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Home My WebLink About1975-03540 RESOLUTION NO. 75-35 RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CREATION OF A NEW REGIONAL PLANNING DISTRICT COM- PRISED OF THE COUNTIES OF INDIAN RIVER, MARTIN, ST. LUCIE AND PALM BEACH. WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Department of Administra- tion has divided the State of Florida into ten districts for the purpose of regional comprehensive planning as authorized by $23.0115(1), Florida Statutes; and, WHEREAS, Martin, Palm Beach and St. Lucie Counties are in District #10, and Indian River County is in District #6; and WHEREAS, Indian River County is desirous of joining in the formation of a new Regional Planning District as Indian River County is more economically, geographically and governmentally compatible and shares the underlying philosophies concerning growth, density and developments, primacy of agricultural interests and scope of activities of the other three counties; and, WHEREAS, the estimated current populations of these counties is in excess of 650,000, which is sufficient to create a separate Regional Planning District; and, WHEREAS, the Governor has recently approved the four counties and Okeechobee County for designation as a Health Serv- ice Area, specifically Area #7, under the National Health Plan- ning Resources Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-641); and, WHEREAS, these counties comprise the Fourth District Court of Appeal; and, WHEREAS, the juvenile detention activities of these counties are closely inter -related; and WHEREAS, the programs of the two community colleges serving these counties are compatible with the common concerns of the proposed district; and, WHEREAS, these counties have a common interest and have been historically related by agricultural activity, flood control measures, transportation planning, solid waste management, law enforcement and mutual aid. 40 C WHEREAS, these counties agree to follow all guidelines established by the State of Florida necessary to create a new Regional Planning District. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows: 1. That this Board does hereby officially request the creation of a new Regional Planning District comprised of the Counties of Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie and Palm Beach, representing a logical grouping of counties having similar in- terests and concerns. 2. That the proposed new district be recognized as an official Regional Planning District with all rights and privi- leges afforded thereto. 3. That the municipalities within each of said counties be informed of this action and be invited to participate. 4. That Okeechobee County be informed of this action and be invited to participate. 5. That certified copies of this resolution be forwarded to each of the respective Legislative Delegations with a request for their support. 6. That certified copies of this resolution be hand delivered by a joint committee representing said counties to the Secretary of the Department of Administration. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By 'ZIJ V41, — airma 4D as 0*61 i�lp'�N' TIIECEO. U.BARNAItDCOMPANY THE CEO. D. BABNABD COMPANY ' .••.... E�°,°° "° P. O. BOX 610213 JOHN BEAVERS NORTH MIAMI. FLA. 33161/ A.si f Pt : AREA 305. B 3415 1 yy ' y11 --I Iva. If Y y✓�Blz W�11R �67z EIPG6N¢ *Je,'4ee ua OM4 secood Cert irV EPE we% in 6H4 swami cw P. O. BOX 010213 JOHN BEAVERS ,sslst ANI VIES PRE .iOENT NORTH MIAMI. FLA. 33161 PHONEAREA 305.651-7.135 ' i I. 1 1 EPE we% in 6H4 swami cw do C7 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 'AN If • � � 1 ,+;! ] ! �' Cq+i lit �t�i+I VERO BEACH ® FI.ORIDA 32960 June 27, 1975 The Board of Count -y Commissioners of Okeechobee County Okeechobee County Corthouse Okeechobee, Florida 33472 Gentlemen: The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County on June 18, 1975 officially adopted Resolution No. 75-35 requesting the formation of a new Regional Planning District to be comprised of Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie and Palm Beach counties, and hopefully Okeechobee County. We would appreciate receiving a copy of you Resolution as soon as it is available. ALL:ef Enclosure Sincerely, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY Alma Lee Loy r/ Chairman 40 VERO BEACH • FLORIDA 32960 June 27, 1975 The Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County St. Lucie County Courthouse Ft. Pierce, Florida 33450 Attention: The Honorable W.R. Willie McCain Gentlemen: The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County on June 18, 1975 officially adopted Resolution No. 75-35 requesting the formation of a new Regional Planning District to be comprised of Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie and Palm Beach counties, and hopefully Okeechobee County. We would appreciate receiving a copy of your Resolution as soon as it is available. ALL: of Enclosure Sincerely, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY a Alma Lee Loy Chairman BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS A Ai 1 n 7 1.1 Rx ,'I�, (�(�jilj:.Tj' 'y --J VERO BEACH • FLORIDA 32960 June 27, 1975 The Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County St. Lucie County Courthouse Ft. Pierce, Florida 33450 Attention: The Honorable W.R. Willie McCain Gentlemen: The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County on June 18, 1975 officially adopted Resolution No. 75-35 requesting the formation of a new Regional Planning District to be comprised of Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie and Palm Beach counties, and hopefully Okeechobee County. We would appreciate receiving a copy of your Resolution as soon as it is available. ALL: of Enclosure Sincerely, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY a Alma Lee Loy Chairman BOARA OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS -- VERO BEACH ® FLORIDA 32960 June 27, 1975 The Honorable Ros6oe H. Philbrick, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners of Martin County P.O. Box 626 Stuart, Florida 33494 Dear Mr. Philbrick: The Boarcj,of County Commissioners of Indian River County on June 18, 1975 officially adopted Resolution No. 75-35 requesting the formation of a new Regional Planning District to be comprised of Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie and Palm Beach counties, and hopefully Ok- eechobee County. Thank you very much for the copy of your Resolution which was received June 27th. Sincerely, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY Alma Lee Loy Chairman ALL.ef ENCLOSURE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS I j�Ic� j Ralvi -4;li, W'quiLgiv s VERO BEACH ® FLORIDA 32960 June 18, 1975 The Honorable Harry A. Johnston P. 0. Box 48 West Palm Beach, Fla. Dear Senator Johnston: The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County on June 18, 1975 officially adopted Resolution #75-35 requesting the formation of a new Regional Planning District to be comprised of Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie and Palm Beach counties, and hopefully Okeechobee County. We would appreciate your support in this Resolution as we believe it truly indicates the best interest of the citizens of these counties. Sincerely, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY By !/ Alma Lee Loy, Chairman ALL : vh BOARD O F COUNTY COMMISSIONERS VERO BEACH • FLORIDA 32960 June 18, 1975 The Honorable Philip D. Lewis -608 New Comeau Building Clematis St. West Palm Beach, Fla. 33401 Dear Senator Lewis: The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County on June 18, 1975 officially adopted Resolution #75-35 requesting the formation of a new Regional Planning District to be comprised of Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie and Palm Beach counties, and hopefully Okeechobee County. We would appreciate your support in this Resolution as we believe it truly indicates the best interest of the citizens of these counties. Sincerely, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY By Alma Lee Loy, Chairman All:vh BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 4 31' l i q 15. „ �i �.1�I1l�ijIV%I�I2�, ��aD.�W.113i' VERO BEACH ® FLORIDA 32960 June 18, 1975 The Honorable Chester Clem P. 0. Box 3579- Beach Station Vero Beach, Fla. 32960 Dear Representative Clem: The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County on June 18, 1975 officially adopted Resolution #75-35 requesting the formation of a new Regional Planning District to be comprised of Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie and Palm Beach counties, and hopefully Okeechobee County. We would appreciate your support in this Resolution as we believe it truly indicates the best interest of the citizens of these counties. Sincerely, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY By /J Alma Lee Loy, Chairman ALL:vh s 40 Ilk BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS I?C;1VI�LZ 4))gV-JL4f41' Y VERO BEACH 6 FLORIDA 32960 June 18, 1975 The Honorable Don C. Childers 2709 Mores Road West Palm Beach, Fla. Dear Senator Childers: The Board of County Com missioners of Indian River County on June 18, 1975 officially adopted Resolution #75-35 requesting the formation of anew Regional Planning District to be comprised of Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie and Palm Beach counties, and hopefully Okeechobee County. We would appreciate your support in this Resolution as we believe it truly indicates the best interest of the citizens of these counties. ALL :vh Sincerely, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RRIVER COUNTY G%2:-fi!k k �`/tee( •' `l / By Alma Lee Loy, Chairman