CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH

MEMORANDUM

DATE:                        October 29, 2009

TO:                 D. Mike Good, City Manager

FROM:            Vice Mayor Bill Julian

SUBJECT:     A Resolution of the City of Hallandale Beach, Florida, Supporting the Enactment of a $2/Day Car Rental Surcharge to Save Tri-Rail from Default; and Provide an Effective Date

Please prepare a Resolution supporting the enactment of a car rental surcharge to save Tri-Rail from default. Tri-Rail is a valuable service for the residents of Broward, Dade and Palm Beach County residents. The recommended $2/day surcharge for car rentals would be a way to ensure the financially stability of Tri-Rail. Furthermore, if a solution is not found to keep Tri- Rail from default the State of Florida will be held responsible for repaying the $256 Million Dollar Grant.

Please place the Resolution on the November 4, 2009 City Commission Agenda for consideration.