Resolution 110-2008
RESOLUTION NO. .!.!.2... 2008
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING THE FLORIDA KEYS SCENIC
BYWAY CORRIDOR ALLIANCE AND EFFORTS
FOR NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAYS AND ALL
AMERICAN ROAD DESIGNATION AND FUNDING
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in 1997 Clean Florida Keys applied to the State of Florida
Department of Transportation Scenic Byways Program to designate the Florida Keys
Overseas Highway as a state scenic highway; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation designated the Florida
Keys Overseas Highway a state scenic highway in June 2001; and
WHEREAS, in July 2007, the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance was
established to be the Corridor Management Entity that is responsible for implementing
the goals and objectives of the Florida Keys Scenic Highway; and
WHEREAS, the state scenic highways program allows application to the National
Scenic Byways program for national recognition; and
WHEREAS, the National Scenic Byways designation recognizes those roads
across the country that exhibit one or more of six intrinsic qualities - scenic, natural,
historic, recreational, archaeological, or cultural - contributing towards a unique travel
experience; and
WHEREAS, to be considered for designation as a National Scenic Byway, a road
must possess characteristics of regional significance within at least one of the intrinsic
quality categories; and
WHEREAS the Florida Keys Scenic Highway contains all six intrinsic qualities;
and
WHEREAS, as of 2006, there are 126 National Scenic Byways from 44 states, of
which only 26 also are designated as All American Roads, which are significant locally,
nationally, and globally; and
WHEREAS, the main benefit to scenic highway designation is resource
protection to preserve, enhance and maintain corridor resources for future generations
to enjoy; and
WHEREAS. the scenic highway designation will promote overall economic
growth by generating an increase in demand for travel industry services such as
recreational tours, lodging, restaurants, gas stations and other tourist-related
businesses; which will be felt in all sectors of the local economy; and
WHEREAS, the byway must demonstrate strong community support and develop
a corridor management plan that describes in details the preservation, marketing and
improvement strategies for the byway; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance membership includes
representatives from all Florida Keys chambers of commerce; municipalities, and federal
and state agencies national, state and local parks; the Florida Keys National Marine
Sanctuary and Everglades National Park, non-profit organizations, homeowners
associations and private citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of COunty Commissioners acknowledges
that the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor (the "Corridor") provides important historical,
scenic, natural, cultural, archaeological and recreational resources within and adjacent
to the U.S. Highway 1 (the "Highway") from Key Largo to Key West; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners also
acknowledges that the intrinsic qualities provided by the Corridor enhance the driving,
biking, walking and paddling experiences, as well as other forms of recreation; and
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WHEREAS, the Corridor is a source for education, enjoyment, healthy exercise
and relaxation for residents, and intemational and domestic visitors to the Florida Keys;
and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners also
recognizes the importance of the designation of U.S. Highway 1 as a National Scenic
Byway / All American Road; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners believes that
designation of U.S. Highway 1 as a National Scenic Byway / All American Road will
foster resource preservation, economic well-being, general recreational welfare and
education of the residents and visitors of Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
supports the promotion, development and maintenance of the Florida Keys Scenic
Corridor, the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail and the Florida Keys Overseas
Paddling Trail; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners benefits from
the location of existing and planned facilities for the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor; and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, where
appropriate, will assist in furthering the goals of the Florida Keys Scenic Highway
Corridor Management Plan and the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail Master Plan;
and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners finds that it is
in the best interests of the Keys community to assist and support the Florida Keys
Scenic Corridor Alliance in recognizing, preserving and enhancing the Florida Keys
Scenic Corridor.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
That the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners hereby
supports the Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance in its efforts for National Scenic
Byway I All American Road designation of U.S. Highway 1.
Section 2.
That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 16th DAY OF APRIL, 2008.
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Mayor Pro Tem Mario Di Gennaro ~
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy ~
Commissioner George Neugent ~
Commissioner Dixie Spehar ~
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