HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_resolution_no_2022-27_20221018RESOLUTION NO. 2022-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL,
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; ADOPTING THE GOAL OF VISION ZERO,
ADVOCATING THAT NO LOSS OF LIFE IS ACCEPTABLE ON OUR CITY
STREETS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT
RESOLUTIONS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the growth and vitality of our city requires safe and reliable transportation
systems; and
WHEREAS, the life and health of City of Cape Canaveral's residents are our utmost priority;
and
WHEREAS, Vision Zero is the concept that there is no acceptable number of traffic deaths
and serious injuries on our roadways; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cape Canaveral recognizes that no one should die or be seriously
injured while travelling on our city streets; and
WHEREAS, people walking and bicycling in the presence of vehicular traffic represent a
disproportionate number of these fatalities; and
WHEREAS, driver behavior, including speeding, distracted driving and drunk driving, are
significant contributing factors to this loss of life; and
WHEREAS, the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization adopted a resolution
endorsing Vision Zero to achieve zero traffic deaths and severe injuries; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation has formally adopted "Target Zero"
its own version of the national vision, "Towards Zero Deaths."
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.
Section 2. Support of Vision Zero Goals. The City Council hereby supports and adopts the
goal of Vision Zero - that no loss of life is acceptable on our city streets.
Section 3. Support of a Vision Zero Safety Committee and Action Plan. The City Council
hereby supports and will provide City staff to participate in a countywide or multi jurisdictional
Vison Zero Safety Committee comprised of members of organizations and agencies with expertise
in transportation, enforcement, education, public health, emergency response, equity, transit,
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biking, walking, vehicles and freight, who will work together for the development and
implementation of a Vision Zero Safety Action Plan.
Section 4. 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 5. 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 6. 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 18th day of October, 2022.
Wes Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mia Goforth, CMC,
City Clerk
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency
For the City of Cape Canaveral only by:
Anthony A. Garganese, City Attorney
Name
Kim Davis x
Mickie Kellum x
Wes Morrison Motion
Angela Raymond x
Don Willis Second
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FOR
AGAINST
SEAL of Cape Canaveral, Florida