2009-30 Supporting Intercity Rail as Component of FL Stimulus PlanRESOLUTION 2009-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE ASSISTANCE OF
GOVERNOR CRIST AND FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SECRETARY KOPELOUSOS TO PRIORITIZE THE INTERCITY RAIL
COMPONENT OF THE FEC CORRIDOR PROJECT (FROM JACKSONVILLE
TO MIAMI) AS PART OF THE FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS
PACKAGE FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the FEC corridor was historically operated as a passenger rail line along Florida's
east coast, traversing or providing rail connections to urban areas like the Village ofNorth Palm
Beach; and
WHEREAS, Florida's east coast historically developed azound train stations along the FEC
railroad; and
WHEREAS, local governments and the private sector along Florida's east coast are currently
implementing programs to redevelop historic downtowns built around train stations; and
WHEREAS, improved mobility is highly desired in the Village of North Palm Beach and
throughout the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, transit, including rail transit, is a key component of improved mobility, especially
between cities and throughout the Florida's east coast; and
WHEREAS, the 2006 Florida Rail Plan identifies passenger transit along the FEC corridor as a
potential "Coastal Route" for new passenger rail service in the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, Amtrak is well-suited to provide passenger rail service along Florida's east coast; and
WHEREAS, the reintroduction of Amtrak service along Florida's east coast would provide neaz-
term jobs and economic stimulus for Florida's residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Government is seeking appropriate projects for inclusion in the Federal
economic stimulus package to provide immediate and near-term job opportunities for projects; and
WHEREAS, the Intercity FEC Corridor Project (Jacksonvi11e/Miami) in an appropriate project
for inclusion by the State of Florida in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan; and
WHEREAS, former work by Amtrak and FDOT includes plans for the improvements necessazy
to initiate Amtrak service on the FEC corridor.
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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 requests the
assistance of Governor Crist and FDOT Secretary Kopelousos to prioritize the Amtrak/FEC
Corridor Project (from Jacksonville to Miami) as part of the Federal economic stimulus package
for the State of Florida.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 9th DAY OF APP
(Village Seal)
ATTEST:
VILLAGE CLERK
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