HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998 11 23 Regular Item C
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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM C
CONSENT
INFORMATIONAL
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR X
November 23, 1998
Meeting
MGR~PT ~
Authorization
REQUEST: Utility Department Requesting a Tentative Date be Set for a Public Forum to Discuss
Fluoridation of the Water Supply .
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Board item is to request that a Public Forum be scheduled for April 5,
1999 to discuss the Fluoridation 'ofthe Winter Springs Potable Water Supply to determine if
sufficient interest exists to call for a public referendum on the question of the City fluoridating
its potable water supply.
CONSIDERATIONS:
The City Commission has previously requested that staff set up a public forum to discuss the
fluoridation of the potable water supply. We would like to tentatively sch~dule it for April 5, 1999,
7:00 PM, so that preparations can start and appropriate the parties can be invited. The make up of the
symposium is proposed to consist of four professionals representing the State Public Health Dental
Program, DEP Water Bureau, American Water Works Association, and an expert on water quality
from the University of Central Florida. It would be held in the Commission chambers unless
sufficient interest existed to warrant the high school auditorium.
FUNDING:
None needed at this time.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that April 5, 1999 at 7:00 PM be scheduled for a public forum to discuss
fluoridation of the public water supply.
ATTACHMENTS:
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COMMISSION ACTION: