HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-158RESOLUTION NO. 90-158
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE LOCATION OF A
UNIVERSITY ON THE TREASURE COAST
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commission wishes to facilitate
the growth of university educational facilities on the Treasure
Coast; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commission finds that having a
university located on the Treasure Coast would be favorable and
beneficial to the economic interests of Indian River County, the
Treasure Coast area, and the State of Florida as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the availability of university educational
facilities on the Treasure Coast beyond the community college
level is very limited; and
WHEREAS, the location of a university in the Treasure Coast
area would enhance the State University System by providing
educational opportunities to residents of the Treasure Coast who
are now denied access due to the remote locations to existing
State University facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Treasure Coast is one of the fastest growing
areas in the State and the Board of County Commission recognizes
that in order to maintain the quality of life there is a great
need for a university to be located on the Treasure Coast; and
WHEREAS, the economic element of the Comprehensive Plan of
1990 supports the location of a university educational facility
on the Treasure Coast; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commission actively supports
and joins the cities, counties, business/private sector,
educational and other community elements within the Treasure
Coast to wholeheartedly support and facilitate the location of a
university on the Treasure Coast; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commission as a measure of
concern has committed staff support to assist in bringing a
university to the Treasure Coast.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Board of County
Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida that they encourage
locating a university on the Treasure Coast area to meet the
needs of all its citizens and will work towards that goal.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner
Scurlock, and seconded by Commissioner Wheeler and upon being put
to a vote, the vote was as follows;
Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Vice Chairman Richard Bird Absent
Commissioner Maggy C. Bowman Aye
Commissioner Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye
Commissioner Gary C. Wheeler Aye
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND-"GAL SUFFICIENCY:
Charles P. Vilunac
County Attorney
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