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EDC concluded that the proposed interchange will be a catalyst for future development of the Oslo Rd./74th Ave. node. Based on that conclusion, the EDC indicated that an expression of support from the Board of County Commissioners for the proposed interchange would be beneficial and should be sent to the individuals and decision-making bodies that will be considering the proposed interchange. In order for the Board of County Commissioners to express its support for the proposed Oslo Road/I- 95 interchange, staff has prepared the attached resolution. Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the attached resolution and direct staffto transmit the resolution to the applicable state and federal agencies involved in the interchange proposal. ATTACHMENTS 1.) Resolution Vice Chairman Ginn thought the Board should wait until they have the consultant's report before passing this without public input. Community Development Director Robert M. Keating advised that the Economic Development Committee members felt the resolution would help just in case the Legislature can do something in this upcoming session. Commissioner Tippin advised that the Metropolitan Planning Organization has given this interchange top priority for the past seven years, so there has been ample opportunity for public input. The MPO feels that it is important to the fiduciary success of Indian River County. He pointed out that there are only two interchanges in Indian River County for emergency evacuation and Brevard County has seven. Representative Charles Sembler has advised he needs all the support we can give. Vice Chairman Ginn concurred that we need an additional interchange for emergency evacuation and would support the resolution for that reason. Commissioner Stanbridge also supported the resolution because of evacuation and pointed out that the interchange would also be used by St. Lucie County residents. March 7, 2000 27 •