Resolution 6515 RESOLUTION N O. 6 515
WHEREAS, application has been made by Watkins Towing
Company, Incorporated, to the Department of the Army, Corps of
Engineers, through the District Engineers Office, Jacksonville,
Florida., for a Hermit to dredge material for commercial purposes in
Norris Cut between Virginia Key and Fisher Island at Miami Beach,
Florida., and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Miami Beach is
of the opinion that the permit should not be granted, and that 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 stability. 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 cause
progressive erosion on the unprotected portions
on the adjoining island`s.
2. Dredging of this nature can readily set up
increased current velocities along the shore
line, thereby causing additional erosion to
unprotected areas.
3. Dredging operations in themselves alongside an
existing channel can readily result in the formation
of shoals in the channel as the result of the agita-
tion 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 RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Miami Beach, Florida, that protest be and, the same is
hereby made to the Application by Watkins Towing Company, Incorporated.,
for a Hermit to dredge material in Norris Cut for commercial purposes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Reso-
lution be forwarded by the City Clerk to the United. States Engineers
Office, Jacksonville, Florida
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of February, A.D.1948.
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Attest:
City Clerk
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