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Date: December 2, 2008 Agenda Item No. 8(P) (1) (A)
To: Honorable Chairman Bruno A. Barreiro
and Members, Board of ounty Commissioners
From: George M. Burgess ~ Resolution No. R-1331-08
County Manager
Subject: Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) etween Miami-Dade County and the City of Miami
Beach in the Amount of $700,000 to Fund the Design and Construction of the
Rehabilitation of the Washington Avenue Bridge over the Collins Canal
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approve the attached resolution
authorizing the execution of a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) between Miami-Dade County
(County) and the City of Miami Beach (City) for the rehabilitation of the Washington Avenue Bridge over
the Collins Canal.
SCOPE
This Agreement will provide funding for the rehabilitation of the Washington Avenue Bridge over the
Collins Canal located within the City of Miami Beach, in Commission Districts 4 and 5.
FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE
The total estimated cost of the project, including contingencies, is $700,000; $80,000 for design and
$620,000 for construction. The full amount will be funded with Road Impact Fee District 8 funds.
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
No additional authority is being requested within the body of this contract.
TRACK RECORD/MONITOR
The County utilized the resources of the City to design, contract, construct and inspect the project on a
reimbursable basis. Disbursement of County funds to the City shall be based upon City invoices with
certified copies of paid contractor invoices.
As part of this Agreement, the City agreed to comply with applicable County regulations including but
not limited to the Community Small Business Enterprise (CSBE) Program, Community Business
Enterprise (CBE) Program, the Community Workforce Program, and the Responsible Wages and
Benefits Ordinance (Ordinance No. 90-143). The County's Review Committee evaluated the subject
project and returned a recommendation of no measure.
BACKGROUND
On January 14, 2008, the City was issued a Notice of Bridge Closure letter by the Florida Department
of Transportation (FDOT) recommending the immediate closure of the Washington Avenue Bridge to all
traffic "until the City can perform emergency repairs to the superstructure". Following receipt of the
Notice of Bridge Closure, the City immediately closed the bridge. Built in 1938, the bridge suffered a
Honorable Chairman Bruno A. Barreiro
and Members, Board of County Commissioners
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rapid decrease in sufficiency ratings attributable to increased traffic volumes of large construction
vehicles with heavy loads generated by nearby construction sites.
Subsequently, the City commissioned a structural evaluation to determine if the conditions of the bridge
warranted full reconstruction or rehabilitation repairs. This study concluded that the rehabilitation of the
bridge was the most feasible and economical solution as well as the most effective way to restore the
structural integrity of the bridge.
The City issued a resolution certifying the bridge closure a valid public emergency on May 14, 2008. It
was critical that the rehabilitation project proceed as quickly as possible, as leaving the bridge closed
presented a risk to the health, safety, and welfare of area residents by contributing to delayed
emergency response times. This Agreement will provide funding for the City's expedited rehabilitation
project to re-open the bridge as soon as possible for efficient and safe traffic operations. The City will
be provided a maximum reimbursement of $700,000, from Road Impact Fee District 8 funding for the
design and construction of the project.
A Public Involvement Plan (PIP) was implemented by the City to provide information to property
owners, tenants, and area residents. The Washington Avenue Bridge repairs began on May 20, 2008
and have now been completed.
Assistant County Manag
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:~~;- MEMORANDUM
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TO: Honorable Chairman Bruno A. Barreiro DATE: December 2, 2008
and Members, Board of County Commissioners
FROM: R. A. C evas, Jr! SUB3ECT: Agenda Item No. 8 (P) (1) (A )
County Attorney
Please note any items checked.
"4-Day Rule" (" 3-Day Rule" for committees) applicable if raised
6 weeks required between first reading and public hearing
4 weeks notification to municipal officials required prior to public
hearing
Decreases revenues or increases expenditures without balancing budget
Budget required
Statement of fiscal impact required
Bid waiver requiring County Manager's written recommendation
Ordinance creating a new board requires detailed County Manager's
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Approved Ma or Agenda Item No. 8 (P) (1) (A )
12-2-08
Veto
Override
RESOLUTION NO. R-1331-08
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A JOINT
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$700,000 BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH TO FUND THE REHABILITATION OF
THE WASHINGTON AVENUE BRIDGE OVER THE COLLINS
CANAL; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR
HIS DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS THEREIN
WHEREAS, this Board desires to accomplish the purposes outlined in the accompanying
memorandum, a copy of which is incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, both the City of Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County wish to facilitate
the rehabilitation of the Washington Avenue Bridge over the Collins Canal,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board approves this
Joint Participation Agreement between Miami-Dade County and the City of Miami Beach,
providing up to $700,000 to the City for eligible expenses incurred in the design and construction
of this rehabilitation, in substantially the form attached hereto and made a part hereof; and
authorizing the County Mayor or his designee to execute same for and on behalf of Miami-Dade
County and to exercise the provisions contained therein
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Resolution No. R-1331-08
Agenda Item No. 8 (P ~ (1) (A ~
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The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Sally A. Heyman
who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Carlos A. Gimenez
and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Bruno A. Barreiro, Chairman aye
Barbara J. Jordan, Vice-Chairwoman aye
Jose "Pepe" Diaz absent Audrey M. Edmonson aye
Carlos A. Gimenez aye Sally A. Heyman aye
Joe A. Martinez aye Dennis C. Moss aye
Dorrin D. Rolle aye Natacha Seijas aye
Katy Sorenson aYe Rebeca Sosa aYe
Sen. Javier D. Souto absent
The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 2nd day
of December, 2008. This resolution shall become effective ten (10) days after the date of its
adoption unless vetoed by the Mayor, and if vetoed, shall become effective only upon an
override by this Board.
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Approved by County Attorney as
to form and legal sufficiency.
Thomas Goldstein
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY ITS BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
HARVEY RUVIN, CLERK
By: K.ay Sullivan
Deputy Clerk
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