Agenda 06/12/2012 Item # 4C6/12/2012 Item 4.C.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.C.
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing Lennar Homes for its contributions to the
installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Southwest Boulevard and US 41 East. To
be accepted by Russell Smith, Vice President of Land Development, Lennar Homes. Sponsored
by Commissioner Fiala.
Meeting Date: 6/12/2012
Prepared By
Name: BartlettKristi
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
5/9/2012 8:40:21 AM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
Name: BartlettKristi
5/9/2012 8:40:22 AM
Approved By
Name: MitchellIan
Title: Executive Manager, BCC
Date: 6/5/2012 8:32:22 AM
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager- Business Operations, CMO
Date: 6/5/2012 8:50:15 AM
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6/12/2012 Item 4.C.
PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, Collier County and the state of Florida consider the safety of its residents
to be a priority; and,
WHEREAS, the intersection of Southwest Blvd. and U.S. 41 East was the site of
crashes between motorists and bicyclists /pedestrians resulting in fatalities
and severe injuries; and,
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in response to a plea from
the Board of County Commissioners, conducted a study to determine if a light
was needed and the result was affirmative; and,
WHEREAS, Lennar Homes, developer of neighboring Treviso Bay, offered to cover the
cost of the design and installation of the light, estimated at $300, 000 to
$500, 000; and,
WHEREAS, the efforts of Collier County, FDOT and Lennar Homes display the positive
outcomes of partnerships in the safety of our community.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that Lennar Homes be recognized for their contributions to
the safety of Collier County residents through the installation of a new
traffic light on US 41 and Southwest Blvd.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS I2th Day of June, 2012.
ATTEST.
DWIGHT E. BROOK, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
FRED W. COYLE, CHAIRMAN
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