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Home My WebLink About2014-033RESOLUTION NO. 2014- 033 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF -INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, URGING ALL POTENTIAL DONOR AGENCIES TO REQUIRE ALL ABOARD FLORIDA TO PAY FOR ALL COSTS OF ALL ABOARD FLORIDA, AND THAT ANY GOVERNMENTAL ASSISTANCE SHALL BE PROVIDED AT NO LESS THAN MARKET RATES; AND DIRECTING CERTIFIED COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION TO BE PROVIDED TO ANY APPLICABLE DONOR AGENCIES. WHEREAS, All Aboard Florida, a subsidiary of Florida East Coast Industries, is proposing to provide passenger rail service between Miami and Orlando that will run through populated areas of Indian River County, including Vero Beach, Sebastian, and the communities of Gifford, Roseland, Wabasso and Winter Beach; and WHEREAS, at first, such passenger rail service was touted as being provided by a private company, using solely private resources; and WHEREAS, it is now understood that the passenger rail service is being proposed to be funded by a Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) Program loan of up to potentially $1.5 billion from the Federal Rail Administration an agency of the United States federal government; and WHEREAS, it is now also understood that the State of Florida is proposing to spend $215 million for a new rail station at the Orlando International Airport which will benefit All Aboard Florida; and WHEREAS, there are a total of 32 railroad crossings within Indian River County and 352 rail crossings in the region, and local governments, such as Indian River County, will bear the maintenance costs of upgraded railroad crossings and the costs of installing and maintaining any quiet zones; and `WHEREAS, instead of being a passenger rail service provided by a private ,compan y, using solely private resources, it is now clear that a significant portion of the financial burden of this passenger rail service is actually going to be borne by the taxpayers through assistance from the federal, state and local governments; and .WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County implores an y donor agency, including the Federal Rail Administration and any other federal agency and the State of Florida and its agencies, to require All Aboard Florida to pay for the costs of All Aboard Florida, including quiet zones and corridor improvements, and that there shall be no governmental assistance, be it in the form of loans, infrastructure or right-of-way at less than F:Urmmry1lirda1GEAFlL1l'Rew1uriau h Drdi•rumcu' Rrwluriau'ARAboardFlondo Rrroluriondoe Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2014m 033 market rates, as such support would put the risk of the passenger rail service on the backs of the taxpayers, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1. The above "WHEREAS" clauses are true and correct, and are hereby adopted as findings of the Board. Section 2. The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County urges any donor agency, including the Federal Rail Administration and any other federal agency and the State of Florida and its agencies, to require All Aboard Florida to pay for the costs of All Aboard Florida, including quiet zones and corridor improvements, and that there shall be no governmental assistance, be it in the form of loans, infrastructure or right-of-way at less than market rates, as such support would put the risk of the passenger rail service on the backs of the taxpayers. Section 3. A certified copy of this resolution shall be provided to the Governor Rick Scott, the Federal Rail Administration and any other state, local or federal agency which intends to offer support for All Aboard Florida. The foregoing resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner s o 1 ar i ,and seconded by Commissioner Davis , and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Peter D. O'Bryan Aye Vice Chairman Wesley S. Davis Aye Comissi moner Joseph E. Flescher Aye Commissioner Bob Solari Aye Comissi moner Tim Zorc Ave The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 8th day of April, 2014. ATTEST: Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk of Deputy Clerk F.49rrorrxyU "raa IGE\'FRALVtesolmiaru & Ordinoxrs�Remluriaru�A!! AGoard Florida Rraofuriondx BOARD OF COUNTY COMMI INDI IVER COUNTI`', FL( By: 1 Peter D. O'Bryan, hairmz BCC approval date: April 8 , 2014 Approved as to form an By: d legal sufficiency Page 2 : lan Reingold, County Attorney of 2 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Dylan Rewgold, County Attorney William K. DeBraal, Deputy County Attorney Kate Pingolt Cotner, Assistant County Attorney OFFICE OF COUNTY A TTORNE Y ORID April 10, 2014 Orlando -Orange County. Expressway Authority 4974 ORL Tower Road Orlando, Florida 32807 RE: All Aboard Florida Gentlemen: Please find enclosed for your consideration a copy of Indian River County Resolution No. 2014- 033. Please understand that the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County urges the Orlando -Orange County Expressway Authority to require All Aboard Florida to pay for the full costs of All Aboard Florida, including quiet zones and corridor improvements, and that there should be no governmental assistance at less than market rates, as such support would put the risk of the passenger rail service on the backs of the taxpayers. Thank you. Sincerely, 15y1an Reingold Indian River County Attorney l DR:LAC Enc. Af_'.GF.NERALUIIRboard FlorldrlO.lardo-Orm�gr Co ErpAurh - Lu Ol.doQ 1801 27�' Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960-3365• (772) 226-1424• Fax (772) 569-4317 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Dylan Reingold, County Attorney William K. DeBraal, Deputy County Attorney Kate Pingolt Cotner, Assistant County Attorney OFFICE OF COUNTYATTORNEY ORIS p' April 10, 2014 The Honorable Rick Scott, Governor of Florida The Capitol, Executive Offices 400 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399 RE: All Aboard Florida Dear Governor Scott: Please find enclosed for your consideration a copy of Indiari River County Resolution No. 2014- 033. Please understand that the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County urges the State of Florida and its agencies, to require All Aboard Florida to pay for the full costs of All Aboard Florida, including quiet zones and corridor improvements, and that there should be no governmental assistance at less than market rates, as such support would put the risk of the passenger•rail serv ice on the backs of the taxpayers. Thank you: Respectfully, Dylan Reingold Indian River County Attorney DR:LAC Enc. df.IGFI:£RILNfIAboaxi Floridd,Ciorcrno. - Ltr Ol.doo- 1801 27h Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960-3365• (772) 226-1424• Fax (772) 569-4317 6 A Iq /3.p• BOARD OF COUNTY" COMMISSIONERS OFFICE OF CO UNTY A TTORNE Y Dylan Reingold, County Attorney William K. DeBraal, Deputy County Attorney Kate Pingolt Cotner, Assistant County Attorney Federal Railroad Administration Office of Public Engagement 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: All Aboard Florida Gentlemen: �ZORTDi k April 10, 2014 Please find enclosed for your consideration a copy of Indian River County Resolution No. 2014- 033. Please understand that the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County urges the Federal Railroad Administration to require All Aboard Florida to pay for the full costs of All Aboard Florida, including quiet zones and corridor improvements, and that there should be no governmental assistance at less than market rates, as such support would put the risk of the passenger rail service on the backs of the taxpayers. Thank you. Sincerely, Dylan Reingold Indian River County Attorney DR:LAC Enc. ACfGFJ.'FRALUfI AbomAFloriMlFrd7RRAAnin - Lo 0/.dzr 1801 27ei Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960-3365• (772) 226-1424• Fax (772) 569-4317 •8A 13. ,0 . BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE OF COUNTY A TTORNE Y Dylan Reingold, County Attorney \William K. DeBraal, Deputy County Attorney Kate Pingolt Cotner, Assistant County Attorney Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Director of Public Affairs One Jeff Fuqua Boulevard Orlando, Florida 328274399 RE: All Aboard Florida Gentlemen: �ZORI�i k April 105 2014 �t ?O l q /3.D. Please find enclosed for your consideration a copy of Indian River County Resolution No. 2014- 033. Please understand that the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County urges the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority to require All Aboard Florida to pay for the full costs of All Aboard Florida, including quiet zones and corridor improvements, and that there should be no governmental assistance at less than market rates, as such support would put the risk of the passenger rail service on the backs of the taxpayers. Thank you. Sincerely, Dylan Reingold Indian River County Attorney DR:LAC Enc. hf: KiEYF7LILL1// Abomd F7onch�Gnr Or/.4 viaAulh - Ltr 0/.drr 1801 27h Street, Vero Beach, Florida 32960-3365• (772) 226-1424• Fax (772) 569-4317