§ 254-96. Legislative intent.  


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  • It is hereby declared and determined by the Legislature that a special district within the definition of F.S. §§ 165.031(5) and 200.001(8)(d), to be known as the Melbourne-Tillman Water Control District, would be the most responsive, efficient, and effective local government entity to secure, operate, and maintain an adequate, dependable surface water management system within the boundaries set forth in section 254-98. It is, therefore, the intent of the legislature that such special district shall possess the full power and authority to implement, finance, and operate all existing surface water management system facilities, and those to be constructed within the boundaries of the district, subject to being granted all permits required by the laws, rules, and regulations of federal, state, and regional regulatory agencies.

(Laws of Fla. ch. 2001-336, § 3)