Resolution 543-1996
RESOLUTION NO. 543-1996
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS RECOGNIZING LOCAL EFFORTS TO
PURSUE A FLORIDA SCENIC HIGHWAY DESIGNATION
FOR THE FLORIDA KEYS OVERSEAS HIGHW A Y
WHEREAS, the Florida Scenic Highways Program has been developed by the State of
Florida Department of Transportation to recognize highways that provide a window into
Florida's heritage and beauty; and
WHEREAS, the program is designed to preserve, maintain, protect and enhance Florida's
outstanding cultural, historical, archeological, recreational, natural and scenic resources through
a grassroots effort of community support and strong partnerships; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Keys Overseas Highway has been recognized by Governor's
Proclamation as an official Florida Greenway and has the attributes as defined by the program;
and
WHEREAS, the Florida Keys Scenic Highway Project has been organized within Monroe
County to undertake the designation process and to coordinate the compilation of program
documentation; now therefore
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSlDN.ERS c:!f ?.=
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board endorses the Florida K~~~enicc.!:ligh~y
Project and authorizes the County Administrator or his designee with sigriattJre autijpJity on-
project related documentation. -~~ I '~:
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of ~riroe Co~ty, Fh;;-ida,
at a regular meeting of said Board held on the lSthday of December . A.D., f996 -- ~
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,Cornn. Shirley Freeman
Mayor ProTem London
(:omrnissioner Harvey
May6r Douglas
Commissioner Reich
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yes
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