Broward County Commission Regular Meeting

MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution No. 2019-285 supporting and opposing certain measures related to the reevaluation of Lake Okeechobee operations by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (Commissioner Sharief)

(Transferred to the Consent Agenda.)

ACTION:  (T-10:33 AM)  Approved.

VOTE:  9-0.

ACTION:  (T-12:52 PM)  The Board approved reconsideration of this item.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE:  8-0.  Vice-Mayor Holness was out of the room during the vote.

ACTION:  (T-12:52 PM)  The Board approved the Consent Agenda, minus this item.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE:  8-0.  Vice-Mayor Holness was out of the room during the vote.

ACTION:  (T-12:53 PM)  The Board deferred this item to the next Commission Meeting.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
 
VOTE: 8-0.  Vice-Mayor Holness was out of the room during the vote.

ACTION:  (T-12:53 PM)  The Board reconsidered deferral of this item.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE:  7-1.  Commissioner Ryan voted no.  Vice-Mayor Holness was out of the room during the vote.

ACTION:  (T-12:54 PM)  Approved.  (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)

VOTE:  8-0.  Vice-Mayor Holness was out of the room during the vote.

ACTION:  (T-12:54 PM)  Vice-Mayor Holness requested being shown voting in the affirmative.

VOTE:  9-0.

Board action is required to approve Resolutions.

Supports and opposes certain measures related to the reevaluation of Lake Okeechobee operations.

This item supports the County Commission's Value: Encouraging investments in renewable energy, sustainable practices and environmental protection by implementing the following County Commission Goals:  a) seek funding for, implement policies and pursue projects promoting, the use of alternative energy, resource conservation, sustainable practices and environmental protection; and b) increase water quality protection efforts and lead creative approaches to water storage and aquifer recharge, as well as diversification of water supplies, regionally.
 
The Resolution supports the development of a Lake Okeechobee Systems Operation Manual that will balance the congressionally authorized purposes of Lake Okeechobee operations, including water supply, environment, economic impacts, flood protection, and coastal discharge minimization. The Resolution opposes drastic lowering of Lake Okeechobee’s water level, operations that would increase the risk of saltwater intrusion, and restrictions on recreational and commercial fishing.