Res 23-71 RESOLUTION NO. 23-71.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AGREEING
IN PRINCIPLE TO THE CREATION OF A COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY.
WHEREAS, there exists in Palm Beach County an immediate public
need for modern efficient mass transportation facilities; and
WHEREAS, this need is regional in nature and cannot practically
and economically be met on a city by city basis, nor can this need
be presently met by private enterprise; and
WHEREAS, the Palm Beach Transportation Committee, whose members
represent municipal, county, state, and user interests, has recom-
mended that the Board of County Commissioners establish a county-
wide transportation authority to be operated under the control of
the County Commission and to be funded by fares, federal and state
grants, and county matching funds; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 71-14, Laws of Florida 1971, which took effect
on May 5, 1971, authorizes Palm Beach County to provide public trans-
portation systems; and
WHEREAS, this City Council hereby determines that it is in the
best interest of the citizens of the City of Delray Beach as well as
all the citizens of Palm Beach County that the County Commission
assume this responsibility on a regional basis and to operate, when
feasible, public transportation systems within this municipality and
all of the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. This City Council approves and agrees in principle
to the creation of a County Transportation Authority with power to
provide for mass transportation facilities in both the incorporated
and unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County.
SECTION 2. This City Council further agrees in principle that
the County Commission shall create such an authority and operate it
within the boundaries of this municipality and shall provide, when
feasible, mass transportation facilities within this municipality,
with said County-wide authority being funded by fares, County funds,
state and federal matching funds and grants, and donations.
SECTION 3. This City Council agrees to fully cooperate with the
County to implement the formation of this County-wide authority, and
agrees to take whatever official actions are deemed necessary by the
City Attorney to accomplish the purposes aforesaid at the earliest
time.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 14th day of
June, 1971.
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