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RESOLUTION NO. 05- 318
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 05-080
AND ENTITLED: "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY
APPROVING THE CONCEPT OF THE CREATION OF A
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO BE
KNOWN AS THE TREASURE COAST EDUCATION
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY"
WHEREAS, ON February 22, 2005, the board adopted Resolution No. 05-080 which
provided for the creation of a research and development authority; and,
WHEREAS, Part V of Chapter 159, Florida Statutes, authorizes a county to create an
Education Research and Development Authority for the purposes of fostering economic
development and broadening the economic base of St. Lucie County and to exercise all powers
conferred by that Chapter; and,
WHEREAS, the State Board of Governors has issued a resolution approving in concept
the creation of a research and development park to be affiliated with the University of
Florida; and,
WHEREAS, the University of Florida has indicated an intention to affiliate with a
research and development park at sites to be located in St. Lucie County, so as to facilitate
a cooperative exchange of ideas and resources between research personnel, students and
faculty, and citizens of the community; and,
WHEREAS, Section 159.703, Florida Statutes, requires that a resolution be adopted
by the governing body of any county proposing to establish a Research and Development
Authority; and,
WHEREAS, It is necessary to amend Resolution No. 05-080 to enlarge the
membership of the Research and Development Authority to include positions for Indian River
Community College and Florida Atlantic University.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St.
Lucie County, Florida:
1.
follows:
Resolution No. 05-080 is hereby amended by amending paragraph 4 to read as
4. That in accordance with Part V, Chapter 159, Florida Statutes, the
following nine persons, each of whom is a resident and elector of, or whose principal
place of employment is in St. Lucie County, Florida, and who have demonstrated an
interest in promoting the goals of the Authority I are hereby designated as members
of the Authority for the respective terms of office indicated following their names,
to wit:
MEMBER
(1) Kathleen (Kathy) McGinn
(2) Dr. Jane Bachelor
(3) Linda W. Cox
(4) O.R. (Rick) Minton, Jr.
(5) Thomas G. Jones
(6) Sherwood J. (Buddy) Johnson
(7) Dr. Peter Stofella
(8) Jose Farinos
(9) Gerri McPhereson
INITIAL TERM
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
4 years
4 years
4 years
4 years
4 years
2. All other provisions of Resolution 05-080 shall remain in full force and effect.
3. This resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
After motion and second the vote on this resolution was as follows:
Chairman Frannie Hutchinson
Vice-Chairman Doug Coward
Commissioner Paula A. Lewis
Commissioner Joseph E. Smith
Commissioner Chris Craft
AYE
AYE
AYE
AYE
AYE
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 23RD day of August, 2005.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE C9UNTY, FLORIDA
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