HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES 09/02RESOLUTION NO. 009 -2
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM,
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE
ASSISTANCE OF GOVERNOR CRIST AND FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY
KOPELOUSOS TO PRIORITIZE THE INTERCITY RAIL
COMPONENT OF THE FEC CORRIDOR 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 or providing rail connections to urban
areas like Palm Beach County; and
WHEREAS, Florida's east coast historically developed around train
stations along the FEC railroad; and
WHEREAS, local governments and the private sector 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 Palm Beach 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 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 BY THE TOWN COMMISSION
OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS
FOLLOWS:
The Town of Gulf Stream 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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in a regular session assembled this 9th day of
April, 2009.
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TOWN CLERK COMMISSIONER