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RESOLUTION NUMBER 2006-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, IN
COOPERATION WITH THE CITY OF OVIEDO, FLORIDA
REQUESTING THAT METROPLAN ORLANDO AND THE ORLANDO
TURNPIKE AUTHORITY CONSIDER FUNDING THE PLANNING AND
CONSTRUCTION OF A TOLL-FREE ROADWAY BETWEEN THE CITY
OF OVIEDO AND THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs, Florida and the City of Oviedo, Florida are
municipalities within Seminole County, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs, Florida and the City of Oviedo, Florida
recognize that the citizens of both cities travel between the municipalities on a daily basis for
business and pleasure along State Road 417, paying a toll of seventy-five cents (.75) for the
benefit of the roadway authority; and
WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs, Florida and the City of Oviedo, Florida
desire to have a toll free roadway traversing the distance between the two (2) municipalities
providing unfettered access for commuters between the cities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Winter Springs, Florida and the City of Oviedo, Florida
are requesting that Metroplan Orlando, the Orange County-Orlando Expressway Authority, and
the Florida Turnpike Enterprise consider funding the design and construction of a toll free artery
of at least one (1) lane or some other accommodation in each direction providing for ease of
travel between Winter Springs and Oviedo and areas in-between in unincorporated Seminole
County
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, that we hereby concur with the City of Oviedo
City Council to formally request Metroplan Orlando, the Orange County-Orlando Expressway
Authority, and the Florida Turnpike Enterprise consider funding the design and construction of a
toll free roadway that connects the cities of Winter Springs, Florida and Oviedo, Florida.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF JUNE,
2006.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused
this seal to be affixed.
JOHN F. BUSH, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
DATE: June 12, 2006