2014-28559 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2014-28559
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE TO PROCEED
WITH A BICYCLE SAFETY CAMPAIGN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL
BICYCLE ADVOCATE MR. RICHARD CAHLIN INVOLVING THE SALE OF
CYCLING CLOTHING TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR BICYCLE EDUCATION
PROGRAMS.
WHEREAS, this item was requested by Commissioner Weithorn and referred to the
Finance and Citywide Projects Committee (FCWPC) at the July 19, 2013 City Commission
meeting to discuss a possible partnership between the City of Miami Beach and the Bicycle
Committee in effort to promote safety for bicyclists; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the number of cyclists currently traveling on the City's streets,
sidewalks, and pedestrian pathways, the number of conflicts, violations, and accidents has
become a source of concern for the City Commission and residents; and
WHEREAS, the Commission directed staff to embark on a bicycle safety campaign with
the goal of reducing the number of accidents and conflicts between motor vehicles and bicycles
by educating motorists and bicyclists on traffic laws; and
WHEREAS, local bicycle advocate Mr. Richard Cahlin approached the City with a
potential partnership opportunity involving the sale of cycling clothing to help raise funds for
bicycle programs. Mr. Cahlin has previously partnered with the cities of Miami, Coral Gables,
and Pinecrest to use the respective city seals or logos for reproduction of cycling clothing to be
sold at local bike shops, museum stores, and other outlets; and
WHEREAS, the City may allow the City's logo to be used on cycling clothing, in return
for proceeds from the sale of the cycling clothing to be donated to the City to be used to fund
bike initiatives and help fund a bicycle safety education program in Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, this item was discussed at the February 21, 2014 Finance and Citywide
Projects Committee meeting and the committee recommended moving forward with the Bicycle
Safety Campaign focusing on the importance of bicycle and driver awareness when sharing the
streets of Miami Beach. The Committee also recommended a partnership with local bicycle
advocate Mr. Richard Cahlin involving the sale of cycling clothing to help raise funds for bicycle
programs.
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 accept the recommendation of the Finance and Citywide Projects
Committee to proceed with a bicycle safety campaign in partnership with local bicycle advocate
involving the sale of cycling clothing to help raise funds for bicycle education programs.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of April, 2014.
ATTEST: i
PHILIP LEVIN , M
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Accepting The Recommendation Of The Finance And Citywide Projects Committee To Proceed With A Bicycle
Safety Campaign In Partnership With Local Bicycle Advocate Mr. Richard Cahlin Involving The Sale Of Cycling Clothing To
Help Raise Funds For Bicycle Education Programs.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
N/A
Issue:
Shall the City Commission Adopt the Resolution?
Item Summa /Recommendation:
This item was requested by Commissioner Weithorn and referred to the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee (FCWPC) at
the July 19, 2013 City Commission meeting to discuss a possible partnership between the City of Miami Beach and the Bicycle
Committee in effort to promote safety for bicyclists.
As a result of the number of cyclists currently traveling on the City's streets, sidewalks, and pedestrian pathways, the number of
conflicts, violations, and accidents has become a source of concern for the City Commission and residents. The Commission
directed staff to embark on a bicycle safety campaign with the goal of reducing the number of accidents and conflicts between
motor vehicles and bicycles by educating motorists and bicyclists on traffic laws. As the various strategies of the Bicycle Safety
Campaign are launched, the City will continue to monitor accident reports and violations as a means to determine the
effectiveness of the campaign. The Bicycle Safety Campaign will also evaluate the viability of offering bicycle safety classes
and bicycle riding camps for residents of all ages.
Concurrently, local bicycle advocate Mr. Richard Cahlin approached the City and Commissioner Weithorn with a potential
partnership opportunity involving the sale of cycling clothing to help raise funds for bicycle programs. Mr. Cahlin has previously
partnered with the cities of Miami, Coral Gables and Pinecrest to use the respective city seals or logos for reproduction of
cycling clothing to be sold at local bike shops, museum stores, and other outlets. The proceeds are then returned to the City to
be used to fund bike initiatives. The cities of Miami and Coral Gables received $1700 and $725 respectively. These proceeds
could be used to help fund a bicycle safety education program in Miami Beach. Once the City of Miami Beach store is
established, this clothing or similar could be sold at the City store to use the proceeds in the same manner.
The Finance and Citywide Projects Committee discussed this item at their February 21, 2014. The Committee recommended
moving forward with the Bicycle Safety Campaign focusing on the importance of bicycle and driver awareness when sharing the
streets of Miami Beach. The Committee also agreed to a partnership with local bicycle advocate Mr. Richard Cahlin involving
the sale of cycling clothing to help raise funds for bicycle programs.
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
The Finance and Citywide Projects Committee discussed this item at their February 21, 2014 moved it to the full Commission
for consideration.
Financial Information:
Source of Funds: Amount Account Approved
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Finance Dept Total
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Max Sklar
Sign-Offs:
Department Dir ctor Assistant City Manager City Manager
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members f the City ommission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: April 23, 2014
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYPTHE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH,,FLORIDA, ACCEPTINECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND
CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMO PROCEED WITH A BICYCLE SAFETY
CAMPAIGN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL BICYCLE ADVOCATE MR. RICHARD
CAHLIN INVOLVING THE SALE OF CYCLING CLOTHING TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR
BICYCLE EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution as recommended by the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee.
BACKGROUND
This item was requested by Commissioner Weithorn and referred to the Finance and Citywide Projects
Committee(FCWPC)at the July 19, 2013 City Commission meeting to discuss a possible partnership
between the City of Miami Beach and the Bicycle Committee in effort.to promote safety for bicyclists.
As a result of the number of cyclists currently traveling on the City's streets, sidewalks, and pedestrian
pathways, the number of conflicts, violations, and accidents has become a source of concern for the
City Commission and residents. The Commission directed staff to embark on a bicycle safety campaign
with the goal.of reducing the number of accidents and conflicts between motor vehicles and bicycles by
educating motorists and bicyclists on traffic laws. As the various strategies of the Bicycle Safety
Campaign are launched,the City will continue to monitor accident reports and-violations as a means to
determine the effectiveness of the campaign. The Bicycle Safety Campaign will also evaluate the
viability of offering bicycle safety classes and bicycle riding camps for residents of all ages.
Concurrently, local -bicycle advocate Mr. Richard Cahlin approached the City and Commissioner
Weithorn with a potential partnership opportunity involving the sale of cycling clothing to help raise
funds for bicycle programs. Mr. Cahlin has previously partnered with the.cities of Miami, Coral Gables
and Pinecrest to use the respective city seals or logos for reproduction of cycling clothing to be sold at
local bike shops, museum stores, and other outlets. The proceeds are then returned to the City to be
used to fund bike initiatives. The cities of Miami and Coral Gables received $1700 and $725
respectively. These proceeds could be used to help fund a bicycle safety education program in Miami
Beach. Once the City of Miami Beach store is established, this clothing or similar could be sold at the
City store to use the proceeds in the same manner.
The Finance and Citywide Projects Committee discussed this item at their February 21, 2014. The
Committee recommended moving forward with the Bicycle Safety Campaign focusing on the
importance of bicycle and driver awareness when sharing the streets of Miami Beach. The Committee
also agreed to a partnership with local bicycle advocate Mr. Richard Cahlin involving the sale of cycling
clothing to help raise funds for bicycle programs.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends Adopt the Resolution as recommended by the Finance and Citywide
Projects Committee.
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