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Ordinance Recognizing Manatee Protection Zone Located at Mud River and Weeki Wachee Gardens Area
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
The primary purpose of vessel speed regulations established in this ordinance is for manatee protection, and based upon the best scientific information, manatees are frequently sighted in and inhabit the manatee protection zones defined herein on a regular basis, and there is a need to post these areas as year-round slow speed zones.
The adoption of this ordinance regulating motorboat speed and operation will increase the protection of manatees from harmful collisions with motorboats, within said protection zones. The proposed ordinance and its Exhibit “A” are attached.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
None at this time.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board is authorized to act upon this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board approve and authorize the Chairman’s signature on the attached ordinance hereby establishing year-round manatee protection zones identified under Section 7-29(b) in the ordinance.