LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: City Council Vice President Sherri F. Myers
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RESOLUTION NO. 18-04 - RELATING TO CARPENTERS CREEEK, RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY LAURIE MURPHY AND THE EMERALD COASTKEEPERS, INC., AND DECLARING APRIL 28TH AS CARPENTER’S CREEK APPRECIATION DAY
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council adopt Resolution No. 18-04:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, RELATING TO CARPENTER’S CREEK, RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY LAURIE MURPHY AND THE EMERALD COASTKEEPERS, INC., AND DECLARING APRIL 28TH AS CARPENTER’S CREEK APPRECIATION DAY IN THE CITY OF PENSACOLA.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Over the past year of 2017, efforts were made to begin the cleanup and restoration of Carpenter’s Creek. Laurie Murphy, Executive Director of Emerald Coastkeeper’s, Inc. has been the driving force in these efforts. Laurie Murphy has organized cleanups, enlisted volunteers to assist accruing hundreds of hours of volunteer time, she has worked with Escambia County in the purchase of land at the headwaters of the creek and has facilitated the removal of over 26,000 pounds of trash and debris from the creek and its banks.
This resolution indicates the City Council’s and City’s appreciation for the efforts, dedication, sacrifice and leadership that Laurie Murphy has displayed for the Carpenter’s Creek cleanup and restoration project.
PRIOR ACTION:
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FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution No. 18-04
PRESENTATION: Yes