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HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolutions-2014-094RESOLUTION NO. 2014-094 ,.A RESOLUTION ISSUING A PROCLAMATION FOR ENCOURAGING AUTONOMOUIS VEHICLE TESTING AS XPUBLIC SAFETY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE Whereas, the next technological transformation which will profoundly affect our lives will be the introduction of passenger and freight automobiles operating with autonomous functionality. These vehicles have the potential to one day eliminate traffic fatalities caused by human error and distraction. Further, intelligent vehicles will reduce congestion, emissions and the need for costly additions of lanes to busy roadways. Whereas, The University of Iowa and its related research endeavors, most notably, The National Advanced Driving Simulator, have been at the forefront for advancing innovations in vehicle to vehicle communication, sensor technology, human factoring and artificial intelligence which are critical to the success of'this transformational change,. ` s Whereas,'Many companies in our region have been successfully pioneering similar vehicle systems in the agricultural, aerospace fields and related fields, there exists a cluster of software and technology companies which can be grown and complimented through attraction by encouraging this sector, Whereas, it is our stated goal to engage in strategic economic development initiatives which will create high paying employment opportunities to strengthen our overall economy which provides benefit to all citizens, there is a realization that those communities and states which are first to embrace this life saving and transformational technological advancement will stand to gain the most potential economic benefit, Now, therefore, I Steve Berner do hereby proclaim that the City of Tiffin welcomes the testing and operation of intelligent vehicles on the streets and roads over which we have jurisdiction in accordance with applicable law, as a means to encourage the advancement of this technology and to create economic benefit, and will, if necessary, work collaboratively with the other jurisdictions in Johnson County to address any issues that arise in order to best protect the safety of our citizens. On the 23rd day of July, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Petersen introduced Resolution No. 2014-094, A RESOLUTION ISSUING A PROCLAMATION FOR ENCOURAGING AUTONOMOUIS VEHICLE TESTING AS A PUBLIC SAFETY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE and made a motion for approval. Motion seconded by Councilperson Kahler. Ayes: Kahler, Petersen, Bartels, Upton Nays: none. Absent: Ryan Whereupon four Council members were present and voted approval and Mayor Berner declared'that the Resolution No. 2014-094, A RESOLUTION ISSUING A PROCLAMATION FOR ENCOURAGING AUTONOMOUIS VEHICLE TESTING AS A• PUBLIC SAFETY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE to be adopted and signified his approval of the same by affixing his signature thereto. Passed by the City Council:on the 23`d day of July, 2014. City of Tiffin j Y Steven L. Berner, Mayor ATTEST: Mi on ackson, City Administrator/Clerk n 4 c E h v S.