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FL Stat § 343.53 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVI - Public Transportation|Chapter 343 - Regional Transportation|Part I - South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (Ss. 343.51-343.58)|343.53 - South Florida Regional Transportation Authority.

343.53 South Florida Regional Transportation Authority.—(1) There is created and established a body politic and corporate, an agency of the state, to be known as the “South Florida Regional Transportation Authority,” hereinafter referred to as the “authority.”(2) The governing board of the authority shall consist of 10 voting members, as follows:(a) The county commissions of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties shall each elect a commissioner as that commission’s representative on the board. The commissioner must be a member of the county commission when elected and for the full extent of his or her term.(b) The county commissions of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties shall each appoint a citizen member to the board who is not a member of the county commission but who is a resident of the county from which he or she is appointed and a qualified elector of that county. Insofar as practicable, the citizen member shall represent the business and civic interests of the community.(c) The secretary of the Department of Transportation shall appoint one of the district secretaries, or his or her designee, for the districts within which the area served by the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority is located, who shall serve ex officio as a voting member.(d) If the authority’s service area is expanded pursuant to s. 343.54(6), the county containing the new service area shall have two members appointed to the board as follows:1. The county commission of the county shall elect a commissioner as that commission’s representative on the board. The commissioner must be a member of the county commission when elected and for the full extent of his or her term.2. The Governor shall appoint a citizen member to the board who is not a member of the county commission but who is a resident and a qualified elector of that county.(e) The Governor shall appoint three members to the board who are residents and qualified electors in the area served by the authority but who are not residents of the same county.(3) Members of the governing board of the authority shall be appointed to serve 4-year staggered terms, except that the terms of the appointees of the Governor shall be concurrent.(4) A vacancy during a term shall be filled by the respective appointing authority in the same manner as the original appointment and only for the balance of the unexpired term.(5) The members of the authority shall serve without compensation, but are entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses actually incurred in their duties as provided by law.History.—s. 1, ch. 89-351; s. 7, ch. 91-418; s. 75, ch. 92-152; s. 508, ch. 95-148; s. 3, ch. 2003-159; s. 63, ch. 2012-174; s. 11, ch. 2017-42; s. 4, ch. 2017-138.
FL Stat § 343.56 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVI - Public Transportation|Chapter 343 - Regional Transportation|Part I - South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (Ss. 343.51-343.58)|343.56 - Bonds not debts or pledges of credit of state.

343.56 Bonds not debts or pledges of credit of state.—Revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this part are not debts of the state or pledges of the faith and credit of the state. Such bonds are payable exclusively from revenues pledged for their payment. All such bonds shall contain a statement on their face that the state is not obligated to pay the same or the interest thereon, except from the revenues pledged for their payment, and that the faith and credit of the state is not pledged to the payment of the principal or interest of such bonds. The issuance of revenue bonds under the provisions of this part does not directly, indirectly, or contingently obligate the state to levy or to pledge any form of taxation whatsoever, or to make any appropriation for their payment. No state funds shall be used or pledged to pay the principal or interest of any bonds issued to finance or refinance any portion of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority transit system, and all such bonds shall contain a statement on their face to this effect.History.—s. 1, ch. 89-351; s. 21, ch. 2000-266; s. 6, ch. 2003-159; s. 65, ch. 2012-174.
FL Stat § 343.57 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVI - Public Transportation|Chapter 343 - Regional Transportation|Part I - South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (Ss. 343.51-343.58)|343.57 - Pledge to bondholders not to restrict certain rights of authority.

343.57 Pledge to bondholders not to restrict certain rights of authority.—The state pledges to and agrees with the holders of the bonds issued pursuant to this part that the state will not limit or restrict the rights vested in the authority to construct, reconstruct, maintain, and operate any project as defined in this part, to establish and collect such fees or other charges as may be convenient or necessary to produce sufficient revenues to meet the expenses of maintenance and operation of the system, and to fulfill the terms of any agreements made with the holders of bonds authorized by this part. The state further pledges that it will not in any way impair the rights or remedies of the holders of such bonds until the bonds, together with interest thereon, are fully paid and discharged. Nothing in this section or in any agreement between the authority and the Department of Transportation shall be construed to require the Legislature to make or continue any appropriation of state funds to the authority, including, but not limited to, the amounts specified in s. 343.58(4), nor shall any holder of bonds have any right to require the Legislature to make or continue any appropriation of state funds.History.—s. 1, ch. 89-351; s. 7, ch. 2003-159; s. 66, ch. 2012-174.
FL Stat § 343.61 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVI - Public Transportation|Chapter 343 - Regional Transportation|Part II - Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (Ss. 343.61-343.67)|343.61 - Short title.

343.61 Short title.—This part may be cited as the “Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 89-351; s. 1, ch. 93-103.
FL Stat § 343.62 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVI - Public Transportation|Chapter 343 - Regional Transportation|Part II - Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (Ss. 343.61-343.67)|343.62 - Definitions.

343.62 Definitions.—As used in this part, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the term:(1) “Authority” means the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority.(2) “Board” means the governing body of the authority.(3) “Commuter railroad” means a complete system of tracks, stations, parking facilities, and rolling stock necessary to effectuate medium-distance to long-distance passenger rail service to or from the surrounding regional municipalities.(4) “Member” means the individuals constituting the board.(5) “Public transportation” means transportation of goods and passengers for hire, as a charter service, or without charge, by means, without limitation, of a street railway, elevated railway or fixed guideway, commuter railroad, subway, motor vehicle, motor bus, and any bus, truck, or other means of conveyance operating as a common carrier or otherwise.(6) “Public transportation facilities” means property, equipment, or buildings that are acquired, built, installed, or established for public transportation systems.(7) “Public transportation system” means, without limitation, a combination of real and personal property, structures, improvements, buildings, terminals, parking facilities, equipment, plans, and rights-of-way, public rail and fixed guideway transportation facilities, rail or fixed guideway access to, from, or between other transportation terminals, and commuter railroads and commuter rail facilities, or any combination thereof or addition thereto, used, directly or indirectly, useful or convenient for the purpose of public transportation by automobile, truck, bus, rapid transit vehicle, light rail, or heavy rail.History.—s. 1, ch. 89-351; s. 1, ch. 91-142; s. 2, ch. 93-103.
FL Stat § 343.63 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVI - Public Transportation|Chapter 343 - Regional Transportation|Part II - Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (Ss. 343.61-343.67)|343.63 - Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority.

343.63 Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority.—(1) There is created and established a body politic and corporate, an agency of the state, to be known as the “Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority,” hereinafter referred to as the “authority.”(2) The governing board of the authority shall consist of five voting members as follows:(a) The chairs of the county commissions of Seminole, Orange, and Osceola Counties, or another member of the commission designated by the county chair, shall each serve as a representative on the board for the full extent of his or her term.(b) The mayor of the City of Orlando, or a member of the Orlando City Council designated by the mayor, shall serve as a representative on the board for the full extent of his or her term.(c) The Secretary of Transportation shall appoint the district secretary, or his or her designee, for the district within which the area served by the authority is located and this member shall be a voting member.(3) A vacancy during a term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment and only for the balance of the unexpired term.(4) The members of the authority shall not be entitled to compensation, but shall be reimbursed for travel expenses actually incurred in their duties as provided by law.History.—s. 1, ch. 89-351; s. 2, ch. 91-142; s. 8, ch. 91-418; s. 77, ch. 92-152; s. 3, ch. 93-103; s. 509, ch. 95-148; s. 22, ch. 2000-266; s. 1, ch. 2003-285.
FL Stat § 343.65 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVI - Public Transportation|Chapter 343 - Regional Transportation|Part II - Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (Ss. 343.61-343.67)|343.65 - Issuance of revenue bonds.

343.65 Issuance of revenue bonds.—(1) The authority is authorized to borrow money as provided by the State Bond Act for the purpose of paying all or any part of the cost of any one or more Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority projects. The principal of, and the interest on, such bonds shall be payable solely from revenues pledged for their payment.(2) The proceeds of the bonds of each issue shall be used solely for the payment of the cost of Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority projects for which such bonds shall have been issued, except as provided in the State Bond Act. Such proceeds shall be disbursed and used as provided in this part and in such manner and under such restrictions, if any, as the Division of Bond Finance may provide in the resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds or in the trust agreement securing the same.(3) The Division of Bond Finance is authorized to issue revenue bonds on behalf of the authority to finance or refinance the cost of Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority projects.History.—s. 1, ch. 89-351; s. 5, ch. 93-103.
FL Stat § 343.66 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVI - Public Transportation|Chapter 343 - Regional Transportation|Part II - Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (Ss. 343.61-343.67)|343.66 - Bonds not debts or pledges of credit of state.

343.66 Bonds not debts or pledges of credit of state.—Revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this part are not debts of the state or pledges of the faith and credit of the state. Such bonds are payable exclusively from revenues pledged for their payment. All such bonds shall contain a statement on their face that the state is not obligated to pay the same or the interest thereon, except from the revenues pledged for their payment, and that the faith and credit of the state is not pledged to the payment of the principal or interest of such bonds. The issuance of revenue bonds under the provisions of this part does not directly, indirectly, or contingently obligate the state to levy or to pledge any form of taxation whatsoever, or to make any appropriation for their payment. No state funds shall be used to pay the principal or interest of any bonds issued to finance or refinance any portion of the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority system, and all such bonds shall contain a statement on their face to this effect.History.—s. 1, ch. 89-351; s. 6, ch. 93-103.
FL Stat § 343.67 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVI - Public Transportation|Chapter 343 - Regional Transportation|Part II - Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (Ss. 343.61-343.67)|343.67 - Pledge to bondholders not to restrict certain rights of authority.

343.67 Pledge to bondholders not to restrict certain rights of authority.—The state pledges to and agrees with the holders of the bonds issued pursuant to this part that the state will not limit or restrict the rights vested in the authority to construct, reconstruct, maintain, and operate any Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority project as defined in this part, to establish and collect such fees or other charges as may be convenient or necessary to produce sufficient revenues to meet the expenses of maintenance and operation of the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority system, and to fulfill the terms of any agreements made with the holders of bonds authorized by this part. The state further pledges that it will not in any way impair the rights or remedies of the holders of such bonds until the bonds, together with interest thereon, are fully paid and discharged.History.—s. 1, ch. 89-351; s. 7, ch. 93-103.
FL Stat § 343.90 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVI - Public Transportation|Chapter 343 - Regional Transportation|Part III - Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority (Ss. 343.90-343.976)|343.90 - Short title.

343.90 Short title.—This part may be cited as the “Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 2007-254; s. 2, ch. 2017-98.
FL Stat § 343.941 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVI - Public Transportation|Chapter 343 - Regional Transportation|Part III - Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority (Ss. 343.90-343.976)|343.941 - Bonds not debts or pledges of faith and credit of state.

343.941 Bonds not debts or pledges of faith and credit of state.—Revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this part are not debts of the state or pledges of the faith and credit of the state. Such bonds are payable exclusively from revenues pledged for their payment. Each such bond shall contain a statement on its face that the state is not obligated to pay the same or the interest thereon, except from the revenues pledged for its payment, and that the faith and credit of the state is not pledged to the payment of the principal or interest of such bond. The issuance of revenue bonds under the provisions of this part does not directly, indirectly, or contingently obligate the state to levy or to pledge any form of taxation whatsoever, or to make any appropriation for their payment. No state funds shall be used to pay the principal or interest of any bonds issued to finance or refinance any portion of the authority’s transportation projects, and each such bond shall contain a statement on its face to this effect.History.—s. 1, ch. 2007-254.
FL Stat § 343.943 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVI - Public Transportation|Chapter 343 - Regional Transportation|Part III - Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority (Ss. 343.90-343.976)|343.943 - Covenant of the state.

343.943 Covenant of the state.—The state does hereby pledge to, and agrees with, any person, firm, or corporation or federal or state agency subscribing to or acquiring the bonds to be issued by the authority for the purposes of this part that the state will not limit or alter the rights hereby vested in the authority and the department until all bonds at any time issued, together with the interest thereon, are fully paid and discharged insofar as the same affects the rights of the holders of bonds issued hereunder. The state does further pledge to, and agree with, the United States that, if any federal agency constructs or contributes any funds for the completion, extension, or improvement of the system or any part or portion thereof, the state will not alter or limit the rights and powers of the authority and the department in any manner which would be inconsistent with the continued maintenance and operation of the system or the completion, extension, or improvement thereof or which would be inconsistent with the due performance of any agreements between the authority and any such federal agency. The authority and the department shall continue to have and may exercise all powers herein granted so long as necessary or desirable for the carrying out of the purposes of this part and the purposes of the United States in the completion, extension, or improvement of the system or any part or portion thereof.History.—s. 1, ch. 2007-254.
FL Stat § 343.947 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVI - Public Transportation|Chapter 343 - Regional Transportation|Part III - Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority (Ss. 343.90-343.976)|343.947 - Department may be appointed agent of authority for construction.

343.947 Department may be appointed agent of authority for construction.—The department may be appointed by the authority as its agent for the purpose of constructing and completing transportation projects, and improvements and extensions thereto, in the authority’s regional transit development plan. In such event, the authority shall provide the department with complete copies of all documents, agreements, resolutions, contracts, and instruments relating thereto; shall request the department to do such construction work, including the planning, surveying, and actual construction of the completion, extensions, and improvements to the system; and shall transfer to the credit of an account of the department in the treasury of the state the necessary funds therefor. The department shall proceed with such construction and use the funds for such purpose in the same manner that it is now authorized to use the funds otherwise provided by law for its use in construction of commuter rail systems, transit systems, ferry systems, roads, bridges, and related transportation facilities.History.—s. 1, ch. 2007-254; s. 7, ch. 2017-98.
FL Stat § 343.95 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVI - Public Transportation|Chapter 343 - Regional Transportation|Part III - Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority (Ss. 343.90-343.976)|343.95 - Acquisition of lands and property.

343.95 Acquisition of lands and property.—(1) For the purposes of this part, the authority may acquire private or public property and property rights, including rights of access, air, view, and light, by gift, devise, purchase, or condemnation by eminent domain proceedings, as the authority may deem necessary for any purpose of this part, including, but not limited to, any lands reasonably necessary for securing applicable permits, areas necessary for management of access, borrow pits, drainage ditches, water retention areas, rest areas, replacement access for landowners whose access is impaired due to the construction of a facility, and replacement rights-of-way for relocated rail and utility facilities; for existing, proposed, or anticipated transportation facilities within the region designated by the authority; or for the purposes of screening, relocation, removal, or disposal of junkyards and scrap metal processing facilities. The authority may condemn any material and property necessary for such purposes.(2) The right of eminent domain herein conferred shall be exercised by the authority in the manner provided by law.(3) When the authority acquires property for a transportation facility within the designated region, the authority is not subject to any liability imposed by chapter 376 or chapter 403 for preexisting soil or groundwater contamination due solely to its ownership. This subsection does not affect the rights or liabilities of any past or future owners of the acquired property, nor does it affect the liability of any governmental entity for the results of its actions which create or exacerbate a pollution source. The authority and the Department of Environmental Protection may enter into interagency agreements for the performance, funding, and reimbursement of the investigative and remedial acts necessary for property acquired by the authority.History.—s. 1, ch. 2007-254; s. 8, ch. 2017-98.
FL Stat § 343.96 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVI - Public Transportation|Chapter 343 - Regional Transportation|Part III - Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority (Ss. 343.90-343.976)|343.96 - Cooperation with other units, boards, agencies, and individuals.

343.96 Cooperation with other units, boards, agencies, and individuals.—Express authority and power is hereby given and granted to any county, municipality, drainage district, road and bridge district, school district, or any other political subdivision, board, commission, or individual in or of the state to make and enter into contracts, leases, conveyances, partnerships, or other agreements with the authority within the provisions and purposes of this part. The authority may make and enter into contracts, leases, conveyances, partnerships, and other agreements with any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality of the state and any and all federal agencies, corporations, and individuals for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this part.History.—s. 1, ch. 2007-254.
FL Stat § 343.97 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVI - Public Transportation|Chapter 343 - Regional Transportation|Part III - Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority (Ss. 343.90-343.976)|343.97 - Exemption from taxation.

343.97 Exemption from taxation.—The effectuation of the authorized purposes of the authority created under this part is for the benefit of the people of this state, for the increase of their commerce and prosperity, and for the improvement of their health and living conditions, and, because the authority performs essential governmental functions in effectuating such purposes, the authority is not required to pay any taxes or assessments of any kind or nature whatsoever upon any property acquired or used by it for such purposes, or upon any rates, fees, rentals, receipts, income, or charges at any time received by it. The bonds issued by the authority, their transfer, and the income therefrom, including any profits made on the sale thereof, shall at all times be free from taxation of any kind by the state or by any political subdivision, taxing agency, or instrumentality thereof. The exemption granted by this section does not apply to any tax imposed by chapter 220 on interest, income, or profits on debt obligations owned by corporations.History.—s. 1, ch. 2007-254.
FL Stat § 343.973 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVI - Public Transportation|Chapter 343 - Regional Transportation|Part III - Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority (Ss. 343.90-343.976)|343.973 - Eligibility for investments and security.

343.973 Eligibility for investments and security.—Any bonds or other obligations issued pursuant to this part shall be and constitute legal investments for banks, savings banks, trustees, executors, administrators, and all other fiduciaries and for all state, municipal, and other public funds and shall also be and constitute securities eligible for deposit as security for all state, municipal, or other public funds, notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary.History.—s. 1, ch. 2007-254.