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Resolution
In support of the
Orange County Transportation A10bility 20/20 Initiative
Resolution No. 03---13...-
WHEREAS, in September, 2002,Orange County Chairman Richard T. Crotty convened
the County Chairman's Transportation Commission (the "Commission") to study the
transportation needs of Orange County.
WHEREAS, the Commission identified a need for additional capital to construct road
and other transportation facilities throughout Orange County and in December, 2002, issued a
report entitled "Mobility 20/20 - The Orange County Transportation Mobility Initiative."
WHEREAS, the Commission made certain recommendations for road and transportation
projects throughout Orange County and recommended the levy of the local government
infrastructure surtax at the rate of one-half of one percent (0.5%), subject to the approval of the
electors of the county in a referendum, to finance, plan, and construct infrastructure, and to
acquire land for public recreation, conservation or protection of natural resources and
recommendations from the report have commonly become known as "Mobility 20/20".
WHEREAS, if Mobility 20/20 is approved by the electors ofthe county, the proceeds
will be used only to fund transportation projects that promote and protect public safety and
preserve and enhance the quality of life in the county, including the City of Ocoee, and a portion
of the revenues will be distributed and disbursed among municipalities within the county,
including the City, according to the terms of an interlocal agreement.
WHEREAS, the City Commission now wishes to express support for Mobility 20/20.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF OCOEE AS
FOLLOWS:
The-City Commission of the City of Ocoee, Florida now hereby declares its support for Mobility
20/20.
ADOPTED THIS 12th DAY OF May, 2003.