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Res 64-10RESOLUTION NO. 64-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S SFEC CORRIDOR PROJECT FROM JUPITER TO MIAMI AND ITS AFFILIATED REGIONAL AND COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES; ACKNOWLEDGING POTENTIAL STATION LOCATIONS; ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO THE PROJECT TO ENHANCE MOBILITY IN THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA REGION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the FEC Railway corridor was historically operated as a passenger rail line along Florida's east coast, traversing the Southeast Florida Region; and WHEREAS, cities along Florida's east coast historically developed around train stations along the FEC railroad: and WHEREAS, modern cities along Florida's east coast are currently implementing programs to redevelop historic downtowns built around train stations; and WHEREAS, the public policy Eastward Ho!, developed by the Governor's Commission for a Sustainable South Florida, provides guidance for improving quality of life and managing growth including the redevelopment of eastern Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties; and WHEREAS, improved mobility is highly desired in the Southeast Florida Region and throughout the State of Florida; and WHEREAS, transit, including rail transit, is a key component of improved mobility, especially between cities and throughout the Southeast Florida Region; and WHEREAS, the reintroduction of passenger service along Florida's east coast would provide near-term jobs and economic stimulus for Florida's residents and businesses; and WHEREAS, the reduction of Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and changes to the distribution of trips by transportation mode would reduce fuel consumption and the amounts of pollutants emitted in the Southeast Florida Region; and WHEREAS, an integrated system of transit services is needed for existing and future travel markets including long-distance travel served by the SFRC Tri-Rail Commuter Rail System, moderate-distance travel served by transit in the eastern FEC Railway Corridor, and local travel in the urban centers by local circulator services; WHEREAS, the FEC Railway Corridor right-of--way represents a unique and strategic transportation corridor that provides vital freight and transportation rail services to and from South Florida; and WHEREAS, the 2006 Florida Rail Plan identifies passenger transit along the FEC Railway corridor as a potential "Coastal Route" for new passenger rail service in the State of Florida; and WHEREAS, the 2008 SFRTA Strategic Regional Transit Plan, outlined transit corridor expansion alternatives including the FEC Railway Corridor; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Working with the Florida Department of Transportation, local governments, and other appropriate public agencies, aLocally-Preferred Alternative will be recommended to the Boards of the southeast Florida Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), the South East Florida Transportation Council (SEFTC), and the Governing Board of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) for endorsement/adoption. Section 2. The City of Delray Beach agrees with the proposed transit station locations, as identified through a collaborative, public process in Phase 2 of this Study, particularly as they pertain to this jurisdiction, as appropriate. Section 3. Working with the Florida Department of Transportation and other appropriate agencies, the City of Delray Beach agrees to support complementary land use policies, land development regulations, and economic development activities consistent with the Federal Transit Administration New Starts Development Process. Section 4. The FDOT, on behalf of all state stakeholders is encouraged to actively pursue obtaining shared access to the current FEC Railway Corridor with the purposes of reintroducing passenger transit services within the FEC Railway Corridor. Section 5. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to forward a copy of this resolution to all appropriate public agencies including County commissions and officials involved in regional transit planning, the SFRTA and its membership, the Florida League of Cities, the Florida Res No. 64-10 Association of Counties, local governments, and Chambers of Commerce within the South Florida area, CSX Transportation, Flagler Development Group, Florida East Coast Railway, L.L.C, and aviation and sea port agency officials. Section 6. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2"`~ day of November, 2010. ~Sev~ MAY ATTEST: City Clerk 3 Res No. 64- I 0 ~ i DELRAY BEACH All-America Ciiy 1 1993 2001 CITY CLERK 100 N.W. 1st AVENUE November 8, 2010 Manny Alrnira, Director Port of Palm Beach One East 11~' Street, Suite 600 Riviera Beach, FL 33404 Dear Mr. Almira: ~y~x~ w .~4 ~~i k • DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 561/243-7000 Please find attached Resolution No. 64-10 to support the Department of Transportation's South Florida East Coast Corridor project from Jupiter to Miami. This item was approved by City Commission at the November 2, 2010 Regular Meeting; Item 8.D. If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at (561) 243-7050. Sincerely, N ~~ Chevelle D. Nubin, CMC City Clerk CDN/kw Attachment SERVICE ' PERFORMANCE ' INTEGRITY ' RESPONSIBLE ' INNOVATIVE ' TEAMWORK Oi4 OF ~EL11114 BEp[H DELRAY BEACH All-America City 1 I 1993 2001 CITY CLERK 100 N.W. 1st AVENUE DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 561/243-7000 November 8, 2010 Phil Allen, Director Port Everglades 1850 Eller Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Dear Mr. Allen: Please find attached Resolution No. 64-10 to support the Department of Transportation's South Florida East Coast Corridor project from Jupiter to Miami. This item was approved by City Commission at the November 2, 2010 Regular Meeting; Item 8.D. If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at (561) 243-7050. Sincerely, ~.-~ Chevelle D. Nubin, CMC City Clerk CDN/kw Attachment SERVICE ' PERFORMANCE ' INTEGRITY ' RESPONSIBLE ' INNOVATIVE ' TEAMWORK ~ [' ~ ~ '' ~ ~ DELRAY BEACH All-America City 1 1993 2001 CITY CLERK 100 N.W. istAVENUE November 8, 2010 Marie Horenburger, Palm Beach County Representative South Florida Regional Transportation Authority 800 N.W. 33`d Street, Suite 100 Pompano Beach, FL 33064 Dear Ms. Horenburger: x~ ~ l~;L L~~~~ ~r r DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33x44 • 561/243-7000 Please find attached Resolution No. 64-10 to support the Department of Transportation's South Florida East Coast Corridor project from Jupiter to Miami. This item was approved by City Commission at the November 2, 2010 Regular Meeting; Item 8.D. If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at (561) 243-7050. Sincerely, ~~ Chevelle D. Nubin, CMC Ciry Clerk CDN/kw Attachment SERVICE ' PERFORMANCE ' INTEGRITY ' RESPONSIBLE ' INNOVATIVE ' TEAMWORK ;~ ~.~~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ a~ CITE OF DELRAY BEACH S.::s~,,:. . J . hr4. et.Tf.::,.. DELRAY BEACH All-America City 1993 2001 CITY CLERK 100 N.W. 1si AVENUE DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 561!243-7000 November 8, 2010 Lynn Tipton, Director of Membership Development Florida League of Cities, Inc. Post Office Box 1757 Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1757 Dear Ms. Tipton: Please find attached Resolution No. 64-10 to support the Department of Transportation's South Florida East Coast Corridor project from Jupiter to Miami. This item was approved by City Commission at the November 2, 2010 Regular Meeting; Item 8.D. If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at (561) 243-7050. Sincerely, ~~ Chevelle D. Nubin, CMC City Clerk CDN/kw Attachment SERVICE ' PERFORMANCE ' INTEGRITY ° RESPONSIBLE ' INNOVATIVE ' TEAMWORK !~_~= r ~ 1e$s K DELRAY BEACH All-America City 1 1993 2001 CITY CLERf~ 100 N.W. 1st AVENUE DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 561/243-7000 November 8, 2010 Christopher Holley, Executive Director Florida Association of Counties P.O. Box 549 Tallahassee, Florida 32302 Dear Mr. Holley: Please find attached Resolution No. 64-10 to support the Department of Transportation's South Florida East Coast Corridor project from Jupiter to Miami. This item was approved by City Commission at the November 2, 2010 Regular Meeting; Item 8.D. If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at (561) 243-7050. Sincerely, . ~ ~,..~ Chevelle D. Nubin, CMC City Clerk CDN/kw Attachment SERVICE ' PERFORMANCE ' INTEGRITY ' RESPONSIBLE ' INNOVATIVE ' TEAMWORK ! ~ ~ ~ ' ~ ~ t DELRAY BEACH All-America City 1993 2001 CITY CLERK 100 N.W. tst AVENUE November 8, 2010 CSZ Transportation, Inc. Corporate Headquarters 500 Water Street, 15`'' Floor Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Dear Sir: ~,~ ~~~'ti~'~-~~ :';;" ~,n k r - • DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 • 561/243-7000 Please find attached Resolution No. 64-10 to support the Department of Transportation's South Florida East Coast Corridor project from Jupiter to Miami. This item was approved by City Commission at the November 2, 2010 Regular Meeting; Item 8.D. If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at (561) 243-7050. Sincerely, Chevelle D. Nubin, CMC City Clerk CDN/kw Attachment SERVICE ' PERFORMANCE ' INTEGF ~ ~ ~ DELRAY BEACH All-America City 1 1993 2001 CITY CLERK 100 N.W. 1st AVENUE November 8, 2010 Florida East Coast Railway 7411 Fullerton Street Jacksonville, Florida 32256 Dear Sir: DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 • 561/243-7000 Please find attached Resolution No. 64-10 to support the Department of Transportation's South Florida East Coast Corridor project from Jupiter to Miami. This item was approved by City Commission at the November 2, 2010 Regular Meeting; Item 8.D. If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at (561) 243-7050. Sincerely, Chevelle D. Nubin, CMC City Clerk CDN/kw Attachment SERVICE ' PERFORMANCE ' INTEGRITY ' RESPONSIBLE ' INNOVATIVE ' TEAMWORK ~'~~~ • DELRAY BEACH All-America City 1993 2001 C~T I CLERK 100 N.W. 1st AVENUE DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 3344 561/243-7000 November 8, 2010 Flagler Development Group 2600 N. Military Trail #160 Boca Raton, Florida 33431 Dear Sir: Please find attached Resolution No. 64-10 to support the Department of Transportation's South Florida East Coast Corridor project from Jupiter to Miami. This item was approved by City Commission at the November 2, 2010 Regular Meeting; Item 8.D. If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at (561) 243-7050. Sincerely, N ~~ Chevelle D. Nubin, CMC Ciry Clerk CDN/kw Attachment SERVICE ' PERFORMANCE ' INTEGRITY ' RESPONSIBLE • ~NNOVATI~/E ° ~EAMWORK '. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ DELRAY BEACH All-America City 1993 2001 CITY CLERK 100 N.W. 1st AVENUE November 8, 2010 Bill Johnson, Director Port of Miami 1015 North America Way Miami, Florida 33132 Dear Mr. Johnson: DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 ~ 561/243-7000 Please find attached Resolution No. 64-10 to support the Department of Transportation's South Florida East Coast Corridor project from Jupiter to Miami. This item was approved by City Commission at the November 2, 2010 Regular Meeting; Item 8.D. If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at (561) 243-7050. Sincerely, ~~ Chevelle D. Nubin, CMC Ciry Clerk CDN/kw Attachment SERVICE ' PERFORMANCE ' INTEGRITY ' RESPONSIBLE ' INNOVATIVE ° TEAMWORK CITE OF DELRA ®EA[H DELrtAYBEACH CITY CLERK 100 N.'/V ist AVENUE ' All-America City 1993 2001 November 8, 2010 Bruce V. Pelly, Director Palm Beach International Airport Director 1000 Turnage Blvd West Palm Beach, Florida 33406 Dear Mr. Pelly: ""( X 4 ~,ll iYJt~~ T' } ( ~, I_ .1 ! '~~"~ iF X71 . DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 56i/243-7000 Please find attached Resolution No. 64-10 to support the Department of Transportation's South Florida East Coast Corridor project from Jupiter to Miami. This item was approved by City Commission at the November 2, 2010 Regular Meeting; Item 8.D. If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at (561) 243-7050. Sincerely, Chevelle D. Nubin, CMC Ciry Clerk CDN/kw Attachment SERVICE ' PERFORMANCE ' INTEGRITY ' RESPONSIBLE ' INNOVATIVE ' TEAMWORK Coversheet MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Commissioners FROM: Paul Dorling, AICP Director of Planning and Zoning THROUGH: City Manager DATE: October 27, 2010 Page 1 of 1 SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM 8. D. -REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 2, 2010 RESOLUTION NO.64-10 ITEM BEFORE COMMISSION The item before the City Commission is Resolution 64-10 supporting the Florida Department of Transportation's South Florida East Coast Corridor (SFECC) project from Jupiter to Miami. BACKGROUND The City of Delray Beach has long supported the initiative to reestablish passenger rail service in the FEC corridor. The City passed a related Resolution (19-09) in April 21, 2009 which supported the State of Florida's inclusion of the intercity FEC Corridor Project (Jacksonville/Miami) as part of its Federal economic stimulus request. The City has continually participated in the public meetings during Phase 1 and 2 implementation of the SFECC study and agrees with the proposed two transit stops within the City of Delray Beach. The stations include a downtown station and a regional station in the vicinity of Linton Boulevard. The SFECC study is nearing the end of Phase 2, with an anticipated transmittal to the Federal Transit Administration later this year. As part of the transmittal package, FDOT is seeking resolutions of support from local governments to indicate awareness and support along the corridor. The City's (CRA) Community Redevelopment Agency considered and passed a similar Resolution (2010-15) at their October 21, 2010 meeting (copy attached). RECOMMENDATION Approve the Resolution 64-10. http://itwebapp/AgendaIntranet/Bluesheet.aspx?ItemID=3955&MeetingID=275 11 /8/2010 RESOLUTION NO. 64-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S SOUTH FLORIDA EAST COAST CORRIDOR PROJECT FROM JUPITER TO MIAMI AND ITS AFFILIATED REGIONAL AND COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES; ACKNOWLEDGING POTENTIAL STATION LOCATIONS; ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY'S COMMITMENT TO THE PROJECT TO ENHANCE MOBILITY IN THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA REGION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the FEC Railway corridor was historically operated as a passenger rail line along Florida's east coast, traversing the Southeast Florida Region; and WHEREAS, cities along Florida's east coast historically developed around train stations along the FEC railroad: and WHEREAS, modern cities along Florida's east coast are currently implementing programs to redevelop historic downtowns built around train stations; and WHEREAS, the public policy Eastward Ho!, developed by the Governor's Commission for a Sustainable South Florida, provides guidance for improving quality of life and managing growth including the redevelopment of eastern Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties; and WHEREAS, improved mobility is highly desired in the Southeast Florida Region and throughout the State of Florida; and WHEREAS, transit, including rail transit, is a key component of improved mobility, especially between cities and throughout the Southeast Florida Region; and WHEREAS, the reintroduction of passenger service along Florida's east coast would provide near-term jobs and economic stimulus for Florida's residents and businesses; and WHEREAS, the reduction of Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and changes to the distribution of trips by transportation mode would reduce fuel consumption and the amounts of pollutants emitted in the Southeast Florida Region; and WHEREAS, an integrated system of transit services is needed for existing and future travel markets including long-distance travel served by the SFRC Tri-Rail Commuter Rail System, moderate-distance travel served by transit in the eastern FEC Railway Corridor, and local travel in the urban centers by local circulator services; WHEREAS, the FEC Railway Corridor right-of--way represents a unique and strategic transportation corridor that provides vital freight and transportation rail services to and from South Florida; and WHEREAS, the 2006 Florida Rail Plan identifies passenger transit along the FEC Railway corridor as a potential "Coastal Route" for new passenger rail service in the State of Florida; and WHEREAS, the 2008 SFRTA Strategic Regional Transit Plan, outlined transit corridor expansion alternatives including the FEC Railway Corridor; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Working with the Florida Department of Transportation, local governments, and other appropriate public agencies, aLocally-Preferred Alternative will be recommended to the Boards of the southeast Florida Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), the South East Florida Transportation Council (SEFTC), and the Governing Board of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) for endorsement/adoption. Section 2. The City of Delray Beach agrees with the proposed transit station locations, as identified through a collaborative, public process in Phase 2 of this Study, particularly as they pertain to this jurisdiction, as appropriate. Section 3. Working with the Florida Department of Transportation and other appropriate agencies, the City of Delray Beach agrees to support complementary land use policies, land development regulations, and economic development activities consistent with the Federal Transit Administration New Starts Development Process. Section 4. The FDOT, on behalf of all state stakeholders is encouraged to actively pursue obtaining shared access to the current FEC Railway Corridor with the purposes of reintroducing passenger transit services within the FEC Railway Corridor. Section 5. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to forward a copy of this resolution to all appropriate public agencies including County commissions and officials involved in regional transit planning, the SFRTA and its membership, the Florida League of Cities, the Florida Association of Counties, local governments, and Chambers of Commerce within the South Florida area, CSX Transportation, Flagler Development Group, Florida East Coast Railway, L.L.C, and aviation and sea port agency officials. Section 6. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption. Res No. 64-10 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2"d day of November, 2010. MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk Res No. 64-10 RESOLUTION N0. 19-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE TREASURE COAST REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL REPRESENTING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS OF INDIAN RIVER, MARTIN, PALM BEACH, AND ST. LUCIE COUNTIES, FLORIDA REQUESTING THE ASSISTANCE OF GOVERNOR CRIST ANA FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY KOPELOUSOS TO PRIORITIZE THE INTERCITY RAIL COMPONENT OF THE FEC CORRIDOR PROJECTS (FROM JACKSONVILLE TO MIAMI) AS PART OF THE FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 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 Delray Beach; and WHEREAS, cities along Florida's east coast historically developed around train stations along the FEC railroad; and WHEREAS, local governments and the private sector along Florida's east are currently implementing programs to redevelop historic downtowns built around train stations; and WI-IEREAS, improved mobility is highly desired in Delray Beach 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 passengers transit along the FEC corridor as a potential "Coastal Route" for new passenger rail service in the State of Florida; and 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 projects; and I WHEREAS, the Intercity FEC Corridor Project (JacksonviiletMiami) is an appropriate project for inclusion by the State of Florida in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan; and WIiEREAS 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 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: ection 1. The City of Delray Beach requests the assistance of Governor Crist and FDOT Secretary Stephanie C. 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. Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to send a copy of this Resolution to Florida Governor Charlie Crist, Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation and Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. li ection 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AN~ ADO.PTED by, t]~e City of Delray Beach City Commission at the regular ~~ meeting assembled this ~ day of / 2009. ~, _ ~ ATTEST: '~~~~~ MAYOR 2 RES. N0. 19.09 RESOLUTION NO. 2010-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE DELRAY BEACH,. FLORIDA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S FEC CORRIDOR PROJECT (FROM JUPITER TO MIAMI) AND ITS AFFILIATED REGIONAL AND COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES; ACKNOWLEDGING POTENTIAL STATION LOCATIONS; ACKNOWLEDGING THE DELRAY BEACH CRA'S COMMITMENT TO THE PROJECT TO ENHANCE MOBILITY IN THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA REGION. WHEREAS the FEC Railway corridor was historically operated as a passenger rail line along Florida's east coast, traversing the Southeast Florida Region; and WHEREAS, cities along Florida's east coast historically developed around train stations along the FEC railroad: and WHEREAS, modern cities along Florida's east coast are currently implementing programs to redevelop historic downtowns built around train stations; and WHEREAS, the public policy Eastward Hol, developed by the Governor's Commission for a Sustainable South Florida, provides guidance for improving quality of life and managing growth. including the redevelopment of eastern Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties; and WHEREAS, improved mobility is highly desired in the Southeast Florida Region and throughout the State of Florida; and WHEREAS, transit, including rail transit, is a key component of improved mobility, especially between cities and throughout the Southeast Florida Region; and WHEREAS, the reintroduction of passenger service along Florida's east coast would provide near-term jobs and economic stimulus for Florida's residents and businesses;. and WHEREAS, the reduction of Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and changes to the distribution of trips by transportation mode would reduce fuel. consumption and the amounts of pollutants emitted in the Southeast Florida Region; and WHEREAS, an integrated system of transit services is needed for existing and future travel markets including long-distance travel served by the SFRC/Tri-Rail Commuter Rail System, moderate-distance travel served by transit in the eastern FEC Railway Corridor, and local travel in the urban centers by local-circulator services; WHEREAS, the FEC Railway Corridor right-of--way represents a unique and strategic transportation corridor that provides vital freight and transportation rail services to and from South Florida; and ., WHEREAS, the 2006 Florida Rail Plan identifies passenger transit along the FEC Railway corridor as a potential "Coastal Route" for new passenger rail service in the State of Florida; and WHEREAS, the 200$ SFRTA Strategic Regional Transit Plazr, outlined transit corridor expansion alternatives including the FEC Railway Corridor, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE DELRAY BEACH CRA: SECTION 1. Working with the Florida Department of Transportation, local governments, and other appropriate public agencies, a Locally-Preferred Alternative will be recommended to the Boards of the southeast Florida Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), the South East Florida Transportation Council (SEFTC), and the Governing Board of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) for endorsement/adoption. SECTION 2. The Delray Beach CRA agrees with the proposed transit station locations, as identified through a collaborative, public process in Fhase 2 of this Study, particularly as they pertain to this jurisdiction, as appropriate. SECTION 3. Working with the Florida Department of Transportation and other appropriate agencies, the Delray Beach CRA agrees to support complementary land use policies, land development regulations, and economic development activities consistent with the Federal Transit Administration New Starts Development Process. SECTION 4. The FDOT, on behalf of all state stakeholders is encouraged to actively pursue obtaixung shared access to the current FEC Railway Corridor with the purposes of reintroducing passenger transit services within the FEC Railway Corridor. SECTION 5. The CRA Secretary is hereby authorized to forward a copy of this resolution to all appropriate public agencies including County commissions and officials involved in regional transit planning, the SFRTA and its membership, the Florida League of Cities, the Florida Association of Counties, local governments, and Chambers of Commerce within the South Florida area, CSX Transportation, Flagler Development Group, Florida East Coast Railway, L.L.C, and aviation and sea port agency officials. The Ghair thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted on the 21st day of October, 2010. Attest: /~~` Howard Lewis, `hair Di olonna, Executive Director The Cit of Boynton Beach City Clerk's Office 100 E BOYNTON BEACH BLVD BOYNTON BEACH FL 33435 (561)742-6060 FAX: (561)742-6090 e-mail: prainitoj@ci.boynton-beach.fl.us ~~~! www.boynton-beach.org ~~ N /w1 0 ~ •o'o ~~ , C~ C'r~ . November 23, 2010 City of Delray Beach Attention: Chevelle D. Nubin, CMC City Clerk 100 N.W. First Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33444 Dear Ms. Nubin: Attached for your information is a copy of Resolution No. R10-164 that was adopted by the City Commission at their regular meeting on November 16, 2010. This Resolution supports the Florida Department of Transpiration's SFEC Corridor Project. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH `~ P~ net M. Prainito, MMC City Clerk Attachment S:\CC\WPWFTER COMMISSION\Other Transmittal Letters After Commission\2010\Transmittal of Resolution 10-164 of Support for the Florida Depatment of Transportaion's SFEC Corridor Project- .dot America's Gateway to the Garlfstream RESOLUTION NO. R10- I ~~ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S SFEC CORRIDOR PROJECT (FROM JUPITER TO MIAMI) AND ITS AFFILIATED REGIONAL AND COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES; ACKNOWLEDGING POTENTIAL STATION LOCATIONS; ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH'S COMMITMENT TO THE PROJECT TO ENHANCE MOBILITY IN THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA REGION. WHEREAS the FEC Railway corridor was historically operated as a passenger rail line along Florida's east coast, traversing the Southeast Florida Region; and WHEREAS, cities along Florida's east coast historically developed around train stations along the FEC railroad: and 2( 2: 2: 2: 2~ 2. 2t 2' 2f 2~ 3( 3l 3~ 3: 3~ 3` 3f 3b 35 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 WHEREAS, modern cities along Florida's east coast are currently implementing programs to redevelop historic downtowns built around train stations; and WHEREAS, the public policy Eastward Ho!, developed by the Governor's Commission for a Sustainable South Florida, provides guidance for improving quality of life and managing growth including the redevelopment of eastern Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties; and WHEREAS, improved mobility is highly desired in the Southeast Florida Region and throughout the State of Florida; and WHEREAS, transit, including rail transit, is a key component of improved mobility, especially between cities and throughout the Southeast Florida Region; and WHEREAS, the reintroduction of passenger service along Florida's east coast would provide near-term jobs and economic stimulus for Florida's residents and businesses; and WHEREAS, the reduction of Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and changes to the distribution of trips by transportation mode would reduce fuel consumption and the amounts of pollutants emitted in the Southeast Florida Region; and WHEREAS, an integrated system of transit services is needed for existing and future travel markets including long-distance travel served by the SFRC/Tri-Rail Commuter Rail System, moderate-distance travel served by transit in the eastern FEC Railway Corridor, and local travel in the urban centers by local circulator services; Section 7. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon p*hage PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Boynton Beach, this 1~o Day of November, 2010. CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA _.:-- - ~ , 1V1Q~' Vl - JVJ~. l 1 10 11 12 ]3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 '' 9 30 31 32 33 34 ice Mayor - /i '~, I ATTEST: M. Prainito, MMC Clerk guez ~ ' / / ,~.c-- ;ne Ross Commiss` ner - William Orlove ~. ~ ~., Commissio~r er - Woodrow