HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-09-18RESOLUTION NO. R-09-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN
RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE
ASSISTANCE OF GOVERNOR CHARLIE CRIST AND
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SECRETARY KOPELOUSOS TO PRIORITIZE THE
INTERCITY RAIL COMPONENT OF THE FEC CORRIDER
PROJECT (FROM JACKSONVILLE TO MIAMI) AS PART OF
THE FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE FOR
THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, the FEC corridor was historically operated as a passenger rail line along
Florida's east coast, traversing the Treasure Coast Region to urban areas such as Indian
River County; and
WHEREAS, Florida's east coast historically developed around train stations along
the FEC railroad; and
WHEREAS, local governments along Florida's east coast are currently implementing
programs to redevelop historic downtowns built around train stations; and
WHEREAS, improved mobility is highly desired in Indian River County and
throughout the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, transit, including rail transit, is a key component of improved mobility,
especially between cities and throughout Florida's east coast; and
WHEREAS, the 2006 Florida Rail Plan identifies passenger transit along the FEC
corridor as a potential "Coastal Route" for new passenger rail service in the State of Florida;
and
WHEREAS, Amtrak is well-suited to provide passenger rail service along Florida's
east coast; and
WHEREAS, the reintroduction of Amtrak service along Florida's east coast would
provide near-term jobs and economic stimulus for Florida's residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Government is seeking appropriate projects for inclusion in
the Federal economic stimulus package to provide immediate and near-term job
opportunities for projects; and
WHEREAS, the Intercity FEC Corridor Project (Jacksonville/Miami) is an appropriate
project for inclusion by the State of Florida in the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Plan; and
WHEREAS, former work by Amtrak and FDOT includes plans for the improvements
necessary to initiate Amtrak service on the FEC corridor;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The City of Sebastian requests the assistance of Governor Crist and FDOT Secretary
Kopelousos to prioritize the Amtrak/FEC Corridor Project (from Jacksonville to Miami) as
part of the Federal economic stimulus package for the State of Florida.
The foregoing Resolution was moved for adoption by Council member
coy .The motion was seconded by Council member s imchick and,
upon being put into a vote, the vote was as follows:
Mayor Richard H. Gillmor
Vice Mayor Jim Hill
Council Member Andrea Coy
Council Member Dale Simchick
Council Member Eugene Wolff
aye
aye
aye
aye
aye
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this 8th
day of April , 2009.
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
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Mayor Richard H. Gillmor
ATTEST:
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Sally A. M o, MMC
City Cler
Approved as to form and legality for
reliance by the City of Sebastian only:
Robert A. Ginsburg, City orney