RESOLUTION NO. ________________, SERIES 2015
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A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE NEW LOUISVILLE VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER (AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTION)
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Sponsored by: Council Members Leet, Johnson, Owen, Blackwell, Aubrey Welch, Peden, Downard, Kramer, Parker, Benson, Denton, Fowler, Engel, Magre, James, Hollander, Green, Shanklin, Woolridge, Bryant Hamilton, Butler, Stuckel, Flood, Yates, Ackerson and President Tandy
WHEREAS there are approximately 57,000 veterans living in Jefferson County and a total of 366,000 veterans living in the Commonwealth of Kentucky that are served by the regional Robley Rex Veterans Affairs Medical Center, which is currently located on Zorn Avenue; and
WHEREAS, veterans of the United State Armed Forces deserve a world class hospital because many have returned after suffering service-related injuries or with mental health issues; and
WHEREAS, the Louisville Metro Council requests the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs conduct a full Environmental Impact Statement as required by federal law; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Impact Statement is a necessity and should include a detailed analysis of current and accurate traffic data to properly estimate the impact of the new Veterans Affairs Medical Center on the surrounding environment; and
WHEREAS, the traffic analysis should be done in a detailed and transparent process using experts with demonstrated expertise in traffic analysis in the Louisville area.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (THE COUNCIL) AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: The Louisville Metro Council, by this Resolution, is requesting a complete and thorough Environmental Impact Statement which shall include current and projected traffic data by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
SECTION II: This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage and approval.
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