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Resolution 14-_______
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY
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; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Okaloosa County
(the “County”) realizes that the existing Brooks Bridge is nearing the end of its
service life and needs to be replaced; and
WHEREAS, the County realizes that as part of the Brooks Bridge
replacement study, the Florida Department of Transportation (the “FDOT”), will
also determine the need and justification for an additional bridge crossing
Okaloosa Island; and
WHEREAS, the project development and environmental (the “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 BY THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF OKALOOSA COUNTY that they support
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. This Resolution shall become effective
upon adoption.
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DULY ADOPTED THIS 16th DAY OF September, 2014.
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF OKALOOSA
COUNTY, FLORIDA
(SEAL) By:
Charles K. Windes, Jr., Chairman
ATTEST:
By:
Don Howard, Clerk
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