HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-063 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 $15.5 million which is already set aside; and
WHEREAS, Amtrak trains will provide stops in St. Augustine, Daytona Beach,
Titusville, Cocoa/Port Canaveral, Melbourne, Vero Beach, Ft. Pierce and Stuart; and
WHEREAS,these communities have limited transportation options; and
WHEREAS, the project will offer rail transportation as an alternative to residents and
tourists and help ease our overcrowded highways; and
WHEREAS, the train service is part of a larger restructuring of Amtrak service to
Florida that will result in increased service to many parts of the state,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners supports the
establishment of Amtrak passenger rail service between Jacksonville and West Palm
Beach along the East Coast of Florida.
Section 2. The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners urges the
Florida Department of Transportation, the Florida State Legislature and Governor Jeb
Bush to support and fund the establishment of such passenger rail service.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001- 063
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
adoption by the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners.
The resolution was moved for Adoption by Commissioner Stanbridge , and the
motion was seconded by Commissioner Adams and, upon being put to a vote,
the vote was as follows:
Caroline D. Ginn, Chairman Aye
Ruth M. Stanbridge, Vice Chairman Aye
Fran B. Adams Aye
Kenneth R. Macht Aye
John W. Tippin Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 3`d day of
July, 2001.
BOARD OF CO&TV CO��SIOI R$`
INDIAN RIV 'COUNTY, fl ARIDA.
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ATTEST: Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk
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Deputy Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
By:
Paul Bangel
County Attorney
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