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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.
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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
9t-h`day,,of February, 2005.
_ - = BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
-'Attest:-.J.,K:13arton, Clerk
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_ - �-. By
By Thomas S. Lowther, Chairman
Deputy CI rk
rAssistant
to ' form and leg I
Fell
County Attorney
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