HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 400 Stanton Energy SystemRESOLUTION
NUMBER 400
WENT BEFORE THE CITY
COMMISSION ON 11/23/82,
BUT AS TABLED TILL THE
NEXT MEETING ON 12/14/82.
THE RESOLUTION WAS
NEVER BROUGHT BACK TO
THE CITY COMMISSION.
Never Passed
RESOLUTION NO. 400
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA,
OPPOSING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ORLANDO UTILITIES
COMMISSION'S PROPOSED COAL-FIRED STANTON ENERGY CENTER
AND RAISING CONCERN REGARDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
OF THIS PLANT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Orlando Utility Commission has proposed a coal-fired
energy center in the vicinity of the Orange County landfill area utilizing
approximately 2,285 minimum acres; and
WHEREAS, the necessity and economic benefits of the construction of
this proposed energy center is questionable; and
WHEREAS, energy conservation programs have not been seriously examined
as an alternative to increasing power generation requirements; and
WHEREAS, the economic costs of potential and real environmental
damage has not been given proper and thorough consideration; and
WHEREAS, the residents of the area impacted by the proposed plant have
not been given ample opportunity to give public input to the decision making
process of building this plant; and
WHEREAS, when additional pollutants are emitted into the air which
has already been adversely impacted by the rapid growth of Central Florida
will cause an even greater exposure to poor air quality; and
WHEREAS, the planned increase of plant capacity beyond the initial
proposed construction phase will magnify the concerns and problems by a
significant multiplier; and
WHEREAS, the responsible public officials and agencies involved
with the permitting and licensing process of this plant need to seriously
consider the potential risks to public health, safety and welfare, as an
overriding consideration to the assumptions given uncertain economics and
current environmental standards which do not measurably demonstrate the
human values essential to the quality of life desired.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, THAT:
SECTION I - the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida
does hereby oppose the construction of the proposed OUC coal-fired plant and
strongly requests every public official involved with the review and approval
process to give the highest priority to the impact of the aonstruction and
operation this plant will have on the quality of life appropriate to the
residents of our community.
SECTION II - This Resolution shall become effective immediately
upon its passage.
PASSED and ADOPTED this
day of , 1982.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
JOHN V. TORCASO, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK