ion
~he I~le~ sand b~pase/ng plant and ex~ansion of the
All part'es shall have an o ortunit ~o
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etopm~nt and funding 0£ ~ha rnle= Management Plan.
All part[es shall suppor~ the implementation of the
adopted ~nlet Management Plan.
During ~veloFaent of the Inlet Manageaent Plan, the
S~a~e-will impose no volumetric'requiremen~s on operating
the sandlbypass~ng plant.
All parties agree tha~ a single en=i=y should be
responsi~l~ £or ownership, operation and funding o~ the
sand trahsf%r plan~.
The Ooean Kidge Shore ~rotection Project shall include
additional beach fill quantities to maintain sand
bypa~e£n~ until development of the inlet management plan
and rein~£tution o~ mschanioal sand bypassing.
8. The county :shall be responsible for removal o~ sand that
accumula~e~ in the Sou~h Lake Worth settlemen~ basin
~hich ielagtributable to ~he Ocean Ridge Shore Protection
Project.1
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REMARKS TO THE SOUTH LAKE WORTH INLET COMMISSION
21 August 1995
Mr. Chairman:
If it is agreeable to you, and aCceptable to the other Commissioners, I request
permission to make some Opening comments, which remarks ,I hope, will set the
stage fora more lucid and direct discussion of the disparate views of both the
Commission and those attending the meeting.
I review my background only for new arrivals in our Community; most people
who havebeen here twenty or more years know it well:
I am a lifelong Floridian - - growing up in Dade, migrating to Duvai for a Short
stay after college and during the Korean War and then for the past forty (40) years in
Palm Beach County.
I have been a small craft owner and operator continuously since 1936 ( .WW II
excepted) and have had the opportunity to transit most if not all of the inlets on the
lower East coast of Florida (swamped in two of them!).
I have operated small craft in other places in the world such as the far Pacific,
the Mediterranean as well as other locations in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.
My forty (40) years in the Navy and Naval Reserve has given me ample
exposure to seamanship, boat handling and maritime laws. I was awarded retired
status as a Captain in 1982.
Since 1954, as a Professional Engineer, I have been heavily involved in the
construction, maintenance and operation of a wide variety of coastal elements,
including those at the South Lake Worth Inlet.
slwid895 pg 2
"Prior to 1918, Lake Worth (lagoon) had no direct communication to the
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The State Legislature in 1915, with companion enabling laws authorized the
creation of the Lake Worth Inlet DiStrict and the South Lake Worth Inlet District.
The Lake Worth Inlet (LWl) was opened as a local effort between 1918 and
1925; federal sponsorship commenced in 1935; this inlet was "created for commercial
and pleasure craft usage" (1) It is to be noted that LWI enjoys ali the safety features
of a navigable inlet, including bouys, lights,, ranges, bar pilots and a published
maintained depth.
The South Lake Worth Inlet (SLWI) was constructed in 1927 essentially to it's
present configuration, except for the 1965 improvements.~ "The primary p~rpose of
this inlet was to create a circulation of water in the southerlY end of Lake Worth
thereby alleviating a stagnant water condition." (1)
It should be noted here that federal navigation charts as well as signage at the
Inlet indelibly warn of hazardous conditions at the inlet and it's unsuitably for
navigation under certain conditions.
It is my view as one Commissioner, that I have an obligation to serve the full
constituency of the district, and. not confine my concern to a special interest group
who fear a problem; this district includes 160,000 plus voters, 300 plus square miles
and approximately 350,000 residents.
My review of the jetty designs evaluated in the model basin at the University of
Florida Coastal Engineering Laboratory, circa 1965, my experience as professional
engineer on coastal projects, my opinion on what I perceive as our principal mission
as an inlet district coupled with my long local experience as a boat hgndler all lead
me to the view that completion of the 1965 jetty design, which design was selected by
highly qualified engineers with a lifelong study of the subject, will produce the best
fiscal efficiency for the District, will produce the best flow through the inlet, will
furth ur reduce flood tidal deposition and furth ur enhance natural sand bypassing.
slwid895 pg 3
I should note in closing, that I am' nOt emotionally wedded to the completion of
the South jetty- - - if it is the will of the majority to again reverse course, so be it !
The advances in flushin
Lastly I cannot concur with my small craft friends who opine that the
completed South exacerbate navigational conditions - - - this is a
dan unforgiving of imprudent and dangerous acts
and those who :assume the risk and should Provide themselves with
' coverage - - -boats foundered before and after the 1965
improvements and will do so in the future - - - our society, unfortunately contains a
number of bungee jumpers !
Mr. Chairman, when the debate is conCluded for the evening I may have a
suggestion for resolution.
Thank you for your indulgence.
(1) Corp of Engr US Army TechMemo 42
8ARB&RA A. FORSYTHE, CMC
CITY CLERK
LAKE WORTH
7 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
LAKE W:ORTH. FLORIDA 33460
TELEPHONE (407) 58e-tee2
FAX (407) 886-1760
August 17, '1995
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TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
ALL CLERKS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES
BARBARA A. FoRSYTHE, CITY CLERK
August 17, 1995
RESOLUTION NO. 74-95, OPPOSING EXTENSION OF SOUTH JETTY
AT BOYNTON INLET
The Lake Worth City Commission adopted the enclosed, resolution at
its Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, August 15, 1995.
The City of Lake Worth urges your serious
consideration of this resolution opposing plans
Boynton Inlet Jetty.
and favorable
to extend the
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RECEIVED
74-95
RESOLUTION NO. 74-95 OF THE CITY OF LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA, OPPOSING THE
EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH JETTY AT THE BOYNTON INLET; EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the South Lake Worth Inlet District is proposing the extension of the
south arm of the Boynton Inlet Jetty; and
WHEREAS, the extension will endanger the lives and property of boaters; and
WHEREAS, residents of all communities in Palm Beach County use this inlet; and-
WHEREAS, the stated purpose of the extension is to renoudsh the beach, however
there is no conclusive evidence that this project will accomplish that purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA, that:
Section 1. The City of Lake Worth is opposed to this extension.
~ The City Clerk of the City of Lake Worth is hereby directed to send copies of this
ResolutiOn to ali municipalities in Palm Beach County.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
The passage of this Resolution was moved by Commissioner Ramiccio, seconded
by Commissioner Clager, and upon being put to a vote, the vote was follows:
Mayor Rodney G. Romano ABSENT
Commissioner Reth a Lowe AYE
Commissioner Robert E. Dovey, Jr. AYE
Commissioner Tom Ramiccio AYE
Commissioner Lloyd A Clager AYE
The Vice Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this
15th day of August, 1995.
By: / t ~, ,,/
,,.' Vice Mayor
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ATTEST:
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Submitted: August 15, 1995