HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-120RESOLUTION 2009- 120
A RESOLUTION OF THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS SUPPORTING THE INCLUSION OF THE AMTRAK/FEC
CORRIDOR PROJECT (FROM JACKSONVILLE TO MIAMI) AS PART OF THE
FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the FEC corridor historically functioned as a passenger rail line along Florida's
cast coast, traversing or providing rail connections to urban areas such as Vero Beach and
Sebastian in Indian River County; and
WHEREAS, Florida's east coast historically developed around train stations along the FEC
railroad; and
WHEREAS, local governments and the private sector along Florida's east coast are currently
implementing programs to redevelop historic downtowns built around train stations; and
WHEREAS, improved mobility is highly desired in Indian River County and throughout the
State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, transit, including rail transit, is a key component of improved mobility, especially
between cities and throughout the Florida's east coast; and
WHEREAS, the 2006 Florida Rail Plan identifies passenger transit along the FEC corridor as a
potential "Coastal Route" for new passenger rail service in the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, Amtrak is well-suited to provide passenger rail service along Florida's east coast;
and
WHEREAS, the reintroduction of Amtrak service along Florida's east coast would provide
near-term jobs and economic stimulus for Florida's residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Government is seeking appropriate projects for inclusion in the Federal
economic stimulus package to provide immediate and near-term job opportunities for projects;
and
WHEREAS, the Intercity FEC Corridor Project (Jacksonville/Miami) is an appropriate project
for inclusion by the State of Florida in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan; and
WHEREAS, former work by Amtrak and FDOT includes plans for the improvements necessary
to initiate Amtrak service on the FEC corridor;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS strongly
supports inclusion of the Amtrak/FEC Corridor Project (from Jacksonville to Miami) as part of
the Federal economic stimulus package for the State of Florida.
THIS RESOLUTION was moved for adoption by Commi eei nner n' Rrydn , and
the motion was seconded by Commissioner F1 escher and, upon being put to a vote, the
vote was as follows:
Wesley S. Davis, Chairman AYE
Joseph E. Flescher, Vice Chairman AYE
Bob Solari, Commissioner NAY
Peter D. O'Bryan, Commissioner AYE
Gary C. Wheeler, Commissioner Gary Wheeler AYE
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 18th
day of August 2009.
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Wesley avis, Chairman
ATTEST: J.K. BARTON
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