Resolution 201-2001
Mayor Neugent
RESOLUTION NO. 201
-2001
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY. FLORIDA IN SUPPORT OF SOUTH FLORIDA
REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL APPLYING FOR AND ACCEPTING
DESIGNATION AS A U.S. ECONOMIC DEVaOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the South Florida Regional Planning Council (SFRPC) is uniquely positioned and
statutorily sanctioned (Chapter 186, FS) 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:
Section 1.
The BOCC proclaims its full support of the SFRPC applying for and
accepting designation as a U.S. Economic Development Administration Economic Development
District.
Section 2.
The BOCC supports the Council's use of the Reaional 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.
Section 3.
The BOCC endorses carrying out of the functions and responsibilities of an
EDD as specified in Chapter 13, CFR, Part 303, Sec. 303.43, by the SFRPC once designated by
the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
Section 4.
The BOCC intends to continue to participate as an active member of the
SFRPC including its new role as an Economic Development District if designated.
Section 5.
The Clerk is directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the
Executive Director of South Florida Regional Planning Council.
Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 16th
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