HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-073 RESOLUTION NO. 2019- 073
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA, HONORING THE LEGACY OF A.B. MICHAEL
AND REQUESTING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE
DESIGNATE STATE ROAD 510 BRIDGE #53 AS THE A.B.
MICHAEL BRIDGE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners for Indian River County desires to
honor the legacy of A.B. Michael by requesting the Florida Legislature designate State Road 510
Bridge #53, commonly known as the Wabasso Bridge Causeway, as the "A.B. Michael Bridge";
and
WHEREAS, A.B. Michael relocated to Orchid Island in 1887 as a child and assisted in
building the current Wabasso Bridge Causeway in 1927; and
WHEREAS,A.B. Michael,was a founding director of American Fruit Growers;founding
director of the Indian River Citrus League; founder, grower, and shipper of the world famous
Orchid Island grapefruit; and designated as the "Dean of the Florida Citrus Industry" by Florida
Citrus Mutual; and
WHEREAS, Section 334.071, Florida Statutes, authorizes the Legislature to designate a
transportation facility for honorary or memorial purposes and to direct the Department of
Transportation to place markers reflecting such designation; and
WHEREAS, Section 334.071, Florida Statutes, further states that erection of markers is
contingent on the appropriate county or city commission passing a resolution in support of the
particular honorary designation; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners for Indian River County passed a
resolution in 1964 which requested the Florida Legislature enact legislation designating the
Wabasso Bridge Causeway as"A.B. Michael Bridge".
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation list of current road designations
specifies State Road 510 Bridge#53 is designated as the "A.B. Mitchell Bridge".
WHEREAS,based on the 1964 resolution passed by the Board of County Commissioners
for Indian River County, the current Board of County Commissioners believe State Road 510
Bridge #53 was intended to be designated the "A.B. Michael Bridge" but was erroneously
designated the"A.B. Mitchell Bridge".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS THAT:
Section 1. The above "WHEREAS" clauses are true and correct, and hereby adopted as
findings of this Board.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019- 073
Section 2. The Board of County Commissioners hereby honors the legacy and service to
Indian River County and the state of Florida by A.B. Michael and, pursuant to Section 334.071,
Florida Statutes, respectfully requests the Florida Legislature enact legislation which designates
State Road 510 Bridge#53 as the"A.B. Michael Bridge"and which directs the Florida Department
of Transportation to erect markers reflecting such designation.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
The foregoing resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Flescher
and seconded by Commissioner 0'Bryan , and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows:
Chairman Bob Solari AYE
Vice-Chairman Susan Adams AYE
Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher AYE
Commissioner Tim Zorc AYE
Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan AYE
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 17th da ......
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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ATTEST: Jeffrey R. Smith, Clerk By: =•10�-[� / a-� 92 f 41�:
of Court and Comptroller Bob Solari, Chairman ''�ncouiiN ,
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Deputy Clerk
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
By:
County Attorney