R-2017-19 CITY OF CLERMONT
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA PERTAINING TO BIKE
TRAILS; EXPRESSING SUPPORT OF HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS FOR
BIKE TRAILS TO BE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED THROUGH
HOWEY-IN-THE HILLS AND THE SURROUNDING LAKE COUNTY
CITIES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Lake County Parks and Trails Division is in the process of updating its
Parks and Recreation and Trails Master Plans which will be used as an overall guide to the
development and operation of parks, recreation, and trails facilities offering active and passive
recreation, trails, and boat ramps in Lake County over the next decade; and
WHEREAS, the 2008 Lake County Trails Master Plan depicts numerous planned and
existing paved trails; and
WHERAS, the Lake County Parks and Trails Division will be holding a series of public
meetings regarding the comprehensive master plans and the Town of Howey-in-the-Hills and the
City of Clermont desires to provide input to the Lake County Parks and Trails Division regarding
future recreation and paved trails to be located in Howey-in-the-Hills and the surrounding Lake
County cities; and
WHEREAS, there are hundreds of bicycle riders who ride through Howey-in-the-Hills
and the surrounding Lake County cities on a frequent basis and Howey-in-the-Hills has few safe
trails on which bicycle riders can ride; and
WHEREAS, there is a great deal of development in various stages occurring in Howey-
in-the-Hills and the surrounding Lake County cities and Howey-in-the-Hills is in the optimal
position to assist the Lake County Parks and Trails Division with implementing
Town/County/private partnerships for construction of certain trails; and
WHEREAS, the City of Clermont hereby expresses its support of Howey-in-the-Hills
desire for the Lake County Parks and Trails Division to complete the required studies, design,
and begin construction of three of the trails shown in the "planned stage" on the 2008 Lake
County Trails Master Plan, specifically (1) North Lake Trail Phase 1, (2) Sugar Loaf Mountain
Trail, and (3) the Lake Denham Trail; and
WHEREAS, the 2008 Lake County Trails Master Plan identifies connecting trails on
State Road 19 from the north Howey-in-the-Hills limits to County Road 455, and on County
Road 48 from State Road 19 to the Lake Denham Trail as planning concepts; and
WHEREAS, the construction of these trails will provide for regional trail and
recreational connectivity, increased safety for current bicycle riders, walkers, and runners, and a
beautiful scenic experience for trail users as they travel through Howey-in-the-Hills and the
surrounding Lake County cities;
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CITY OF CLERMONT
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-19
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Clermont, Lake County, Florida;that:
SECTION 1.
The City Council hereby expresses its support,interest, and desire for the following:
1. 12 to 15 foot wide paved bicycle trails to be constructed within Howey-in-the-Hills,
specifically the ones identified on the 2008 Lake County Trails Master Plan as (1)
North Lake,Trail Phase 1, (2) Sugar Loaf Mountain Trail, and (3) Lake Denham
Trail, and the planned concept connecting trails through Howey-in-the-Hills and the
surrounding Lake County cities.
2. The addition of 5-foot wide shoulders to County Road 455 from Highway 19 to the
Montverde roundabout, and the 12 to 15 foot wide bike trail from the new Howey
bridge to the intersection of Highway 19 and State Road 48.
3. 12-foot wide paved bicycle trains on Number 2 Road and on Dewey Robbins Road
from Highway 19 to Highway 27.
SECTION 2.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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CITY OF CLERMONT
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-19
DONE AND RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County,
Florida this 25th day of March, 2017.
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