Backup Documents 06/12/2012 Item # 4C4C
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 (FOOT), 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 12rh Day of June, 2012.
OWI614T F BROCK, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
FRED W. COYLE, CHAIRMA