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RESOLUTION NO. R-01-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY,
FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AMTRAK
PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE BETWEEN JACKSONVILLE AND MIAMI
ALONG THE EAST COAST OF FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Amtrak and the Florida East Coast Railroad have announced they have
signed an agreement that will make possible passenger and improved freight rail service
to the East Coast of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the passenger service will consist of two daily round trip trains, with
each carrying up to 300 passengers; and
WHEREAS, this critical addition to our transportation infrastructure depends on a
one-time Florida Department of Transportation investment of approximately $62.5 million,
of which $15.5 million is already set aside; and
WHEREAS, Amtrak trains will provide stops in Melbourne, Vero Beach and
Ft. Pierce; and,
WHEREAS, these communities have limited transportation options; and
WHEREAS, the project will offer rail transportation as an alternative to residents and
tourists and help ease our overcrowded highways; and
WHEREAS, the train service is part of a larger restructuring of Amtrak service to
Florida that will result in increased service to many parts of the state,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA as follows:
Section 1. The City of Sebastian supports the establishment of Amtrak passenger
rail service between Jacksonville and Miami along the East Coast of Florida.
Section 2. The City of Sebastian urges the Florida Department of Transportation,
the Florida State Legislature and Governor Jeb Bush to support and fund the
establishment of such passenger rail service.
Section 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall take effective immediately
upon its adoption by the City Council of the City of Sebastian.
The foregoing Resolution was moved for adoption by Councilmember
Hill The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Bishop and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Mayor Walter W. Barnes aye
Vice Mayor Ben Bishop aye
Councilmember Joe Barczyk aye
Councilmember Jim Hill aye
Councilmember Edward Majcher, Jr. absent
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this
27th day of June
,2001.
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
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Walter W. ames, Mayor
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Approved as to Form and Content for
Re . the City of Sebastian Only:
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