tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576993731992352882.post3774226836825653792..comments2024-03-04T03:21:18.316-05:00Comments on Eye On Tampa Bay: Largo Zip Line Generates Neighborhood Opposition EyeOn TampaBayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11804489795079963473noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576993731992352882.post-84563186859225615482016-08-22T21:30:24.361-04:002016-08-22T21:30:24.361-04:00so you want to open up a fun ride . generate a lit...so you want to open up a fun ride . generate a little revenue . then bam someone gets hurt ,suing incurs. bam oops there goes your revenue Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576993731992352882.post-29629439464427451422016-08-19T15:49:58.465-04:002016-08-19T15:49:58.465-04:00Whoever came up with this plan has got to be a sho...Whoever came up with this plan has got to be a shoe-in for a Darwin Award. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576993731992352882.post-60792781424339369772016-08-18T10:11:33.243-04:002016-08-18T10:11:33.243-04:00Love your image choice "Terrible Idea - Not H...Love your image choice "Terrible Idea - Not Here" Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576993731992352882.post-15236623787117628632016-08-18T09:42:07.895-04:002016-08-18T09:42:07.895-04:00Great article I agree!
Perhaps the City of Largo &...Great article I agree!<br />Perhaps the City of Largo "elected officials" have lost sight of their jobs?<br /><br />The DUTY of the City of Largo Commissioners (BY OATH TO UPHOLD)<br /> <br /> "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, protect, and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States and of the State of Florida..."<br /> <br />- THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION STATES: <br />that “it shall be the policy of the state to conserve and protect its natural resources and scenic beauty. Adequate provisions shall be made by law for the abatement of air and water pollution and excessive and unnecessary noise.” (FloridaConstitution,Article II, Section 7)<br />http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?submenu=3<br /><br />- CITY OF LARGO'S ORDINANCE STATES:<br />(b) The making, creation or maintenance of such excessive, unnecessary, unnatural or unusually loud noises which are prolonged, unusual and unnatural in their time, place and effect are a detriment to the public health, comfort, convenience, safety, welfare and prosperity of the residents of the city. <br />http://www.largo.com/egov/documents/1468325371_80807.pdf<br /> <br /> <br />- CITY CHARTER OF LARGO STATES:<br />(c) The city commission shall make provisions to secure the general health, safety and welfare of the City of Largo and its citizens.<br />http://www.largo.com/egov/documents/1440535840_23534.pdf<br /> <br /><br />And from the EPA/Clean Air Act Overview on Noise Pollution:<br />-What is Noise Pollution?<br />The traditional definition of noise is “unwanted or disturbing sound”. Sound becomes unwanted when it either interferes with normal activities such as sleeping, conversation, or disrupts or diminishes one’s quality of life. The fact that you can’t see, taste or smell it may help explain why it has not received as much attention as other types of pollution, such as air pollution, or water pollution. The air around us is constantly filled with sounds, yet most of us would probably not say we are surrounded by noise. Though for some, the persistent and escalating sources of sound can often be considered an annoyance. This “annoyance” can have major consequences, primarily to one’s overall health.<br /> <br />- Health Effects<br />Noise pollution adversely affects the lives of millions of people. Studies have shown that there are direct links between noise and health. Problems related to noise include stress related illnesses, high blood pressure, speech interference, hearing loss, sleep disruption, and lost productivity. Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is the most common and often discussed health effect, but research has shown that exposure to constant or high levels of noise can cause countless adverse health affects.<br />https://www.epa.gov/clean-air-act-overview/title-iv-noise-pollution<br /><br />That neighborhood had already been complaining about the aquatic center's extremely loud speakers blasting at their homes for 3 years prior to this and nothing has been done. The neighborhood is already surrounded by a basketball court, tennis courts, baseball field, and special events outdoors which make their own set of noises that the neighbors live with. So to say this will be quiet is ridiculous when parts of it are planned to be within 100 FEET of residential homes and up in the air flying by those same homes 7 days a week; and they're talking about 100 people per day. So these people won't be talking and screaming within yards of homes?! Wow...all I can say is that local elected officials in Florida are also able to be recalled for not upholding their oath they made to the CITIZENS of the City of Largo. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6576993731992352882.post-14445204889389506662016-08-17T17:23:28.645-04:002016-08-17T17:23:28.645-04:00Thank you for the great article! We will not give ...Thank you for the great article! We will not give up fighting City Hall.They are overstepping their bounds.If this goes through, we are moving out of the City and will make sure other residents and tourists know that there is a larger better zip line course in Oldsmar to go to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com