Res 18-85 RESOLUTION NO. 18-85
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA PLAN,
A PLAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC
UNIVERSITY PRESENCE IN SOUTHEAST FLORIDA; DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO FURNISH COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION TO
MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION.
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature requested a plan for the development of a
comprehensive public university presence in Southeast Florida, and;
WHEREAS, the Board of Regents approved and submitted the Southeast
Florida Plan to the Legislature on January 15, 1985, and;
WHEREAS, the Southeast Florida Plan details a systematic and coordinated
effort to accelerate the expansion of Florida Atlantic University and Florida International
University, and;
WHEREAS, the Southeast Florida Plan would provide a comprehensive public
university presence in Southeast Florida, and;
WHEREAS, the continued economic development of the area is dependent upon
the teaching, research and public service provided by a comprehensive state university
presence, and;
WHEREAS, the economic expansion of the entire state is dependent upon
establishing a nationally respected university system to make Florida competitive with
other states in attracting industries, and;
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach, Florida supports the Southeast Florida
Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City of Delray Beach does hereby urge the Legislature
and the Governor to take all possible measures to ensure the funding and implementa-
tion of the Southeast Florida Plan.
Section 2. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to furnish copies of this
Resolution to members of the Local Legislative Delegation.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 12th day of
February , 1985 .
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