2011-10 To Limit Use of PesticidesRESOLUTION NO. 11 -10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,
FLORIDA; URGING THE CITIZENS OF OKEECHOBEE TO
USE RESTRAINT AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE
PRACTICES WHEN APPLYING NUTRIENTS AND
PESTICIDES TO THEIR PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Okeechobee citizens have been made aware of the importance of maintaining
the quality of our area water bodies; and
WHEREAS, nutrient pollution can cause serious damage to the water based plant and wild
life that our citizens have come to enjoy over many generations; and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the value and importance of protecting the environment
from pollutants; and
WHEREAS, without regard to the current endeavor of the United States Environmental
Protection Agency to impose new numeric nutrient water quality standards and the
economic impact thereof, there is an inherent need for our citizens to continually be
educated on best environmental practices; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that adopting a Resolution will shed light on this
important issue of environmental concern, of which our citizens act as overseers of
our limited natural resources and which will affect our future generations.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved before the City Council for the City of Okeechobee,
Florida; presented at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote
of the City Council and properly executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief
Presiding Officer for the City:
1. That the citizens of the City of Okeechobee be encouraged to practice
thoughtful and educated decision making in water conservation, efficient
watering methods, use of appropriate landscaping, and efficient, minimal use
of fertilizers and pesticides so as to minimize environmental damage to our
receiving waterways.
2. That this Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
INT a i • ED AND ADOI7 7 D in regular session this 20th day of September, 2011.
s E. Kirk, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea, MC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
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