HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-29RESOLUTION 2009 -29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE
CANAVERAL, BREVARD 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 The Cit y of
Cape Canaveral; 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 The City of Cape Canaveral and
throughout the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, transit, including rail transit, is a key component of improved mobility,
especially between cities and throughout the Florida's east coast; and
WHEREAS, the 2006 Florida 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
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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 THAT:
THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL supports the Intercity FEC Corridor Project and the
reintroduction of passenger transit on the FEC Rail Corridor from Jacksonville to Miami
specifically in the form of Amtrak; and
THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL 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.
The Chair thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this I" da y of
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ATTEST:
Mia G orth, Acting De City Clerk
/Po ve orm:
�kn thony A. Garganese, City Attorney
Rocky Randels, NMyor
Name For Against
Robert Hoog
Buzz Petsos
Motion
Rocky Randels
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Shannon Roberts
X
Betty Wal sh
Second
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