2009-29 Supporting Dedicated Funding for Commuter RailRESOLUTION 2009-29
• A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING A DEDICATED
FUNDING SOURCE FOR COMMUTER RAIL SERVICES; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) provides commuter
rail service in South Florida; and
WHEREAS, commuter rail provides an alternative mode of travel which has experienced
increased use in recent years with increased service and improved schedules; and
WHEREAS, SFRTA is seeking to continue existing service levels as agreed to with the Federal
Transit Administration as a condition of receiving $300 million for an additional track that could
have to be repaid if service levels decrease; and
WHEREAS, SFRTA could access additional federal funds with a dedicated funding source; and
WHEREAS, a dedicated funding source would relieve Palm Beach County of contributions to
SFRTA to meet operating costs shortfalls; and
WHEREAS, reallocation of an existing $2.00 rental car surcharge has been considered and
would have an estimated impact of approximately $63 million on the FDOT program for Palm
Beach County over five years; and
WHEREAS, the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) supports continued
operation and expansion of the commuter rail service and the need for a dedicated funding source.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA as follows:
Section 1. The Village Council of the Village of North Palm Beach hereby supports an
additional local option rental car surcharge or one or more additional funding sources to support
needed funding levels.
Section 2. The Village Council of the Village of North Palm Beach requests the Florida
Legislature provide for a dedicated funding source to support commuter rail service.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect imm
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 9th DAY OF APP
(Village Seal)
• ATTEST:
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