2011-27730 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -27730
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH
MIAMI -DADE COUNTY TO RECEIVE COUNTY TRANSIT SURTAX FUNDS
(CONSTRUCTION), IN A MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF UP TO $500,000, FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ALONG PINE TREE DRIVE
AND LA GORCE DRIVE, FROM WEST 51 STREET TO WEST 63 STREET.
WHEREAS, the La Gorce Pine /Tree Homeowners Association (HOA) submitted a
request to Miami -Dade County Public Works to convert Pine Tree Drive and La Gorce Drive
from one -way to two -way traffic flow, between 52 Street and 61 Street; and
WHEREAS, the HOA requested the conversion in the belief that it would improve traffic
conditions and operational safety, reduce the number of accidents, and reduce speeding along
these corridors; and
WHEREAS, the County conducted a study to evaluate this request, which included an
analysis of the vehicular volume, speed, and accident data along both corridors; and
WHEREAS, based upon the results of the County's study, it was determined that in
order to implement the two -way conversion, approximately two (2) to four (4) of the medians
would need to be removed; existing pavement markings would also have to be removed; and a
roundabout would need to be installed at the intersection of Pine Tree Drive, La Gorce Drive,
and 51 Street; and
WHEREAS, due to funding issues, the County cannot implement the two -way
conversion at this time; and
WHEREAS, the County presented an interim plan that would improve the safety of
both corridors by installing sequential sets of speed cushions, with associated traffic signs, as
well as re- striping of both corridors; and
WHEREAS, the most expeditious way to implement this project is to have the County
design and fund it, and the City implement the construction through a Job Order Contract; and
WHEREAS, the County presented this proposed traffic calming plan for Pine Tree and
La Gorce Drive to residents present at the Mayor on the Move meeting held on July 26, 2011;
and
WHEREAS, the County has dedicated $500,000 of Transit Surtax Funds for the
construction of these safety improvements on Pine Tree and La Gorce Drive, from west 51
Street, to west 63 Street; and
WHEREAS, the County and City have negotiated a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA)
wherein the County will design and fund the project; the City will permit the project, retain a
contractor to build the project, oversee the construction, and be responsible for public
information and involvement; and
WHEREAS, the JPA also requires approval by the Citizens' Independent Transportation
Trust and the Board of County Commissioners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby approve
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Joint Participation Agreement with Miami -
Dade County to receive County Transit Surtax funds, in a maximum amount of up to $500,000,
for the construction of safety improvements along Pine Tree Drive and La Gorce Drive, from
West 51 Street to West 63 Street.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of September, 2011.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution approving and authorizing to execute a joint participation agreement with Miami -Dade County
to receive County transit Surtax funds for the construction of safety improvements along Pine Tree Drive
and La Gorce Drive, from west 51 Street to west 63 Street.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Enhance mobility throughout the City.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): Transportation remains one of the most
significant areas to address from the 2009 Community Satisfaction Survey results (often mentioned as a
Key Quality of Life Issue). 24% of residents rated traffic flow as excellent or good, and 37% as poor.
Issue:
I Should the Commission execute the JPA?
Item Summary /Recommendation:
Pine Tree Drive and La Gorce Drive are Miami -Dade County (County) roadways. The County is installing
the following safety improvements as an interim measure to improve the safety of both corridors:
• Installing speed cushions
• Adding traffic signs
• Restriping both corridors
The La Gorce Pine Tree Homeowners Association (HOA) submitted a request to Miami -Dade County
Public Works to convert Pine Tree Drive and La Gorce Drive from one -way to two -way traffic flow between
52 Street and 61 Street. The HOA requested the conversion in the belief that it would improve traffic
conditions and operational safety, reduce the number of accidents, and reduce speeding along the
corridors. Due to funding issues, the County cannot implement the two -way conversion at this time.
As an interim solution, the County developed a plan that would improve the safety of both corridors by
installing sequential sets of speed cushions with associated traffic signs, as well as restriping of both
corridors.
At a meeting on July 5, 2011 with County Mayor Carlos Gimenez, County Commissioners Bruno Barreiro
and Sally Heyman and City Commissioners Ed Tobin and Deede Weithorn and City Manager, Jorge
Gonzalez, it was decided that the most expeditious way to implement this project was to have the County
design and fund it and the City implement the construction through JOC. To get feedback from other
neighborhoods, the County presented this proposed traffic calming plan for Pine Tree and La Gorce Drive
to City residents and multiple HOA's at the Mayor on the Move meeting held July 26, 2011.
The County has pledged $500,000 of Transit Surtax Funds (Construction) for the construction of these
safety improvements.
In order to have the County design and fund the project and the City execute the construction, a Joint
Participation Agreement (JPA) must be approved by the City and the County. It is expected that the Board
of County Commissioners will approve the JPA at their scheduled meeting on December 6, 2011. To
expedite the start of the project, the City Administration has agreed to advance the funds and award the
JOC contract as soon as possible.
THE ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS ADOPTING THE RESOLUTION.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
2
OBPI Total N/A N/A
Financial Impact Summary: N/A
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Richard W. Saltrick, Acting City Engineer, ext.6565
Sign - Offs:
Department Direct Assistant C'4 ager City Manager
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: September 14, 2011
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI -
DADE COUNTY TO RECEIVE COUNTY TRANSIT SURTAX FUNDS
(CONSTRUCTION) IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 (MAXIMUM) FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ALONG PINE TREE DRIVE AND
LA GORCE DRIVE, FROM WEST 51 STREET TO WEST 63 STREET.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends approving the resolution to execute a Joint Participation
Agreement (JPA) with Miami -Dade County for Transit Surtax Funds (Construction) funds in the
amount of $500,000 (maximum).
FUNDING
Miami -Dade County for Transit Surtax Funds in the amount of $500,000.
BACKGROUND
Pine Tree Drive and La Gorce Drive are Miami -Dade County (County) roadways. The County is
installing the following safety improvements as an interim measure to improve the safety of both
corridors. These include:
• Installing speed cushions
• Adding traffic signs
• Restriping both corridors
The La Gorce Pine Tree Homeowners Association (HOA) submitted a request to Miami -Dade
County Public Works to convert Pine Tree Drive and La Gorce Drive from one -way to two -way
traffic flow between 52 Street and 61 Street. The HOA requested the conversion in the belief
that it would improve traffic conditions and operational safety, reduce the number of accidents,
and reduce speeding along the corridors.
The County conducted a study to evaluate this request. The study includes an analysis of the
vehicular volume, speed, and accident data along both corridors. Based upon the results of the
study, it was determined that in order to implement the two -way conversion, approximately two
(2) to four (4) of the medians would need to be removed, removal of existing pavement
markings, and a roundabout would need to be installed at the intersection of Pine Tree Drive, La
Gorce Drive and 51s Street.
Commission Memorandum -Joint Participation Agreement for Safety Improvements on Pine Tree/ La Gorce
Drive
September 14, 2011
Page 2 of 3
The County originally estimated the construction cost to be approximately $700,000. The
County later determined the pavement has to be re- graded due to the existing condition of the
pavement, which increases the construction cost to $1,490,881. Due to funding issues, the
County cannot implement the two -way conversion at this time.
The County then developed another concept to address both safety and traffic calming
concerns, that converts the left lane to a left turn only and the right lane to a through lane only.
According to the County, the advantages to this concept include no requirement for any
resurfacing of the road, a roundabout will not be needed at Pine Tree Drive and 51 Street, and
the use of tubular delineators for a test phase that would prohibit straight movement from the left
lane and to reinforce the no -U -turn from the right lane just beyond each island. This concept
would address the traffic calming concerns within the neighborhood.
At a meeting on July 5, 2011 with County Mayor Carlos Gimenez, County Commissioners Bruno
Barreiro and Sally Heyman and City Commissioners Ed Tobin and Deede Weithorn and City
Manager, Jorge Gonzalez, it was decided that the most expeditious way to implement this
project was to have the County design and fund it and the City implement the construction
through JOC. To get feedback from other neighborhoods, the County presented this proposed
traffic calming plan for Pine Tree and La Gorce Drive to City residents and multiple HOA's at the
Mayor on the Move meeting held July 26, 2011.
The County and the City met with the HOA on April 21, 2011 to discuss the County's Interim
plan with the left turn only on the left through lane. The City received a letter from the HOA on
April 26, 2011 endorsing the County's proposed interim traffic plan for Pine Tree and La Gorce
Drive. On May 15, 2011 a meeting was held with the residents and the Homeowners'
Association. The County presented its interim plan and the City's interim plan was also
discussed at this meeting.
However, City staff expressed serious reservations about this concept because of the loss of a
through lane and the impact it would have to the capacity of the roads. Further, the City staff
believes that there might not be sufficient space between the islands for vehicles attempting to
get from the through lane to the left turn lane and the vehicles exiting the side street to cross
onto the through lane. As a result, City staff worked with the County to develop alternatives that
would not reduce the number of travel lanes but would address the safety concern on both
corridors.
ANALYSIS
The County and City have negotiated a JPA wherein the County will design and fund the project
and the City will permit the project, retain a contractor to build the project, oversee the
construction, and be responsible for public information and involvement (Attachment).
This JPA would only become effective if also approved by the Citizens' Independent
Transportation Trust and the Board of County Commissioners.
The County has pledged $500,000 of Transit Surtax Funds (Construction) for the construction of
these safety improvements.
Commission Memorandum -Joint Participation Agreement for Safety Improvements on Pine Tree/ La Gorce
Drive
September 14, 2011
Page 3 of 3
In order to have the County design and fund the project and the City execute the construction, P J Y , a
Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) must be approved by the City and the County. It is
expected that the Board of County Commissioners will approve the JPA at their scheduled
meeting on December 6, 2011. To expedite the start of the project, the City Administration has
agreed to advance the funds and award the JOC contract as soon as possible.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt this resolution authorizing the
execution of a JPA for the County to design and fund the project in the amount of $500,000 and
the City to build the project.
Attachment
Draft Joint Participation Agreement
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