Resolution 2005-147
RESOLUTION NO. 2005.147
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING ENACTMENT INTO LAW
PROPOSED SENATE BILL 1252 I HOUSE BILL 817 WHICH WILL
CREA TE THE FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF
ENGINEERING.
WHEREAS, Southwest Florida is one of the fastest growing economic areas in both
Florida and the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Southwest Florida region is poised to stand with the rest of Florida in
building a more diverse and viable economic base; and
WHEREAS, the Enterprise Florida vision is for Florida to be, ". . a global leader in
knowledge-based jobs, leading-edge technology and competitive enterprises in the 21st Century.";
and
WHEREAS, the workforce foundation for success must include a range of technology
programs that can drive the knowledge-based business growth of the region and the state; and
WHEREAS, the academic link to insure this economic diversity in Southwest Florida is a
School of Engineering at the Florida Gulf Coast University; and
WHEREAS, Southwest Florida is the only major statistical metropolitan area in Florida
without a university engin~ering program; and
WHEREAS, Florida plans to move itself toward a technology and research infrastructure
that prepares the state to compete in a rapidly evolving global economy; and
WHEREAS, if the Southwest Florida region is to become a contributing player in the
statewide plan, it must have an engineering program; and
WHEREAS, started with a significant infusion of private funds, the engineering program
needs state funds to supplement this support; and
WHEREAS, proposed Florida House Bill 817 and Senate Bill 1252 would authorize
Florida Gulf Coast University to create a School of Engineering; and
WHEREAS, proposed Florida House Bill 817 and Senate Bill 1252 would authorize the
university to grant bachelor's degrees in bioengineering, environmental and civil engineering, and
engineering management.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners enthusiastically supports enactment
into law proposed House Bill 817 and Senate Bill 1252 creating the Florida Gulf Coast University
School of Engineering.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second, and majority vote favoring same,
this 12th day. ~fo1r~l. 2005.
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