HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-49 Support And Endorsement For Florida Trail RESOLUTION NO. 2009-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, SEMINOLE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, ON BEHALF OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION DECLARING OUR SUPPORT AND
ENDORSEMENT FOR THE FLORIDA TRAIL
ASSOCIATION GATEWAY COMMUNITY PROGRAM;
ENCOURAGING OTHER MUNICIPALITIES TO PUBLICLY
EXPRESS THEIR SUPPORT FOR THE FLORIDA TRAIL
ASSOCIATION GATEWAY COMMUNITY PROGRAM;
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF PRIOR INCONSISTENT
RESOLUTIONS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the City is granted the authority, under § 2(b), Art. VIII of the State
Constitution, to exercise any power for municipal purposes, except when expressly prohibited by
law; and
WHEREAS, The Florida Trail Association is a non - profit organization whose mission is
dedicated to building, maintaining, promoting and protecting over 1,500 miles of hiking trail
throughout the state of Florida, referred to as the "Florida National Scenic Trail" of which over forty
(40) miles exist within Seminole County; and
WHEREAS, trails provide a variety of outdoor experiences that promote "natural" Florida as
an eco- tourism destination for our citizens and visitors to connect with the environmental wonders of
the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, The Florida Trail Association has established the "Gateway Community
Program" to recognize mutually beneficial partnership with governmental agencies, local business,
convention and visitors bureaus that help provide resources, educate, support and promote trail use
through activities, events, facilities and programs that attract usage by both residents and visitors
alike; and
WHEREAS, Winter Springs desires to support the Florida Trail Association by promoting
the "Gateway Community Program" through signage and activities that highlight nature based
tourism, trail usage and wellness through organized hikes, awareness of Florida Hiking Trails Month,
National Trails Day and Florida Greenways and Trails month; and
WHEREAS, City Commission deems that this Resolution is in the best interests of the
public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Winter Springs.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are deemed true and
correct and are hereby fully incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. Support and Integration. Winter Springs fully supports the "Gateway
Community Program" and will work to integrate the Program events and activities into the
educational and recreational agenda for Winter Springs. This Resolution is presented to the Florida
Trail Association as a determination of our support for the "Gateway Community Program" in
Winter Springs.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or
portion of this Resolution is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction, whether for substantive or procedural reasons, such portion shall be deemed a separate,
distinct, and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this Resolution.
Section 4. Repeal of Prior Inconsistent Resolutions. All prior resolutions or parts of
resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
Section 5. Effective Date. 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 regular
meeting assembled on this 28th day of September, 2009.
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JOHN F. BUSH, Mayor
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1 City Clerk
Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for
the City of Winter Springs only:
ANTHONY A. GARGANESE, City Attorney
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