HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_03-94/95_10/27/1994 RESOLUTION NO. 3 - 94195
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF AMTRAK SERVICE FROM
JACKSONVILLE TO MIAMI ALONG THE FLORIDA EAST COAST
RAILWAY CORRIDOR.
WHEREAS, AMTRAK presently does not provide service to heavily
populated coastal communities between Jacksonville and Miami;
and
WHEREAS, the existing Florida East Coast Freight Rail Lines
between Jacksonville and West Palm Beach will facilitate this
service contingent upon improvements to accommodate passenger
train service; and
WHEREAS, regular AMTRAK service along the East Coast would
provide Tequesta and Florida residents with a transportation
alternative and,better, more diverse, service; and
WHEREAS, regular AMTRAK service would facilitate inter -city
transportation service and commence by connecting Treasure
Coast communities such as Tequesta, Vero Beach, Ft. Pierce,
Stuart and West Palm Beach to Miami, Jacksonville and other
important destinations; and
WHEREAS, such service could significantly enhance ridership
on the Tri- County Rail and Metro Rail, a facility of
significant State and Federal investment; and
WHEREAS, such service would help to revitalize existing
coastal cities, including the Village of Tequesta, a goal and
objective of State, Regional and Local concern; and
WHEREAS, such service would otherwise provide diverse and
numerous benefits to the residents of the Village of Tequesta
and its economy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta
supports the concept of AMTRAK service between Jacksonville
and Miami along the East Coast Corridor of the FEC,
connecting with West Palm Beach and Tri- County Rail and
supports the efforts of the Florida Department of
Transportation, CSX, FEC, Tri -Rail and AMTRAK to provide
passenger service as soon as is possible.
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• Section 2. The Village Manager is hereby directed to forward this a copy of is Resolution to the FDOT, the Palm Beach County
MPO, CSX, FEC, Tri -Rail and AMTRAK so that they may be
properly advised of Tequesta's declaration of support for the
continuation of these efforts.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was offered by Councilmember
Schauer , who moved its adoption. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Burckart , and
upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
Joseph N. Capretta
Earl L. Collings
Ron T. Mackail
William E. Burckart
Elizabeth A. Schauer
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and
adopted this 27th day of October, A.D., 1994.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
Ron T. Mackail
ATTEST:
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oann Manga ello
Village Clerk
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