HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 4871 2001-01-08
RESOLUTION NUMBER.!/IiJJ
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH IN SUPPORT OF SR 57 EXTENSION PROJECT
WHEREAS, Orange County's population is expected to increase 25% over the next 20 years
and Orange County's employment base is projected to increase by more than 70%
during the same period; and .
WHEREAS, the region's freeway system is already severely congested and these increases are I
expected to add to traffic congestion and almost double our average daily
commuting time, and
WHEREAS, Southern California's future economic viability and quality of life depends on the
mobility of its people; and
WHEREAS, transportation improvements to meet the needs of future Orange County residents
far exceeds the public funds available to meet those needs; and
WHEREAS, a public-private partnership between the State of California and American
Transportation Development, LLC (ATD) has been established to build an
important transportation link in central Orange County; and
WHEREAS, this 950 million, privately-financed project will generate significant economic
benefits for the area, relieve congestion on local streets and freeways, diverting as
much as 10% of daily traffic.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Seal Beach
supports the continuation of the SR 57 Extension franchise agreement between ATD and the
California Department of Transportation.
P AS~ APPROVE AN ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach on I
~ day of 200 I by the following vot .
AYES: ?'dI-
NOES.
ABSENT:
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Mayor '
Councilmembers
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH )
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o hereby certiJy that the foregoing
on file in the office ofthe City
the City of Seal Beach, at a regular
, 200 I.
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