Resolution 12-1317RESOLUTION NO. 12-1317
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LONGWOO D, FLORIDA
SUPPORTING T1->lIN CONSTRUCTION OF QUIET ZONES
THROUGHOUT T, E RAIL CORRIDOR IN CENTRAL FLORIDA
AS PART OF THE, S>L NRA1L PROJECT.
WHER E AS, Federal regulations permit the silencing of train horns at intersections if
certain safety parameters are in place (quiet zones), and
WHEREAS, the City of Longwood City Conunission has long supported the
construction of quiet zones through the City, and
WHEREAS, quiet zones would improve the quality of life for residents and visitors
as well as improve the redevelopment opportunities along the corridor, and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation is in the process of modifying
the rail Corridor through Central Florida to accommodate SunRail, and
WHE REAS, it would be more efficient and less expensive to include the needed
upgrades for quiet zones as part of the SunRail project instead of through a retrofit after
SunRail is constructed.
NOW, THEREFORE, REFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Longwood,
Florida that:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of Longwood hereby supports the construction
of quiet zones throughout the SunRail corridor.
Section 2. The City Commission calls upon the Federal Transit Administration, the Florida
Department of Transportation, MetroPlan Orlando and the cities and counties along the
SunRail corridor to work together to bring the quiet zones project to fiuition as part of the
SunRail project.
Adopted at a regular meeting of the City Commission of the City of Longwood,
Florida, held at City Hall, 175 West Warren Avenue, Florida on the -,4&nay of t4S_r_1
2012.
DI an D. Saelcett, ayor
Ai st:
Sarah M. Mirus, MMC, MBA, City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality for the use and reliance. of the City of Longwood,
Florida only.