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** RESOLUTION FAILED BY A 4 TO 1 VOTE AT THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING HELD ON MARCH 15, 1994.
RESOLUTION NO. 94 -12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL,
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; OPPOSING REDUCTION IN
THE FEDERAL OPERATING ASSISTANCE FOR TRANSIT
PROGRAMS IN THE FISCAL YEAR 1995 BUDGET; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners is
responsible for providing safe, reliable, accessible and efficient
transportation for the citizens of Brevard County; and
WHEREAS, the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners is
the designated recipient for Federal Transit Administration Section
3, 9, 16 and 18 funds for public transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Local Coordinating Board for the Transportation
Disadvantaged Commission voted on January 31, 1994, to notify
appropriate U.S. Senators and Congressional Representatives of
their opposition and asked that the Board of County Commissioners
also transmit opposition to this funding reduction; and
WHEREAS, the Director of the Brevard County Transit Services
Division has also asked local municipalities within Brevard County
to voice their opposition to the proposed reduction in Federal
funding which would have a direct impact on the citizens of Brevard
County; and
WHEREAS, Federal public transportation operation funds are a
vital and necessary portion of public transportation funding in
Brevard; and
WHEREAS, a reduction in Federal funding will have a negative
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City of Cape Canaveral, Florida
Resolution No. 94 -12
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impact on Brevard County's Fixed Routes, Demand Response and
Computer Assistance programs by reducing miles and hours of
service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Cape Canaveral, Florida, as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral
opposes any reduction in federal operating assistance for transit
programs.
SECTION 2. That the City Clerk is instructed to send
copies of this resolution to House and Senate Budget Appropriation
Committee Members, Florida U.S. Senators and Representatives, and
the President.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its adoption.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Florida, this day of , 1994.
ATTEST:
Faith G. Miller, CITY CLERK
Approved as to Form:
John R. Kancilia, CITY ATTORNEY
Joy C. Salamone, MAYOR