HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-256RESOLUTION NO. 18-256
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EAST COAST GREENWAY/FLORIDA SHARED -USE
NONMOTORIZED TRAIL NETWORK IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the East Coast Greenway, when completed, will extend through St. Lucie
County and will be the United States' longest biking and walking route connecting 15 states, 450
cities and towns, and 3,000 miles of people -powered trails from Maine to Florida; and
WHEREAS, since at least 2007, the St. Lucie Transportation Planning Organization ("St.
Lucie TPO") has been evaluating the implementation of the East Coast Greenway through
St. Lucie County ("County') with the completion of several studies; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of the East Coast Greenway through the County is
included in the County Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the portion of the East Coast Greenway through the State of Florida is
designated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection as part of the Florida
Greenways and Trails System Priority Network which is also known as the Florida Shared -Use
Non -motorized ("SUN") Trail Network; and
WHEREAS, State legislation was passed in 2014 to provide $25 million annually of State
funding to implement the SUN Trail Network; and
WHEREAS, the County has been awarded State funding to implement five (5) segments
of the SUN Trail Network within the County boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT"), on behalf of the County,
will be utilizing the State funding awarded to the County to complete various phases which
include design and construction of various segments within the County boundaries ("Project");
and
WHEREAS, the Project is included in the St. Lucie TPO's Go2040 Long Range
Transportation Plan, Transportation Improvement Program, and List of Priority Projects; and
WHEREAS, the Project is included in the FDOT Work Program for the receipt of the State
funding; and
WHEREAS, FDOT has initiated the implementation of the Project and requested the
County adopt a resolution expressing support of the Project; and
WHEREAS, after completion, the Project may be transferred by FDOT to the County; and
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WHEREAS, the County strongly supports multi -jurisdictional, coordinated efforts and the
implementation of projects which enhance mobility and provide multimodal options, including
the non -motorized alternatives, and improve safety throughout St. Lucie County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT:
1. The County Commission supports the implementation of the East
Coast Greenway within St. Lucie County.
2. This Resolution becomes effective immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County,
Florida, this 18th day December, 2018.
ATTEST:
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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