HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 03 24 Regular 600 Approval of Resolution 2008-21 Supporting Florida Commuter Rail Project in Seminole CountyCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 600
Informational
Consent
Public Hearings
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March 24. 2008 '~
Regular Meeting Mgr. ' / Dept.
Authorization
REQUEST:
Mayor John F. Bush is asking the City Commission to review and consider
approving the attached Resolution 2008-21 related to supporting the Florida
Commuter Rail Project in Seminole County.
PURPOSE:
Mayor Bush is asking the City Commission to consider approving Resolution
2008-21 which would support the Florida Commuter Rail Project in Seminole
County.
CONSIDERATIONS:
The attached Resolution is being requested through the Seminole County
Regional Chamber of Commerce.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Commission is being asked to review Resolution 2008-21 in support of
the Florida Commuter Rail Project in Seminole County, and consider possible
approval of this Resolution.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING -MARCH 24, 2008
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 600
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ATTACHMENTS:
A. Draft version of City of Winter Springs' Resolution 2008-21.
B. emails to Mayor John F. Bush and City Manager Ronald W. McLemore
COMMISSION ACTION:
ATTACHMENT
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RESOLUTION NUMBER 2008-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, IN
SUPPORT OF THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE
CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUTER RAIL
PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the Central Florida rail project is a critical component of our region's future
transportation system; and
WHEREAS, Commuter Rail is the first component of a larger, regional transit structure
with stakeholders at the County, Regional, State and Federal levels; and
WHEREAS, the projected economic impact of Commuter Rail over a 20 year period will
result in a projected $2.90 in benefits for every $1.00 invested in statewide rail initiatives and,
over a 30 year period, the return on investment increases to more than a projected $3.50; and
WHEREAS, the research indicates that rail consumes less fuel and produces fewer
emissions per ton-mile than freight trucks; and
WHEREAS, we believe that initially it provides an eco-friendly transportation system
that will move as many commuters as one lane of I-4 during peak drive times; and
WHEREAS, research shows rail shipments cost on average 42% less than truck
shipments, thus rail freight is a key component to keeping business and consumer costs down;
and
WHEREAS, if commuter rail is delayed, over $300 million in Federal funding could be
lost with no immediate opportunity to recapture; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation has made a commitment to
Commuter Rail, as have stakeholders in the Federal Government, Seminole, Orange, Osceola
and Volusia Counties and the City of Orlando; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA:
As a community that values regional issues that impact the Greater Seminole County
region's business environment, regional economic growth, and the quality of life in Seminole
County and the State of Florida; the CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS recommends support for
legislation that will advance the success of the Central Florida Commuter Rail Project.
ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, in a
Regular Meeting assembled on the day of March, 2008.
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JOHN F. BUSH, Mayor
ATTEST:
Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, City Clerk
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for
the City of Winter Springs, Florida only:
Anthony A. Garganese, City Attorney
City of Winter Springs, Florida
Resolution Number 2008-21
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ATTACHMENT
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Andrea Lorenzo-luaces
From: John F. Bush
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 12:11 PM
To: Andrea Lorenzo-luaces
Subject: FW: Sem. Co. Reg. Chamber Board Resolution- Voting Required
Importance: High
Sensitivity: Private
Andrea-please craft a similar proclamation for our commission to approve or
disapprove.
John F. Bush
Mayor of Winter Springs
1126 East SR 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
(407) 782-6230 (Cell)
(407) 327-4753 (Fax)
jfbush(u~winterspringsfl.org
From: Linda Reynolds [mailto:Ieynolds@seminolebusiness.org]
Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 3:54 PM
To: Linda Reynolds
Subject: Sem. Co. Reg. Chamber Board Resolution- Voting Required
Importance: High
Sensitivity: Private
The following Commuter Rail Project Resolution was submitted by the Chamber's Issues Committee to
the Executive Committee. Procedures for submitting a resolution have been followed by the Issues
Committee. At the Executive Committee meeting this morning the resolution was approved, with the
following changes, and is now being submitted to the board for final approval. If approved, this
document will be taken to Tallahassee on our legislative trip March 18 and 19, 2008.
Please vote on the following resolution and return to me by 4pm on Friday, March 14, 2008.
To vote please simply click the Approve or Reject button in this a-mail.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE SEMINOLE COUNTY
REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPPORTING THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CENTRAL
FLORIDA
COMMUTER RAIL PROJECT
WHEREAS, The Central Florida Commuter Rail Project is a critical component of our region's future transportation system; and
WHEREAS, Commuter Rail is the first component of a larger, regional transit structure with stakeholders at the county, regional,
state and Federal levels; and
WHEREAS, the projected economic impact of Commuter Rail over a 20-year period will result in a projected $2.90 in benefits
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for every $1.00 invested in statewide rail initiatives and, over a 30-year period, the return on investment increases to more than a
projected $3.50; and
WHEREAS, the research indicates that rail consumes less fuel and produces fewer emissions per ton-mile than freight trucks; and
WHEREAS we believe that initially it provides an eco-friendly transportation system that will move as many commuters as one
lane of I-4 during peak drive times; and
WHEREAS, research shows rail shipments cost on average 42% less than truck shipments, thus rail freight is a key component to
keeping business and consumer costs down; and
WHEREAS, if commuter rail is delayed over $300 million in federal funding could be lost with no immediate opportunity to
recapture; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation has made a commitment to Commuter Rail, as have stakeholders in the
Federal Government, Seminole, Orange, Osceola and Volusia Counties and The City of Orlando; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SEMINOLE COUNTY REGIONAL CHr1MBER OF COMb~RCE:
As amember-focused organization that values regional issues that impact the
Greater Seminole County region's business environment, regional economic growth and the quality of life in Seminole County
and the State of Florida. The Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce recommends support for legislation that will
advance the success of the Central Florida Commuter Rail Project.
3/17/2008
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Jan Palladino
From: russ hauck [rhauckC~cfl.rr.com]
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 5:45 AM
To: russ hauck; 'John Ashworth'; 'Barbara Lipscomb'; bob~casselberrymayor.com;
ccoto~seminolecountyfl.gov; deslinger@seminolesheriff.org; diane_bauerC~3scps.kl2.fl.us;
george_kosmacC~scps.kl2.fl.us; gseeberC~cityofoviedo.net; gvennC~seminolecountyfl.gov;
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mtbutler~altamonte.org; oviedocm~cityofoviedo.net; Ron McLemore; tgreene~lakemaryfl.com;
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cfosterC~lakemaryfl.com; davisonaC~Bci.sanford.fl.us; Glenda_RossC~3scps.kl2.fl.us;'Jane Lane';
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Subject: Re: FDOT Commuter Rail Talking Points
Mayors & Managers Group -
In case you have not yet seen this, pasted in below is the Seminole County Chamber's resolution on
Commuter Rail.
Best regards
Russ Hauck
407-257-4653 (cell)
> The following Commuter Rail Project Resolution was submitted by the
> Chamber's Issues Committee to the Executive Committee. Procedures for
> submitting a resolution have been followed by the Issues Committee. At the
> Executive Committee meeting this morning the resolution was approved, with
> the following changes, and is now being submitted to the board for final
> approval. If approved, this document will be taken to Tallahassee on the
> legislative trip March 18 and 19, 2008.
> A RESOLUTION OF THE SEMINOLE COUNTY
> REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPPORTING THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CENTRAL
> FLORIDA
> COMMUTER RAIL PROJECT
> WHEREAS, The Central Florida Commuter Rail Project is a critical component
> of our region's future transportation system; and
> WHEREAS, Commuter Rail is the first component of a larger, regional transit
> structure with stakeholders at the county, regional, state and Federal
> levels; and
> WHEREAS, the projected economic impact of Commuter Rail over a 20-year
> period will result in a projected $2.90 in benefits for every $1.00 invested
> in statewide rail initiatives and, over a 30-year period, the return on
3/17/2008
Page 2 of 2
> investment increases to more than a projected $3.50; and
> WHEREAS, the research indicates that rail consumes less fuel and produces
> fewer emissions per ton-mile than freight trucks; and
> WHEREAS we believe that initially it provides an eco-friendly transportation
> system that will move as many commuters as one lane of I-4 during peak drive
> times; and
> WHEREAS, research shows rail shipments cost on average 42% less than truck
> shipments, thus rail freight is a key component to keeping business and
> consumer costs down; and
> WHEREAS, if commuter rail is delayed over $300 million in federal funding
> could be lost with no immediate opportunity to recapture; and
> WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation has made a commitment to
> Commuter Rail, as have stakeholders in the Federal Government, Seminole,
> Orange, Osceola and Voiusia Counties and The City of Orlando; and
> NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SEMINOLE COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF
> COMMERCE:
> As amember-focused organization that values regional issues that impact the
> Greater Seminole County region's business environment, regional economic
> growth and the quality of life in Seminole County and the State of Florida.
> The Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce recommends support for
> legislation that will advance the success of the Central Florida Commuter
> Rail Project.
3/ 17/2008
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2008-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, IN
SUPPORT OF THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE
CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUTER RAIL
PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the Central Florida rail project is a critical component of our region's future
transportation system; and
WHEREAS, Commuter Rail is the first component of a larger, regional transit structure
with stakeholders at the County, Regional, State and Federal levels; and
WHEREAS, the projected economic impact of Commuter Rail over a 20 year period will
result in a projected $2.90 in benefits for every $1.00 invested in statewide rail initiatives and,
over a 30 year period, the return on investment increases to more than a projected $3.50; and
WHEREAS, the research indicates that rail consumes less fuel and produces fewer
emissions per ton-mile than freight trucks; and
WHEREAS, we believe that initially it provides an eco-friendly transportation system
that will move as many commuters as one lane of I-4 during peak drive times; and
WHEREAS, research shows rail shipments cost on average 42% less than truck
shipments, thus rail freight is a key component to keeping business and consumer costs down;
and
WHEREAS, if commuter rail is delayed, over $300 million in Federal funding could be
lost with no immediate opportunity to recapture; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation has made a commitment to
Commuter Rail, as have stakeholders in the Federal Government, Seminole, Orange, Osceola
and Volusia Counties and the City of Orlando; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA:
As a community that values regional issues that impact the Greater Seminole County
region's business environment, regional economic growth, and the quality of life in Seminole
County and the State of Florida; the CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS recommends support for
legislation that will advance the success of the Central Florida Commuter Rail Project.
ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, in a
Regular Meeting assembled on the 24th day of March, 2008.
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a Lorenzo-Luaces, City Clerk
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for
the City of Winter Springs, Florida only:
Anthony A. Garganese, City Attorney
City of Winter Springs, Florida
Resolution Number 2008-21
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