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RESOLUTION 2014-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF SHALIMAR SUPPORTING
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BROOKS BRIDGE, AND THE
STUDY TO EXAMINE THE NEED FOR A SECOND BRIDGE BETWEEN FORT WALTON BEACH
AND OKALOOSA ISLAND.
WHEREAS, the Shalimar Town Commission realizes that the existing Brooks Bridge is
nearing the end of its service life and needs to be replaced; and
WHEREAS, the Shalimar Town Commission realizes that as part of the Brooks Bridge
replacement study, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), will also determine
the need and justification for an additional bridge crossing to Okaloosa Island; and
WHEREAS, the project development and environmental (PD&E) study will explore various
alternatives and alignments for the replacement of the current Brooks Bridge; and
WHEREAS, the PD&E study will explore the need for an additional bridge, based on
environmental, engineering and socioeconomic conditions, safety needs and public input;
and
WHEREAS, FDOT will work with federal and state partners to explore possible exceptions
to federal bridge height and grade requirements for the replacement of the Brooks Bridge
in order to provide minimal impact to our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE SHALIMAR TOWN COMMISSION supports
these extremely important FDOT PD&E studies, and we will attempt to build consensus with
our citizens and elected officials, on the importance that these two studies have for our
community’s future.
ADOPTED THIS 12th DAY OF AUGUST, 2014
BY:
a s, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bow wn ORK
Jhomas A. Burns, Town Manager