LTC 281-2010 Pompano Beach Reso 2010-285 Supporting Florida Transportation's SFECC Corridor
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TO: Mayor Matti
FROM: Jorge M. Gohzale
DATE: October 19, X2010
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Beach Resolution No. 2010-285 Expressing Support for the
Fation's SFECC Corridor Project from Jupiter to Miami.
Attached for your perusal is the City of Pompano Beach Resolution No. 2010-285
Expressing Support for the Florida Department of Transportation's SFECC Corridor Project
from Jupiter to Miami and its affiliated Regional and County,Transportation Agencies.
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On behalf of City Clerk Mary Chambers, please find attached City of Pompano Beach Resolution No
.2010-285, expressing support for the Florida Department of Transportation's SFECC Corridor Project'
(from Jupiter to Miami) and its affiliated Regional and County Transportation Agencies; acknowledging
potential station locations; acknowledging the City of Pompano Beach's commitment to the project to ~
enhance mobility in the Southeast Florida Region. ~
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Please ensure that your Elected/Appointed Officials receive a copy of this Resolution.
Sincerely,
Kervin Alfred
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CITY OF PONIPANO BEACH
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ~
POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR ! ;,
TAE FLORIDA DEPARTA'IENT OF' TRANSPORTATION'S
SFECC ~ CORRIDOR PROJECT (FROM, JUPITER TO MIAMI) i j
AND ~ ITS AFFILIATED REGIONAL AND COUNTY j
TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES; ACKNOWLEDGING ;, ,
POTENTIAL STATION LOCATIONS; ACKNOWLEDGING THE ' '
CITY OF POMPANO BEACH'S COMMITMENT TO THE
PROJECT TO ENHANCE ,MOBILITY IN THE SOUTHEAST j
FLORIDA REGION; PROVIDING AN.EFFECTIVE DATE.
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WHEREAS, the FEC Railway corridor was historically operated as a passenger rail line along
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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 ~
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redevelop histozic downtowns built. around train stations; and
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WHEREAS, the public policy Eastvrrard~~Ho~;~'tieveloped by the Governor's Commission fora ~
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Sustainable South Florida, provides guidance .for improving quality of life and managing growth
including the redevelop eni of eastern Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties; at~d
WHEREAS, improved mobility is highly desired in the Southeast Florida Region and
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throughout the State of Florida; and
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~'VHEREAS, transit, including rail transit; is a key component of improved mobility, especially
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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 I
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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
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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 Comdor, and local travel in the wban
centers by local circulator services; and
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
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VfHEREAS, the 2006 Florida Rail Plan identifes passenger transit along the FEC Railway
corridor as a potential "Coastal Route" for new passenger rail seri~ice in the State of Florida; and '
WHEREAS, the 2008 SFRTA Strategic Regional `Transit Plan, outlined transit corridor
expansion alternatives including the FEC Railway Corridor; now,` therefore, i
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CTfY COMNASSION OF TAE CITY OF PONtPANO
BEACH, FLORIDA:
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SECTION 1. Working with the'Florida Department of Transportation, local goverrunents, 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 Pompano Beach .agrees with the proposed transit station locatio~.ls,
as identified through a' collaborative; public process in Phase 2 of this Study, particularly as they
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pertain to this jurisdiction, as appropriate.
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SECTION 3. Working with the Florida Department of Transportation and other appropriate
agencies, the City of Pompano 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 alI state stakeholders is encouraged to actively pursue
obtaining shared access to the current FEC Raihvay 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 tralisit
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 off cials.
SECTION 6. This Resolution shall become effective upon passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of September , 2010.
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MARY L. CIIA~VIBERS, CITY CLERK
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