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NO. 85-1
A RESOLUTION URGING SUPPORT OF THE DAMES
POINT BRIDGE AND A MORE EASTERLY BY-PASS
WHEREAS, due to the growth of population in the beaches area, there is
a rising need for mass transportation; and
WHEREAS, in order to facilitate orderly ingress and egress to the
beaches area, a more easterly by-pass would be advantageous; and
WHEREAS, the Dames Point Bridge is a necessity for the future growth
of the entire regional area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. That the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach,
Florida, heartily supports the Dames Point Bridge construction and urge the
State of Florida, the Consolidated City of Jacksonville, the Jacksonville
Transportation Authority, Agencies of the United States Government including
the Coast Guard and Urban Mass Transit Administration, and the citizens of
Duval County to support and take all stepsnecessary to expedite the
construction of this bridge in order to supply a more easterly by-pass for the
benefit not only of the rapidly growing beaches area but the entire region.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
passage.
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Passed by the City Commission on the 14th day of January , 1985.
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ATTEST: :4ayor/Presiding Officer
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Adelaide R. Tucker
City Clerk ,CMC
Approved as to form
and correctness:
�3:aude L.• ,tullis _`. ''—
City Attorney
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