Resolution 254-2005
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RESOLUTION NO. 254 - 2005
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA SUPPORTING AN
ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS STUDY FOR A BICYCLE
FACILITY ON THE COUNTY ROAD-905 CORRIDOR AND
DIRECTING STAFF TO PURSUE FUNDING FOR SUCH
ANALYSIS.
WHEREAS, the County Road-905 (CR-905) Corridor is an environmentally sensitive
area bordered by Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge, various conservation/open space
areas and low density development; and
WHEREAS, the development of any bicycle/pedestrian facility through this corridor
would require careful analysis of its impact to the environment; and
WHEREAS, a bicycle facility through this corridor would provide additional
opportunities for low-impact recreational activity in an environmentally sensitive area; and
WHEREAS, a bicycle facility through this corridor would add another link to connect the
Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail to other bicycle facilities on the mainland; and
WHEREAS, a bicycle facility through this corridor would provide a safe and alternative
facility for eco-tourists (bird watchers/bicycle tours/bicycle groups/hikers) to travel to and from
the Florida Keys; and
WHEREAS, an alternatives analysis study will examine the use of different construction It!
materials, and different designs for developing a bicycle facility with minimum impact; and
WHEREAS, an alternatives analysis study would allow public input and discussion of
alternatives for a potential bicycle facility through the corridor; and
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT
Section 1. The staff is directed to seek funding to conduct an alternatives analysis study
for a potential bicycle facility through the CR-905 corridor.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 20th day of July, 2005.
Mayor Dixie Spehar Y p!<:
Mayor Pro Tern Charles "Sonny" McCoy Yes
Commissioner George Neugent Yes
Commissioner David P. Rice Yes
Commissioner Murray E. Nelson Yes
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