Res 20-84 RESOLUTION NO. 20-8¢
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY'BEACH,
FLORIDA, REQUESTING PALM BEACH COUNTY TO MAKE PLANS FOR
AND FUND CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE
EXPANSION OF CONGRESS AVENUE; PROVIDING FOR FURNISHING
COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, Congress Avenue is a County road; and
WHEREAS, Palm .Beach County is aware that-Congress Avenue has experienced a rapid
growth in population and traffic volume; and
WHEREAS, Palm Beach County has determined that the expansion of Congress Avenue to a
four-lane road is necessary; and
WHEREAS, Palm Beach County has scheduled the expansion of Congress Avenue from the
northern boundary of Delray Beach to Atlantic ~venue and from Linton Boulevard to the southern
boundary for next year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Delray Beach believes it would promote the
safety, efficiency and appearance of our community if that-expansion were constructed first, to
include a five-foot wide bike/pedestrian path to run the entire length of Congress Avenue along the
western side of the street, and second to include beautification in the form of a median strip capable
of being sodded to run from the northern boundary of Deiray Beach south to Lake Ida Road and from
Linton Boulevard south to the southern boundary of Delray Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida requests Palm Beach
County to construct the expansion of Congress Avenue between Atlantic Avenue and the northern
boundary of Delray Beach and from Linton Boulevard to the southern boundary.
Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to furnish a copy of this
Resolution to the members of the Palm Beach County Commission, and to any other individual or
entity requesting a copy.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 13th day of
March ., 198¢.
ATTEST:
ity Clerk