Resolution 070-1994
Mayor London
RESOLUTION NO.
070-1994
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING
COUNCIL APPLYING FOR AND ACCEPTING DESIGNATION AS A U.S.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the South Florida Regional Planning Council is
uniquely positioned and statutorily sanctioned (Chapter 186,
F.S.) to address economic development challenges in the region;
and
WHEREAS, the future prosperity and well-being of South
Florida is dependent upon its capacity to build beneficial
partnerships to create healthy and expanding economies and social
environments throughout the region; and
WHEREAS, the Council's role in working with local
governments, elected officials, economic development
organizations, universities, school systems, businesses, interest
groups, and community representatives provide a foundation and
framework for developing partnerships and collaborative networks
throughout the region for the purpose of initiating and
sustaining a strategic effort toward economic development; and
WHEREAS, designation as a U.S. Economic Development
Administration (EDA) Economic Development District (EDD) would
enable the council to further its role as facilitator of regional
economic development strategies and collaborative actions;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, that:
1. The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
proclaims its full support of the South Florida Regional Planning
Council applying for and accepting designation as a U.S. Economic
Development Administration Economic Development District.
2. The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
supports the Council's use of the Regional Plan for South
Florida as the strategic plan component of the Council's OVerall
Economic Development Program (OEDP), and concurs with the
findings of the OEDP including the selection of the redevelopment
centers.
3. The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
endorses carrying out of the functions and responsibilities of an
EDD as specified in Chapter 13, CFR, Part 303, Sec. 303.43, by
the South Florida Regional Planning Council once designated by
the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
4. The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners intends
to continue to participate as an active member of the South
Florida Regional Planning Council including its new role as an
EDD if designated.
5. The Clerk is directed to forward a certified copy of
this Resolution to the Executive Director of South Florida
Regional Planning Council.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held
on the 16th day of February, 1994.
Mayor London
Mayor Pro Tern Cheal
Commissioner Freeman
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner Reich
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(Seal)
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ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
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