TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Jonathan R. Lewis, ICMA-CM, City Manager
TITLE: Resolution 2017-R-01; A Resolution of the City of North Port Supporting a Statewide Ban on Hydraulic Fracturing, Acid Fracturing, and Well Stimulation for the purpose of exploration of Oil or Natural Gas in the State of Florida
Recommended Action
Approve Resolution 2017-R-01
Background Information
At the November 22, 2016 Commission meeting staff was requested to bring back to Commission a resolution on “Fracking.” A resolution has been drafted opposing fracturing and well stimulation and supporting any legislation establishing a ban on fracturing and well stimulation in the State of Florida.
Legal has reviewed the resolution.
Strategic Plan
Preservation of Environment and Natural Resources
Financial Impact
None
Procurement
Attachments:
1. Resolution 2017-R-01
Prepared by: Daniel Schult
Department Director: Jonathan Lewis