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RESOLUTION NO. 08-040
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 05-080,
AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING THE TERMS OF THE
MEMBERS OF 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, on August 23, 2005, this Board adopted 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; and,
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 05-080, as amended. provides for the terms of six of the nine
members of the Authority to expire in 2009; and,
WHEREAS, the Authority has recommended that Resolution No. 05-080 be further
amended to more fully stagger the terms of the Authority members in order to prevent the loss of
continuity which may occur if a majority of the members' terms expire in 2009.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. Resolution No. 05-080, as amended, is hereby amended by amending paragraph 4 to
read as follows:
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, are hereby designated as
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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
EXTENDED TERM
1 year
2 years
3 years
5 years
4 years
4 years
7 years
6 years
5 years
1/22/2010
1/22/2011
1/22/2008
1/22/2010
1/22/2009
1/22/2009
1/22/2012
1/22/2011
1/22/2010
2. All other provisions of Resolution 05-080, as amended. 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 Joseph E. Smith
Vice-Chairman Paula A. Lewis
Commissioner Doug Coward
Commissioner Charles Grande
Commissioner Chris Craft
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 8th day of January. 2008.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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