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RESOLUTION NO. 570
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE SWAP OF STATE
OWNED MUCK FARMLANDS IN THE EVERGLADES FOR MUCKLANDS
AROUND LAKE APOPKA AND APOPKA-BEAUCLAIR CANAL; TO
HELP LAKE APOPKA BY PROVIDING A BENEFICIAL AQUATIC
ENVIRONMENT FOR THE SPAWNING OF FISH AND TO FLUSH
OUT POLLUTANTS.
WHEREAS, the 1985 Legislature recognized the importance
of instituting an ambitious and creative restoration program for Lake
Apopka; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 85-148 Laws of Florida established the
Lake Apopka Restoration Council and directed the St. John's Water
Management District to undertake a pilot project for the restoration of
the lake; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Apopka Restoration Council passed a
resolution supporting the swap of state owned muck farmlands in the Ever-
glades for about 8,000 acres of mucklands around Lake Apopka and the Apopka-
Beauclair Canal; and
WHEREAS, the proposed land swap and the plans of the St. John's
River Water Management District would create a large marsh zone where
beneficial aquatic plants can grow and provide spawning and breeding areas
for sport fish, as well as other benefits to the lake including acting as a
"kidney for Lake Apopka" by flushing out pollutants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA:
SECTION I - That the City of Winter Springs hereby supports the
proposed land swap as recommended by the Lake Apopka Restoration Council.
Passed and Adopted this 4th day of May, 1987.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
JOHN V. TORCASO, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Mary T. Norton
CITY CLERK