HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_resolution_no_2019-06_20190319 RESOLUTION 2019-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE
CANAVERAL, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; ENDORSING THE
EAST COAST GREENWAY ROUTE THROUGH THE CITY OF CAPE
CANAVERAL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR
INCONSISTENT RESOLUTIONS, SEVERABILITY AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the East Coast Greenway is a proposed 3000-mile, shared-use trail that will
pass through the City of Cape Canaveral, to connect cities along the eastern seaboard from Calais,
Maine to Key West, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the East Coast Greenway strives to promote public health, environmental
sustainability, economic development and civic engagement through trail use; and
WHEREAS, the East Coast Greenway will serve bicyclists, walkers, equestrians,
disabled users and other non-motorized users, both local residents and long-distance travelers; and
WHEREAS, the East Coast Greenway will encourage people of all ages to get outdoors,
increase their physical fitness and improve community health, while utilizing multi-use trails that
encourage access to parks and nature preserves; and
WHEREAS, the East Coast Greenway, by offering tourists access to cultural and
historical sites,will bring economic benefits to towns and businesses along the route; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation and Office of Greenways and
Trails has recognized the importance of the East Coast Greenway via the SUN Trails Program and
prioritization; and
WHEREAS, the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization, completed an
alignment analysis of the East Coast Greenway, to establish a consistent proposed alignment in
Brevard County and to promote, encourage, and engage local municipalities in their involvement
of the regional trail; and
WHEREAS, the proposed alignment shows the City of Cape Canaveral as an essential
connection in completing this national, shared-use trail; and
WHEREAS, the East Coast Greenway can serve as a spine network to encourage a
connected trail, bicycle and pedestrian network in Brevard, County and the City of Cape
Canaveral; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL,BREVARD COUNTY,FLORIDA,AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are deemed true and correct and are hereby
incorporated herein by this reference as a material part of this Resolution.
City of Cape Canaveral
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Section 2. Endorsement. The City of Cape Canaveral does hereby endorse and support the
development, through local and state partnerships, of the proposed alignment of the East Coast
Greenway.
Section 3. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Resolutions. All prior resolutions or parts of
resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word or portion
of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such
holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion hereto.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
adoption by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, assembled this 19th day of March, 2019.
Bob Hoog, Mayor
ATTEST: Name FOR AGAINST
Mike Brown x
Daniel LeFever, Bob Hoog x
Deputy City Clerk
Wes Morrison x
Rocky Randels Motion
Angela Raymond Second
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency
For the city of Cape Canaveral only by:
Anthony A. Garganese, City Attorney
City of Cape Canaveral
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