SUBJECT
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Consider the approval of a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Polk County, Florida, establishing designated swim areas and vessel exclusion zones in certain portions of Lake Winterset, Lake Clinch, and Lake Ariana.
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DESCRIPTION
Polk County has approximately five hundred fifty (550) lakes covering over ninety-three thousand (93,000) acres. Many of these lakes are used for swimming and other water related activities. Specifically, portions of Lake Winterset, Lake Clinch, and Lake Ariana are routinely used for swimming and boating concurrently. Because of the potential dangers created by boats operating near swimmers, Polk County desires to designate swim areas on portions of Lake Winterset, Lake Clinch, and Lake and set these areas aside as vessel exclusion zones.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Polk County, Florida, establishing designated swim areas and vessel exclusion zones in certain portions of Lake Winterset, Lake Clinch, and Lake Ariana.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal Impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Randall Vogel
Assistant County Attorney
863-534-6744