HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 1987-72RESOLUTION NO. 87-72
A RESOLUTION OBJECTING TO OIL DRILLING
AND EXPLORATION OFF THE COAST OF
FLORIDA AND THE FLORIDA KEYS WITHOUT A
THIRTY -MILE BUFFER ZONE; REQUESTING THE
.UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO OPPOSE PLANS
FOR ANY SUCH DRILLING AND EXPLORATION;
AUTHORIZING DISTRIBUTION; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Interior has recent-
ly announced a five-year leasing program to.conduct lease sales
in offshore Gulf waters southwest of the coast of Florida; and
WHEREAS, other proposals may address other portions of the
Florida coast and the keys; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cape Canaveral is opposed to any off-
shore oil exploration projects off Florida's coast unless a
thirty -mile buffer zone is established and any drilling must
occur outside the thirty -mile buffer zone; and
WHEREAS, .the City of Cape Canaveral recognizes the import-
ance of nearshore and offshore regions as a public asset and as a
resource needing' continued protection; and
WHEREAS, a thirty -mile buffer zone along Florida's Coast is
essential in preseving and protecting one of Florida's most
valuable natural resources and to reduce potential disastrous
impacts that could occur due to offshore oil exploration; and
WHEREAS, any oil spill off the coast of Florida would have
severe and long-term impacts on the economy and quality of life
of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Florida Governor Bob Martinez, the Southwest
Florida Regional Planning Council, the Florida League of Cities,
and many other local organizations and individuals have voiced
opposition to the United States Department of Interior's
proposal, aspresented, for a five-year leasing plan for oil
exploration off Florida's West Cost, citing environmental
concerns and the importance of preserving the integrity of the
coastline and immensely productive bays and estuaries.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 87-72
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!MICROFILMED JUNE 89
SECTION 1 . The United States Congress is hereby requested
to oppose any plans to allow offshore oil exploration and drill-
ing along Florida ' s Coast and the Florida Keys without a thirty-
mile buffer zone in order to preserve the area ' s natural
resources and economy for private and public recreation.
SECTION 2. The United States Congress is requested to give
this vital issue its highest priority attention.
SECTION 3 . The City Clerk is hereby directed to mail copies
of this Resolution to Florida ' s Congressional Delegation, the
Governor of the State of Florida and the United States Department
of Interior.
SECTION 4 . This Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon its adoption.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City Canaveral, Florida,
this 15th day of December
1987.
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