HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_15-91/92_04/16/1992 RESOLUTION NO. 15 -91/92
Id 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 Treasure Coast, Florida and Village of Tequesta
residents with a transportation alternative and better, more
diverse service; and
WHEREAS, regular AmTrak service would facilitate inter -city
transportation service and commerce by connecting Treasure
Coast communities such as Vero Beach, Fort 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 facilities of
significant state and federal investment; and
WHEREAS, such service would help to revitalize existing
coastal cities, 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 Treasure Coast
region and its economy, including the Village of Tequesta.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
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 to initiate such service as soon as is
possible.
Section 2. The Village Clerk is directed to provide copies
of this Resolution to the coastal municipalities of Palm
Beach County, the Palm Beach County Board of County
Commissioners, the Chairman of the Tri -Rail Authority and the
Florida Department of Transportation.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED by
Councilmember Burckart who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Mackail and upon being
put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
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FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
Joseph N. Capretta
Fart L. Collings
Edward C Howell
�qCi * F Riirckart
Ran Mackai
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and
adopted this /16th day of April , A.D., 1992.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
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Z L arlL. Collings
ATTEST:
ann Mangan�io
Village Clerk