1990-16 Locate State University on Tr. CoastRESOLUTION 90-16
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE LOCATION OF A UNIVERSITY
ON THE TREASURE COAST.
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee wishes to facilitate the
growth of university educational facilities on the Treasure Coast;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee finds that having a university
located on the Treasure Coast would be favorable and beneficial to
the economic interests of the City of Okeechobee, the Treasure
Coast area, and the State of Florida as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the availability of university educational facilities
on the Treasure Coast beyond the community college level is very
limited; and
WHEREAS, the location of a university in the Treasure Coast
area would enhance the State University System by providing
educational opportunities to residents of the Treasure Coast who
are now denied access due to the remote locations to existing State
University facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Treasure Coast is one of the fastest growing
areas in the State and the City of Okeechobee recognizes that in
order to maintain the quality of life there is a great need for a
university to be located on the Treasure Coast; and
WHEREAS, the economic element of the Comprehensive Plan of the
City of Okeechobee supports the location of a university
educational facility on the Treasure Coast; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee actively supports and joins
the cities, counties, business/ private sector, educational and
other community elements within the Treasure Coast to
wholeheartedly support and facilitate the location of a university
on the Treasure Coast; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee as a measure of concern has
committed staff support to assist in bringing a university to the
Treasure Coast.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF OKEECHOBEE, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA that:
The City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Okeechobee County,
Florida encourages locating a university on the Treasure Coast area
to meet the needs of all its citizens and will work towards that
goal.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of November, 1990
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
• Oakland R. Chap n, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie S. Thomas, City Clerk