2010-R-11RESOLUTION NO. 2010-R-1I
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EDGEWATER, FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE
INTERCITY RAIL COMPONENT OF THE FEC
CORRIDOR PROJECT (IN THE FORM OF AMTRAK
SERVICE) FROM JACKSONVILLE TO MIAMI;
REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OF GOVERNOR CRIST AND
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FOR PRIORITIZING THE PROJECT; DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT TO VARIOUS
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS, AN EFFECTIVE DATE
AND ADOPTION.
WHEREAS, the City of Edgewater, Florida has made the following determinations:
WHEREAS, the FEC corridor was historically operated as a passenger rail line along
Florida's east coast, traversing or providing rail connections to urban areas like the City of
Edgewater; and
WHEREAS, Florida's east coast historically developed around train stations along the
FEC railroad;
WHEREAS, local governments and the private sector along Florida's east coast are
currently implementing programs to redevelop historic downtowns built around train stations;
and
WHEREAS, improved mobility is highly desired in the City of Edgewater and
throughout the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, transit, including rail transit, is a key component of improved mobility,
especially between cities and throughout Florida's east coast; and
WHEREAS, the 2006 Florida Rail Plan identifies passenger transit along the FEC
corridor as a potential "Coastal Route" for new passenger rail service in the State of Florida as
part of Florida's statewide transportation network; and
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WHEREAS, Amtrak is well suited to provide passenger rail service along Florida's east
coast; and
WHEREAS, the reintroduction of Amtrak service along Florida's east coast would
provide near -term jobs and economic stimulus for Florida's residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Government is seeking appropriate projects for inclusion in the
Federal economic stimulus package to provide immediate and near -term job opportunities for
project; and
WHEREAS, the Intercity FEC Corridor Project (Jacksonville/Miami) is an appropriate
project for inclusion by the State of Florida in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan;
and
WHEREAS, former work by Amtrak and FDOT includes plans for the improvements
necessary to initiate Amtrak service on the FEC corridor.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida:
Section 1. The City of Edgewater strongly supports the Intercity FEC Corridor
Project and the reintroduction of passenger transit on the FEC Rail Corridor, specifically in the
form of Amtrak (from Jacksonville to Miami).
Section 2. The City of Edgewater requests the assistance of Governor Crist and
FDOT Secretary Kopelousos to prioritize the Amtrak/FEC Corridor Project (from Jacksonville to
Miami) as part of the Federal economic stimulus package for the State of Florida and as part of
the Florida's statewide transportation network.
Section 3. City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to transmit a certified copy of
this Resolution to Governor Crist, FDOT Secretary Kopelousos and Volusia County Chair
Bruno.
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Section 4. City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to make available a petition for
citizens to sign in support of this initiative.
Section 5. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 6. This resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
After Motion to approve by �r with Second by(n,milmnn �no�, the vote on
this resolution held on June 21, 2010, was
VVas follows:
AYE NAY
Mayor Mike Thomas
x_
Councilwoman Debra J. Rogers
, x _
Councilwoman Gigi Bennington
Councilwoman Harriet B. Rhodes
Councilman Ted Cooper
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 21 st day of June, 2010.
ATTEST:
For the use and reliance only by the City of Edgewater,
Florida. Approved as to form and legality by:
Carolyn S. Ansay, Esquire
City Attorney
Doran, Sims,Wolfe, Ansay,
Kundid & Birch
CITY COUNCIL OF THE
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ik Thomas
Mayor
Robin L. Matusick
Paralegal
Approved by the City Council of the City of Edgewater
at a meeting held on this 21st day of June, 2010 under
Agenda Item No. 8C. _.
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