URGING THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS TO ACCELERATE THE COMPLETION OF THE RE-EVALUATION OF LAKE OKEECHOBEE OPERATIONS

Ordinance/Resolution ID: 
2021-25
Ordinance/Resolution Status: 
Adopted
Introduction Date: 
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Adopted Date: 
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LAKE CLARKE SHORES, FLORIDA, URGING THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS TO ACCELERATE THE COMPLETION OF THE RE-EVALUATION OF LAKE OKEECHOBEE OPERATIONS BASED ON CERTAIN CRITERIA AND PURSUANT TO THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT ASSESSMENT FOR THE LAKE OKEECHOBEE SYSTEM OPERATING MANUAL TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY, PRESERVE THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, AND PROTECT OUR WATER SUPPLY; URGING THE ADMINISTRATION OF PRESIDENT JOSEPH BIDEN TO COMPLETE THE FEDERAL FUNDING MATCH FOR EVERGLADES RESTORATION; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.