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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 11 22 Regular 600 Approval of Resolution 2010-59 - Support of Seminole Science and Simulation Consortium Campus/Development COMMISSION AGENDA Consent ITEM 600 Informational Public Hearing Regular X November 22, 2010 MGR. /DEPT. Special Meeting Authorization REQUEST: City Manager requesting the Commission approve Resolution 2010 -59, expressing the Commission's support of the Seminole Science and Simulation Consortium Campus/Development. SYNOPSIS: The Agenda Item is provided to the Commission for consideration of approval of Resolution 2010- 59, which expresses the Commission's support of the proposed Seminole Science and Simulation Consortium Campus/Development, to be located in the Greenway Interchange District on the Casscell's property. CONSIDERATIONS: Mrs. Casscells (property owner) is requesting the Commission adopt a resolution in support of the proposed Seminole Science and Simulation Consortium Campus/Development in order to aid the consortium in its application for federal grants and economic incentives to help finance the project. Similar Resolutions of support for the project have been recently adopted by Seminole County and the City of Oviedo. Originally, this item was scheduled to come before the Commission at its December 13, 2010 regular meeting for consideration. However, Mrs. Casscells has now advised the City Manager that she needs this Resolution no later than the end of the month of November in order for her "to be able to effectively schedule meetings with various agencies /representatives /officials from which she intends to seek grant(s) funding for the project." FISCAL IMPACT: There Is No Fiscal Impact Related To This Specific Agenda Item. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item Has Been Distributed To The Mayor And City Commission, The City Attorney, Department Directors, Placed In The Lobby Binder, And Will Be Available On The City's Website, Laserfiche, And The City's Server. Upon Adoption, A Copy Of This Resolution Will Be Provided To Mrs. Casscells. RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager recommends that the City Commission approve Resolution 2010 -59, expressing its support of the Seminole Science and Simulation Consortium Campus/Development. ATTACHMENTS: • Resolution 2010 -59 RESOLUTION NUMBER 2010 -59 • A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT FOR THE SEMINOLE SCIENCE AND SIMULATION CONSORTIUM CAMPUS/DEVELOPMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, The Seminole Science and Simulation Consortium is a collaborative effort of the University of Central Florida and a rapidly growing group of leading technology companies and government agencies, whose goal is to fill the growing need in the United States for knowledge workers and leaders in modeling and simulation; and WHEREAS, The Seminole Science and Simulation Consortium consists of academic, government and industry organizations with interest and expertise in simulation as well as experts in fields of use such as nanotechnology, biomedical research, alternative energy sources, networks, health services that will identify, validate and rapidly bring the skills and scientific expertise to enlarge the scholarly and business acumen in order to develop training practice and simulation -based technologies; and WHEREAS, SEMATECH is a semiconductor consortium which is developing and designing a Photovoltaic Industry Cluster that will focus on simulation and will accommodate potentially displaced NASA and Shuttle related workers as well as job opportunities for unemployed Central Floridians; and WHEREAS, The Seminole Science and Simulation Campus/Development will include a high -tech computer center, complete with supercomputing capabilities; and WHEREAS, The Seminole Science and Simulation Campus/Development will promote creativity and collaboration through its design and will provide the necessary education and training to equip the current and future generation of engineers and business people in the science of simulation; and WHEREAS, The Seminole Science and Simulation Campus/Development will be located within the boundaries of the City of Winter Springs and its Greenway Interchange District; and WHEREAS, The City Commission of the City of Winter Springs desires to express its support of Seminole Science and Simulation Campus/Development. City of Winter Springs Resolution 2010 -59 Page 1 of 2 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA THAT: Section I. The City of Winter Springs City Commission hereby supports the Seminole Science and Simulation Campus/Development. Section II. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida. ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, in a meeting duly assembled on the 22th day of November, 2010. uri@nakl teitte/xea , have /text del mm kend agu/, eauQed thin deal to le g CHARLES LACEY, 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 2010 -59 Page 2 of 2 RESOLUTION NUMBER 2010 -59 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT FOR THE SEMINOLE SCIENCE AND SIMULATION CONSORTIUM CAMPUS/DEVELOPMENT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, The Seminole Science and Simulation Consortium is a collaborative effort of the University of Central Florida and a rapidly growing group of leading technology companies and government agencies, whose goal is to fill the growing need in the United States for knowledge workers and leaders in modeling and simulation; and WHEREAS, The Seminole Science and Simulation Consortium consists of academic, government and industry organizations with interest and expertise in simulation as well as experts in fields of use such as nanotechnology, biomedical research, alternative energy sources, networks, health services that will identify, validate and rapidly bring the skills and scientific expertise to enlarge the scholarly and business acumen in order to develop training practice and simulation -based technologies; and WHEREAS, SEMATECH is a semiconductor consortium which is developing and designing a Photovoltaic Industry Cluster that will focus on simulation and will accommodate potentially displaced NASA and Shuttle related workers as well as job opportunities for unemployed Central Floridians; and WHEREAS, The Seminole Science and Simulation Campus/Development will include a high -tech computer center, complete with supercomputing capabilities; and WHEREAS, The Seminole Science and Simulation Campus/Development will promote creativity and collaboration through its design and will provide the necessary education and training to equip the current and future generation of engineers and business people in the science of simulation; and WHEREAS, The Seminole Science and Simulation Campus/Development will be located within the boundaries of the City of Winter Springs and its Greenway Interchange District; and WHEREAS, The City Commission of the City of Winter Springs desires to express its support of Seminole Science and Simulation Campus/Development. city of Winter Springs Resolution 2010 -59 Page 1 of 2 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA THAT: Section I. The City of Winter Springs City Commission hereby supports the Seminole Science and Simulation Campus/Development. Section II. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida. ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, in a meeting duly assembled on the 22 day of November, 2010. uuitindis ammo/ Lfhave %exanta 6d m %%a td aim/ eau4eddubdezlt& CHARLES I LAYEY1yel l , ATTEST: A. LORENZO - LUACES, City Clerk Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for the Ci of Winter Springs, Florida only: ANTHONY A. GARGANESE, City Attorney City of Winter Springs, Florida Resolution 2010 -59 Page 2 of 2