Resolution 2010-187
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 ---1..B7
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
DESIGNATING THE DRIVER LICENSE BUILDING AT 725
AIRPORT ROAD SOUTH AS THE "GUY L. CARL TON
DRIVER LICENSE BUILDING."
WHEREAS, Guy L. Carlton served as the Collier County Tax Collector for 28 years
and, as such, is the longest serving tax collector in the County's history; and
WHEREAS, during Mr. Carlton's tenure, Collier County's population grew from
86,000 to 319,000, with property tax rolls increasing from $55,000,000 to over $900,000,00;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carlton successfully transitioned and expanded the operations of the
Tax Collector's Oflice to meet the needs of our growing County by creating what is today a
computer-linked network of Tax Collector Offices; and
WHEREAS, as tax collector, Guy Carlton voluntarily assumed the responsibilities for
driver licensing and, with the help of the Sheriffs Office and the Clerk of Courts, established
a "one stop shop" for all driver license-related activities which reduced the average wait time
from 3 or 4 hours to 15 minutes; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carlton's accomplishments also include the addition of the Driver
License Building at 725 Airport Road South which serves as a first class testing facility and
efficiently accommodates citizens seeking driver license services; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners desires to recognize Guy L.
Carlton's vision and his dedication to the citizens of Collier County by designating the Driver
License Building as the "Guy L. Carlton Driver License Building."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Driver License Building,
725 Airport Road South, is hereby designated as the "Guy L. Carlton Driver License
Building" in recognition ofMr. Carlton's exceptional service to citizens of Collier County.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second and majority vote on this the
28th day of September, 20 I O.
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ATTEST;, ,
DWJGHTE. BROCK, Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:fl.t.rt. L,) C~A~Q\1
FRED W. COYLE, CHAIRMAN
Approved as to form and
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