The Drainage Committee was created to help solve some key drainage issues in our Town and make recommendations to the Town Council.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2004 - 55
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHWEST RANCHES, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2002-49 BY EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE FILL AND DRAINAGE ADVISORY BOARD (FDAB); RESTATING THE COMMITTEE'S SCOPE; APPOINTING OR RE-APPOINTING THE BOARD MEMBERS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on May 9, 2002, the Town Council of the Town of Southwest Ranches, Florida adopted Resolution No. 2002-49, establishing a Fill and Drainage Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 2002-49, states that the Board will terminate upon the issuance of a drainage report on November 9, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined that drainage is a paramount issue in the Town and that this Board is still necessary to give the Council input concerning the development of policies and procedures concerning filling, excavating, and clearing of lands, reviewing and prioritizing drainage needs, and developing a comprehensive tertiary drainage plan; and
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2003, the Town Council of the Town of Southwest Ranches, Florida adopted Resolution No. 2004-02, establishing a policy for the implementation of Committees and Boards; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the Council's mandate, this Resolution is necessary to extend the Committee's term, to redefine the Committee's purpose and objectives, to implement reporting requirements, and to appoint or re-appoint the Board Members and Council liaison.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Southwest Ranches, Florida:
Section 1. The above referenced recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. The Town Council hereby amends Resolution 2002-49 and extends the term of the Fill and Drainage Advisory Board for one year commencing upon this Resolution's Effective Date in accordance with Resolution 2004-02.
Section 3. The Town Council hereby redefines the Fill and Drainage Advisory Committee's purpose and objectives as follows:
i. To provide input into the development of policies and procedures concerning filling, excavating, and clearing of lands within the Town.
ii. To provide input into the development of a tertiary drainage plan and to prioritize necessary drainage improvements.
iii. Board activities shall be accomplished in coordination with the Town Administrator. All recommendations and reports are to be presented and reviewed by the Town Administrator before presentation to the Town Council.
iv. Reports shall be presented to the Town Council quarterly.
Section 4. All administrative and procedural requirements found in Resolution 2004-02 shall remain in force and effect.
Section 5. In furtherance of Resolution 2004-02, the Board shall have a Council Member liaison and shall consist of five (5) members, to be appointed by each Council Member and the Mayor. Members of the Board shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and/or Town Council Member appointing them.
Section 6. The Board shall be appointed or re-appointed as follows:
Council Liaison ___________Mecca Fink_________________
Mayor Fink's Appointment ____Mary Gay Chaples______________
Vice Mayor Knight's Appointment ____Gary Jablonski___________
Council Member Blanton's Appointment ___John Monroe________
Council Member Maines' Appointment ____Vince Falletta________
Council Member Nelson's Appointment ___Doug McKay_________
Section 7. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Town Council of the Town of Southwest
Ranches, Florida, this 8th day of April 2004, on a motion by Aster Knight and seconded by Jeff Nelson.
