HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05 Healthy West Orange Trails Connection RESOLUTION NO.2022-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OCOEE, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING THE CITY OF OCOEE'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE HEALTHY WEST ORANGE TRAILS
CONNECTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The Healthy West Orange Trails Connection, is a collaborative partnership
between local municipalities, the West Orange Healthcare District, and supporting agencies to
activate the trail system and create opportunities for physical activity, social engagement,
prosperity, and happiness; and
WHEREAS, The Healthy West Orange Trails Connection's goal is to activate and expand
our existing trail system to support the facilitation of a healthier community,by promoting trails for
recreation and transportation by creating programing, activities and projects that support the use of
the trails; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ocoee recognizes that trails are essential for their community,
now and into the future, and the City of Ocoee is dedicated to providing support for trail
development, connections and engagement opportunities through our commitment to this initiative;
and
WHEREAS, The Healthy West Orange Trails Connection will be led by leaders from
partner agencies which will form the Healthy West Orange Trails Committee and guide the
implementation of the Healthy West Orange Trails Connection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OCOEE,FLORIDA:
SECTION I. The above recitals are true and incorporated as legislative findings.
SECTION II. The City Commission of the City of Ocoee hereby confirms the City shall
participate in the Healthy West Orange Trails Connection as a member. As a member,the City shall
appoint a liaison to ensure support and participate in regular committee meetings (4); and work
with the committee to further the trails initiative.
SECTION III. The City Commission of the City of Ocoee hereby confirms the City will
work with the committee to determine potential activities, programs and projects that align with the
mission of the Healthy West Orange Trails Connection, and that aligns with the City of Ocoee's
Comprehensive Plan.
SECTION IV. Conflicts. All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict with any of
the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed.
SECTION V. Severability. If any Section or portion of a Section of this Resolution proves
to be invalid, unlawful, or unconstitutional, it shall not be held to invalidate or impair the validity,
force, or effect of any other Section or part of this Resolution.
SECTION VI. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
its passage and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this Jo day of le.brptAry ,2022.
APPROVED:
ATTEST: CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA
Melanie Sibbitt, City Clerk - Rusty Johns ayor
(SEAL)
FOR USE AND RELIANCE ONLY BY APPROVED BY THE OCOEE CITY
THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA; COMMISSION AT A MEETING HELD
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND ON /5- ,2022,
LEGALITY THIS /VI DAY OF UNDER AGENDA ITEM NO. 3 .
, 2022.
SHUFFIELD,LOWMAN & ON, P.A.
By:
City Atto