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MIAMIBEACH
Presentations & Awards/City Commission Meeting
City Hall, Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor, 1700 Convention Genter Drive
April29,2015
Mayor Philip Levine
Vice-Mayor Jonah Wolfson
Commissioner Michael Grieco
Commissioner Joy Malakoff
Commissioner Micky Steinberg
Commissioner Edward L. Tobin
Commissioner Deede Weithorn
City Manager Jimmy L. Morales
City Attorney Raul J. Aguila
City Clerk Rafael E. Granado
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AGENDA
1. Call to Order - 5:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Requests for Additions, Withdrawals, and Deferrals
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work, and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
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Presentations and Awards
PA1 Proclamation To Be Presented ln Honor Of Landscape Architecture Month.
(Requested by Commissioner Joy Malakoff)
PA2 Certificate Of Recognition To Be Presented To Michael Allessandri.
(Requested By Commissioner Michael Grieco)
PA3 Certificates Of Appreciation To Be Presented To The 2015 Soil @ MBSH Art Contest Winners,
Soil @ MBSH Honorees, And The 2015 Soil @ MBSH Essay Contest Winners.
(Requested By Commissioner Michael Grieco)
PA4 Proclamation To Be Presented To Elaine Lancaster, "Elaine Lancaster Day," For Her Dedicated
Services To The Miami Beach LGBT Community.
(Requested by Commissioner Deede Weithorn)
PAs Community Resiliency Award To Be Presented To David Guthrie.
(Requested by Commissioner Deede Weithorn)
PA6 Community Resiliency Award To Be Presented To Harvey Ruvin.
(Requested by Commissioner Micky Steinberg)
PA7 Certificate Of Recognition To Be Presented To Teen Job Corps, St. Patrick Church, And Helping
Hands Ko-Op, For Their Partnership And Participation ln The City Of Miami Beach Grocery
Delivery Program.
(Requested by Commissioner Edward L. Tobin)
PA8 Certificate Of Recognition To Be Presented To Miami Beach Resident Chris Wyman For His
Brave Actions That Led To The Arrest Of Two Felons.
(Requested by Commissioner Edward L. Tobin)
REGULAR AGENDA
R7 - Resolutions
R7A A Resolution Accepting The Recommendation Of The City Manager, Pursuant To Request For
Proposals (RFP) No. 2015-129-ME, For Construction Manager At Risk Services For The Miami
Beach Convention Center Renovation And Expansion Project ("Project"); Authorizing The
Administration To Negotiate An Agreement With Clark Construction Group, With Said Agreement
Subject To Prior Approval By The Mayor And City Commission Before Final Execution Thereof.
(Office of the City Manager)
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R7 - Resolutions (Continued)
R7B A Resolution Approving The Creation Of A Mayor's Task Force On The Development Of A
Continuous Bicycle Pathway Along The East Coast Between Miami Beach And Fort Lauderdale;
And Prescribing The Duties, Manner Of Appointment, And The Terms Of Office Of Task Force
Members; And Urging The Mayors Of The Cities Of Surfside, Bal Harbour, Sunny lsles, Golden
Beach, Hollywood, And Fort Lauderdale To Appoint A Representative From lts Respective
Jurisdictions To Serve As Task Force Member; And Urging The Florida Department Of
Transportation District Four And Florida Department Of Transportation District Six, Miami-Dade
County, Broward County, Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization, And The Broward
County Metropolitan Planning Organization To Each Appoint A Representative To Serve As
Member Of The Mayor's Task Force; And Directing The Administration To Share This Resolution
With The Above-Referenced Cities And Agencies.
(Requested by Mayor Philip Levine)
(Legislative Tracking: Transportation)
R7C A Resolution Accepting The Recommendation Of The Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee Regarding The Continuation Of The Alton-West Trolley Route And Directing The
Administration To lmplement The Proposed Bi-Directional South Beach Trolley Route And
Service Plan That Connects Collins Avenue ln The East, 17th Street ln The North, Alton Road ln
The West, And 1't Street ln The South.
(Transportation)
R7D A Resolution Expressing Support For Expediting The South Beach Component As The First
Phase Of The Beach Corridor Transit Connection Project Which Proposes Light Rail
TransiUModern Streetcar Connectivity Between The City Of Miami And The City Of Miami Beach;
And Directing The City Clerk To Transmit A Copy Of This Resolution To The Agencies lnvolved
With The Beach Corridor Transit Connection Study (i.e., Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning
Organization, Florida Department Of Transportation, Miami-Dade Transit, And City Of Miami).
(Sponsored by Mayor Philip Levine)
(Legislative Tracking: Transportation)
(ltem to be Submitted in Supplemental)
R9 - New Business and Gommission Requests
RgA Washington Avenue Blue Ribbon Panel Presentation With Final Recommendations.
(Requested by Commissioner Joy Malakoff)
RgB Request For Waiver Of Conflict By Weiss, Serota, Helfman, Cole & Bierman.
(Office of the City Attorney)
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Presentations and Awards
PA1 Proclamation To Be Presented ln Honor Of Landscape Architecture Month.
(Requested by Commissioner Joy Malakoff)
PA2 Certificate Of Recognition To Be Presented To MichaelAllessandri.
(Requested By Commissioner Michael Grieco)
PA3 Certificates Of Appreciation To Be Presented To The 2015 Soil @ MBSH Art Contest
Winners, Soil @ MBSH Honorees, And The 2015 Soil @ MBSH Essay Contest Winners.
(Requested By Commissioner Michael Grieco)
PA4 Proclamation To Be Presented To Elaine Lancaster, "Elaine Lancaster Day," For Her
Dedicated Services To The Miami Beach LGBT Community.
(Requested by Commissioner Deede Weithorn)
PAs Community Resiliency Award To Be Presented To David Guthrie.
(Requested by Commissioner Deede Weithorn)
PA6 Community Resiliency Award To Be Presented To Harvey Ruvin.
(Requested by Commissioner Micky Steinberg)
PA7 Certificate Of Recognition To Be Presented To Teen Job Corps, St. Patrick Church, And
Helping Hands Ko-Op, For Their Partnership And Participation ln The City Of Miami
Beach Grocery Delivery Program.
(Requested by Commissioner Edward L. Tobin)
PA8 Certificate Of Recognition To Be Presented To Miami Beach Resident Chris Wyman For
His Brave Actions That Led To The Arrest Of Two Felons.
(Requested by Commissioner Edward L. Tobin)
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MIAMIBEACH
City of Miomi Beoch, l700 Convention Center Drive, Miomi Beoch, Florido 33139, www.miomibeochfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: April 29,2015
the City Co
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MA AND CITY COMMISSION OF THECITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFp) NO. 2015-129-ME, FOR
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK SERVICES FOR THE MIAMI
BEACH CONVENTION CENTER RENOVATION AND EXPANSION
PROJECT ("PROJECT"); AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH CLARK CONSTRUCTION
GROUP, WITH SAID AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO PRIOR APPROVALBY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION BEFORE FINAL
EXECUTION THEREOF.
ADMI NISTRATION RECOMMEN DATION
Adopt the Resolution.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOME
lmprove alliance with key business sectors, namely hospitality, arts & international business with
a focus on enhanced culture, entertainment & tourism.
BACKGROUND
On February 11,2015, the City Commission elected to re-bid the Project under a Construction
Manager-at-Risk (CMR) project delivery method, an approach that allows for the continued
development of the design for the Project with the benefit of input from the Construction Manager
prior to establishment of the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Project, currently
anticipated to occur on or about October, 2015.
A request for proposal was issued on March 2,2015, advertised and emailed to national and local
construction management firms. Proposals were due on April 9,2015. Only one proposal was
received from Clark Construction ("Clark"). On April 15,2015, the City Commission authorized
the Administration to eliminate the RFP Evaluation Committee and open the sealed fee proposal
and estimated General Conditions costs submitted by the sole proposer, to permit the City
Manager to proceed with the due diligence process and make a recommendation to the City
Commission concerning award.
ANALYSIS
Firm Experience:
The Clark proposal meets all of the requirements of the RFP. Clark has extensive public assembly
experience that includes 15 major convention center projects (shown below). Clark reports to have
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built convention center projects totaling $4.7 billion with over 20 million square feet as well as other
public assembly venues with convention and meeting space.
Project Name/Com pletion Date Role TotalSq Ft
Music City Center, Nashville (2013)
Knoxville Convention Center (2002)
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (2004)
Orange County Convention Center Phase V Expansion, Orlando (2003)
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, D.C. (2003)
McCormick Place South Building, Chicago (1996)
McCormick Place West Expansion, Chicago (2007)
Wisconsin Center, Milwaukee (1 999)
Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach (2003)
Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion (1993)
Miami Beach Convention Center Expansion (1991 )
Pasadena Convention Center Expansion (2009)
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Expansion,
Phase l, San Antonio (2001)
Memphis Cook Convention Center Expansion (2003)
San Diego Convention Center Expansion (2016)
CM at Risk
Lead JV Partner
CM at Risk
Lead JV Partner
CM at Risk
Lead JV Partner
CM at Risk
CM at Risk
Design/Build
Lead JV Partner
Design/Build
Lead JV Partner
Design/Build
General
Contractor
Design/Build
General
Contractor
General
Contractor
General
Contractor
CM at Risk
CM at Risk
Lead JV Partner
2,100,000
480,000
1,700,000
2,800,000
2,300,000
2,900,000
2,600,000
680,000
346,000
2,700,000
1 ,100,000
302,500
865,000
33s,000
1,000,000
Project Manager Experience:
Mark Eames is the proposed Lead Project Manager for the Project. Mr. Eames has over 25 years
experience in the construction industry including experience with large, complex convention center
projects. Mr. Eames has been involved in three convention center projects and a large convention
center hotel expansion project, including:
o Music City Center, Nashville (2013). McCormick Place West Expansion, Chicago (2007)o Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (2004)o Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Expansion (2013)
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Mr. Eames was the Prolect Manger for the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center project. Clark
reports the three convention center projects that Mr. Eames was heavily involved were under
budget with considerable cost savings.
Other Team Members:
ln addition to the Lead Project Manager, Clark has assembled a project team of key individuals
that includes a Project Superintendent, Assistant Project Manager, Preconstruction Manager,
Quality Control Manager, Safety Manager, and a Director of Sustainable Solutions.
Clark has teamed with local construction contractor Facchina Construction. Some of Facchina's
recent local projects include the New World Center, Pennsylvania Avenue Parking Garage, Grove
at Grand Bay, American Airlines Arena, Espirito Santo office tower and Florida lnternational
University's Parking Garage.
Financial Strength:
Clark provided financial statements indicating total assets of $1.6 billion and gross revenues $3.6
billion in 2014. Clark provided letters of surety bonding capacity adequate for the Project from
Travelers, Chubb Group, and Zurich.
CMR Fee Proposal:
Clark has proposed a CMR fee equating to 3.95%o of the work they manage. This equates to a
fee of approximately $t9 million based on the current budget. Preliminary research indicated
market fees for these services typically range from 2.75o/o to 3.0%. Heretofore, the City has
budgeted a 3% CMR fee, which equates to $14.6 million based on the current budget. lt is
hoped that Clark is willing to negotiate a fee that is more consistent with the City's budget.
Pre-Guaranteed Maximum Price ("GMP") Services Proposal:
The CMR Contract incorporates three key contractual phases:
1. The contract that the City Commission will act upon in May of 2015 will focus on; i) the
CMR Fee, ii) a fixed price to not exceed for pre-GMP services (May 2015 through
October 2015), and iii) the general contractual terms and conditions.
2. ln October of 2015, the City Commission will consider a "GMP Amendment" that will be
the result of the pre-GMP services, a six-month process to agree upon a GMP, including
Clark's long-term staffing costs to manage the construction.
3. The project will then be competitively bid over the next several months. Any savings as
a result of the competitive bidding, below the GMP, is contemplated to be spilt 75% to
the City and 25o/o to Clark. This is a major advantage over the prior design-build process
in that now the $400+ million worth of construction trade subcontracts will be
competitively bid pursuant to an "open book" contracting process, and not merely part of
one design-build lump sum. ln addition, the bidding to the trades following the GMP
Amendment in October, 2015 will be based on much further-completed design
packages, thereby bringing greater certainty to the bid process and pricing that better
reflects the costs actually required to complete the Project.
Clark has proposed a Pre-GMP Services Fee of $3,669,799. This includes $2,424,269 for
staffing, $530,530 for expenses, and $715,000 for "profit and overhead". The City has budgeted
$2,500,000 for pre-GMP Services based on discussions with leadership of other similar
projects.
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. Staffing - fhe $2,424,269 in staffing cost provides for roughly 19 full-time equivalents for
six months. This equates an average annual cost of $255,186 per person.
. Expenses - The $530,530 relates to office/trailers and related expenses. These are
budget amounts and actual City cost will be based on actual expenses incurred.
. Profit & Overhead - The profit and overhead of $715,000 is a 24o/o mark up on the
staffing and expenses. This is very high and inconsistent with the proposed CMR fee of
3.95%.
It is hoped that Clark is willing to negotiate a Pre-GMP Fee that is more consistent with the
City's budget and prevailing industry rates.
CONCLUSION / RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission direct the Administration
enter into negotiations with Clark Construction related to Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 2015-
129-ME for Construction Manager at Risk Services for the Miami Beach Convention Center
Renovation and Expansion Project.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THECITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER, PURSUANT TO
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFp) NO. 2015-129-ME, FOR
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK SERVICES FOR THE MIAMI
BEACH CONVENTION CENTER RENOVATION AND EXPANSION
PROJECT ("PROJECT"); AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH CLARK CONSTRUCTION
GROUP, WITH SAID AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO PRIOR APPROVALBY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION BEFORE FINAL
EXECUTION THEREOF.
WHEREAS, Request for Proposals No. 2015-129-me (the RFP) was issued on March 2,
2015, with an opening date of April 9, 2015; and
WHEREAS, a voluntary pre-proposal meeting was held on March 19,2015; and
WHEREAS, the City received one (1) proposal from Clark Construction Group; and
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2015, the City Commission authorized the Administration to
eliminate the RFP Evaluation Committee and open the sealed fee proposal and estimated
General Conditions costs submitted by the sole proposer, to permit the City Manager to proceed
with the due diligence process and make a recommendation to the City Commission concerning
award; and
WHEREAS, after reviewing the Proposer's qualifications and submission, the City
Manager exercised his due diligence and is recommending that the Mayor and City Commission
authorize the Administration to enter into negotiations with Clark Construction Group.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
GOMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the City Manager pertaining to Request for
Proposals (RFP) No. 2015-129-ME, for Construction Manager at Risk Services for the Miami
Beach Convention Center Renovation and Expansion Project; and authorizes the Administration
to negotiate an agreement with Clark Construction Group, the sole proposer to the RFP, with
said agreement subject to prior approval by the Mayor and City Commission before final
execution thereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
day of 2015.
APPROItD AS TO
FORlvl & IAI{OUAGE
& FOR EXECUIXCT.I
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Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk Philip Levine, Mayor
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Condensed Title:
An Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission Of Miami Beach, Florida, Approving The Creation Of A Mayor's
Task Force On The Development Of A Continuous Bicycle Pathway Along The East Coast Between Miami Beach
And Fort Lauderdale; and Prescribing The Duties, Manner Of Appointment, And The Terms Of Office Of Task Force
Members; And Urging The Mayors Of The Cities Of Surfside, Bal Harbour, Sunny lsles, Golden Beach, Hollywood,
And Fort Lauderdale To Appoint A Representative From lts Respective Jurisdictions To Serve As Task Force
Member; And Urging The Florida Department of Transportation District Four and Florida Department Of
Transportation District Six, Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization,
And The Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization To Each Appoint A Representative To Serve As
Member Of The Mayor's Task Force; And Directing The City Clerk To Transmit A Copy Of This Resolution To The
Above-Referenced Cities and
Key lntended Outcome Supported: Ensure Comprehensive Mobility Addressing All Modes Throughout The
Pedestrian Sa
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): According to the 2014 Miami Beach Community
Satisfaction Survey Final Report, about 4 out of 10 residents (39%) claimed they would ride bicycles; this is
in2012 U8%\.
Item Summary/Recommendation :
ln 2007, pursuant to Resolution No. 2007-26695, the City of Miami Beach (City) adopted the Atlantic Greenway
Network (AGN) master plan to create a safer environment for pedestrians and bicyclists. The AGN proposed a
comprehensive network of pedestrian and bicycle facilities that provide direct access to important destinations within
the City, linking residential neighborhoods, commercial centers, and parks. The Beachwalk and Baywalk are major
components of the AGN system and facilitate the use of alternative and sustainable forms of transportation
throughout the City.
More people are riding bikes and walking around Miami Beach than ever before. From the advent of DecoBike (now
CitiBike) to having one of the most robust bicycle scenes in South Florida, active transportation plays a key role in
the life of Miami Beach residents and visitors. The City is now in the process of updating the Bicycle-Pedestrian
Master Plan (BPMP). As the data in the draft Plan indicates, a third of the people on Miami Beach at any one time
are bicycling, walking, or taking transit.
The BPMP Update seeks as its main goal to lead to a greater number of people bicycling and walking in Miami
Beach. Through research conducted as part of the BPMP Update, the travel mode split for Miami Beach was
estimated. Approximately 45% of City residents and tourists currentlywalk, bike or use transit as their primary means
of transportation. This is a substantial percentage of the population wfiose transportation needs are addressed bythe
policies and designs in the BPMP Update.
ln addition to these City-led initiatives, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, in the Southeast
Florida Regional Climate Change Compact's Regional Climate Action Plan, recommended that the region complete,
expand and connect networks of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including supporting access to transit, prioritizing
implementation of planned bicycle and pedestrian networks.
Through the efforts of the BPMP and the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact's Regional Climate
Action Plan, the City is striving to increase and promote the safe and convenient use of its bicycle and pedestrian
networks including the creation, extension, and improvements of bicycle and pedestrian facilities between and
among present and potential major local and regional generators of bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
Mayor Philip Levine has requested the Administration to lead in the creation of a Task Force with the purpose of
exploring opportunities to develop a continuous bicycle pathway that would connect Miami Beach with Fort
Lauderdale along the coastal region. This Task Force would be comprised of representatives of coastal cities along
the proposed pathway connecting these two jurisdictions (i.e. cities of Surfside, Bal Harbour, Sunny lsles, Golden
Beach, Hollywood, and Fort Lauderdale). The Counties of Broward and Miami-Dade should also be represented on
the Task Force.
Additionally, the Florida Department of Transportation Districts 6 (Miami-Dade County) and 4 (Broward County)
should have representation on the Task Force. Other members should include the Metropolitan Planning
Organizations (MPOs) for Broward County and Miami-Dade County. Within their respective MPOs, these two
organizations have Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committees that should have representation on the Task Force.
Additional organizations could be called upon to participate as part of the Task Force as the project evolves.
At the request of Mayor Levine, the City of Miami Beach will serve as Chair of the Task Force. More specifically, the
Transportation Department will be the City's lead Department in collaboration with the Environmental and
Sustainability Division of the City Manager's Office. The goal of the Task Force should be to develop an
incl within six months of beino established.
Financial Information:
Source of
Funds:
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Financial lmpact Summary: None.
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City of Miomi Beoch, ,l700 Convention Center Drive, Miomi Beoch, Florido 33139, www.miomibeochfl.gov
COMMIS MEMORANDUM
Mayor Philip Levine and Members
Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
April29, 2015
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
MAYOR'S TASK FORCE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CONTINUOUS
BICYCLE PATHWAY ALONG THE EAST COAST BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH
AND FORT LAUDERDALE;AND PRESCRIBINGTHE DUTIES, MANNEROF
APPOINTMENT, AND THE TERMS OF OFFICE OF TASK FORCE
MEMBERS; AND URGING THE MAYORS OF THE CITIES OF SURFSIDE,
BAL HARBOUR, SUNNY ISLES, GOLDEN BEACH, HOLLYWOOD, AND
FORT LAUDERDALE TO APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE FROM ITS
RESPECTIVE JURISDICTION TO SERVE AS A TASK FORCE MEMBER;
AND URGING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT FOUR AND FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT SIX, MIAMI.DADE COUNTY, BROWARD COUNTY, MIAMI DADE
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION, AND THE BROWARD
COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO EACH APPOINT
A REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE AS MEMBER OF THE MAYOR'S TASK
FORCE; AND DIRECTING THE GITY GLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE ABOVE-REFERENCED CITIES AND
AGENC!ES.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMM ENDATION
The Administration recommends that this Resolution be adopted.
BACKGROUND
ln 2007 , pursuant to Resolution No. 2007-26695, the City of Miami Beach (City) adopted the Atlantic
Greenway Network (AGN) master plan to create a safer environment for pedestrians and bicyclists.
The AGN proposed a comprehensive network of pedestrian and bicycle facilities that provide direct
access to important destinations within the City, linking residential neighborhoods, commercial
centers, and parks. The Beachwalk and Baywalk are major components of the AGN system and
facilitate the use of alternative and sustainable forms of transportation throughout the City.
More people are riding bikes and walking around Miami Beach than ever before. From the advent of
DecoBike (now CitiBike) to having one of the most robust bicycle scenes in South Florida, active
transportation plays a key role in the life of Miami Beach residents and visitors. The City is now in
the process of updating the Bicycle-Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP). As the data in the draft Plan
indicates, a third of the people on Miami Beach at any one time are bicycling, walking, or taking
transit.
FROM:
DATE:
the City
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
ROVING THE CREATION OF A
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Development Of A Continuous Bicycle Pathway Between Miami Beach And Fort Lauderdale
April29,2015
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The BPMP Update seeks as its main goal to lead to a greater number of people bicycling and
walking in Miami Beach. Through research conducted as part of the BPMP Update, the travel mode
split for Miami Beach was estimated. Approximately 45o/o of City residents and tourists currently
walk, bike or use transit as their primary means of transportation. This is a substantial percentage of
the population whose transportation needs are addressed by the policies and designs in the BPMP
Update.
Miami Beach ranks # 6 in the country for bicycle commuting among cities with a population between
65,000 and 100,000, with 5.29% of its residents commuting to work, while Florida ranks # 17
according to a2013 analysis of bicycle commuting in American cities. lnfrastructure improvements
to bicycle networks and pedestrian amenities have the potentialto reduce traffic congestion while
improving mobility and the quality of life of residents.
The Atlantic Corridor is the coastal corridor portion of the Atlantic Greenway Network that is currently
under development along the City's beachfront area, adjacent to and within the subject property.
These multi-purpose beachfront trails will be on-grade paved pathways along the dunes, with native
landscaping, shade canopy areas, and turtle-friendly lighting. The system of bicycle and pedestrian
trails provides continuous, multi-purpose public access corridors throughout the City. The access
corridors are being developed as Greenways or linear parks which wind their way along the City's
beaches, waterways and natural ecosystems with connections to residential areas, resort areas,
business districts, civic centers, transit sites and parking facilities.
The Beachwalk segments that have been completed run from Government Cut to 3rd Street, from
5th Street to 23rd Street, and from 64th Street to 79th Street. The Beachwalk segments from 3rd
Street to Sth Street are currently in design, and construction is anticipated to be completed in 2016.
Segments from 24th Street to 45th Street are in the process of selecting a designer and construction
is anticipated to be completed in 2018. Segments from 47th Street to 64th Street are currently in
design and construction is anticipated to be completed in 2016.
ln addition to these City-led initiatives, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, in
the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact's Regional Climate Action Plan,
recommended that the region complete, expand and connect networks of bicycle and pedestrian
facilities, including supporting access to transit, prioritizing implementation of planned bicycle and
pedestrian networks.
Through the efforts of the BPMP and the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact's
Regional Climate Action Plan, the City is striving to increase and promote the safe and convenient
use of its bicycle and pedestrian networks including the creation, extension, and improvements of
bicycle and pedestrian facilities between and among present and potential major local and regional
generators of bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
ANALYS!S
Mayor Philip Levine has requested the Administration to lead in the creation of a Task Force with the
purpose of exploring opportunities to develop a continuous bicycle pathway that would connect
Miami Beach with Fort Lauderdale along the coastal region. This Task Force would be comprised of
representatives of coastal cities along the proposed pathway connecting these two jurisdictions (i.e.
cities of Surfside, Bal Harbour, Sunny lsles, Golden Beach, Hollywood, and Fort Lauderdale). The
Counties of Broward and Miami-Dade should also be represented on the Task Force.
Additionally, the Florida Department of Transportation Districts 6 (Miami-Dade County) and 4
(Broward County) should have representation on the Task Force. Other members should include the
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Development Of A Continuous Bicycle Pathway Between Miami Beach And Fort Lauderdale
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Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) for Broward County and Miami-Dade County. Within
their respective MPOs, these two organizations have Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committees that
should have representation on the Task Force. Additional organizations could be called upon to
participate as part of the Task Force as the project evolves.
At the request of Mayor Levine, the City of Miami Beach will serve as Chair of the Task Force. More
specifically, the Transportation Department will be the City's lead Department in collaboration with
the Environmental and Sustainability Division of the City Manager's Office. The goal of the Task
Force should be to develop an implementation plan, including funding strategies, within six months
of being established.
This regional initiative supplements the localized efforts outlined as part of the BPMP Update and
the regional efforts outlined as part of the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact's
Regional Climate Action Plan. This would serve as an excellent alternative mode of transportation
connecting various coastal cities in a very unique way. Overall, the development of a continuous
pathway between the cities of Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale would be an infrastructure
improvement to bicycle networks and a regional transportation asset connecting various cities along
the route.
RECOMMENDATION
ln an effort to enhance mobility, particularly for non-motorized modes of transportation, and in
response to Mayor Levine's request, the Administration is recommending the approval of this
Resolution. Additionally, a copy of this Resolution will be transmitted to all the cities and
organizations included in the title of this Resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CREATION OF A MAYOR'S TASK FORCE ON THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A CONTINUOUS BICYCLE PATHWAY ALONG THE EAST
COAST BETWEEN MIAMI BEACH AND FORT LAUDERDALE; AND PRESCRIBING
THE DUTIES, MANNER OF APPOINTMENT, AND THE TERMS OF OFFICE OF
TASK FORCE MEMBERS; AND URGING THE MAYORS OF THE CITIES OF
SURFSIDE, BAL HARBOUR, SUNNY ISLES, GOLDEN BEACH, HOLLYWOOD,
AND FORT LAUDERDALE TO APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE FROM ITS
RESPECTIVE JURISDICTIONS TO SERVE AS TASK FORCE MEMBER; AND
URGING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT FOUR
AND FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT SIX, MIAM!.
DADE COUNTY, BROWARD COUNW, MIAMI.DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING
ORGANIZATION, AND THE BROWARD COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING
ORGANIZATION TO EACH APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE AS
MEMBER OF THE MAYOR'S TASK FORCE; AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK
TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE ABOVE.REFERENCED
CITIES AND AGENC!ES.
WHEREAS, the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact (Compact) is a
unique and collaborative effort among Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe Counties,
their municipalities and partners; and
WHEREAS, the Compact has developed the Regional Climate Action Plan which
includes recommendations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and
WHEREAS, greenhouse gas emissions are a contributor to sea level rise which is a
threat to health, safety, and welfare of residents, visitors, and businesses of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, planning, designing, and prioritizing walkable, affordable communities
supported by sustainable multimodal transportation options reduces greenhouse gas emissions;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach goal is to promote alternative modes of travel,
while ensuring environmental and economic sustainability, and improving the quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the Compact provides recommendation for the region to complete, expand
and connect networks of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including supporting access to transit,
prioritizing implementation of planned bicycle and pedestrian networks; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach shall strive to increase and promote the safe and
convenient use of its bicycle and pedestrian networks including the creation, extension, and
improvements of bicycle and pedestrian facilities between and among present and potential
major local and regional generators of bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND GITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAM! BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute this resolution
and to direct the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this resolution with the above-referenced cities
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PASSED and ADOPTED this day of ,2015.
ATTEST:
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk Philip Levine, Mayor
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A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami Beach, Florida, Accepting The Recommendation
Of The Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee Regarding The Continuation Of The Alton-West Trolley Route And
Directing The Administration To lmplement The Proposed Bi-Directional South Beach Trolley Route And Service Plan that
connects Collins Avenue in the East, 17th Street ln The Alton Road ln The West, And 1't Street ln The South.
Kev lntended Outcome Supported:
Ensure Comprehensive Mobility Addressing All Modes Throughout The City
Supporting Data: As recently indicated in the 2014 City of Miami Beach Community Satisfaction Final Report, cityruide
Traffic Flow, Parking Availability and Road Conditions have been rated as very poor and appear in a down trend.
Additionally, according to the same report, 49o/o of Miami Beach residents would be willing to use local bus circulators as an
alternate mode of transportation.
mendation:
The Alton-West Trolley service was approved by Miami-Dade County as a temporary traffic mitigation strategy in connection
with the FDOT Alton Road reconstruction project. The City is authorized to operate the Alton-West Trolley service within the
limits of the FDOT Alton Road project and until final completion of the project, scheduled for August 2015.
At the January 15, 2015 City Commission meeting, the City Commission referred the Alton-West Loop to the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC) to discuss the potential operation of this service beyond the final
completion of the Alton Road project. At the NCAC meeting on April 21,2015, the Committee made a motion
recommending the approval of the attached Alternative 1b by the City Commission.
The City's Transportation Department has held various discussions with Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) regarding the
establishment of a permanent South Beach Trolley route after the Alton-West Trolley service is terminated. MDT staff has
highlighted the importance of avoiding duplication of service and competition with the existing circulator service (the South
Beach Local). The Administration believes that the most effective and efficient manner to complement the SBL is to provide
a more direct connection between Collins Avenue and Alton Road. Two Alternatives that incorporate that connection have
been proposed by the Administration and are attached for reference. The recommended Alternative by the NCAC, 1b, is the
shortest option in length connecting Collins Avenue and Alton Road directly. This proposed route operates in two directions
and requires a fleet of six (6) trolley vehicles. This route alignment connects to various public parking garages (i.e. the 17
Street / the Fifth and Alton Garage) and allows for transfer onto the proposed Middle Beach Trolley and existing South
Beach Local. Note that this route provides similar coverage as the Alton-West Trolleyalong Alton Road; however, service is
extended south to provide service to the Miami Beach Marina for a connection to future water taxi services as well as to
connect to the Rebecca Towers senior complex. The proposed South Beach Trolley service is anticipated to operate
Monday through Saturday from 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM and Sundays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM with a frequency of 15
minutes. The anticipated cost for operating Alternative 1b is estimated at approximately $2.9 Million annually. The
Administration is identifying additionalfunding and resources needed to develop and implement a cityruide interconnected
trolley system as part of the FiscalYear 201512016 budget process.
Upon approval of the final route alignment by City Commission, the Administration will enter into an lnterlocal Agreement
with Miami-Dade County. A contract amendment with the City's trolley operator will also be needed. The proposed South
Beach Trolley service could begin by March 2016.
Since the April 21.2015 NCAC meetinq. Transportation staff contacted Miami-Dade Transittodiscussthe alternative
recommended bv the NCAC (Alternative No. 1bl. At the meetino, MDT staff expressed some concerns with the duplication
of service to the Rebecca Towers Complex since the South Beach Local currentlv serves this location. Additionallv. MDT
staff recommended some minor adiustments to the proposed Alternative No. 1b route. includinq servinq Meridian Avenue -
in lieu of Alton Road - from 11th Street to the Fifth and Alton Garaqe. Additionallv. MDT staff emphasized the need for the
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Advisory Board Recommendation: The NCAC Committee directed the Administration to proceed with the implementation of
the South Beach Trolley to promote mobility in South Beach upon the termination of the Alton-West Trolley service. The
Committee passed a motion recommending the attached Alternative 1b (Bi-directional) as the preferred option and 1a (Uni-
South Beach Trollev route.
Financial lnformation :
Citv Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
I Jose R. Gonzalez, Ext. 6768 ,
Source of Funds:
OBPI
Financial : N/A
Department Director Assistant City Manager City Mr raper
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SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY GOMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACC THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
CONTINUATION OF THE ALTON-WEST TROLLEY ROUTE AND DIRECTING
THE ADMINISTRATION TO IMPLEMENT THE PROPOSED BI.DIRECTIONAL
SOUTH BEACH TROLLEY ROUTE AND SERVICE PLAN THAT CONNECTS
COLLINS AVENUE IN THE EAST, 17TH STREET IN THE NORTH, ALTON ROAD
IN THE WEST, AND 1ST STREET IN THE SOUTH.
NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNIW AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING ON APRIL 21. 2015
At the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC) meeting on April 21, 2015, the
Committee passed a motion recommending Alternative No. 1b (bi-directional service) as the
preferred option and Alternative No. 1a (uni-directional service) as the secondary option for the
proposed South Beach Trolley route. The Committee directed the Administration to proceed with the
development of the South Beach Trolley to enhance the South Beach Local service and promote
mobility in South Beach upon termination of the Alton Road reconstruction project and
consequential termination of the Alton-West Trolley service, anticipated to occur in July/August
2015.
Since the April 21, 2015 NCAC meeting, Transportation staff contacted Miami-Dade Transit to
discuss the alternative recommended bythe NCAC (Alternative No. 1b). Atthe meeting, MDT staff
expressed some concerns with the duplication of service to the Rebecca Towers Complex since the
South Beach Local currently serves this location. Additionally, MDT staff recommended some minor
adjustments to the proposed Alternative No. 1b route, including serving Meridian Avenue - in lieu of
Alton Road -from 11th Streetto the Fifth and Alton Garage. Additionally, MDT staff emphasized the
need for the City to host a public hearing to officially present the proposed route and service plan to
the community for input.
BACKGROUND
On February 5,2014, the City launched the Alton-WestTrolleyas a means of improving mobilityand
mitigating parking impacts to the businesses along the Alton Road and West Avenue corridors in
South Beach as a result of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Alton Road
reconstruction project.
The Alton-West Trolley service was approved by Miami-Dade County as a temporary traffic
mitigation strategy in connection with the FDOT Alton Road reconstruction project. The temporary
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certificate of transportation issued by Miami-Dade County authorizes the City to operate the Alton-
West Trolley service within the limits of the FDOT Alton Road project and until final completion of
the roadway project.
At the January 15,2015 City Commission meeting, the City Commission approved a resolution
authorizing the City Manager to execute the sole 6-month term renewal option of the Agreement
between the City and the trolley operator, Limousines of South Florida lnc. (LSF), to continue the
provision of the Alton-West Trolley services through the final completion of the Alton Road
reconstruction project on July 31,2015. The City Commission also referred the Alton-West Loop to
the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC) and the Finance and Citywide Projects
Committee (FCWPC) to discuss the potential operation of this service beyond the expiration of the
recently approved 6-month renewal term.
At the January 30, 2015 NCAC meeting, the Administration provided an overview of all the actions
and approvals required in order to establish a permanent trolley route in South Beach once the
current Alton-West Trolley service is terminated on July 31 ,2015. The NCAC passed a motion
requesting that the Administration explore alternative route alignments to provide trolley service in
South Beach and bring the item back before the NCAC for further discussion.
On April 6,2015, the Transportation Department presented a proposed South Beach Trolley route
and service plan to the Transportation, Parking and Bicycle-Pedestrian Facilities Committee
(TPBPFC) for inpuUfeedback. The TPBPFC made recommendations and requested that the revised
route be brought back to the committee for further input at its May meeting. The alternatives
presented herein incorporate the initial feedback provided by the TPBPFC.
ANALYSIS
Pursuant to Miami-Dade County Code, the County has jurisdiction over transit service within Miami-
Dade County, even within municipalities. As such, extensive coordination with the County is required
in order to develop a municipal circulator route/system that minimizes duplication of service.
Additionally, an lnterlocal Agreement between the County and the City, subject to both City
Commission and Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approval, is required for permanent
operation of municipal circulator service.
The City's Transportation Department staff has held various discussions with Miami-Dade Transit
(MDT) regarding the establishment of a permanent South Beach Trolley route once the Alton-West
Trolley service is terminated. MDT staff has highlighted the importance of avoiding duplication of
service and competition with the existing circulator service in the area (i.e., the South Beach Local).
The alternatives included herein have been presented to MDT staff and incorporate the transit
agency's comments. MDT has expressed some concerns with the proposed alternatives and has
advised that full support will be given to any route alignment that complements the existing South
Beach Local circulator service, thus providing additional mobility options and promoting ridership.
The existing South Beach Local (SBL) circulator is a circulator service operated by Miami-Dade
Transit and partially funded by the City of Miami Beach through the City's share of the People's
Transportation Plan funds received by the City on an annual basis. The City has an existing
lnterlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County for the provision of this service. The Agreement,
dated February 21 ,2012, has an initial term of five (5) years with an option for renewal at the City's
discretion. This service operates 365 days peryearwith 13-minute headways during peak hours and
2O-minute headways during off-peak hours. The route is eight (8) miles long and provides a
connection between high activityareas in South Beach including Collins Park, Sunset Harbour, Belle
lsle, West Avenue, South Pointe, and Washington Avenue. The route operates in two directions with
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a fleet of eleven (11) vehicles. The weekday average ridership of the SBL is approximately 3,500
passengers. The fare is $0.25; however, only 65% of the riders pay a full fare as the other 35% of
the riders are granted partial or full discounts depending on age and educational status. More than
25% of the SBL users are over the age of 65 and have a County-issued Golden Passport.
The Transportation Department has developed two (2) alternative alignments for the proposed
South Beach Trolley that would complement the SBL by filling a gap in service. Currently, the SBL
operates as a bi-directional loop providing a connection between two major business corridors (Alton
Road and Washington Avenue) as well as high density residentialareas, such as WestAvenue and
Collins Park. However, the connection between both corridors is not direct, as the SBL travels a
circuitous loop and enters many local streets within various neighborhoods. The Administration
believes that the most effective and efficient manner to complement the SBL service is to provide a
more direct connection between Collins Avenue and Alton Road. Providing an east-west connection
through 17th Street allows for a connection to the 17h Street Garage and the proposed Middle Beach
Trolley route. The Administration also believes that a more efficient service can be provided if the
route is made bi-directional as this will maximize ridership and ensure the patronage of users in both
directions.
Alternative No.1 (Attachment A) is the shortest option in length that provides a direct connection
between Collins Avenue and Alton Road. This alternative has been divided into two (2) sub-
alternatives - Alternatives 1a and 1 b - which operate along the same alignment but differ in service
as 1a operates in one direction (with four(4)vehicles)while 1b operates in two directions thus
requiring a larger fleet size (six (6) vehicles). This route alignment provides a connection to various
parking garages including the 17th Street Garage and the Fifth and Alton Garage. Note that this
route provides similar coverage as the Alton-West Trolley along Alton Road; however, service is
extended south to provide service to the Miami Beach Marina for a connection to a future water taxi
service as well as to connect to the Rebecca Towers senior complex. This route is anticipated to
operate with a frequency of 15 minutes.
Alternative No.2 (Attachment B) increases the coverage area by incorporating the 5h Street corridor
and Collins Avenue south of 1 1th Street. This route is anticipated to operate with a frequency of 15
minutes and will require a fleet of 6 vehicles.
Maps of each of the proposed alternatives have been attached for reference. Please note that all
proposed route alignments take into consideration land use/density. This ensures the highest
ridership potential and best use of the City's resources. The proposed South Beach Trolley service
is anticipated to operate Monday through Saturday from 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM and Sundays from
8:00 AM to 12:00 AM with a frequency of 15 minutes.
Upon approval of the final route alignment by City Commission, the Administration will enter into an
lnterlocalAgreementwith Miami-Dade County. Based on the process timelines, the Administration
anticipates bringing an lnterlocal Agreement to the City Commission in July 2015 and final execution
by Miami-Dade County in October 2015. A contract amendmentwith the City's trolley operatorwould
be required and anticipated in July 2015 and service could begin by March 2016 depending on the
number of vehicle required and corresponding manufacturing times.
Should the City Commission desire to implement the proposed South Beach Trolley service in the
immediate term, upon final completion of the FDOT Alton Road Project in August 2015 and
consequential termination of the temporary Alton-West Trolley service, the Administration could
reassign the three (3) trolley vehicles currently operating the Alton-West Trolley Loop to operate the
proposed South Beach Trolley route in the interim. lt is important to note that headways would be
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approximately 30 minutes as only two (2) vehicles would be in service until the fleet of new,
permanent low-floor trolley vehicles are manufactured, delivered, and placed into service.
COST AND FUNDING
Alternative No. 1a (Attachment A):
The anticipated annual cost of maintenance and operation of this alternative is $1.9 Million. Funding
will be provided from the Resort Tax Quality of Life Transportation fund.
Alternative No. 1b (Attachment A):
The anticipated annual cost of maintenance and operation of this alternative is $2.9 Million. Funding
will be provided from the Resort Tax Quality of Life Transportation fund.
Alternative No. 2 (Attachment B):
The anticipated annual cost of maintenance and operation of this alternative is $2.9 Million. Funding
will be provided from the Resort Tax Quality of Life Transportation fund.
The Administration is currently identifying additionalfunding and resources needed to develop and
implement a citywide interconnected trolley system as part of the Fiscal Year 201512016 budget
process. ln orderto fund a citywide system consisting of trolleys in North, Mid, and South, including
a Collins Link, current funding would need to be augmented by approximately $2.+ million of PTP
funds currently allocated to capital projects and an increase of the contribution from the Parking
Fund from $1 .3 million to approximately $3.0 million. These amounts also include two (2) additional
Transportation Analyst positions to plan, coordinate, and implement the expanded trolley system
and improve coordination of signal timing with Miami-Dade County.
The citywide interconnected system can be considered as part of the FY2015/16 budget process or
approved during the FY 2014115 fiscalyearwith currentfunding given the lead time necessaryfor
the implementation of the new trolleys. The latter would require the Commission to prioritize the
order of implementation of the proposed trolleys given the initial cost restraints until the new fiscal
year.
RECOMMENDAT!ON
The proposed South Beach Trolley is anticipated to have a significant impact on citywide mobility by
enhancing/expanding the citywide circulator network. The provision of the proposed South Beach
Trolley service is anticipated to also have a significant impact on the awareness and promotion of
public transportation while enhancing the current South Beach Local service.
The Administration recommends that the Transportation Department continue its ongoing
discussions with Miami-Dade Transit staff on the proposed South Beach Trolley to develop a route
and service plan that would be supported by both the County and the City Commission. Once a
tentative route is finalized, the Administration will bring this item back before City Commission with
an lnterlocal Agreement for Commission approval.
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B- Alternative No. 2
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNlTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REGARDING THE
CONTINUATION OF THE ALTON.WEST TROLLEY ROUTE AND DIRECTING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO IMPLEMENT THE PROPOSED BI.DIRECTIONAL SOUTH
BEACH TROLLEY ROUTE AND SERVICE PLAN THAT CONNECTS COLLINS
AVENUE IN THE EAST, 17TH STREET IN THE NORTH, ALTON ROAD IN THE WEST,
AND 1ST STREET IN THE SOUTH.
WHEREAS, the Alton-West Trolley circulator service was approved by Miami-Dade
County as a temporary traffic mitigation strategy in connection with the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT) Alton Road reconstruction project; and, as such, has been operating
under a temporary certificate of transportation issued by Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, the City is authorized to operate the Alton-West Trolley service within the
limits of the FDOT Alton Road project and until final completion of the project, scheduled for
August 2015; and
WHEREAS, should the City wish to continue the provision of a circulator service in
South Beach on a permanent basis, a proposed route and service plan must be approved by
Miami-Dade County via an lnterlocal Agreement; and
WHEREAS, as advised by Miami-Dade County staff, said proposed route and service
plan should, to the extent possible, avoid duplication of service and competition with the existing
circulator service in the South Beach area (the South Beach Local); and
WHEREAS, the Administration believes that the most effective and efficient manner to
complement the South Beach local service is to provide a more direct bidirectional connection
between Collins Avenue and Alton Road; and
WHEREAS, the Administration presented two (2) alternative routes for a proposed
South Beach Trolley service to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC) at its
April 21,2015 meeting for input, Alternative 1a (service loop traveling in one direction) and
Alternative 1b (bi-directional service loop), each connecting Collins Avenue in the east, 17th
Street in the north, Alton Road in the west, and 1't Street in the south; and
WHEREAS, the NCAC made a motion recommending the implementation of a South
Beach Trolley route and service plan corresponding to Alternative 1b, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 1; and
WHEREAS, Alternative 1b is proposed to operate with six (6) vehicles from 6:00 AM to
12:00 AM Monday through Saturdays and from 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM on Sundays, with a
frequency of 15 minutes; and
WHEREAS, the operating and maintenance cost of Alternative 1b is estimated at
approximately $Z.g Million annually; and
WHEREAS, the Administration will commence discussions with Miami-Dade County in
connection with developing a plan for an interlocal agreement and securing the requisite
certificate of transportation, which would govern this South Beach Trolley Route; and
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WHEREAS, the Administration is identifying additional funding and resources needed to
develop and implement a citywide interconnected trolley system as part of the Fiscal Year
201512016 budget process; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE !T RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby
accept the recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee regarding the
continuation of the Alton-West Trolley route and direct the Administration to implement the
proposed bi-directional South Beach Trolley route and service plan that connects Collins
Avenue in the east, 17th Street in the North, Alton Road in the west, and lst Street in the south.
PASSED and ADOPTED this day of April, 2015.
ATTEST:
Philip Levine, Mayor
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO
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R7D A Resolution Expressing Support For Expediting The South Beach Component As The
First Phase Of The Beach Corridor Transit Connection Project Which Proposes Light
Rail TransiUModern Streetcar Connectivity Between The City Of Miami And The City Of
Miami Beach; And Directing The City Clerk To Transmit A Copy Of This Resolution To
The Agencies lnvolved With The Beach Corridor Transit Connection Study (i.e., Miami-
Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization, Florida Department Of Transportation, Miami-
Dade Transit, And City Of Miami).
(Sponsored by Mayor Philip Levine)
(Legislative Tracking : Transportation)
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FROM: Joy V. W. Molokoff, Commissioner
DATE: April 23, 2015
SUBJECT: Woshington Avenue Blue Ribbon Ponel Presentotion with Finol
Recommendotions
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TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Raul J. Aguila, City Attorney Dt',6,-
CC: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: April 2Q, 2015
SUBJECT: Request for Waiver of Conflict by Weiss, Serota, Helfman, Cole & Bierman
The City Attorney's Office is seeking to retain Edward G. Guedes and Samuel l. Zeskind of
Weiss, Serota, Helfman, Cole & Bierman ("Weiss Serota"), to represent the City in the matter of
Christopher L. Parker, Et Al. vs. ATS Consolidated, lnc., Et Al., United States District Court,
Southern District of Florida, Case No. 1:14-cv-24010 FAM.
Mr. Guedes has requested that the City grant a waiver of conflict of interest to the law firm of
Weiss Serota for those matters identified herein:
Weiss Serota Glient Matter
Chen Moore & Associates Nazario v. Ctty of Miami Beach, et al.
Pending wrongful death case arising out of the
City Center 9A Project. Chen Moore and the
City of Miami Beach are co-defendants with no
pendino or anticipated cross-claims.
Floridian Condominium Association Representation dealing with public works
projects to elevate West Avenue and in
addressing Russel Galbut's project between
Alton and West and 5th and 7th
1201 Chelsea, LLC (dlbla 1215West)Zoning matter in permitting stage
6080 Collins, LLC Zoning matter in permitting stage
Domus Holdings (dlbla 1818 Meridian)Zoning matter in permitting stage
1345 Pennsylvania Code enforcemenUleg islative issue/potential
zonino apolication to allow short term leases
Baptist Hospital Government affai rs representation with
respect to attempts to alter zoning to restrict
medical uses to the hospital district, and in
connection with zoning approvals on Alton
Road
Crown Castle Representation relating to cell equipment
siting issues and on property leases with the
citv.
Aoenda ltem Rq ts
Date - V-Zq -l S-33
Commission Memorandum
April24,2015
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The conflict of interest provisions in the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct provide as
follows:
Rule 4-1.7 Conflict of lnterest; general rule
(a) Representing Adverse Interests. A lawyer shall not
represent a client if the representation of that client will be directly
adverse to the interests of another client, unless:
(1) the lawyer reasonably believes the representation will not
adversely affect the lawyer's responsibilities to and relationship
with the other client; and
(2) each client consents after consultation.
The City would be granting the waiver pursuant to Rule 4-1.7 of the Florida Rules of
Professional Conduct. ln that regard, the waiver is required by the City to formalize the
representation surrounding the pending Federal Class Action lawsuit.
This waiver, if the Commission wishes to grant it, can be accomplished by a simple motion and
vote by the Commission.
Progressive Waste Representation in connection with its
commercial franchise and its residential
contract
Spear Brothers Representation at Variance hearino
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