2000-018 Opposes Closing Both Spans of PGA Bridge for RepairRESOLUTION 18-2000
• A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIllA, IN OPPOSITION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)
C1,OSING OF BOTH SPANS OF THE PGA BRIDGE FOR REPAIRS; THE VILLAGE CLERK IS
IIEREBY AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO FURNISH A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION AND SUCH OTHER PERSONS AND
ENTITIES AS THE MAYOR DIRECTS; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation (DOT) proposes to close both spans of the PGA
bridge for repairs for a period of up to forty-five (45) days; and
WHEREAS, DOT is proposing to close the PGA bridge during the hurricane season, which could seriously
impair evacuation from the coastal areas; and
WI IEREAS, the closing of both spans of the PGA bridge could create a potential loss of life and property
to the residents of the Village, as the police, fire and medical teams of the Village could not respond in a
reasonable amount of time to citizens if the Parker bridge is disabled; and
WHEREAS, the potential loss of life and property within the Village of North Palm Beach and evacuation
of citizens from the coastal area in the event of a hurricane far outweigh the closing of both spans of the
bridge by DOT in order to reduce the time and cost of completion of repairs.
BE ]T RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Village Council of the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, does hereby register its
strong opposition to the proposed closing by DOT of both spans of the PGA bridge for repairs.
Section 2. The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to furnish a certified copy of this
Resolution to the local Legislative Delegation and such other persons and entities as the Mayor directs.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
I'ASSI:D AND ADOPTED THIS 9th DAY OF MARCH, 2000.
(Village Seal)
ATTEST:
VILLAGE CLERK