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RESOLUTION NUMBER 2000-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING THE POSSIBILITY OF UTILIZING A FINANCIALLY
FEASIBLE COMMUTER RAIL AS AN ADDITIONAL MEANS OF
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, there is a need for multiple transportation alternatives, both public and private,
within Seminole County and from Seminole County to other counties in Central Florida; and
WHEREAS, counties and cities in Central Florida have been planning for the use of commuter
rail as an available type of fixed transit to add to the choices of public transportation alternatives; and
WHEREAS, there is a desire to develop a financially feasible fixed transit (commuter rail)
option in collaboration with the other counties and cities in Central Florida to develop a more
comprehensive public transportation network.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED, THAT THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA supports the possibility of utilizing a financially feasible commuter
rail as an additional means of public transportation within Seminole County and to the other counties and
cities within Central Florida.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA wishes to participate with other counties and cities in the planning
process for commuter rail in Central Florida.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be forwarded to the Florida Department of
Transportation, Metroplan, Seminole County, and the other cities within Seminole County, Florida.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 27th day of March
,2000.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused
this seal to be affixed.
PAUL P. PARTYKA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
March 27, 2000
DATE