File #: 16-0728    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/21/2016 In control: City Commission Regular Meeting
On agenda: 1/10/2017 Final action: 1/10/2017
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.
Attachments: 1. Resolution 2017-R-01 Anti Fracking Resolution

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