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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-014 F RESOLUTION 2005 - 014 IN SUPPORT OF AN 1-95/OSLO ROAD INTERCHANGE A RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA; SUPPORTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW INTERCHANGE ON INTERSTATE 95 TO BE LOCATED AT OSLO ROAD IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, WHEREAS, for the past 6 years, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County and the citizens of Indian River County have recognized the need for an interchange at 1-95 and Oslo Road in Indian River County, and WHEREAS, the proposed interchange at 1-95 and Oslo Road in Indian River County was turned down by the Florida Department of Transportation in 2000; and WHEREAS, the southwest portion of Indian River County is experiencing a growth in new residential development; and WHEREAS, the 2004 hurricane season that affected the State of Florida has highlighted the need for additional emergency evacuation routes for citizens of Indian River County; and WHEREAS, the 1-95 and Oslo Road area is designated by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County as an industry node; and WHEREAS, an interchange at 1-95 and Oslo Road in Indian River County is needed for future industry infrastructure needs; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: 1. The Board of County Commissioners supports the proposed interchange at Oslo Road and 1-95 as a priority for the citizens of Indian River County. 2. The Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners is hereby directed to send a copy of this Resolution to Jose Abreu, P.E., Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation; to the District Secretary of District 4, Florida Department of Transportation; and to the members of the Legislative Delegation representing Indian River County. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2005- 014 This Resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Neuberger and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Davi s , and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Thomas S. Lowther Aye Vice Chairman Arthur R. Neuberger Aye Commissioner Wesley S. Davis Aye Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler Aye Commissioner Sandra L. Bowden Aye :` The.:Chairman thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this :8tfi day'of February, 2005. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA 'Attest: J. K.-Barton, Clerk �) By C� S_By Thomas Thomas S. Lowther, Chairman Deputy CI rk Apr d to form and leg I s ffi enc Marian E. Fell Assistant County Attorney 2 u /�. X . D-A�w � �y -2 a s' Florida Department of Transportation JEB BUSH DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT GOVERNOR 3400 West Commercial Boulevard,Fort Lauderdale,Florida 33309-3421 JOSE ABREU Telephone:(954)777-4411 Fax:(954)777-4197 SECRETARY Internet Email:8ett oy reillypadot.state.fl.us Toll Free:1-866-336-8435 March 2, 2005 Mr. Jeffrey K. Barton Clerk to the Board Indian River County Commission 1840 25`h Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960-3394 Dear Mr. Barton: SUBJECT: Resolution 2005-014-Supporting an Oslo Road Interchange with I-95 I-95 Project Development & Environment(PD&E) Study (FM 413064-1-22-01) Indian River County This is to inform you that we have received the subject County Resolution and to advise you that the Department is expecting to initiate a PD&E study in June of 2005 that will incorporate the subject location. The limits of the study are from South of Indrio Road in St. Lucie County to north of CR-512 in Indian River County. The scope of the study is to widen I795, as well as,.to assess the potential for an interchange at Oslo Road. In addition to securing eligibility for federal funding, this study will seek to obtain federal approval for this proposed interchange. If an interchange is justified, the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) can effectuate its construction by continuing to place a high priority on this project during their annual prioritization process. The County Commission and the MPO will be on the project's mailing list,.and will be kept informed of decisions that affect this project. We will also be keeping all communities along the corridor informed about the progress of the study. As noted earlier, the project is expected to begin in June of 2005, and will last approximately 2 %2 years. No design or construction phases have been programmed, to date. If you have any questions regarding the PD&E study, you may contact the project manager, Mr. Nicholas Danu, toll free at 866-336-8435, extension 4324. Sincerely, G�RK TO c 'b'4A 9 Gerry O'Rei .E. C7 Director of Transportation Development Z District 4 9R coy GO-jk cc: Rick Chesser,FDOT—District Secretary,District 4 Gustavo Schmidt,FDOT=Planning and Environmental Engineer Nicholas Danu,FDOT—Project Manager TI#05-21414 www.dot.state.fl.us ®RECYCLED PAPER xAT� SENATOR MIKE HARIDOPOLOS FLORIDA SENATE DISTRICT 26 SOF FIV IRK To *4,P 9Z � May 18, 2005 .i of Trey K irSaTton Clerk to the Board 1840 25`h Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Dear Mr. Barton, Thank you for providing me with a copy of the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County's Resolution No. 2005-014. Please do not hesitate to contact my office if I can be of any further assistance to you or Indian River County. Sincerely, Mike Hari State Senator, District 26 MH:gbs Tallahassee Office District Office 318 Senate Office Bldg. 2955 Pineda Causeway 404 South Monroe Street Suite 215 Tallahassee,Florida 32399-1100 Melbourne,Florida 32940-7307 Phone(850)487-5056 Phone (321) 752-3131 haridopolos.mike.web@flsenate.gov