99-23089 RESO
RESOLUTION NO.
99-23089
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT THE
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) REALLOCATE
AN EXISTING $50,000 MPO GRANT, TO FUND THE DEVELOPMENT OF
A $62,000 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE MUNICIPAL MOBILITY
PLAN (MMP), TO BE PREPARED BY CARR SMITH CORRADINO, THE
MMP CONSULTANTS; THE GRANT'S ORIGINAL PURPOSE BEING TO
CONDUCT A PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL
STUDY FOR COLLINS AVENUE (FROM 59TH TO 63RD STREET); SAID
GRANT REALLOCATION TO BE MATCHED BY THE CITY AT $12,000,
USING PARKING ENTERPRISE FUNDS; AND, FURTHER DIRECTING
THE ADMINISTRATION TO PURSUE THE PROPOSED "ROAD
IMPROVEMENT AND RECREATIONAL OPEN SPACE LAND
ACQUISITION" FOR THE MIRABELLA SITE.
WHEREAS, City Commission Resolution No. 98-22689, of March 18,1998, applied [c,r
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPa) funds to perform a 'realignment' study for CollilS
Avenue, from 59th to 63rd Street, and appropriated City matching funds not to exceed $20,000; ar d
WHEREAS, MPa Resolution # 12-98, of June 2,1998, in turn approved "an amendr1ent
to increase funding by $50,000 for the Municipal Mobility Plan (MMP) Study to conduct traffic ar d
environmental studies for Collins Avenue from 59th to 63rd Streets;" and
WHEREAS, the City has been unable to raise additional funds to complete the fundir g
packet for the study, which is estimated by FDOT and City consultants to cost over $200,000; ar d
WHEREAS, there is an urgent need to develop an Implementation PlanIProgram (f
Interrelated Projects for the MMP Transportation Vision for Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the Implementation Plan development would be fully funded at $62,000 and
would be completed within 120 days from the notice to proceed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby request that the MPa reallocate $50,000 in grant funds, from the development
of a $200,000-plus project development and environmental study for Collins Avenue (from 59th
to 63rd Street), which is partly funded, to the development of a $62,000 Implementation Plan fo" tIe
Municipal Mobility Plan; said implementation plan becoming ready to proceed and fully funded wih
$50,000 in MPO funds and $12,000 in Miami Beach Parking Enterprise Funds; and further direeting
the Administration to pursue the proposed "Road Improvement and Recreational Open Space Lar d
Acquisition" for the Mirabella Site.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 3rd day of
March
, 11\)9'"
ATTEST:
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MAYOR
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APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
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EXHIBIT "A"
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MPO RESOLUTION # 12-98
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO INCREASE FUNDrNG BY
550,000 FOR TEE MIAMI BEACH MUNICIPAL MOBILITY PLAN STUDY TO
CONDucr TR~1i1C AJ.~"'D ENVIRONMEXTAL STUDIES FOR COLL.I:NS
A VE~....tJE FROM 59TH TO 63RD STREET .
WrIEREAS. the rnterlocal Agreernem c:-::ating and establishing the Met:opolitan Plannir,g O:-gaZ1JUI on
(MFO) for the Miami Urbanized Area requires that the i\fPO provide a Str"Jcture to evaluate the adequl;:Y of J1e
transpor"...atlon planning and programming process, and
V,l}l'..EREAS, the Tra.nspor.:a-:ion Planning Cou..~cil (TPC) has bee;). e,tablished and charged \vi:h he
respor:.sibility a.'1d duty of fulfilling the aforementioned functions, and
w"HEREAS, tL~e City of Miami Beach has reques:ed an amendment t:J the MiJ.Ini 3~~h MUlllcf. )3.1
Mobility Plan Study pursulUlt to the attached dacume:nt:lticn made a p:t.-t hereor~ ~nd
\VHEREAS. the TPC has requested that me scope of services refIe::t that whoever cond~cts the rtu iy -
work closely w:m the Florida Depar".rnent of Trnnsporte.tion (FDOT), and
WrfER.5..AS, the TIC has requeS--..:d that prc\'lol;s FDOT study recommencations of the :m a :e:
reviewed to overcome shortfal13 identified in those studies, and
'W'HEREAS, the TPC fmds that the requested amendment is consistent witI the goals and objectives ,f
the T rll1sportation Plan for the Miami Urbanized Area.
~OW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY 1'H:E GOVER.:'\;"'0lG BOARD OF TH::
METROPOLIT k'l PLANNING ORGANlZA nON FOR THE MIAMI IJRBAN1ZED _.\.RE.A.:
SECTION 1. That the amendment to increase funding by $50,000 for the Miami Beach Mu..,id?.l
Mobility Plan Study to conduct traffic and environmental st'llcles for Collins Avenue from 59-'.11 to 63 rc! Str~:::t s
hcr:by a;:proved.
The foregoing resolution was offered bv Board Member Barbara M. Carev. who moved its adopjol .
The r:::.ction was seconded by Board Me:nber Miguel Diaz de la Portilla., and ti;:on- being put to vote, the \lOl.~
was as follows:
Board Mem ber Miriam Alonso
Baard M~mbel' Georg: J. Be:-En
Board Member Barbara M. Caroy
Board Memcer Migue! Diaz de la Pcrtilla
Board Member R...-nicr Diu de: Ja PortillA
Board Mamber Betty T. F~rguson
Boari Member Richard N. Krinzman
Board Member Nata.cha Seijas Millan
Board Member Jimmy L. Morales
Board Member Dermis C. Moss
Board Member Pedro Reboredo
Board Member DOITin Rolle
Board Membe:- Katy Sorenson
Board Member Javier D. SoutJ
Board Member Raul Valdes-FauIi
Chairperson Gwen Margolis
absent
aye
aye
aye
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absent
absanr
absen~
aye
aye
aye
abse:1t
aye
ave
absent
a.ye
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EXHIBIT "B"
METROO-'
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February 8, 1999
METROPOLITAN PLANNING O~GANIZATION (MPO) SECRETAIRIJ:.T
OPPICI! 0' OOUNTY MANJI~C"i R
SUITIE g' 0
", NW FIRST STIREIT
MIAMI FLOl=llDol 33'2e.1~i4
(305) 375-4,517
Sergio Rodriguez
City Manager
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
FAX and US Mail
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Dear Mr. ~guez:
On 1une 2nd, 1998, the City of:Miami Beach was awarded S50,000 from the Metropolitan
Planning Organization. Governing Board to conduct a Traffic and Environmental Study for Collim.
Avenue from 59th Street to 63rd Street. To date there has not been any indi~on on behalf of
the City to proceed with this study. The funding assigned to this effort will expire on
September 3D, 1999.
Based on the guidelines of the grant program. expired fi.utds revert back to the pool of the overall
program funds and are made a.vailable for the next round of studies.
, Please advise 'us of your intent on initiating and or completing this study before the expiration
date.
Should you haVe any concerns, please call me at (305) 375-4507.
10 -Luis Mesa, Director
1vtPO Secretariat
c. Os~ Camejo
Amelia Lopes-Johnson
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EXHIBIT "C"
Chronology of Mirabella Project
November 24, 1993 DRB application filed for 6000 Collins Avenue project.
December 15, 1993 Commissioner Liebman schedules item to discuss concerns over safet;' a
Indian Creek Drive and 61st Street.
January 11, 1994 DRB approves proposed 32 story, 215 unit building at Collins Avenue an<
Indian Creek Drive with conditions.
January 19, 1994 FDOT letter to Commissioner Liebman advising that Collins Avenue at 6)tl
Street will be part of a future project development study to identif) i'
additional improvements are needed to reduce accidents along this corrid or
February 1994 Letter from City Manager to FDOT to review further curb cuts in the are~ ir
addition to the remarkings performed at Collins Avenue and 60th Street aE
part of FDOT's Maintenance Program.
March 3, 1994 FDOT advises City of the FDOT's mandatory review of all propm:ed
applications for development or intensification of use abutting the StIte
highway system.
May 3, 1994 Commissioner Liebman meets with Trust for Public Land (TPL) to assist 'he
City of Miami Beach to acquire the Mirabella site for public use.
December 24, 1994 Letter from attorney for new developer of proposed condominium at 6000
Collins Avenue requesting the City vacate existing easements.
Proposed Mirabella Condominium:
· permit issued April 19, 1995
· permit expires October 14, 1996
January 30, 1995
City Attorney memorandum describing the City's easements which were
dedicated by plat in 1937 to be used for utility services.
October 12, 1995
City Attorney memo to Commissioner Gottlieb advising of meeting wth
Trust for Public Land to discuss Mirabella Project.
October 12, 1995
Notice from Grubb and Ellis that the developer is not pursuing the
development of the condominium due to lack of financing. Land purchase
price for 6000 Collins Avenue is $1,150,000.
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February 1997 City sets forth legislative priority to secure multi-year appropriation for th:
Mirabella Project as a transportation demonstration project both at Statem l
Federal level pursuing ISTEA funds.
May 1997 City staff reviews impact of new proposed condominium at the Colin:
Avenue and 60th Street area and effect on access on northbound Colin:
Avenue and whether to redirect entrance/exit to the project in coordinatiOl.
with FDOT.
May 5, 1997 Board of Rules and Appeals grants extension of expired building permi
(contrary to staff recommendation) to October 1997.
June 1997 City staff and developer meet to review design changes to propo;e(
development plans.
June 1997 City staff reviews traffic study submitted by developer in connection ",itl
proposed Mirabella Condominium.
June 3, 1997 Revised plans submitted to DRB.
June 4, 1997 City appeals BORA ruling and itigation initiated between City and develoJel
regarding the building permit extension.
July 3, 1997 Developer proposes settlement ofthe pending litigation between the City me
developer with respect to the Mirabella project.
July 23, 1997 Letter from City Attorney regarding ongoing settlement decisions.
July 16, 1997 City Commission requests the Administration to procure an appraisal oflhe
Mirabella site.
August 14, 1997 City procures appraisal report by Quinlivan Appraisal of the 2.43 acre land
site known as the Mirabella site located at 6000 Collins A venue estimating
a market value of$3,700,000.
September 2, 1997 DRB review of revised Mirabella Project.
September 10, 1997 Commission Memorandum No. 592-97, requested by Commissioner Kasdin,
to discuss the feasibility of developing an open space park at Mirabella site
and Commisioner Shapiro requests FDOT explore acquisition of the
Mirabella site.
September 1997 City staff prepares preliminary cost estimate for park development at
Mirabella site ranging between $162,095 - $826,284.
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September 1997
Request by area residents to the City to ask FDOT to study realignment 0 f
Collins Avenue and 60th Street.
September 18, 1997 Letter from Jose Garcia-Pedrosa to Jose Abreu (FDOT) to exp]or,:
realignment of Collins Avenue and the Mirabella project.
October I, 1997 F ederallobbyists meet with Congressman Clay Shaw to discuss Mirabdb
site.
October 21, 1997 City Commission adopts Resolution No. 97 -22569 designatinl,
Commissioner Shapiro as City's liaison to initiate discussions with FD01'
with regard to the possible acquisition of the Mirabella site and adjacen
properties to straighten Collins Avenue and to mitigate traffic flow an<
dangerous traffic condition.
November 6, 1997 Article in Miami Today, "Beach seeking a straight solution for intersectior
at 63rd Street and Collins Avenue."
November 26, 1997 Letter from Jose Abreu (FDOT) to Jose Garcia-Pedrosa stating evaluatlOI
was conducted and FDOT recommended against the right of acquisition ane
against construction of major improvements due to:
Does not serve public purpose
Cost-benefit analysis
December 16, 1997 City requests funding for Mirabella study to MPO Board.
January 12, 1998 City makes presentation to the MPO's Transportation Planning Courcil
(TPC).
February 12, 1998 Memo from Commissioner Shapiro to Sergio Rodriguez requesting an update
on the FOOT study and direction ofMPO - funding availability.
February 23, 1998 Memo from Sergio Rodriguez to Commissioner Shapiro advising of 'he
City's efforts to submit proposal to MPO.
March 3, 1998 Study conducted by Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) for FDOT for
Collins Avenue at 60th Street including level of service analysis, accident
summaries and drawings showing intersection geometry.
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March 18, 1998
April 9, 1998
April 22, 1998
June 2, 1998
August 26, 1998
City Commission Resolution No. 98-22689 providing matching funds ir at
amount of $20,000 to MPO grant request.
City's formal request to the MPO to secure funding for the Mirabella study
Letter from MPO Secretariat to Sergio Rodriguez scheduling fundin~
recommendation for $50,000 by the TPC on May 11, 1998 and to the MPC
Board on June 2, 1998.
MPO adopts Resolution No. 12-98 approving an amendment to inCrelS{
funding by $50,000 for the CMB Municipal Mobility Plan study to conducl
traffic and environmental studies for Collins Avenue from 59th to 6:lrd
Streets.
Proposal from Carr Smith Corradino to perform Product Development md
Environmental (PD&E) study for Collins Avenue realignment at an estima:ed
cost of $280,000 to $320,000. The VHB study provided the basic
information; i.e. level of service analysis, accident summaries and drawings.
Therefore, the remaining scope of work necessary to complete the PD<,E
study is estimated at $200,000.
The $200,000+ study would:
· Confirm the previous scope performed
· Identify improvement alternatives based upon estimated demand
· Provide operational analysis of alternatives
· Evaluate/estimate the cost of the proposed improvements and
establish the benefit/cost ratio of the proposed alternatives, and
· Develop a project concept report for the selected alternative
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EXHIBIT "D"
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSFOR11~(fION
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DISTI"tICT SIX
DISTRICT $ECREiARY'S Orne!:
1000 N.W. I ( 11'H AVENUE
MIAMI, FL.O"IOA .33 I 72
(305) 470-:5 J 97 FAX: o47o-se f 0
November 26. 1997
Mr. lose Garcia-Pedrosa
City Manager
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Rorida 33139
Re: Impro'Penimts to Co11:ins A:velUle and Indian Creek Road /Jr tlu V"1Cinity of 63" Sind
Dear ~"':
In r:sponse to your request, tile Departm.eIl[ has conducted a feasibility study to determice
whether the acquisition of tlIc Mirabella site and adjacent properties is practical for the purpc se
of straightc1ing Collins Avenue, mmgati:cg the traffic flow and removing a dangerous traflic
condition. Specifica11y, determine the need for reaJie:oine Collins Avczme from the southe:rn
comu:ction of Indian Creek Road and Collim Avexme to 63rd Street.. Based on the Department's
prior detailed enviroImJcntaJ smdy of the corridor aDd this investigation, we do not believe that
major acquisitions of pLC:^'rtr is justified.
The Dcpartmcot.bas comple~ject Development and Environmt"l'l~J (PD&E) Smdy of tte
Col1in3 Avenue cotr:1dor, including the 63rd Srreet area. As a pan of this major PD&E effort.
the :ea1;g7'Iment of Collins AVCDUC between Indian Credc Rood and 63rd Street was not idemified
as a needed impro'Vetncm. therefore horizontal 2ligmnent cll.a.o2es were not recommended. TO'
CDSUre that the original cODClusioas of this major study were still appropriate. the Department
agreed to reevaluate cooclitiODS along Collins Avenue and Indian Creek Road. A fatal flaw
analysis was perfor:med to c'Wlluate the operating level of service on 63rd Street at the rw,)
signalized intersections at Indian Creek Road and at Collins Avexme. A review of the level of
service for Collins Avenue was also analyzed. . Based on this evaluation, we have determined that
Collins A veuue from Indian Creek Road to 63rd Street can be narrowed from it's existing three
through lanes to two lanes. This would be companole with the laDfS north of 63rd Stree::
associated with the City's streerscaping effortS of Collins Avenue. This lane reduction will allo'~'r
for minor horizoDtal geometric improvements along Collins A venue without the need for ac~
right ofwa.y.
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The addition of the nor.tbound movements on Indian Creek Road, south of 63rd Street wi 1
degrade the level of service at the intersection with 63rd Street and would create a lane balanc ~
problem north of the intersection. This would also require tl}e loss of park.i.ng which may not b:
prudent because rcplac:ment parking opportunities do Dot exist within a reasonable d.ist.a.nc.~ c r
the affected properties.
Ac:.::idem: patterns in the area were reviewed to de~:-",,~ne whether a safety p:oblcn. existS alonJ'
Collins Avenue between Indian Creek Road and 63rd Street. Based on the records, the e:tist~
accident patterns in the area do not present a major safety concem. An average of three n:por~
crashes have occurred over the last three years at the in1ersection of Collins A ycnu:; and 63rc
Street. This is within the average experienced in Dade County for these types of facilities. Ba;cC
on a review of the accidems, the cosrs to construct major improvC1Il:ms to Collins A yc:nUf
(including right of way acquisition) would exceed the b<:ncfits.
The current design meetS pUblic purpose, therefore wc fcd eat to condemn a gr:ater estate in
land than needed is an abuse of our discretiomuy eminent don:ain power. We will cont:imJe to
mOIJitor the operating conditions along this portion of the State Highway Sy5teI:1, parti...-u1arly as
the aes--JIetic and geometric improvcmcD1S arc implemented by the Department ami City of Miani
Beach.
the position of the Department. Once you have h;J.d an opporrnnity to revic: w
glad to d.i.sc-.lSS it with you in more detail.
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cc: Congressman E. Clay Shaw
Stat: Senator Ronald A. Silver
State Representative Elaine Bloom
Commissioner Shapiro
Hany Mavrogenes
Fausto Gomez
Exhibit liE"
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY'S TRANSPORTATION & PARKING COMMITTEE
A RESOLUTION OF THE TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING COMMITTEE OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH URGING THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE crr"Y
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIOI\II'S
RECOMMENDATION REQUESTING THAT THE METROPOLITAN PLANNU'~G
ORGANIZATION (MPO) REALLOCATE AN EXISTING $50,000 MPO GRANT, TO
FUND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A $62,000 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE
MUNICIPAL MOBILITY PLAN (MMP); THE GRANT'S ORIGINAL PURPOSE BEING TO
CONDUCT A PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY FOR COLLU~S
AVENUE (FROM 59TH TO 63RD STREET), WHICH HAS BEEN ESTIMATED TO COST
OVER $200,000, AND STILL REMAINS PARTIALLY FUNDED AT $70,000; SAID
GRANT REALLOCATION TO BE MATCHED ~Y THE CITY AT $12,000, USING
PARKING ENTERPRISE FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the Tran~portation and Parking Committee unanimously approv3d
the Administration's recommendation requesting the MfO to reallocate an existing
MPO grant in the amount of $50,600 to partially fund the Municipal Mobility
Implementatation Plan; and
WHEREAS, there is an urgent need to develop an Implementation Plan for the
MMP Transportation Vision for Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the Implementation Plan development would be fully funded at
$62,000 and would be completed within 120 days from the notice to proceed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING
COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, urging the Mayor and CiW
Commission to request that the MPO reallocate $50,000 in grant funds, from the
development of a $200,000-plus project development and environmental study for
Collins Avenue (from 59th to 63rd Street), which is partly funded, to the development
of a $62,000 Implementation Plan for the Municipal Mobility Plan; said implementation
plan becoming ready to proceed and fully funded with $50,000 in MPO funds and
$12,000 in Miami Beach Parking Enterprise Funds.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 1 st day of February 1999.
BY: THE CITY'S TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING COMMITTEE
F:IPINGI$ALLUACKIEIMPO. T&P
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS O~ THE MIAMI BEACH
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE URGING THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSOl'
TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION'S RECOMMENDATION REQUESTING
THAT THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO]
REALLOCATE THE $50,000 EXISTING MPO GRANT TO FUND THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A $62,000 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE
MUNICIP AL MOBILITY PLAN (MMP):
Whereas, the Grant's original purpose was to conduct a project development and
environmental study for Collins A venue, which has been estimated to cost over $200,000
and still remains partially funded at $70,000; and
Whereas, the implementation Plan development would be fully funded at $62,000 and
would be completed within 120 days from the notice to proceed; and
Whereas, the Board of Governors of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce supports the
Administration's recommendation requesting the MPO to reallocate an existing MPO GraIt
In the amount of $50,000 to partially fund the Municipal Mobility Implementation Plan; and
Whereas, there is an urgent need to develop an Implementation Plan for the M1v1P
Transportation Vision for Miami Beach;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE
MIAMI BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO SUPPORT THE
ADMINISTRATION'S RECOMENDATION AND URGE THE MAYOR AND
COMMISSIONERS TO REQUEST TO REALLOCATE THE MPO GRANT TO FUND
THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE MUNICIPAL
MOBILITY PLAN.
Passed and adopted this 2nd day of February 1999.
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Gerald K. Schwartz, Chamn3.n)
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1920 Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Phone: (305) 672-1270 · Fax: (305) 538-4336
EXHIBIT "F"
DRAFT SCOPE OF SERVICES
MMP IMPLEMENTATION PLAN/PROGRAM OF INTERRELATED PROJECTS
February 2, 1 999
Resolution No. 98-22970 directed the Administration to develop implementation
tasks for the Miami Beach Municipal Mobility Plan (MMP). Such implementation
tasks, or "Program of Int~rrelated Projects" (PIP), are a direct result of the
recommendations made in the MMP. The MMP produced a "Project Bank" of
transportation-related improvements chosen in response to the MMP's assessment
of the City's mobility needs. The PIP, to be developed by consultants with City
input, will analyze and organize the Project Bank improvements and produce the
following work products:
<> The Project Bank improvements, some of which are currently conceptual in
nature, will be refined into a set of specific recommendations and placed im:o
four (4) categories: Traffic Analysis Zone (T AZ), Districts, Neighborhoods,
and Transportation Concurrency Management Areas (TCMA).
<> The boundaries of potential TCMAs will be defined by the City Planning sta':f,
while a work program for the planning activities and strategies mandated by
State legislation for each proposed TCMA will be developed jointly by the
Consultant and City.
<> Cost estimates will be developed for each City-identified Project Bank
improvement, including estimates for any associated studies or related work
that will be required for purposes of funding application, approval,
design/engineering, permitting, and construction.
<> The Project Bank improvements will be prioritized and phasing schemes
developed as appropriate, with the input of the Transportation and Parking
Committee and City staff.
<> The PIP will include the development of each project into a capital
improvements program (CIP) item, using the City's preferred formats.
<> Potential funding sources will be identified for each improvement, and the
applicable forms, regulations, procedures, timelines, matching obligations
(cash and/or in-kind), and other pertinent information will be provided for
each funding source. Sample funding-application packets will also be
provided.
DRAFT
o A reliable standard procedure and process will be developed for the City to
approach State and County officials regarding desired amendments to the
1997 Miami-Dade County Street Closure/Traffic Flow Modification Manual.
The most significant of these amendments would est~blish a less restrictive
policy for compact urban-infill, high-density areas, such as Miami Beach, and
allow for greater municipal autonomy, creativity and flexibility in the use of
innovative non-traditional traffic calming tools and techniques. This new
approach would ultimately prove to be less expensive and more effective in
establishing/enhancing livability in the various Miami Beach neighborhoods.
o Consideration will be given to the types of traffic calming techniques and
solutions that have been planned, implemented, and proved successfull in
residential neighborhoods of tourist destinations such as Seattle, Portland,
and San Francisco. The City of West Palm Beach has recently received,
through the TEA-21 Bill, a $21 million earmark over a six-year period, for
continued development and implementation of effective traffic calming
measures for its residents and neighborhoods.
o Consultants will suggest policies and strategies for combining certain PIP
projects to attract the attention of Federal, State, County and other funding
agencies, thereby maximizing the City's chances of being funded.
o Consultants will identify an organizational structure for the implementation of
the MMP, and the roles to be played by the various City departments and
personnel in the implementation process of MMP projects and other
transportation-related improvements.
o Consultants will work with designated City staff as needed for
Implementation Plan development.
o Consultants will make presentations to the Transportation and Parking
Committee, Planning Board, City Commission and MPO.
o Consultants will prepare a comprehensive document known as the MMP
Implementation Plan, which will include a user-friendly and thorough
Executive Summary.
o Consultants will produce 150 copies of the MMP Implementation Plan/
Program of Interrelated Projects.
NOTE: Under the Concurrency Management System Study, the Project Bank
improvements will be analyzed for their cumulative impacts and relationship to one
another, prior to finalizing the above-mentioned PIP. This analyses will result in a
clearer understanding of the Project Bank as a system of improvements, and the
implications of phasing.
Timeline for PIP Development: 120 days from the notice to proceed
Price quoted by Carr Smith Corradino: $62,000 (to be negotiated)
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Cln' HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
http:\\cLmiami-beach.f1.us
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO.
1 B7/i'7
TO:
Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and
Members of the City Co ission
DATE: March 3, 19~ I)
FROM:
Sergio Rodriguez
City Manager
SUBJECT:
A RESOLU ION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THI:
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT THI:
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) REALLOCA TJ:
AN EXISTING $50,000 MPO GRANT, TO FUND THE DEVELOPMENT OF
A $62,000 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE MUNICIPAL MOBILITY
PLAN (MMP), TO BE PREPARED BY CARR SMITH CORRADINO, THI :
MMP CONSULTANTS; THE GRANT'S ORIGINAL PURPOSE BEING T('I
CONDUCT A PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT.u,
STUDY FOR COLLINS AVENUE (FROM 59TH TO 63RD STREET); SAil I
GRANT REALLOCATION TO BE MATCHED BY THE CITY AT $12,000
USING PARKING ENTERPRISE FUNDS.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
City Commission Resolution No. 98-22689, dated March 18, 1998, appropriated funds, not to
exceed $20,000, to match a funding request made to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO),
in the amount of$100,000. The purpose was to fund a 'realignment' study for Collins Avenue, from
59th Street to 63rd Street, also commonly referred to as the "Mirabella Study. II
In response, MPO Resolution #12-98, dated June 2, 1998, approved "an amendment to increase
funding by $50,000 for the Miami Beach Municipal Mobility Plan Study to conduct traffic and
environmental studies II for the indicated Collins Avenue (Mirabella) area. As a result, the funding
allocated for the "Mirabella Study" only totaled $70,000. The effective date of the MPO grant was
October 1, 1998, and the study was to be completed by September 30, 1999. The MPO Resolution
is attached as Exhibit A.
On February 8, 1999. Jose Luis Mesa, the MPO Secretariat, notified the City of its intent to re-
allocate the $50,000 in grant funds if the referenced Mirabella study was not conducted within the
specified time frame (refer to Exhibit B).
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This "Mirabella Study, II consisting of a project development and environmental study (PD&E~, a;
required by the Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT), was estimated by FDOT and th :
City's consultants to cost in excess of$200,000. (Refer to Exhibit "C", August 26, 1998 summary. I
To date, the City has not appropriated the $130,000 balance required to complete the Stl dy .
However, based on the City's efforts with respect to this project and previous recommendations fion l
FDOT, it is recommended that the City Commission endorse the following revised strategy wit] l
respect to the Mirabella site.
MIRABELLA PROJECT
Attached, as Exhibit "C," is a chronology of the Mirabella project and the City's efforts with resrec
thereto. The chronology describes the various private proposals for development on the subject ;;itl
as well as the City's repeated concerns and efforts to seek road enhancements to ensure safety.
Based upon the November 1997 letter from Jose Abreu to former City Manager, Jose Garcia-PedDs,
(see attached Exhibit "D"), the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recommended agains
the acquisition and construction of the road improvements since the proposed project did not mee
FDOT's public purpose criteria and did not yield a positive cost/benefit in FDOT's opinion.
Based on this information, the City Administration finds that the expenditure of$200,000 to conducl
a PD&E study of the area will not necessarily yield any additional information to persuade FDOl
to revisit its November 1997 position.
Alternatively, the City Administration recommends the City revisit the Mirabella site as a combined
"Road Improvement and Recreational Open Space Land Acquisition" project. Based on discussions
with Miami-Dade County, on a preliminary basis, it appears that road impact fees can be utilized to
perform the road improvements identified and acquire additional right of way to align the road.
The remaining land acquisition for recreational open space purposes may be funded through an
application for grant funds with the State of Florida and at the Federal level. With the City
Commission's authorization, the Administration proposes to pursue funding to acquire the landbr
recreational open space from two grant programs:
1. Florida Communities Trust Preservation 2000 Program through the Department of
Community Affairs, State of Florida; grant application due April 1, 1999.
2. Florida Greenways and Trails Program through the Department of Environmental Protection,
State of Florida; grant application due April I, 1999.
At the Commission's direction, we will also ask the City's Federal lobbyists to pursue all possible
Federal funding options. It is anticipated that grant funding notifications will not be received until
the Fall of 1999. Likewise, the City could also choose to finance the proposed land acquisiticn;
however, it is recommended that grant sources and/or special assessments to residents of the area
be exhausted prior to considering any financing alternatives that would adversely impact the Cit/s
general funds.
Alternatively, the City and residents in the area could explore the establishment of a spe.~ia
assessment district to contribute towards the funding necessary to acquire the land.
ANALYSIS
The referenced $50,000 grant funds were derived from a Federal Transit Administration (FTA
Section 9 program, and can only be used for transportation planning studies. The grant funds mus
be expended within a 12-month period, and, therefore, the City of Miami Beach must expend tht
funds by September 30, 1999. The MPO has the right to make reallocations when the funds havt
not been encumbered.
The Administration was recently advised that the $50,000 grant may be reallocated to an on-gom~
County transportation planning study ifthe City fails to commit the funds and complete the projec
within the prescribed time frame. (Refer to Exhibit 8.)
Resolutions were adopted by the City's Transportation and Parking Committee, on February 1.
1999, and the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors, on February 2, 1999,
urging the City Commission to pursue a reallocation of the $50,000 in MPO funds to fund:he
development of an Implementation Plan for the Municipal Mobility Plan. These Resolutionsm
herein attached as Exhibit liE".
The Implementation Plan for the Municipal Mobility Plan will refine and recommend specitic
transportation related improvements within the City based upon the project bank in the initial pLm.
These recommendations will address key intersections, develop cost estimates, prioritze
implementation and phasing schemes and assist with funding applications to implement the City's
desired improvements.
There are four alternative uses available to the City for the $50,000 grant funds:
1. Maintain the $50,000 grant funds as allocated and appropriate an additional $130,000 so that
the City can advertise a Request For Proposals and seek responses to conduct the PD~,~E
study for Collins Avenue, estimated to cost in excess of $200,000;
2. Request that the MPO reallocate the $50,000 grant to fund the MMP Implementation Study.
Attached is a draft scope of services for said Implementation Plan (refer to Exhibit "F")
3. Request a reallocation to partially fund the transportation component of the Master Plan Jor
North Beach. In this case, a scope of services and cost estimate would have to be prepared
immediately. The same matching funds allocated for the "Mirabella" study (from the North
Shore Project) would be utilized for this purpose.
4. Allow the MPO to reallocate the funds as they have indicated for an alternate project as
indicated in the correspondence from Jose Luis Mesa.
Based on the Administration's analysis of the Mirabella project, as described above, tile
Administration recommends that the $50,000 MPO grant be reallocated to fund the Implementation
Plan for the Municipal Mobility Plan (MPO), for the following reasons:
Based on the Administration's analysis of the Mirabella project, as described above, tht:
Administration recommends that the $50,000 MFa grant be reallocated to fund the ImplementatiOl.
Plan for the Municipal Mobility Plan (MFa), for the following reasons:
1. As stated in MPO Resolution # 12-98, the $50,000 grant allotated toward the "Mirabell:
Study" was issued as an increase to the original $78,500 allocation made to the MMP itsdf
2. The MPO deadline for using the $50,000 in grant funds is September 30, 1999;
3. City Commission Resolution No. 98-22970, dated November 18,1999, adopted the MhlI
and directed the Administration to develop the Implementation Plan;
4. At a cost of $62,000, the MMP Implementation Plan would be fully funded utiliz n~
$50,000 in MFa funds and $12,000 in Parking Enterprise Funds. The City can proceed witt
the JvIN1P Implementation Plan upon approval of an amendment to the existing Carr Smitl:
Corradino contract. The Implementation Plan would be completed within 120 days of (]
notice to proceed, and within the MPO/FTA fund deadline of September 30,1999.
5. The MMP Implementation Plan and the capital improvements program (CIF) would be
completed in time for the City to submit applications to establish our priority projects, under
the 2001 funding cycles of FDOT and MFO, or directly to the Federal agencies.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends approval of the Resolution/grant reallocation request to the MPO,
which is also supported and recommended by the City's Transportation and Parking Committee, and
the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors. The Administration further
recommends the. City Commission direct the City Manager to pursue the proposed "Road
Improvement and Recreational Open Space Land Acquisition" strategy to implement the Mirabella
project.
If the City Commission does not wish to endorse the proposed "Road Improvement and Recreational
Open Space Land Acquisition" strategy for the Mirabella project, the City can contract to perform
the PD&E study, as previously described, and resubmit our findings to FDaT for an alternative
review and consideration. Funding for said study can be obtained from road impact fees, based upm
preliminary discussions with the County.
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