HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_11-09_04/09/2009RESOLUTION NO. 11-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, TO SUPPORT A DEDICATED FUNDING
SOURCE FOR COMMUTER RAIL SERVICES PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA)
provides commuter rail services in South Florida; and
WHEREAS, commuter rail provides an alternative mode of travel which has
experienced increased use in recent years with increased service and improved
schedules; and
WHEREAS, SFRTA could access additional federal funds with a dedicated
funding source, and
WHEREAS, a dedicated funding source would relieve Palm Beach County of
contributions to SFRTA to meet operating costs shortfalls; and
WHEREAS, reallocation of an existing $2.00 rental car surcharge has been
considered and would have an estimated impact of approximately $63 million on the
FDOT program for Palm Beach County over five years; and
WHEREAS, The Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
supports continued operation and expansion of the commuter rail service and the need
for a dedicated funding source.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 The Council supports an additional local option rental car surcharge
or one or more additional funding sources to support needed
funding levels.
Section 2 The Council requests the Florida Legislature provide a dedicated
funding source to support commuter rail service.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Council Member Arena who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Council Member Turnquest and upon being put
to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Mayor Pat Watkins
Vice-Mayor Tom Paterno
Council Member Vince Arena
Council Member Jim Humpage
Council Member Calvin Turnquest
For Adoption Against Adoption
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The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 9th day of
April, 2009.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
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