HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2007-34RESOLUTION NO. 2007-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, BREVARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA, OPPOSING ANY ACTION BY THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO LEASE STATE ROADS TO
ANY PRIVATE ENTITY; PROVIDING FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, is aware that the Florida
Department of Transportation is evaluating the use of Public- Private Partnership Leases for existing
state roadways; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, has learned through
recent news reports that State Road 528 is being considered for a Public- Private Partnership Lease;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida is concerned that a
Public - Private Partnership Lease of State Road 528 will remove the current toll free status of this
roadway within Brevard County; and
WHEREAS, the imposition of any new tolls on State Road 528 created by a Public- Private
Partnership Lease is not in the best interest of this city; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, that;
SECTION 1 . PUBLIC - PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS. The City Council hereby respectfully
requests that the Florida Department of Transportation remove from any consideration the use of a
Public- Private Partnership Lease for State Roads, to any private entity.
SECTION 2. DISTRIBUTION OF RESOLUTION. The City Council hereby directs the City
Manager to promptly distribute this resolution to Governor Crist, Secretary Stephanie C. Kopelouses
of the Department of Transportation, members of the Brevard County Legislative Delegation,
President of the Space Coast League of Cities and other local officials as needed.
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SECTION 3. Severability.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption by the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, this 16th day of
October, 2007.
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Rocky Randels,MAYOR
ATTEST:
Name For Against
Susa ptity Cleric. Robert Hoog X
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Leo Nicholas Second
Buzz Petsos X
Rocky Randels X
Shannon Roberts Motion
Approved as to Form:
Anthony A. Garganese, City Attorney
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