HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_04-70/71_05/18/1971 s �
RESOLUTION N0. 4 -70/71
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCILMEN OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA CONCERNING
THE CREATION OF A COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, there exists in various parts of Palm Beach
County an immediate need for modern efficient mass transportation
facilities; and
WHEREAS, this need is regional in nature and cannot
practically and economically be met on a city by city basis, nor
can this need be presently met by private enterprise; and
WHEREAS, the Palm Beach Transporation Committee, whose
members represent municipal, county, state and user interests, has
recommended that the Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach
• County, Florida, establish a county -wide transportation authority
to be operated under the control of the County Commission and be
funded by fares, federal and state grants, and county matching
funds; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 71 -14, Laws of Florida 1971, which took
effect May 5, 1971, authorizes Palm Beach County to provide public
transportation systems; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council hereby determines that it is
in the best interests of the citizens of Palm Beach County in those
areas where continued public transportation service presently
provided by private enterprise is expected to cease in the very near
future, that the County Commission assume this responsibility on a
special tax district basis,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 . That the Village Council approves and agrees
in principle to the creation of a County Transportation
Authority with power to provide for mass transportation
facilities in both the incorporated and incorporated
areas of Palm Beach County that desire such facilities.
•
r
Section 2 . That the Village Council further agrees
that such County Transportation Authority should be
established as a special tax district comprised only
of those areas -where such transportation service is
provided.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS Z DAY OF
A.D., 1971.
Robert E. Sylvester
Mayor
(Village Seal)
Attest:
obert Harp
Village Clerk