Resolution 224-2003
Commissioner Neugent
RESOLUTION NO. 224
- 2003
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF
THE OLD SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO THE ORIGINAL DESIGN AND
REQUESTING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
EXPEDITE THE WORK
WHEREAS, the old 7-mile Bridge (between Marathon and Pigeon Key) is the only roadway to Pigeon
Key. The limited use of the Bridge creates several undue hardships on Pigeon Key, for example; the
delivery of necessary supplies and the creation of a dangerous situation by restricting the access to Pigeon
Key for fire and medical vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the Bridge has been historically used as a route to special events held on Pigeon Key as
well as a viewing platform for events held in the vicinity of the bridge. These said events contribute to the
economic well being of the City's tourist economy; and
WHEREAS, the old 7-Mile Bridge is enjoyed by thousands of visitors and locals for sight seeing,
walking, bicycling, fishing, sunset watching and other similar activities. People using the old 7-mile bridge
are entitled to a safe platform from which to conduct those activities; and
WHEREAS, this portion of the old 7-Mile Bride is the only portion of the original Flagler Railway
that stands largely in its historical condition and is also useable by the public. The old 7-Mile Bridge is on
the National Historic Register and should be preserved in its historic condition for many years to come; and
WHEREAS, the people of the City of Marathon desire to have the repair of this structure
completed as soon as possible to minimize inconvenience and danger; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUN1Y COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUN1Y,
FLORIDA:
Section 1
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners requests that the FDOT take
immediate steps to restore the old portion of the 7-Mile Bridge from Marathon to Pigeon Key to a safe
condition as close to its original design as a highway bridge as is reasonably practical.
Section 2
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners further requests that the FDOT take
all steps necessary to expedite this project and bring it to completion as fast as possible.
Section 3 This resolution shall be transmitted to the FDOT secretary in Tallahassee and copied to
the District Six secretary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at the
regular meeting of said Board held on the 18th of June, 2003.
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