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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR CREATION OF THE
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
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THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT is made and entered into this IS' -- day of J€.PTE"'If~ 2004, by and
between the FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; the COUNTY OF PINELLAS; the CITIES
OF ST. PETERSBURG, CLEARWATER, LARGO, DUNEDIN, PINELLAS PARK, OLDSMAR, SAFETY
HARBOR, TARPON SPRINGS; and the PINELLAS SUNCOAST TRANSIT AUTHORITY.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Federal Government, under the authority of23 United States Code 134 and 49 United States
Code 5303, requires each metropolitan area, as a condition to the receipt of federal capital or operating assistance, to
have a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning process that results in plans and
programs consistent with the comprehensively planned development ofthe metropolitan area, and further requires
the State Transportation Agency and the Metropolitan Planning Organization to enter into an Agreement clearly
identifying the responsibilities of each party for cooperatively carrying out such transportation planning;
WHEREAS, the parties to this Interlocal Agreement desire to participate cooperatively in the performance,
on a continuing basis, of a coordinated, comprehensive transportation planning process to assure that highway
facilities, mass transit, rail systems, air transportation and other facilities will be properly located and developed in
relation to the overall plan of community development;
WHEREAS, 23 United States Code 134, as amended by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency
Act of 1991 and the Transportation Equity Act for the Twenty- first Century (Public Law 105-178, 112 Stat. 107), 49
United States Code 5303-5307,23 Code of Federal Regulations 450.306, and Section 339.175, Florida Statutes,
provide for the creation of Metropolitan Planning Organizations to develop transportation plans and programs for
metropolitan areas;
WHEREAS, pursuant to 23 United States Code 134(b), 49 United States Code 5303, 23 Code of Federal
Regulations 450.306( a), and Section 339.175, Florida Statutes, a determination has been made by the Governor and
units of general purpose local government representing at least 75% ofthe affected population (including the central
city or cities) in the metropolitan area to designate a Metropolitan Planning Organization;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 339.175(3), Florida Statutes, by letter to the MPO Chairman on January
22, 2004, the Governor agreed to the apportionment plan of the members of the Pinellas County Metropolitan
Planning Organization as set forth in this Agreement;
WHEREAS, pursuant to 23 Code of Federal Regulations 450.306(c), and Section 339.175(1)(b), Florida
Statutes, an interlocal agreement must be entered into by the Department and the governmental entities designated
by the Governor for membership on the MPO;
WHEREAS, the interlocal agreement is required to create the Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning
Organization and delineate the provisions for operation of the MPO;
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WHEREAS, the undersigned parties have determined that this Interlocal Agreement satisfies the
requirements of and is consistent with Section 339.175(1)(b), Florida Statutes;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 339.175(1)(b), Florida Statutes, the interlocal agreement must be consistent
with statutory requirements set forth in Section 163.0 I, Florida Statutes, relating to interlocal agreements; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned parties have determined that this Interlocal Agreement is consistent with the
requirements of Section 163.01, Florida Statutes.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and representation herein, the
parties desiring to be legally bound, do agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
RECITALS: DEFINITIONS
Section 1.01. Recitals. Each and all of the foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated herein and
acknowledged to be true and correct to the best of the parties' knowledge. Failure of any of the foregoing recitals to
be true and correct shall not operate to invalidate this Agreement.
Section 1.02. Definitions. The following words when used in this Agreement (unless the context shall
clearly indicate the contrary) shall have the following meanings:
Agreement means and refers to this instrument, as amended from time to time.
Department shall mean and refer to the Florida Department of Transportation, an agency of the State of
Florida created pursuant to Section 20.23, Florida Statutes.
FHW A means and refers to the Federal Highway Ad~inistration.
FTA means and refers to the Federal Transit Administration.
Long-Range Transportation Plan is the 20-year plan which: identifies transportation facilities; includes a
financial plan that demonstrates how the plan can be implemented and assesses capital improvements necessary to
preserve the existing metropolitan transportation system and make efficient use of existing transportation facilities,
indicates proposed transportation enhancement activities; and in ozone/carbon monoxide nonattainment areas is
coordinated with the State Implementation Plan, all as required by 23 USC Section 134(g), 23 CFR Section 450.322,
Section 339.175(6), Florida Statutes.
Metropolitan Area means and refers to the planning area as delineated by the MPO for the urbanized area
containing at least a population of 50,000 as described in 23 US.C. 134(b )(1),49 U.S.C. Section 5303(c)(1),and
Section 339.175, Florida Statutes, which shall be subject to the Metropolitan Planning Organization's planning
authority.
MPO means and refers to the Metropolitan Planning Organization formed pursuant to this Agreement.
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Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is the staged multi-year program of transportation improvement
projects developed by a Metropolitan Planning Organization consistent with the Long-Range Transportation Plan
and developed pursuant to title 23 United States Code 134(h), 49 United States Code 5304, 23 Code of Federal
Regulations 450.324 and Section 339.175, Florida Statutes.
Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) is the annual program developed in cooperation with the
Department and public transportation providers, that lists all planning tasks to be undertaken during a program year,
together with a complete description thereof and an estimated budget, all as required by 23 CFR 450.314, and
Section 339.175(8), Florida Statutes.
ARTICLE 2
PURPOSE
Section 2.01. General Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the Pinellas County
Metropolitan Planning Organization:
(a) To assist in the development of transportation systems embracing various modes of transportation in
a manner that will maximize the mobility of people and goods within and through this metropolitan area ofthis state
and minimize, to the maximum extent feasible for transportation-related fuel consumption and air pollution;
(b) To develop transportation plans and programs, in cooperation with the Department, which plans and
programs provide for the development of transportation facilities that will function as multi.,modal and an
intermodal transportation system for the metropolitan area;
(c) To implement and ensure a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning
process that results in coordinated plans and programs consistent with the comprehensively planned development of
this affected metropolitan area in cooperation with the Department;
(d) To assure eligibility for the receipt of Federal capital and operating assistance pursuant to 23 US.C.
134 and 49 U.S.C. 5303, 5304, 5305 and 5306; and
_ (e) To carry out the metropolitan transportation planning process, in cooperation with the Department,
as required by 23 US.C. 134 and 49 US.C. 5303,5304,5305 and 5306; 23 CFR 420 and 450, and 49 CFRPart 613,
Subpart A: and consistent with Chapter 339, Florida Statutes, and other applicable state and local laws.
Section 2.02. Maior MPO Responsibilities. The MPO is intended to be a forum for cooperative decision
making by officials of the governmental entities which are party to this Agreement in the development of
transportation-related plans and programs, including but not limited to:
(a) The Long-range Transportation Plan;
(b) The Transportation Improvement Program;
( c) The Unified Planning Work Program;
(d) A congestion management system for the metropolitan area as required by state or federal law;
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( e) Assisting the Department in mapping transportation planning boundaries required by state or
federal law;
(f) Assisting the Department in performing its duties relating to access management, functional
classification of roads, and data collection; and
(g) Performing such other tasks presently or hereafter required by state or federal law.
Section 2.03. MPO decisions coordinated with FDOT and consistent with comprehensive plans.
Chapter 334, Florida Statutes, grants the broad authority for the Department's role in transportation. Section
334.044, Florida Statutes, shows the legislative intent that the Department shall be responsible for coordinating the
planning of a safe, viable and balanced state transportation system serving all regions ofthe State. Section 339.155,
Florida Statutes, requires the Department to develop a statewide transportation plan, which considers, to the
maximum extent feasible, strategic regional policy plans, MPO plans, and approved local government
comprehensive plans. Section 339.175, Florida Statutes, specifies the authority and responsibility ofthe MPO and
the Department in the management of a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning process
for the metropolitan area.
In fulfillment of this purpose and in the exercise ofthe various powers granted by Chapters 334 and 339,
Florida Statutes, the Department and all parties to this Agreement acknowledge that the provisions of the Local
Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act, Sections 163.3161-3215, Florida
Statutes, are applicable to this Agreement. The parties to this Agreement shall take particular care that the planning
processes and planning integrity oflocal governments as set forQI in aforementioned law shall not be infringed upon.
ARTICLE 3
MPO ORGANIZATION AND CREATION
Section 3.01. Establishment of MPO. The MPO for the metropolitan area as described in the
membership apportionment plan approved by the Governor is hereby created and established pursuant to the
Agreement to carry out the purposes and functions set forth in Articles 2 and 5. The legal name of this Metropolitan
Planning Organization shall be PINELLAS COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
Section 3.02. MPO to operate pursuant to law. In the event that any election, referendum, approval,
permit, notice, other proceeding or authorization is required under applicable law to undertake any power, duty, or
responsibility hereunder, or to observe, assume, or carry out any ofthe provisions of this Agreement, the MPO will,
to the extent of its legal capacity, comply with all applicable laws and requirements.
Section 3.03. Governing board to act as policy-making body ofMPO. The governing board
established pursuant to Section 4.01 of this Agreement shall be the policy-making body forum of the MPO
responsible for cooperative decision-making of actions taken by the MPO, The governing board is the policy-
making body that is the forum for cooperative decision-making and will be taking the required approval action as the
MPO.
Section 3.04. Submission of proceedings; Contracts and other documents. Subject to the right to claim
an exemption from the Florida Public Records Law, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, the parties shall submit to each
other such data, reports, records, contracts, and other documents relating to its performance as a metropolitan
planning organization as is requested. Charges are to be in accordance with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Section 3.05. Rights of review. All parties to this Agreement, and the affected Federal funding agency
(i.e., FHWA, FTA, and FAA) shall have the rights oftechnical review and comment ofMPO projects.
ARTICLE 4
COMPOSITION: MEMBERSHIP: TERMS OF OFFICE
Section 4.01. Composition and membership of governing board.
(a) The membership of the MPO shall consist of eleven (11) voting representatives and one (1) non-
voting representative. The names of the member local governmental entities and the voting apportionment ofthe
governing board as approved by the Governor shall be as follows: PINELLAS COUNTY (3), ST. PETERSBURG
(2), CLEARWATER (1), LARGO (1), DUNEDIN (1), PINEL LAS PARK (1), OLDSMAR/SAFETY
HARBOR/TARPON SPRINGS CONSORTIUM (1) AND PINELLAS SUNCOAST TRANSIT AUTHORITY
(1). By statute the DEPARTMENT shall have one non-voting member.
(b) All voting representatives shall be elected officials of St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo,
Dunedin, Pinellas Park, Oldsmar, Safety Harbor, Tarpon Springs, and Pinellas County, except to the extent
that the MPO includes, as part of its apportioned voting membership, a member of a statutorily authorized planning
board or an official of an agency that operates or administers a major mode oftransportation. All individuals acting
as a representative of the governing board of the county, the city, or authority shall first be selected by said
governing board.
(c) In no event shall the county commission representatives constitute less than 20 percent of the
total number of representatives on the MPO in accordance with Chapter 339.175(2)(a), Florida Statutes.
(d) In the event that a governmental entity that is a member of the MPO fails to fill an assigned
appointment to the MPO within sixty days after notification by the Governor of its duty to appoint a representative,
that appointment shall be made by the Governor from the eligible individuals of that governmental entity.
Section 4.02. Terms. The term of office of members of the MPO shall be four years. The
term of office for the OLDSMAR/SAFETY HARBORfT ARPON SPRINGS CONSORTIUM of municipalities shall
be two (2) years, on a bi-annual rotating basis. The membership of a member who is a public official automatically
terminates upon said official leaving the elective or appointive office for any reason, or may be terminated by a
majority vote of the total membership of the governmental entity represented by the member. A vacancy shall be
filled by the original appointing entity. A member may be appointed for one or more additional four year terms.
ARTICLE 5
AUTHORITIES. POWERS. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 5.0 I. General authority. The MPO shall have all authorities, powers and duties, enjoy all
rights, privileges, and immunities, exercise all responsibilities and perform all obligations necessary or appropriate
to managing a continuing, cooperative, and comprehensive transportation planning process as specified in Section
339.175(4) and (5), Florida Statutes.
authority:
Section 5.02. Specific authority and powers. The MPO shall have the following powers and
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(a) As provided in Section 339.175(5)(g), Florida Statutes, the MPO may employ personnel
and/or may enter into contracts with local or state agencies and private planning or engineering firms to utilize the
staff resources of local and/or state agencies;
(b) As provided in Section 163.01(14), Florida Statutes, the MPO may enter into contracts for the
performance of service functions of public agencies;
(c) As provided in Section 163.01(5)(j), Florida Statutes, the MPO may acquire, own, operate,
maintain, sell, or lease real and personal property;
(d) As provided in Section 163.01(5)(m), Florida Statutes, the MPO may accept funds, grants,
assistance, gifts or bequests from local, State, and Federal resources;
( e) The MPO may promulgate rules to effectuate its powers, responsibilities, and obligations
enumerated herein; provided, that said rules do not supersede or conflict with applicable local and state laws, rules
and regulations; and
(f) The MPO shall have such powers and authority as specifically provided in Sections 163.01
and 339.175, Florida Statutes, and as may otherwise be provided by federal or state law.
Section 5.03. Duties and responsibilities. The MPO shall have the following duties and
responsibilities:
(a) As provided in Section 339. 175(5)(d), Florida Statutes, the MPO shall create and appoint a
technical advisory committee;
(b) As provided in Section 339.175(5)(e), Florida Statutes, theMPO shall create and appoint a
citizens' advisory committee;
(c) As provided in Section 163.01(5)(0), Florida Statutes, the MPO membership shall bejointly
and severally liable for liabilities, and theMPO may respond to such liabilities through the purchase of insurance or
bonds, the retention of legal counsel, and, as appropriate, the approval of settlements of claims by its governing
board;
(d) As provided in Section 339.175(8), Florida Statutes, the MPO shall establish a budget which
shall operate on a fiscal year basis consistent with any requirements of the Unified Planning Work Program;
(e) The MPO, in cooperation with the Department, shall carry out the metropolitan transportation
planning process as required by 23 CFRParts 420 and 450, and 49 CFR Part 613, Subpart A, and consistent with
Chapter 339, Florida Statutes, and other applicable state and local laws;
(f) As provided in Section 339. 175(9)(a), Florida Statutes, the MPO shall enter into agreements
with the Department, operators of public transportation systems and the metropolitan and regional intergovernmental
coordination and review agencies serving the metropolitan area. These agreements will prescribe the cooperative
manner in which the transportation planning process will be coordinated and included in the comprehensively
planned development of the area;
(g) Prepare the Long-Range Transportation Plan;
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(h) In cooperation with the Department, prepare the Transportation Improvement Program;
(i) In cooperation with the Department, prepare and annually update the UnifiedPlanningWork
Program;
G) Prepare a congestion management system for the metropolitan area;
(k) Assist the Department in mapping transportation planning boundaries required by state or
federal law;
(1) Assist the Department in performing its duties relating to access management, functional
classification of roads, and data collection;
(m) Perform such other tasks presently or hereafter required by state or federal law;
(n) Execute certifications and agreements necessary to comply with state or federal law; and
(0) Adopt operating rules and procedures.
ARTICLE 6
FUNDING~ INVENTORY REPORT~ RECORD-KEEPING
Section 6.01. Funding. The Department shall allocate to the MPO for its performance of its
transportation planning and programming duties, an appropriate amount of federal transportation planning funds.
Section 6.02. Inventory report. The MPO agrees to inventory, to maintain records of and to insure
proper use, control, and disposal of all nonexpendable tangible property acquired pursuant to funding under this
Agreement. This shall be done in accordance with the requirements of23 CFR Part 420, Subpart A, 49 CFR Part
18, Subpart C, and all other applicable federal regulations.
Section 6.03. Record-keeping and document retention. The Department and the MPO shall
prepare and retain all records in accordance with the federal and state requirements, including but not limited to 23
CFR Part 420, Subpart A, 49 CFR Part 18, Subpart C, 49 CFR 18.42, and Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
ARTICLE 7
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 7.01. Constitutional or statutory duties and responsibilities of parties. This Agreement
shall not be construed to authorize the delegation of the constitutional or statutory duties of any of the parties. In
addition, this Agreement does not relieve any of the parties of an obligation or responsibility imposed upon them by
law, except to the extent of actual and timely performance thereofby one or more ofthe parties to this Agreement or
any legal or administrative entity created or authorized by this Agreement, in which case this performance may be
offered in satisfaction of the obligation or responsibility.
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Section 7.02. Amendment of Agreement. Amendments or modifications of this Agreement may
only be made by written agreement signed by all parties here to with the same formalities as the original Agreement.
No amendment may alter the apportionment or jurisdictional boundaries of the MPO without approval by the
Governor.
Section 7.03.
Duration: withdrawal procedure.
(a) Duration. This Agreement shall remain in effect until terminated by the parties to this Agreement;
provided, however, that by no later than March 23, 2009 and at least every five years thereafter, the Governor shall
examine the composition ofthe MPO membership and reapportion it as necessary to comply with Section 339.175,
Florida Statutes, as appropriate. During examination ofthe MPO apportionment every five years by the Governor,
this Agreement shall be reviewed by the MPO and the Department to confirm the validity of the contents and to
recommend amendments, if any, that are required.
(b) Withdrawal procedure. Any party, except PINELLAS COUNTY, and the cities of
CLEARWATER and ST. PETERSBURG, which are United States Bureau ofthe Census designated center cities,
may withdraw from this Agreement after presenting in written form a notice of intent to withdraw to the other
parties to this Agreement and the MPO, at least 90 days prior to the intended date of withdrawal. Upon receipt of
the intended notice of withdrawal:
(I) The withdrawing member and the MPO shall execute a memorandum reflecting the
withdrawal of the member and alteration of the list of member governments that are signatories to this Agreement.
The memorandum shall be filed in the Office ofthe Clerk ofthe Circuit Court of each county in which a party hereto
is located; and
(2) The Office ofthe Governor shall be contacted, and the Governor, with the agreement ofthe
remaining members of the MPO, shall determine whether any reapportionment of the membership shall be
appropriate. The Governor and the MPO shall review the previous MPO designation, applicable Florida and local
law, and MPO rules for appropriate revision. In the event that another entity is accorded membership in the place of
the member withdrawing from the MPO, the parties acknowledge that pursuant to 23 CFR 450.306(k), adding
membership to the MPO does not automatically require redesignation of the MPO. In the event that a party who is
not a signatory to this Agreement is accorded membership on the MPO, membership shall not become effective until
tliis Agreement is amended to reflect that the new member has joined the MPO.
Section 7.04. Notices. All notices, demands and correspondence required or provided for under
this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered in person or dispatched by certified mail, postage prepaid, return
receipt requested. Notice required to be given shall be addressed as follows:
Florida Department of Transportation - District 7
Director of Planning and Programs
11201 N. McKinley Drive
MS 7-330
Tampa, FL 33612
Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organization
Attn: Pinellas County MPO Executive Director
600 Cleveland Street, Suite 750
Clearwater, FL 33755
A party may unilaterally change its address or addresses by giving notice in writing to the other parties as provided
in this section. Thereafter, notices, demands and other pertinent correspondence shall be addressed and transmitted
to the new address.
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Section 7.05.
Interpretation.
(a) Drafters of Agreement. The Department and the members of the MPO were each
represented by or afforded the opportunity for representation by legal counsel and participated in the drafting of this
Agreement and in choice of wording. Consequently, no provision hereof should be more strongly construed against
any party as drafter of this Agreement.
(b) Severability. Invalidation of anyone of the provisions of this Agreement or any part,
clause or word hereof, or the application thereof in specific circumstances, by judgement, court order, or
administrative hearing or order shall not affect any other provisions or applications in other circumstances, all of
which shall remain in full force and effect; provided, that such remainder would then continue to conform to the
terms and requirements of applicable law.
(c) Rules of construction. In interpreting this Agreement, the following rules of construction
shall apply unless the context indicates otherwise:
(1) The singular of any word or term includes the plural;
(2) The masculine gender includes the feminine gender; and
(3) The word "shall" is mandatory, and "may" is permissive.
Section 7.06. Enforcement by parties hereto. In the event of any judicial or administrative action
to enforce or interpret this Agreement by any party hereto, each party shall bear its own attorney's fees in connection
with such proceeding.
Section 7.07. Agreement execution: Use of counterpart signature pages. This Agreement, and any
amendments hereto, may be simultaneously executed in several counterparts, each of which so executed shall be
deemed to be an original, and such counterparts together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
Section 7.08. Effective date: Cost of recordation.
(a) Effective date. This Agreement shall become effective upon its filing in the Office of the
Clerk of the Circuit Court of each county in which a party hereto is located. Any amendment hereto shall become
effective only upon its filing in the Office ofthe Clerk ofthe Circuit Court for each county in which a party hereto is
located.
(b) Recordation. The PINELLAS COUNTY MPO hereby agrees to pay for any costs of
recordation or filing ofthis Agreement in the Office ofthe Circuit Court for each county in which a party is hereto
located, The recorded or filed original hereof, or any amendment, shall be returned to the MPO for filing in its
records.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned parties have executed this Interlocal Agreement on
behalf of the referenced legal entities and hereby establish the above designated MPO.
Interlocal Agreement to Re-establish the Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organization
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lnterlocal Agreement to Re-establish the Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning. Organization
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Interlocal Agreement to Re-establish the Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning
Organization
Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the presence of:
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Interlocal Agreement to Re-establish the Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning
Organization
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Mayor
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
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City Manager
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Interlocal Agreement to Re-establish the Pinellas County M e1.wpolitan Planning
Organization
Signed. Sealed and Deliveredj!l the presence of:
CITY OF DUNEDIN
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fl~ORIDA
BY:
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TITLE: M~t)ct. {'\....t.}.~.f Ut.c.~D~~
ATTEST: -\ cu:. G-?~
TITLE:
Jerie Guegan.,!." Ci~ Clerk
(Sean
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
P.03/03
TOTAL P.03
FORM 525-010-01
POLICY PLANNING
OGC - 07/03
Page 15 of 20
Interlocal Agreement to Re-establish the Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organization
Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the presence of:
CITY OF LARGO
PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY:X. L. -/~
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TITLE:
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FORM 525-010-01
POLlCY PLANNING
OGC - 07/03
Page 16 of 20
Interlocal Agreement to Re-establish the Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning
Organization Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the presence of:
CITY OF OLDSMAR
PINELLAS CO
ruce T. Haddock, City Manager
ATTEST:
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Lisa A. Lene, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Interlocal Agreement to Re-establish the Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organization
Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the presence of:
CITY OF SAFETY HARBOR
PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY:
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TITLE:
Mayor
ATTEST: a~ ~
TITLE: City Clerk
(Seal)
FORM 525-010-0 ]
POLICY PLANNING
OGC - 07/03
Page 17 of20
Interlocal Agreement to Re-establish the Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organization
Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the presence of:
CITY OF TARPON SPRINGS
PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA
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BY: \ F ~
L. . Vlvonat.o, L ~
TITLE: Mayor
TITLE:
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APPROVED AS 1
FORM 525-010-01
POLICY PLANNING
OGC - 07/03
Page 18 of20
Interlocal Agreement to Re-establish the Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organization
Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the presence of:
PINEL LAS SUNCOAST TRANSIT AUTHORITY
PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY:
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TITLE: :BDQr-c:L Chcd r- pe r-~
ATTEST:
TITLE:
FORM 525-010-01
POLICY PLANNING
aGC - 07/03
Page 19 of20
FORM 525-010-01
POLICY PLANNING
OGC - 07/03
Page 20 of 20
Interlocal Agreement to Re-establish the Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organization
Signed, Sealed and Delivered in the presence of:
City Attorney
City of Pinellas P'ark
CITY OF PINELLAS PARK
PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA
TITLE:
BY'
TITLE:
ATTEST:
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comm.ners. ~ebY cert\jy,lbat !he abo~ ~
\ forG~g"i5 a true and c,o~ret\,<"VPY;!ll the onglnal
as it.,apP'il;'f's,~\1he 5'!~\~'e1; ,qJ-the Boar~ 01
CouritY.,iPlQthffJlss'of),~r,s,~t~"-TeI!\-l.' ~ollnty. Florida.
Witn:'~1fl'1 fiand'~j.~ .M said CountY.& F,Lf
this "'~ph~_A,~,201X::+
KARLEEN F. De BLAKEFl, Clerk 01 the Circuit Court
Ex-Of icio Clerk of the rd, of County
Go ml '0 ,Pi a Florida
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