Resolution 2010-050
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 - 2JL
A RESOLUTION OF THE COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS REQUESTING THE ADDITION OF THE
IMMOKALEE REGIONAL AIRPORT TO THE FLORIDA STRATEGIC
INTERMODAL SYSTEM ("SIS") AND THAT IT BE DESIGNATED AN
EMERGING SIS FACILITY.
Whereas, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is currently in the process of
updating the Strategic Intermodal System Plan with new criteria; and
Whereas, the recently updated 2025 Florida Aviation System Plan identifies significant
changes that will occur over the next 15 years; and
Whereas, Florida's community airports support vital services and businesses and provides
access to Florida's natural and manmade attractions; and
Whereas, Florida's projected population growth and urbanization trends are expected to
continue, causing increasing congestion on Florida's highways; and
Whereas, Collier County is also expected to experience rapid growth and continued
increased transportation needs; and
Whereas, Collier County's limited resources must be focused on statewide and regional
priorities that are essential to Florida's economy and quality of life; and
Whereas, through the Strategic Intermodal System, the State desires to develop strategies
for improving the SIS including but not limited to assisting Rural Areas of Critical State Concern
in developing a well planned transportation system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
The Immokalee Regional Airport be added to the Florida Strategic Intermodal System as an
Emerging SIS Facility located in a Rural Area of Critical Economic Concern.
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This Resolution adopted this 9th of March 2010, after motion, second and majority vote favoring
same.
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, (:ierk
BY~
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
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FRED W. COYLE, ChaintiitP
Approved ~ to form ~ I,al sufficiency:
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Scott R. Teach, Deputy County Attorney
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