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REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION INITIATING CHAPTER 164, FLORIDA STATUTES CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS BETWEEN MARTIN COUNTY AND THE CITY OF STUART REGARDING THE CITY'S NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE 2023 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND ITS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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Request for approval of a Resolution to initiate Conflict Resolution proceedings pursuant to Chapter 164, Fla. Stat. with the City of Stuart regarding the City's refusal to abide by the Interlocal Agreement between the County and the City dated December 12, 2023, including its failure to provide a letter supporting the County's grant application to the Federal Railroad Administration, and its refusal to comply with Element 2 of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
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DEPARTMENT: County Attorney
PREPARED BY: Name: Sarah W. Woods
Title: County Attorney
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PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
On October 23, 2023, Brightline Trains Florida LLC (Brightline) issued a Treasure Coast Request for Proposals (RFP) for the location of a train station in either Martin or St. Lucie Counties. Martin County and the City of Stuart approved an Interlocal Agreement dated December 12, 2023, to outline the parties' responsibilities for submitting a joint proposal to Brightline's RFP for a train station and parking garage on three County owned parcels. In December of 2023, Martin County and the City of Stuart jointly submitted a proposal to Brightline pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement. On March 4, 2024, Brightline sent a letter to the City and the County notifying them that the Joint Proposal was selected. Brightline included in its letter of selection terms to proceed with the negotiation of final agreements for development of the new train station.
City and County staff developed a proposed Amended Interlocal Agreement concerning the Station. On August 12, 2024, the City approved the Amended Int...
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