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Resolution 1989-226 RESOLUTION NO. 89- 226 UP � 2 1969 --';+ , A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY '_° COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY SUPPORTING STATE LEGISLATION TO • INCREASE REVENUES FOR STATE AND e COUNTY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS } WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County is vitally concerned with the ability of State and local 's governments to adequately finance needed highway and public transportation improvements in Collier County and in the State of Florida due to the relatively high growth rate; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County recognizes the tremendous needs that will be generated by this projected growth; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the business s s community, and the public-at-large, to have a safe and efficient transportation system; and .N. WHEREAS, without adequate financial resources, the } k transportation system will deteriorate both physically and ��* operationally resulting in loss of g ! efficien and greater _ efficiency g hazard to motorists and pedestrians; and WHEREAS, the cost of delaying the decision to provide transportation revenues will continue to increase geometrically, as costs rise, and as highway deterioration and capacity deficiencies accelerate; and WHEREAS, the consequences of delayed action will result in A. • increased urban congestion, motor fuel consumption, air pollution, accidents and degradation of the quality of life; and WHEREAS, the State Highway System in Collier County is not adequately financed to provide for transportation improvements to meet the growing demands of the area and to meet appropriate levels of service as set forth in the Collier County Growth Management Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA: ,v \gal.e/'.. . .. 1 SEP 12 1409 %. R ' SECTION ONE: i : That the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County does > hereby support the actions of the Statewide Metropolitan Planning I Organization Advisory Committee and the Florida Association of <;; Counties concerning the need for additional highway funding at wt ; '. both the local and state level. SECTION TWO: Is That the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County does hereby endorse and support the following principles that should be contained in any such legislation: (a) All revenues should be collected from user-based sources; (b) All revenues collected , under such legislation should be allocated for transportation purposes; and (c) All funds should be disbursed to the State, the Counties, and the Cities in accordance with their respective road responsibilities. SECTION THREE:, That the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County directs that copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the individual members of the Legislative Delegation representing Collier County, Florida and to the Florida Association of Counties. This Resolution adopted after motion, second and roll call vote as follows: Commissioner Shanahan Motioned and aye , Commissioner Goodnight Seconded and aye Commissioner Volpe Aye : ' Commissioner Hasse Aye ' Commissioner Saunders Aye .,a, : tr, DATED:August 12, 1989 *ti ATTEST BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS .„ r JAMES/ FF3I C,GILES, Clerk COLLIER LINTY, / DA ', (f B T L. SAUNDERS, Chairman i, ' Approved as to form and t' { y <Ar` f legal sufficiency w,,,��'Vf "' ., 1r 3s 4`- ,f, " = KENNETH B. CUYLER }h, '' + ,Sounty Attorney REV9.589 #V' 2 4. ,‘;;;?4a..ope./a 5-- /9. A . flflt If',