HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-019 RESOLUTION N0. 10-019
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF BILL
WALLACE AND THE WALLACE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP TO REMAIN IN
ST. LUCIE COUNTY AS A CHRYSLER JEEP DEALER
WHEREAS, St. Lucie County has been one of the fastest growing counties in the United
States and has been named as a "Top 10 Boomtown" in 2006 by Inc. Magazine and ranked as one
of America's Top Performing Cities for 2005 job growth; and
WHEREAS, in 2010, St. Lucie County expects business and job growth to continue as the
area expands as a base for medical research and Wyndcrest Moldings is welcomed in the area;
and
WHEREAS, Bill Wallace and Wallace Chrysler Jeep have been an important part of our
community since Mr. Wallace purchased the franchise in late 2005; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wallace has always been very generous to our communities and supported
many charitable causes throughout our area; and
WHEREAS, Chrysler has made a decision to abandon the car market in St. Lucie County;
and
WHEREAS, there are approximately 20,000 Chrysler owners who have been orphaned by
the closure of Wallace Chrysler Jeep and the next closest location is a 30 to 45 minute drive from
St. Lucie County; and
WHEREAS, Chrysler has been a presence in St. Lucie County since the 1940's and the
population here has suffered a loss and huge inconvenience when Wallace Chrysler Jeep was
closed.
WHEREAS, Bill Wallace has a strong desire to re-enter the market, upgrade his facility and
to bring over 60 jobs back to St. Lucie County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:.
Section 1: The foregoing recitals contained in the preamble to this Resolution are
incorporated by reference herein.
Section 2: This Board supports the efforts of Bill Wallace and Wallace Automotive
Group to remain a presence in St. Lucie County.
Section 3: The County Administrator is hereby directed to send a copy of this
resolution to Mr. Sergio Marchionne, Chief Executive Officer, Chrysler, LLC, 300 Chrysler Drive,
Auburn Hills, MI, 4$321.
Section 4: This Resolution shalt take. effect upon its adoption.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 5th day of January 2010.
BOARD OF COUNTY~COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: ST. LUCIE .C.OI.~NTY~~sFLORIDA
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