HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_02-83/84_12/13/1983 RESOLUTION NO. 2 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA
REQUESTING THE STATE OF FLORIDA TO TAKE ALL POSSIBLE
ACTION TO WIDEN STATE ROAD 706 (INDIANTOWN ROAD),
MORE THAN IS CURRENTLY PLANNED
WHEREAS, State Road 706 from the Florida Turnpike to State Road 5
(U.S. Highway No. 1) is inadequate for current traffic which causes attendant
time loss and increased energy consumption for motorists; and
WHEREAS, improvement of this road is the responsibility of the State
of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Tequesta- Jupiter area is experiencing an unprecedented
growth rate making the need for more and better roads an immediate necessity
to maintain a proper traffic flow; and
WHEREAS, the area traffic problems continue to worsen; and
WHEREAS, business building development is continuing on the north
and south sides of State Road 706, potentially increasing acquisition costs
for additional right -of -way.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA:
Section 1 . That the State Department of Transportation (FDOT)
increase the traffic capability of that portion of State Road 706 referred
to above as rapidly as possible.
Section 2 . That the Regional Legislative Delegation is hereby
requested to provide all possible assistance in this endeavor.
Section 3 . That copies of this Resolution be directed to Governor
Graham, the State Department of Transportation (FDOT), members of the Palm
Beach and Martin County Legislative Delegations and the Loxahatchee Council
of Governments (COG).
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was offered by Councilmember _
Thomas J. Beddow who moved its adoption. The Resolution
was seconded by Councilmember Lee M. Brown and upon
being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
Thomas J. Beddow
Lee M. Brown
Thomas J. Little
Carlton D. Stoddard
William E. Wagar
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and
adopted this 13th day of December 1983.
t-1AYOR OF TEQUESTA
Carlton D. Stoddard
ATTEST:
Villa 9 Clerk