11-06RESOLUTION NO. 11-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, DECLARING
SUPPORT FOR THE ONE BAY REGIONAL
VISION
WHEREAS, the Tampa Bay region is expected to almost double in
population by the year 2050 and add an additional 1.5 million jobs; and
WHEREAS, a regional vision for the Tampa Bay region is critical for
community livability, economic prosperity and environmental sustainability;
and
WHEREAS, a regional vision crosses municipal and county
boundaries; and
WHEREAS, a regional vision includes input from all stakeholders
within the public, private, not-for-profit industries and community
organizations; and
WHEREAS, the ONE BAY Regional Vision was created with the input
of over 10,000 citizens across the region through workshops, educational
forums, presentations, surveys and polls; and
WHEREAS, ONE BAY is a true example of a public private
partnership whose leadership consists of the Southwest Florida Water
Management District, the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation
Authority, the Tampa Bay Estuary Program, the Tampa Bay Partnership
Regional Research and Education Foundation, the Tampa Bay Regional
Planning Council, and the Urban Land Institute Tampa Bay District Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of
Clearwater:
Section 1. The ONE BAY Regional Vision is supported and the City
of Clearwater will work to integrate the vision's principles and
recommendations into the local comprehensive plan and future growth
decisions.
Section 2. Recognizing that ONE BAY has input from thousands of
stakeholders, City of Clearwater supports the ONE BAY Recommendations
as:
Support environmentally sustainable growth, protection of water
resources, and energy conservation.
• Create jobs through sustainable economic development
practices and fostering quality communities.
Support increased diversity in housing options for families and
individuals.
Resolution 11-06
Encourage compact and mixed-use development.
Promote transit and transit-oriented development.
Encourage preservation of open space and agricultural land.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3 day of 2011.
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Frank Hibbard
Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Pamela K. Akin
City Attorney
Attest:
Rosemarie Call
City Clerk
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