Resolution 2020-188 RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 8
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING M-CORES PROJECTS
RELATED TO IMPROVEMENTS TO STATE ROAD 29, PROVIDED SUCH
PROJECTS DO NOT SUPPLANT OR DELAY EXISTING FDOT PROJECTS
IN COLLIER COUNTY.
WHEREAS, the Multi-use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-CORES)
program is intended to revitalize rural communities, encourage job creation and provide regional
connectivity while leveraging technology, enhancing the quality of life and public safety, and
protecting the environment and natural resources. The program was signed into law by Governor
Ron DeSantis on May 17, 2019. The intended benefits include, but are not limited to, addressing
issues such as:
• Hurricane evacuation
• Congestion mitigation
• Trade and logistics
• Broadband, water and sewer connectivity
• Energy distribution
• Autonomous, connected, shared and electric vehicle technology
• Other transportation modes, such as shared-use nonmotorized trails, freight and passenger
rail, and public transit
• Mobility as a service
• Availability of a trained workforce skilled in traditional and emerging technologies
• Protection or enhancement of wildlife corridors or environmentally sensitive areas
• Protection or enhancement of primary springs protection zones and farmland preservation
areas; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is assigned with assembling
task forces to study three specific corridors:
• The Suncoast Connector, extending from Citrus County to Jefferson County
• The Northern Turnpike Connector, extending from the northern terminus of Florida's
Turnpike northwest to the Suncoast Parkway
• The Southwest-Central Florida Connector, extending from Collier County to Polk
County; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature charged each Task Force with providing
recommendations and evaluations in a final report by November 15, 2020, which will guide the
Florida Department of Transportation in its subsequent study phases through the implementation of
high-level needs, guiding principles, and instructions; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida encourages public participation in the M-CORES process.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the Board of County
Commissioners support M-CORES projects relating to improvements within Collier County to State
Road 29, provided such projects do not supplant or delay existing FDOT projects in Collier County.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second and majority vote favoring same
this 13th day of October, 2020.
ATTEST: ' BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL. . I INZEL, Clerk COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Jeffrey al. ' lay,kow, County Attorney