CITY OF
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS, clean and sustainable water
resources are vital to
WHEREAS, more than 90 percent of Florida’s drinking water is supplied by underlying aquifers, and our quality of life and the economy depend upon a clean and healthy environment; and
WHEREAS,
Floridians consume more than 7.9 billion gallons per day of fresh water, and
the future of
WHEREAS, the State of Florida, together with local partners, are investing billions of dollars to develop alternative water supplies, clean up stormwater pollution, restore rivers, lakes and springs, upgrade drinking water facilities and improve wastewater treatment; and
WHEREAS, all water users including commercial, industrial, agricultural, institutional, hospitality, private citizens and others can make positive contributions to reduce water use and protect Florida’s water resources;
WHEREAS, the South Florida Water Management District, in collaboration and coordination with local governments, utilities, businesses, agriculture, environmental organizations, recreational, sports and lodging facilities and other parties with an interest in water use are developing a comprehensive and long-term water conservation program for South Florida to instill a lasting culture of conservation in our communities; and
WHEREAS, the Governor and Cabinet of the State of Florida are designating April as Florida’s Water Conservation Month to encourage Floridians to conserve the state’s precious water resources;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that by virtue of the authority
vested in me as Mayor of the City of
Water Conservation Month
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the
City of
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MAYOR JACK BRADY