File #: 25-195    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution / Consent Agenda Status: Passed
File created: 2/18/2025 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 2/25/2025 Final action: 2/25/2025
Title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR BROWARD COMMUTER RAIL NORTH PROJECT FROM THE PROPOSED SOUTH FORT LAUDERDALE STATION AS PART OF THE BROWARD COMMUTER RAIL SOUTH PROJECT TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTY LINE; ACKNOWLEDGING POTENTIAL STATION LOCATIONS IN DEERFIELD BEACH, POMPANO BEACH, OAKLAND PARK AND FORT LAUDERDALE; ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH COMMITMENT TO THE PROJECT TO ENHANCE MOBILITY IN THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA REGION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (Fiscal Impact: N/A)
Attachments: 1. City Atty. Comm 2025-331.pdf, 2. BCR Resolution.pdf

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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR BROWARD COMMUTER RAIL NORTH PROJECT FROM THE PROPOSED SOUTH FORT LAUDERDALE STATION AS PART OF THE BROWARD COMMUTER RAIL SOUTH PROJECT TO THE PALM BEACH COUNTY LINE; ACKNOWLEDGING POTENTIAL STATION LOCATIONS IN DEERFIELD BEACH, POMPANO BEACH, OAKLAND PARK AND FORT LAUDERDALE;  ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH COMMITMENT TO THE PROJECT TO ENHANCE MOBILITY IN THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA REGION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

(Fiscal Impact: N/A)

 

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(Staff Contact: Earl Bosworth)

 

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Summary Explanation/Background:

This is a resolution to support the Broward Commuter Rail North project, which aims to extend vital rail services from the New River Crossing in Fort Lauderdale north to the Palm Beach County line with planned stations in Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Pompano Beach, and Deerfield Beach.  This project is essential for enhancing mobility and connectivity for residents and visitors, providing a reliable and efficient transportation alternative that reduces traffic congestion and promotes sustainable transit options.  The Broward Commuter Rail North Project can foster economic growth, enhance regional connectivity, and improve our communities' overall quality of life

 

Origin of request for this action: City Manager’s Office

Fiscal impact and source of funding: N/A

 

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