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r RESOLUTION NO , 2001 - 063 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY , FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AMTRAK PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE BETWEEN JACKSONVILLE AND WEST PALM BEACH ALONG THE EAST COAST OF FLORIDA. WHEREAS, Amtrak and the Florida East Coast Railroad have announced they have signed an agreement that will make possible passenger and improved freight rail service to the East Coast of Florida; and WHEREAS, the passenger service will consist of a daily round trip train ; and WHEREAS, this critical addition to our transportation infrastructure depends on the Florida Department of Transportation investing approximately $7 million additional dollars to the $ 15 . 5 million which is already set aside ; and WHEREAS, Amtrak trains will provide stops in St . Augustine, Daytona Beach , Titusville , Cocoa/Port Canaveral, Melbourne , Vero Beach, Ft . Pierce and Stuart ; and WHEREAS , these communities have limited transportation options ; and WHEREAS, the project will offer rail transportation as an alternative to residents and tourists and help ease our overcrowded highways ; and WHEREAS, the train service is part of a larger restructuring of Amtrak service to Florida that will result in increased service to many parts of the state, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT : Section 1 . The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners supports the establishment of Amtrak passenger rail service between Jacksonville and West Palm Beach along the East Coast of Florida. Section 2 . The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners urges the Florida Department of Transportation, the Florida State Legislature and Governor Jeb Bush to support and fund the establishment of such passenger rail service . JULY 39 2001 PG 790 90 - 91 - x. .