PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, water is a basic and essential need of every living creature; and WHEREAS, the City of Palm Coast is working together with the State of Florida, the St. Johns River Water Management District, other local governments and water supply utilities to increase awareness about the importance of water conservation; and WHEREAS, April is typically a dry month, in Florida, when water demands are increased; and WHEREAS, the City of Palm Coast encourages and supports water conservation through various programs, outreach and special events; and WHEREAS, every business, industry, school and citizen can help by conserving water and thus promote a healthy economy and community; and WHEREAS, the City of Palm Coast is calling upon each citizen and business to help protect our precious resource by practicing water conservation measures and becoming more aware of the need to conserve water. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Palm Coast, Florida, does hereby proclaim the month of April as: Adopted March 15, 2011 CITY OF PALM COAST, FLORIDA Witnessed by: Virginia A. Smith, City Clerk Jon Netts, Mayor