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l WHEREAS, there is a critical need for adequate transit service to provide for the mobility needs of residents of Miami; and WHEREAS, an integrated system of transit services is needed for existing and future travel markets including long-distance travel by the South Florida Rail Corridor/Tri-Rail Commuter Rail System, moderate-distance travel served by transit in the eastern FEC Railway Corridor, and local travel in the urban centers by local circulator services; and WHEREAS, the reintroduction of passenger service along Florida's east coast would stimulate the economy, increase access to job opportunities, and assist the transit-dependent population between Miami and cities throughout the Southeast Florida Region. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Support for the Florida Department of Transportation's South Florida East Coast Corridor Study for transit Services between Miami and Jupiter. The City Commission hereby supports the Florida Department of Transportation's South Florida East Coast Corridor Study for transit Service between Miami and Jupiter to enhance mobility in the Southeast Florida Region. Section 2. Endorsement of Regional Rail Operating in the FEC Railway Corridor. The City Commission endorses the Regional Rail operating in the FEC Railway corridor as the Locally Preferred Alternative for future South Florida East Coast Corridor transit, and agrees with eh proposed transit station location, as identified through a collaborative, public process in Phase 2 of the Study, particularly as they pertain to this jurisdiction, as appropriate. Section 3. Support of Land Use Policies. The City Commission working with the Florida Department of Transportation, and other appropriate agencies, agrees to support complementary land use policies, land development regulations, "quite zones" and economic development activities consistent with the Federal Transits Administration New Starts Development Process. Section 4. Encouraging the Florida Department of Transportation. The City Commission further encourages the Florida Department of Transportation, on behalf of all state stakeholders, to actively pursue obtaining shared access to the current FEC Railway corridor with the purpose of reintroducing passenger transit services within the FEC Railway Corridor. Section 5. Directive to the City Clerk. The City Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to all appropriate public agencies including the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Miami-Dade County commission, the Miami-Dade county Officials involved in regional transit planning, the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority and its membership, the Florida League of Cities, the Florida Association of Counties, local govemments, the Chambers of Commerce within the South Florida area, CSX Transportation, the Flagler Development Group, the FEC, LLC, and the aviation and sea port agency officials. Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption. 2