Title of Item:
URGING THE BAHAMIAN GOVERNMENT TO BAN OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING (RC):
RESOLUTION No. 41-2021; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA URGING THE BAHAMIAN GOVERNMENT TO DENY OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING EXPLORATION LICENSES AND PERMANENTLY BAN OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING ACTIVITIES IN THE BAHAMAS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSESA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF STUART, FLORIDA URGING THE BAHAMIAN GOVERNMENT TO DENY OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING EXPLORATION LICENSES AND PERMANENTLY BAN OFFSHORE OIL DRILLING ACTIVITIES IN THE BAHAMAS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Summary Explanation/Background Information on Agenda Request:
Given the commissions past stance on off shore drilling along Florida's coast and the proximity of our coast to the Bahamas, staff recommends joining other Florida communities in urging the Bahamian government to deny offshore drilling.
Funding Source:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve Resolution No. 41-2021. |