Resolution 2023-32659 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32659
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION AND
THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO EVALUATE WHETHER THE CITY
COULD PURCHASE THE 63RD STREET BRIDGE FROM THE STATE OF
FLORIDA, OR EXPLORE ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE FOR THE CITY TO OPERATE THE BRIDGE ON BEHALF OF THE
STATE AT THE CITY'S EXPENSE, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE THE CITY
WITH THE ABILITY TO BETTER CONTROL THE BRIDGE SCHEDULE
AND MITIGATE THE SEVERE VEHICULAR TRAFFIC CONGESTION
CAUSED BY THE BRIDGE OPENING.
WHEREAS,the 63rd Street Bridge(the"Bridge")is a double-leaf bascule bridge with
an 11 foot vertical clearance; and
WHEREAS, currently, the operating schedule that governs the Bridge provides that
every day of the week, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., except Federal holidays, the draw should
open only on the hour and half-hour, if necessary; and
WHEREAS, although located within the City's territorial jurisdiction, the Bridge is
owned and maintained by the Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT"), which
manages a contract with a third-party provider for bridge tender services; and
WHEREAS,the U.S. Coast Guard establishes and regulates the Bridge's operating
schedule, along with any restrictions; and
WHEREAS, the Bridge opening causes severe traffic congestion in the area on a
regular basis, with no relief for area residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to direct the Administration and
the City Attorney's Office to evaluate whether the City could purchase the Bridge from the
State of Florida, or explore entering into an agreement with the State for the City to
undertake the obligation to operate the Bridge on behalf of the State at the City's expense;
and
WHEREAS, providing the City with the ability to control the Bridge schedule and to
work directly with the U.S. Coast Guard to address issues with the schedule would help
mitigate the severe vehicular traffic congestion caused by the Bridge opening, and
dramatically improve our residents' quality of life.
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 direct the Administration and the City Attorney's Office to evaluate
whether the City could purchase the Bridge from the State of Florida, or explore entering
into an agreement with the State for the City to operate the Bridge on behalf of the State at
the City's expense,which would provide the City with the ability to better control the Bridge
schedule and mitigate the severe vehicular traffic congestion caused by the bridge opening.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this dd day of 14114— , 2023.
ATTEST:
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Dan Gelber, Mayor
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Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
.(sponsored by Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez)
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
DATE: June 28, 2023
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION AND
THE CITY ATTORNEYS OFFICE TO EVALUATE WHETHER THE CITY
COULD PURCHASE THE 63RD STREET BRIDGE FROM THE STATE OF
FLORIDA, OR EXPLORE ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE FOR THE CITY TO OPERATE THE BRIDGE ON BEHALF OF THE
STATE AT THE CITY'S EXPENSE, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE THE CITY
WITH THE ABILITY TO BETTER CONTROL THE BRIDGE SCHEDULE
AND MITIGATE THE SEVERE VEHICULAR TRAFFIC CONGESTION
CAUSED BYTHE BRIDGE OPENING.
ANALYSIS
Pursuant to the request of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, the above-referenced
Resolution is submitted for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission at the June 28,
2023 Commission meeting.
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City Code Section 2-14?
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