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---------------- --------------------------------------------- ----------- ---- <br /> Representatives Debbie Mayfield and Gayle B. Harrell; the <br /> Federal Railroad Administration (FRA); U.S. Senators Marco <br /> Rubio and Bill Nelson; U.S. Representatives Bill Posey and <br /> Patrick Murphy, and Florida Department of Transportation <br /> Secretary Ananth Prasad. <br /> Chairman O'Bryan asked that the last "WHEREAS" on the <br /> first page of the Resolution be amended to read "WHEREAS, it <br /> is now also understood that in addition to the federal <br /> assistance...for a new rail station at the Orlando International <br /> Airport which will benefit All Aboard Florida and other transit <br /> systems; and..." <br /> The Chairman invited public comment. <br /> Keith Kite, Realtor, Indian River County Tourist Development <br /> Council, gave a presentation in support of the All Aboard <br /> Florida High Speed Rail Project, and asked the Board to deny <br /> or table the proposed Resolution opposing All Aboard Florida. <br /> Discussion/debate ensued as individual Board Members <br /> discussed their views of the Project with Mr. Kite. <br /> Joseph Paladin, President Black Swan Consulting, spoke in <br /> opposition to the All Aboard Florida Project. <br /> Phyllis Frey, 275 Date Palm Road, presented arguments <br /> opposing the All Aboard Florida Project. <br /> 3:13 p.m. Item 14.D.1. was presented at this time. <br /> Commissioner Solari voiced objections to AAF seeking a <br /> federal subsidy for its project and to misrepresentations by <br /> AAF to the community. He also read part of a letter dated <br /> September 30, 2014, that was sent by the County Administrator <br /> to Rusty Roberts, Vice President Corporate Development, <br /> Florida East Coast Industries (FECI), regarding the suggestion <br /> of All Aboard Florida (AAF) and FECI for the County to apply <br /> for the Federal Department of Transportation (FDOT) <br /> Railroad Quiet 'Zones Grant (QZ Grant). In said letter, <br /> Administrator Baird had advised FECI that the County does <br /> not yet have enough information to apply for the FDOT QZ <br /> Grant. <br /> MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Solari, SECONDED <br /> by Commissioner Flescher, to: (1) approve Resolution 2014- <br /> 090, amended to add wording to the last "WHEREAS" on the <br /> Board of County Commission Minutes Page 18 <br /> October 7,2014 <br />