HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2009-214 SFRTA Support for Funding Source RESOLUTION NO. 2009-214
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY'S INITIATIVE TO ENCOURAGE THE
UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO
PROVIDE A FUNDING SOURCE FOR TRANSIT IN SOUTH FLORIDA,
AND FOR REGIONAL TRANSIT PROJECTS; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, South Florida, comprised of Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach
Counties, is the fifth largest urbanized area in the United States, and its population is expected to
continue to increase over the next twenty (20) years; and
WHEREAS, the region is currently plagued with traffic congestion problems and these
problems are going to increase in the future; and
WHEREAS, the increase in vehicular traffic will result in an increase in carbon
emissions and a corresponding reduction in air quality in the South Florida region; and
WHEREAS, funding is needed to assist the region in providing for its residents and
visitors to ensure that South Floridians and their visitors have sufficient transportation resources
and efficient means of mobility and connectivity, as well as a mechanism for decreasing the
carbon emissions from vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority ("SFRTA") seeks to
provide a viable regional transportation system that serves the needs of the region;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach, Florida supports
SFRTA's initiative to encourage the United States Congress and the State Legislature to provide
a funding source for transit in South Florida, and for the regional transport projects.
Section 2. That the City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to the
City of Dania Beach's federal representatives, the Governor of the State of Florida, the City of
Dania Beach's state legislators, the Broward County Legislative Delegation, the Broward County
Commission, the Mayor of each municipality in Broward County, the Florida League of Cities,
and the Broward County League of Cities.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on November 10, 2009.
CITYY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
ANNE CASTRO
-COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
LOUISE STILSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
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APPROVED AS TO F RM AND CORREC
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THOMAS . A RO
CITY ATTORNEY
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