HomeMy WebLinkAboutcocc_resolution_no_2023-14_20230718RESOLUTION NO. 2023-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL,
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; ENDORSING THE DESIGNATION OF THE
CAPE CANAVERAL TRAIL, SEGMENTS OF NORTH ATLANTIC AVENUE, WEST
CENTRAL BOULEVARD, AND RIDGEWOOD AVENUE, AS PART OF THE EAST
COAST GREENWAY BY THE EAST COAST GREENWAY ALLIANCE;
PROVIDING A LETTER OF SUPPORT; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR
INCONSISTENT RESOLUTIONS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the growth, sense of place, and vitality of our community requires safe and
reliable multi -modal transportation systems; and
WHEREAS, the quality of life and health of City of Cape Canaveral's residents are our
utmost priority; and
WHEREAS, the City strives to improve and increase community connectivity, both locally
and as part of the greater Space Coast area; and
WHEREAS, the City's mission and vision is to provide municipal services that promote
resilience, safety, and sensible mobility as part of its organization values; and
WHEREAS, the 2021 Resilient Cape Canaveral Action Plan Preparedness Target 15
specifically states the intent of the City to "continue to support, maintain and expand appropriate
infrastructure along portions of the East Coast Greenway that run through the City along North
Atlantic Avenue and State Road A1A;" and
WHEREAS, the East Coast Greenway (Greenway) is a walking and biking route stretching
3,000 miles from Maine through Florida, connecting 15 states and 450 communities through
active and healthy lifestyles, sustainable transportation, community engagement, climate
resilience, tourism, and more along our nation's most populated corridor; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the East Coast Greenway Alliance (Greenway Alliance) is to
partner with local; state, and national agencies and organizations to promote the establishment,
stewardship, and public enjoyment of a safe and accessible multi-user greenway linking cities and
towns from Maine to Florida; and
WHEREAS, the vision of the Greenway Alliance is to foster healthy, sustainable, and
prosperous communities throughout the Eastern Seaboard.
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
Resolution No. 2023-14
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Section 2. Endorsement of East Coast Greenway Designation. The City Council hereby
endorses the inclusion of the proposed Cape Canaveral Trail, referenced in Exhibit A, as part of
the Greenway, via signed letter of support.
Section 3. Support of a partnership with East Coast Greenway Alliance. The City Council
hereby agrees to partner and work with the Greenway Alliance to install and maintain trail markers
at mutually agreeable locations, via signed letter of support.
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 July, 2023.
(Signature)
Wes Morrison, Mayor
(Signature)
Mia Goforth, CMC
City Clerk
ATTEST:
Name FOR AGAINST
Kim Davis Second
Mickie Kellum X
Wes Morrison X
Angela Raymond X
Don Willis X
Mia Goforth, CI1ll'C;''
City Clerk
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency
For the City of Cape Canaveral only by:
(Signature)
Anthony A. Garganese, City Attorney
City of Cape Canaveral
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SEAL of Cape Canaveral, Florida
Resolution No. 2023-14
Exhibit "A"
[plain and aerial City maps with paths highlighted]
City of Cape Canaveral
Proposed Paths for
Greenway Inclusion
Three segments
• Ridgewood Ave(Grant Ave to W Central Blvd)
• W Central Blvd (Ridgewood Ave to N Atlantic Ave)
• N Atlantic Ave (W Central Blvd to George King Blvd)
• 2.32 miles total
• Paved paths
• Public amenities
• Access to transit