Loading...
Resolution 6143 RESOLUTION NO. 611+3 WHEREAS, application has been made by Alfred Destin Company to the War Department through the United Stat es Engineers Office, Jacksonville, Florida, for an extension of time to perform work under a War Department Permit issued March 21, 1942, to dredge sand for commercial purposes in Norris Cut between Biscayne Bay and the straits of Florida, at Miami Beach, Florida; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Miami Beach is of the opinion that the extension of time should not be granted and the application should be denied upon the following grounds, to-wit: 1. Previous to dredging operations for commercial sand, in both Norris Cut and Bear Cut areas, particularly Norris Cut, the underlying sand was covered by a layer of sticky marl promoting a growth of a flat type blade of grass. This condition indicated sta- bility. Dredging of the character requested will destroy the bay bottom stability with the result that sand will be free to move into the Norris Cut Channel and cause shoaling. The free movement of sand will also cause progressive erosion on the North point of Virginia Key. 2. Dredging of this nature can readily set up increased current velocities along a shore line, particularly at the northerly edge of Virginia Key, thereby caus- ing additional erosion. 3. Dredging operations in themselves alongside an exist- ing channel can readily result in the formation of shoals in the channel as the result of the agitation caused by the operation of the dredge. 4. Dredging in areas near the Ocean will result in the more rapid movement of sand from the Ocean, thereby increasing erosion of the nearby shores and beaches. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT R_i,SOLVr;1) by the City Council of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, that protest be and the same is hereby made in an extension of time to Alfred Destin Company to perform work under their permit to dredge sand for commercial purposes in Norris Cut. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded by the City Clerk to the United States Engineer's Office, Jacksonville, Florida. PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th da , of November, • . D. 1946. Ott, P 411P 'ayor Attest: - _�. Ci y C e r O +1 cn +' r-1 U a) am o r+ 0 Pi H 0 +) Z H C7 H ari o a abn r4 bA (0 V) ai a) ao +)'o 0 4) 1.4 ti ry