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<br />HONORING PHILLIP J. MATSON ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE
<br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
<br />DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
<br />-Whereas, Phillip J. Matson retires from the Indian River County Department of Community
<br />Development as of April 12, 2023; and
<br />'Whereas, Phil began his career with Indian River County on August 20, 2001 as Assistant Staff
<br />Director of the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), was promoted to MPO Staff Director on July 30,
<br />2004, and was promoted to Community Development Director on January 31, 2020; and
<br />-Whereas, shortly after becoming Community Development Director, Phil successfully guided the
<br />Community Development Department through the COVID-19 Pandemic while maintaining the Department's
<br />planning, permitting, and inspection activities and instituting new procedures such as electronic permitting and
<br />managing the distribution of emergency CARES Act funds which provided $2,139,587 to 300 Indian River
<br />County businesses and $2,342,697 in mortgage and rental assistance to 500 families; and
<br />—Whereas, the MPO's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) increased from $81 million in 2002
<br />to $400 million in 2022, and during those years, the TIP has included the widening of SR 60, US 1, I-95, CR 510,
<br />CR 512, 66th Av., and Oslo Road along with the construction of the new Oslo Road interchange; and
<br />^Whereas, Phil's multimodal transportation planning efforts were instrumental in the construction of
<br />the Trans -Florida Central Railroad Trail, including an attractive trail bridge over I-95, and ridership on the GoLine
<br />growing from 177,425 passengers in 2001 to 1,204,772 passengers in 2022; and
<br />'Whereas, the MPO was recognized as the Outstanding Small/Mid-Sized MPO in 2015 by the
<br />Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations, headquartered in Washington, DC; and
<br />-Whereas, many consider Phil's presentations at board and committee meetings to be the most
<br />informative and entertaining Powerpoints presented in the history of Indian River County, showcasing skills which
<br />will be useful in his future career as a stand-up comedian; and
<br />—Whereas, Phil has served this County and the Public with utmost integrity, competence, and success,
<br />and has gained the respect and admiration of all of his colleagues, co-workers, community leaders, organizations,
<br />and agencies within the County and throughout the state; and
<br />Whereas, Phil's legacy is one of bettering the community, and his efforts will benefit the County and
<br />its residents and visitors for years to come.
<br />Now, Therefore, be it Proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
<br />In4an River County, Florida, that the Board applauds Phil Matson's efforts on behalf of the County,
<br />and the Board wishes to express their appreciation for the dedicated service he has given to Indian River County
<br />for the last twenty-one years; and
<br />Be It Further Proclaimed that the Board of County Commissioners and staff extend heartfelt
<br />wishes for success in his future endeavors!
<br />Adopted this 4'h day of April, 2023.
<br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
<br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
<br />Joseph H. Earman, Chairman
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