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28 July 2017
Gerry O'Reilly
District Four Secretary
Florida Department of Transportation
3400 West Commercial Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
RE: 13115 US HWY 1, Sebastian, FL
Mr. O'Reilly:
As Mayor for the City of Sebastian, it is my responsibility, to the greatest extent possible, to care
for the health and safety of our residents. In addition, I am always vigorously interested in
development opportunities for Sebastian that can enhance the economic circumstance of our
citizens. Rarely do those two interests intersect ---until now.
Recently, I have been made aware of a development opportunity on US #1 in Sebastian. That
proposed development would provide jobs, opportunity, and critical need services to the
Sebastian area. The proposed development has the potential of providing a much needed
economic `shot in the arm' for our area. The proposed development also has the potential of
exponentially increasing the safety risk to drivers and pedestrians along US #1. There are
obvious traffic engineering solutions to the problem. The best solution, a traffic -lit intersection to
serve the subject property, will be presented to the FDOT. The Sebastian City Council strongly
supports this initiative ---and solution.
I am requesting that your office become personally involved in the outcome of any proposals
related to this issue. The City of Sebastian has maintained a very positive working relationship
with the FDOT on numerous projects of mutual benefit. Thank you for your continued support
and your efforts on behalf of the citizens of.the State of Florida.
With regards;
Bob McPardan
Mayor
cc: Ed Howland
Phil Matson
Edward Morgan