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RESOLUTION NO. 2014 - <br />WHEREAS, the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners is supportive of <br />the request made by Florida State Senator Thad Altman to Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners is opposed to any <br />efforts by the State of Florida, including any other agencies and entities of the State of Florida, to <br />dictate and impose a passenger rail system on the citizens of Indian River County. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT: <br />Section 1. The above "WHEREAS" clauses are true and correct, and are hereby adopted <br />as findings of the Board. <br />Section 2. The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County supports Florida <br />State Senator Thad Altman's request for an Attorney General Opinion concerning the provisions <br />of the lease agreement between the Authority and All Aboard Florida concerning the addition of <br />new stops in the lease agreement between the Authority and All Aboard Florida imposes a <br />special tax on the residents of Brevard County and Indian River County. <br />Section 3. The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County opposes any <br />attempts by the State of Florida and its governmental agencies and entities to dictate and impose <br />a passenger rail system on the citizens of Indian River County. <br />Section 4. A certified copy of this resolution shall be provided to the Governor Rick <br />Scott, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, Florida State Senators Thad Altman and Joe <br />Negron, and Florida State Representative Debbie Mayfield. <br />The foregoing resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner , and <br />seconded by Commissioner , and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as <br />follows: <br />Chairman Peter D. O'Bryan <br />Vice Chairman Wesley S. Davis <br />Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher <br />Commissioner Bob Solari <br />Commissioner Tim Zorc <br />The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this day <br />of September, 2014. <br />ATTEST: Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of Court BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF <br />and Comptroller INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />By: By: <br />Deputy Clerk Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman <br />F: oluonry\Lk S. GENFRALIRnolmiona d O,dinonttllRraolvriom.411 Aboa,d Florida Sen Allman Re.olvuon.doc <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />151 <br />