The Florida Development Finance Corporation (FDFC) today unsurprisingly voted in favor of a resolution to approve private activity bonds (PABs) for All Aboard Florida (AAF)/Brightline during a three-hour meeting in Orlando. Representatives for Citizens Against Rail Expansion in Florida (CARE FL), Indian River County and Martin County were in attendance to voice concerns on numerous issues related to the AAF project, including the fact that there is active litigation related to the issuance of these bonds. [Read more…] about Statement by CARE FL Regarding FDFC’s Predictable Approval of Private Activity Bonds for All Aboard Florida
All Aboard Florida
Indian River County Board of County Commissioners to Hear Update from County Attorney About All Aboard Florida Rail Project
Indian River Board of County Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. in the Indian River County Administration Complex to discuss items before the commission. An update on All Aboard Florida is currently listed on the agenda, Item 7.M.
Indian River County Attorney Dylan Reingold will make a presentation related to communications between the Federal Rail Administration and the Florida Department of Transportation about rail safety regulations and its current authority to address safety concerns.
The Indian River County Commission meeting will be streamed live here.
WHO: Indian River County Board of County Commissioners
Indian River County Attorney Dylan Reingold
WHAT: Indian River County Attorney to present on rail safety regulations and public records request.
WHEN: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 – 9:00 a.m. EST
Agenda Item 7.M
WHERE: Commission Chambers
Indian River County Administration Complex
1801 27th Street, Building A
Vero Beach, Florida 32960