Res 91-94 RESOLUTION NO. 91-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING STRONG OPPOSITION
TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION'S PROPOSAL TO EXPAND U.S. HIGHWAY NO.
! THROUGH THE MUNICIPALITIES OF DELRAY BEACH, BOYNTON
BEACH, LANTANA, LAKE WORTH, HYPOLUXO, WEST PALM BEACH
AND ANY OTHER AFFECTED MUNICIPALITY WITHOUT
COORDINATING THIS PROPOSED EXPANSION WITH THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS OF THOSE MUNICIPALITIES; REQUESTING THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COORDINATE
WITH THE MUNICIPALITIES THROUGH WHICH EXPANSION OF
STATE HIGHWAYS IS CONTEMPLATED PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT
OF SUCH EXPANSION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) is currently proposing to expand U.S. Highway No. ! from four
(4) lanes to six (6) lanes in certain areas of Palm Beach County; and
WHEREAS, this expansion to six (6) lanes would be extremely
costly to taxpayers due to acquisition costs for additional road
right-of-way needs; and
WHEREAS, from discussions held at local municipal governing
boards, it appears that the general consensus in the community is that
the expansion of U.S. Highway No. 1 from four to six lanes uniformly
through the municipalities of Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lantana,
Lake Worth, Hypoluxo, West Palm Beach and other municipalities, within
Palm Beach County, may be an unnecessary waste of taxpayers' dollars;
and
WHEREAS, while certain improvements, such as six-laning from
Linton Boulevard south to Hidden Valley Road or beyond, are necessary
to rehabilitate U.S. Highway No. 1 as it is an old and well-used
highway, a blanket widening of the highway from four lanes to six
lanes is unnecessary and will significantly eliminate necessary
parking spaces for existing businesses within the municipalities of
Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Lake Worth, Hypoluxo, West Palm
Beach and other municipalities, creating a detrimental effect on the
economic community while costing the taxpayers a significant amount of
money; and
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach, a member of the Palm
Beach County Municipal League., strongly requests that the Florida
Department of Transportation coordinate with the 'various
municipalities within Palm Beach County prior to commencing such
expensive expansion projects which may be entirely unnecessary and
which may, in fact, be detrimental to the municipalities through which
the expansion is projected.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
~ While the City of Delray Beach recognizes the
need and supports six-laning of U.S. Highway No. ! from Linton
Boulevard south to Hidden Valley Road or beyond, the City hereby
expresses its strong opposition to the State of Florida Department of
Transportation's blanket proposal to widen U.S. Highway No. ! from
four (4) lanes to six (6) lanes uniformly through the municipalities
of Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Lake Worth, Hypoluxo, West
Palm Beach and other municipalities, without considering the unique
character and needs of each municipality and consulting with the local
governing body prior to implementing such an expansion.
~ That the City of Delray Beach hereby requests
that the Florida Department of Transportation coordinate with all
municipalities within Palm Beach County, and at this time,
specifically with Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Lake Worth,
Hypoluxo and West Palm Beach, when proposing expansion of State and/or
Federal highways to make certain that the expansion does not cause a
detrimental effect on the economic community while costing the
taxpayers significant amounts of money which may not be necessary.
~ That the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach
is hereby authorized and directed to submit a copy of this Resolution
to the Florida Department of Transportation and to any and all other
interested parties.
~ That this Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 15th day
of November, 1994.
ATTEST:
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Boa:~, of Ceunty Commissioners County Administrator
Ken L. Foster, Chairman Robert Weisman
Burt Aaronson, Vice Chairman
Karen t. Marcus
Carol A. Roberts
Warren H. Newell
Mary McCarty
Maude Ford Lee. C~[~ C~.~D.~
December 9, 1994
Memorandum to: Diane Bethel, Agend~inator
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From: Mary McCarty, Cha~ ~u~/"
Re: City of Delray Resolution
regarding Widening of U.S.1
Please arrange to place the attached resolution on an agenda to
be received and filed.
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Attachment
cc: Lori LaVerriere, Town Clerk, Town of Lantana
Alison MacGregor Harty, City Clerk, City of Delray Beach
"An Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer"
P.O. Box 1989 West Palm Beach, Florida 33402-1989 (407) 355-2030 FAX: (407) 355-3982
Town of Lantana
Town Manager
Mayor
Robert A. McDonald
Councilmember
Jack A. Carpenter
Chuck Potter
John E. Vivian
Michael Wilson
December 1, 1994
Commissioner Mary McCarty
Palm Beach County Govt'! Center
PO Box 1989
WPB, FL 33401
Dear Commissioner McCarty:
I have enclosed a copy of the City of Delray Beach's resolution opposing the
widening of US1. When I originally sent you a letter with several other municipal
reso's, Delray Beach's was in draft form. They just passed it at their November
15, 1994 meeting.
Please let me know if I may be of any further assistance.
Sincerely,
Lori LaVerriere
Town Clerk
500 Greynolds Circle * Lantana, FL 334624594 * (407) 582-9094 * Fax (407) 5824935
Board of County Commissioners County Administrator
Ken L. Foster, Chairman Robert Weisman
Burt Aaronson, Vice Chairman
Karen T. Marcus
Carol A. Roberts
Warren H. Newell
Mary McCarty ~
Maude Ford Lee
January 10, 1995
Ms. Alison MacGregor Harty, City Clerk
City of Delray Beach
100 N.W. 1st Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
Dear Ms. Harty:
This letter acknowledges receipt of Resolution No. 91-94 expressing
strong opposition to the State of Florida Department of
Transportation's proposal to expand U.S. Highway 1.
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners officially
received and filed your correspondence at the January 10th Board
meeting. A copy of your resolution was sent to Haney Frakes -
Engineering & Public Works and Randy Whitfield - Metropolitan
Planning Organization.
Sincerely,
Diane Bethel
Agenda Coordinator
cc: Lori LaVerriere, Town of Lantana
Haney Frakes
Randy Whitfield
"An Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer"
P.O. Box 1989 West Palm Beach, Florida 33402-1989 (407) 355-2030 FAX: (407) 355-3982
MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER~
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM # gE - MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 1994
RESOLUTION NO. 91-94
DATE: NOVEMBER 11, 1994
Resolution No. 91-94 expresses strong opposition to the Florida
Department of Transportation's proposal to uniformly expand U.S.
Highway No. 1 from four to six lanes throughout certain areas of
Palm Beach County, including the City of Delray Beach.
From discussions held at the Municipal League and resolutions we
have received from other cities, the general consensus is that
uniform expansion would be extremely costly, and for some
segments of this highway may be an unnecessary waste of
taxpayers' dollars. It would significantly eliminate necessary
parking spaces for businesses located on the highway, creating a
detrimental effect on the economic community.
The form of this resolution was provided to us by the Palm Beach
County Municipal League. I am somewhat hesitant about adopting
the resolution in its present form because Federal Highway south
of Linton Boulevard is rated as over capacity. As a result,
redevelopment of vacant land in this area is being affected.
This section of Federal Highway, continuing into Boca Raton,
needs to be widened to six lanes and would not adversely affect
adjacent businesses. If the Commission wishes to adopt a
resolution to address the problem of DOT not allowing local
communities adequate participation in the planning of such
projects, then I suggest amending this resolution as follows:
1. In the fourth WHEREAS, after the word improvements on the
first line, add ", such as six-laning from Linton Boulevard
south to Hidden Valley Road or beyond."
2. In Section 1, amend the first line to read, "While the City
of Delray Beach recognizes the need and supports six-laning
of U.S. Highway No. 1 from Linton Boulevard south to Hidden
Valley Road or beyond, the City hereby expresses .... "
Recommend consideration of Resolution No. 91-94.
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MSMORANDUM
TOz Mayors and Managers
FRO~ Jack Horniman, Executive Director
DAT~: September 29, 1994
RBs ~ Resolution
Please find attached Resolution 94-4 passed by the Municipal League
General Memb. ership at its meeting September 28, 1994. This
Resolution is provided to each city for use as a sample if your
city desires to pass a similar resolution.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me
at the Municipal League Office.
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Attachment
A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY MUNICIPAL LEAGUE,
INC., EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO THE STATE OF
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S PROPOSAL TO EXPAND
U-S. HIGHWAY NO. 1 THROUGH THE MUNICIPALITIES OF DELRAY
BEACH, BOYNTON BEACH, LANTANA, LAKE WORTH, HYPOLUXO, WEST
PALM BEACH AND ANY OTHER AFFECTED MUNICIPALITY WITHOUT
COORDINATING THIS PROPOSED EXPANSION WITH THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS OF THOSE MUNICIPALITIES; REQUESTING THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COORDINATE WITH
THE MUNICIPALITIES THROUGH WHICH EXPANSION OF STATE
HIGHWAYS IS CONTEMPLATED PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF SUCH
EXPANSION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida Department of Transportation ls
currently proposing to expand U.S. Highway NO. 1 from four (4)
lanes to six (6) lanes in certain areas of Palm Beach County; and
WHEREAS, this expansion to six (6) lanes would be extremely
costly to taxpayers due to acquisition costs for additional road
right of way needs; and
WHEREAS, from discussions held at local municipal governing
boards, it appears that the general consensus in the community is
that the expansion of U.S. 1 from four (4) to six (6) lanes
uniformly through the municipalities of Delray Beach, Boynton
Beach, Lantana, Lake Worth, Hypoluxo, West Palm Beach and other
mun~cipalities, within Palm Beach County, may be an unnecessary
waste of taxpayers' dollars; and
WHEREAS, while certain improvements are necessary to
rehabilitate U.S. Highway No. 1 as it is an old and well-used
highway, a blanket widening of the highway from four (4) lanes to
six (6) lanes is unnecessary and will significantly eliminate
necessary parking spaces for existing businesses within the
municipalities of Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Lake Worth,
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Hypoluxo, West Palm Beach and other municipalities, creating a
detrimental effect on the economic community while costing the
taxpayers a significant amount of money; and
WHEREAS, the Palm Beach County Municipal League, on behalf of
all municipalities located within Palm Beach County, strongly
requests that the Florida Department of Transportation coordinate
with the various municipalities within Palm Beach County prior to
con~nencing such expensive expansion projects which may be entirely
unnecessary and which may, in fact, be detrimental to the
municipalities through which the expansion is projected.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE, INC. THAT:
~: The Palm Beach County Municipal League, Inc. hereby
expresses Its opposition to the State of Florida Department of
Transportation's blanket proposal to widen U.S. Highway No. 1 from
four (4) lanes to six (6) lanes uniformly through the
municipalities of Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Lake Worth,
Hypoluxo, West Palm Beach and other municipalities, without
considering the unique character and needs of each municipality and
consulting with the local governing body prior to implementing such
an expansion.
~: The Palm Beach County Municipal League, Inc. hereby
requests that the Florida Department of Transportation coordinate
with all-munlcipalities within Palm Beach County, and at this time,
specifically with Delra¥ Beach, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Lake Worth,
Hypoluxo and West Palm Beach when proposing expansion of State
and/or Federal Highways to make certain that the expansion does not
cause a detrimental effect on the economic community while costing
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the taxpayers significant amounts of money which may not be
necessary.
~_~: The Secretary of the Palm Beach County Municipal
Lea~e, Inc. is hereby authorized and directed to submit a copy of
this Resolution to the Florida Department of Transportation and to
any and all other interested parties.
~: This Resolution shall become effective immediately
upon passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ~~- day of ~ 1994.
PALM BEACH COUNTY NN3NICIPAL
LEAGUE, INC.
TOM McCARTHY, President
Attest:
RESOLUTION NO. 13-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF MANALAPAN,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S PROPOSAL TO EXPAND U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 1
THROUGH THE MUNICIPALITIES OF DELRAY BEACH, BOYNTON BEACH, LANTANA,
LAKE WORTH, HYPOLUXO, WEST PALM BEACH AND ANY OTHER AFFECTED
MUNICIPALITY WITHOUT COORDINATING THIS PROPOSED EXPANSION WITH THE
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS OF THOSE MUNICIPALITIES; REQUESTING THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COORDINATE WITH THE MUNICIPALITIES
THROUGH WHICH EXPANSION OF STATE HIGHWAYS IS CONTEMPLATED PRIOR TO
COMMENCEMENT OF SUCH EXPANSION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida Department of Transportation is
currently proposing to expand U.S. Highway No. I from four (4) lanes to six (6)
lanes in certain areas of Palm Beach County; and
WHEREAS, this expansion to six (6) lanes would be extremely costly to
taxpayers due to acquisition costs for additional road right-of-way needs; and
WHEREAS, from discussions held at local municipal governing boards, it
appears that the general consensus in the community is that the expansion of
U.S. Highway No. I from four (4) to six (6) lanes uniformly through the
municipalities of Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Lake Worth,
Hypoiuxo, West Palm Beach and o~he~ munic~pali:!eg, w!thin P~-!m Bec_ch
County, may be an unnecessary waste of taxpayers' dollars; and
WHEREAS, while certain improvements are necessary to rehabilitate
U.S. Highway No. i as it is an old and well-used highway, a blanket widening of
the highway from four (4) lanes to six (6) lanes is unnecessary and will
specifically eliminate necessary parking spaces for existing businesses within
the municipalities of Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Lake Worth,
Hypoluxo, West Palm Beach and other municipalities, creating a detrimental
effect on the economic community while costing the taxpayers a significant
amount of money; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Manalapan, a member of the Palm Beach County
Municipal League, strongly requests that the Florida Department of
County prior to commencing such expensive expansion projects which may be
entirely unnecessary and which may, in fact, be detrimental to the
municipalities through which the expansion is projected.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN
OF MANALAPAN, Palm Beach County, Florida, as follows:
I. That the Town of Manalapan hereby expresses its strong
opposition to the State of Florida Department of Transportation's blanket
proposal to widen U.S. Highway No. i from four (4) lanes to six (6) lanes
uniformly through the municipalities of Delray Beach, Boynton Beach,
Lantana, Lake Worth, Hypoluxo, West Palm Beach and other municipalities,
without considering the unique character and needs of each municipality and
consulting with the local governing body prior to implementing such an
expansion.
2. The Town of Manalapan hereby strongly requests that the Florida
Department of Transportation coordinate with all municipalities within Palm
Beach County, and at this time, specifically with Deiray Beach, Boynton Beach,
Lantana, Lake Worth, Hypoluxo and West Palm Beach when proposing
expansion of State and/or Federal Highways to make certain that the
expansion does not cause a detrimental effect on the economic community
while costing the taxpayers significant amounts of money which may not be
necessary.
3. This ResolutiOn will become effective immediately upon passage,
and the Town Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of the same to the
Florida Department of Transportation, the Palm Beach County Municipal
League and the municipalities of Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Lake
Worth, Hypoluxo and West Pain', Beach.
Approved, passed and adopted by the Town Commission of the Town of
Manalapan at a regular meeting this 25th day of October, 1994.
G. Kent Shortz, M.D., Mayor
Attest:
l~i;~h,~ '-~'.-~l'~ler, Town Clerk
SEAL
RESOLUTION NO. 13-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF MANALAPAN,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS STRONG OPPOSITION TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S PROPOSAL TO EXPAND U.S. HIGHWAY NO. i
THROUGH THE MUNICIPALITIES OF DELRAY BEACH, BOYNTON BEACH, LANTANA,
LAKE WORTH, HYPOLUXO, WEST PALM BEACH AND ANY OTHER AFFECTED
MUNICIPALITY WITHOUT COORDINATING THIS PROPOSED EXPANSION WITH THE
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS OF THOSE MUNICIPALITIES; REQUESTING THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COORDINATE WITH THE MUNICIPALITIES
THROUGH WHICH EXPANSION OF STATE HIGHWAYS IS CONTEMPLATED PRIOR TO
COMMENCEMENT OF SUCH EXPANSION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida Department of Transportation is
currently proposing to expand U.S. Highway No. I from four (4) lanes to six (6)
lanes in certain areas of Palm Beach County; and
WHEREAS, this expansion to six (6) lanes would be extremely costly to
taxpayers due to acquisition costs for additional road right-of-way needs; and
WHEREAS, from discussions held at local municipal governing boards, it
appears that the general consensus in the community is that the expansion of
U.S. Highway No. I from four (4) to six (6) lanes uniformly through the
municipalities of Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Lake Worth,
Hypoiuxo, West Palm Beach and othe~ munic!palit!es, w!thin Palm Beach
County, may be an unnecessary waste of taxpayers' dollars; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN
OF MANALAPAN, Palm Beach County, Florida, as follows:
I. That the Town of Manalapan hereby expresses its strong
opposition to the State of Florida Department' of Transportation's blanket
proposal to widen U.S. Highway No. i from four (4) lanes to six (6) lanes
uniformly through the municipalities of Delray Beach, Boynton Beach,
Lantana, Lake Worth, Hypoluxo, West Palm Beach and other municipalities,
without considering the unique character and needs of each municipality and
consulting with the local governing body prior to implementing such an
expansion.
2. The Town of Manalapan hereby strongly requests that the Florida
Department of Transportation coordinate with all municipalities within Palm
Beach County, and at this time, specifically with Delray Beach, Boynton Beach,
Lantana, Lake Worth, Hypoluxo and West Palm Beach when proposing
expansion of State and/or Federal Highways to make certain that the
expansion does not cause a detrimental effect on the economic community
while costing the taxpayers significant amounts of money which may not be
necessary.
3. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon passage,
and the Town Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of the same to the
Florida Department of Transportation, the Palm Beach County Municipal
League and the municipalities of Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Lake
Worth, Hypoluxo and West Pain', Beach.
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R sol t o No. CITY CLERK
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN CO~ISSION OF THE TOWN OF OCEAN
O~ ~LORIDA DEPT. O~ TR~NSPORTATION~S (FDOT) PROPOSAL TO EXPAND
U.S. HIGHWAY NO. 1 THROUGH THE MUNICIPALITIES OF DELRAY BEACH,
BOYNTON BEACH, LANTANA, LAKE WORTH, HYPOLUXO, WEST PALM BEACH
AND ANY OTHER AFFECTED MUNICIPALITY WITHOUT COORDINATING THIS
PROPOSED EXPANSION WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS OF THOSE
MUNICIPALITIES; REQUESTING THE FDOT TO COORDINATE WITH THE
MUNICIPALITIES THROUGH WHICH EXPANSION OF STATE HIGHWAYS IS
CONTEMPLATED PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF SUCH EXPANSION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the State of FDOT is currently proposing to
expand U.S. Highway No. 1 from four (4) lanes to six (6) lanes in
certain areas of Palm Beach County; and
WHEREAS, this expansion to six (6) lanes would be
extremely costly to taxpayers due to acquisition costs for
additional road right of way needs; and
WHEREAS, from discussion held at local municipal
governing boards, it appears that the general consensus in the
community is that the expansion of U.S. 1 from four (4) to six (6)
lanes uniformly through the municipalities of Delray Beach, Boynton
Beach, lantana, Lake Worth, Hypoluxo, West Palm Beach and other
municipalities, within Palm Beach County, may be an unnecessary
waste of taxpayers' dollars; and
WHEREAS, while certain improvements are necessary to
rehabilitate U.S. highway No. 1 as it is an old and well-used
highway, a blanket widening of the highway from four (4) lanes to
six (6) lanes is unnecessary and will significantly eliminate
necessary parking spaces for existing businesses within the
municipalities of Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Lake Worth,
tlT¥ OF OELRRV BERCH
DELRAY BEACH
Ali.America City
November 18, 1994
Theresse duBouchet, City Clerk
City of West Palm Beach
P.O. Box 3366
West Palm Beach, FL 33402
Dear Ms. duBouchet:
Enclosed please find a copy of Resolution No. 91-94 expressing
strong opposition to the State of Florida Department of Trans-
portation's proposal to expand U.S. Highway No. 1 through the
municipalities of Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Lake
Worth, Hypoluxo, West Palm Beach and other muncipalities, without
coordinating this proposed expansion with the governments of
these municipalities.
This resolution was passed and adopted by the City Commission of
the City of Delray Beach, Florida, in regular session on November
15, 1994.
Your serious consideration is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Alison MacGregor Harry
City Clerk
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Enclosure
THE EFFORT ALWAYS MATTERS
Sharon ...
Attached is Res. No. 91-94 which was passed by the Commission on
November 15, 1994.
A copy of this resolution, with cover letter, is to be sent to
the following (per Section 3):
Mr. Rick Chesser
District Secretary
Florida Department of Transportation
District IV
3400 W. Commercial Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Mr. Randy Whitfield, Director
Palm Beach County Metropolitan Planning Organization
P.O. Box 21229
West Palm Beach, FL 33416-1229
Mr. Jack Horniman
Executive Director
Palm Beach County Municipal League
P.O. Box 1989
West Palm Beach, FL 33402
Ms. Suzanne M. Kruse
City Clerk
City of Boynton Beach
P.O. Box 310
Boynton Beach, FL 33425-0310
Ms. Barbara Searls Ross
Town Clerk
Town of Hypoluxo
7010 South U.S. Highway No. 1
Hypoluxo, FL 33462-5493
Barbara A. Forsythe, CMC
City Clerk
City of Lake Worth
7 North Dixie Highway
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(Call Lantana - 582-9094 for name of new Cle~k)~ i~ ~ .... ~.
Town of Lantana ..... ~ ~
500 Greynolds Circle
Lantana, FL 33462
Ms. Elizabeth A. Miller
Town Clerk
Town of Manalapan
600 South Ocean Boulevard
Manalapan, FL 33462-3398
Ms. Karen E. Hancsak
Town Clerk
Town of Ocean Ridge
6450 North Ocean Boulevard
Ocean Ridge, FL 33435
(Call WPB for name of new Clerk)
City Clerk
City of West Palm Beach
P.O. Box 3366 ~ >~?-
West Palm Beach, FL 33402
When complete, I need a copy for the file of the transmittal
letter together with a list of to whom sent. Thank you.
RESOLUTION NO. 91-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING STRONG OPPOSITION
TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION'S PROPOSAL TO EXPAND U.S. HIGHWAY NO.
! THROUGH THE MUNICIPALITIES OF DELRAY BEACH, BOYNTON
BEACH, LANTANA, LAKE WORTH, HYPOLUXO, WEST PALM BEACH
AND ANY OTHER AFFECTED MUNICIPALITY WITHOUT
COORDINATING THIS PROPOSED EXPANSION WITH THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS OF THOSE MUNICIPALITIES; REQUESTING THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO COORDINATE
WITH THE MUNICIPALITIES THROUGH WHICH EXPANSION OF
STATE HIGHWAYS IS CONTEMPLATED PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT
OF SUCH EXPANSION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) is currently proposing to expand U.S. Highway No. 1 from four
(4) lanes to six (6) lanes in certain areas of Palm Beach County; and
WHEREAS, this expansion to six (6) lanes would be extremely
costly to taxpayers due to acquisition costs for additional road
right-of-way needs; and
WHEREAS, from discussions held at local municipal governing
boards, it appears that the general consensus in the community is that
the expansion of U.S. Highway No. I from four to six lanes uniformly
through the municipalities of Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lantana,
Lake Worth, Hypoluxo, West Palm Beach and other municipalities, within
Palm Beach County, may be an unnecessary waste of taxpayers' dollars;
and
WHEREAS, while certain improvements, such as six-laning from
Linton Boulevard south to Hidden Valley Road or beyond, are necessary
to rehabilitate U.S. Highway No. ! as it is an old and well-used
highway, a blanket widening of the highway from four lanes to six
lanes is unnecessary and will significantly eliminate necessary
parking spaces for existing businesses within the municipalities of
Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Lake Worth, Hypoluxo, West Palm
Beach and other municipalities, creating a detrimental effect on the
economic community while costing the taxpayers a significant amount of
money; and
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach, a member of the Palm
Beach County Municipal League., strongly requests that the Florida
Department of Transportation coordinate with the various
municipalities within Palm Beach County prior to commencing such
expensive expansion projects which may be entirely unnecessary and
which may, in fact, be detrimental to the municipalities through which
the expansion is projected.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
~ While the City of Delray Beach recognizes the
need and supports six-laning of U.S. Highway No. ! from Linton
Boulevard south to Hidden Valley Road or beyond, the City hereby
expresses its strong opposition to the State of Florida Department of
Transportation's blanket proposal to widen U.S. Highway No. 1 from
four (4) lanes to six (6) lanes uniformly through the municipalities
of Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Lake Worth, Hypoluxo, West
Palm Beach and other municipalities, without considering the unique
character and needs of each municipality and consulting with the local
governing body prior to implementing such an expansion.
~_~ That the City of Delray Beach hereby requests
that the Florida Department of Transportation coordinate with all
municipalities within Palm Beach County, and at this time,
specifically with Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Lake Worth,
Hypoluxo and West Palm Beach, when proposing expansion of State and/or
Federal highways to make certain that the expansion does not cause a
detrimental effect on the economic community while costing the
taxpayers significant amounts of money which may not be necessary.
~_~ That the City Clerk of the City of Delray Beach
is hereby authorized and directed to submit a copy of this Resolution
to the Florida Department of Transportation and to any and all other
interested parties.
~ That this Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 15th day
of November, 1994.
City Cl~rk '
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