HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-130WHEREAS, AMTRAK presently does notrovi
de ice to
heavily populated coastal commumities between Jacksonville and
Miami; and
WHEREAS, the existing Florida East Coast freight rail lines
between Jacksonville and West Palm Beach will facilitate this
service contingent upon improvements to accomodate passenger
train service; and
WHEREAS, regular AMTRAK service along the East Coast would
provide Treasure Coast and Florida residents with a
transportation alternative, and better, more diverse service; and
WHEREAS, regular AMTRAK service would facilitate inter -city
transportation service and commence by connecting Treasure Coast
communities such as Vero Beach, Ft. Pierce, Stuart and West Palm
Beach to Miami, Jacksonville and other important destinations;
and
WHEREAS, such service could significantly enhance ridership
on the Tri -County Rail and metrorail, a facility of significant
State and Federal investment; and
WHEREAS, such service would help to revitalize existing
Coastal Cities, a goal and objective of state, regional, and
local concern; and
WHEREAS, such service would otherwise provide diverse and
numerous benefits to the residents of the Treasure Coast Region
and its economy:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, that the Board
supports the concept of AMTRAK service between Jacksonville and
Miami along the east coast corridor of the Florida East Coast
Railway, connecting with West Palm Beach and Tri -County Rail, and
the Board further supports the efforts of the Florida Department
of Transportation, CSX, FEC, Tri -Rail and AMTRAK to provide
passenger service as soon as possible.
This resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner
seconded by Commissioner Placht , and was adopted
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wing vote:
Chairman John W. Tippin Aye
Vice Chairman Kenneth R. Macht Aye
Commissioner Fran B. Adams Aye
Commissioner Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye
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RESOLUTION NO. 94-130
This resolution was
adopted and becomes effective on the
18 day of October, 1994.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND CORRECTNESS;
ATTEST:
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Charles P. Vitunac
County Attorney
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