Resolution 2024-33050RESOLUTION 146.1 2024-33050
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A RESOLUTION OF THE. MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY. ADMINISTRATION TO
INSTALL .A TEMPORARY .CROSSWALK AT THE INTERSECTION OF .
MERIDIAN AVENUE AND LINCOLN LANE TO PROMOTE PEDESTRIAN
SAFETY, SUBJECT TO NECESSARY PERMITTING APPROVAL. FROM THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC
WORKS ("DPTW"),''UNTIL SUCH TIME. AS: PERMANENT CROSSWALK IS
INSTALLED AS PART.OF THE LINCOLN ROAD DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT.
WHEREAS, concerns have been raised 'by residents regarding pedestrian safety and
traffic flow at the intersection of Lincoln Lane and Meridian Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the, installation of a'stop sign and/or pedestrian crosswalk at this intersection
has been identified as a potential solution to mitigate safety risks and improve traffic management;
and
WHEREAS, the Administration has already been working with the Miami -Dade County
Department of Transportation. and Public Works (" DPTW") to obtain approval for the installation
of a new crosswalk at the intersection -of Lincoln Lane and Meridian Avenue, -and funding has
been identified in the current budget to cover the installation costs; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to direct the Administration to install a ,
temporary crosswalk at the - intersection :'of Lincoln: Lane and Meridian until. such time. as
permanent.crosswalk.is installed as part of the,Lincoln Road District Improvement Project.
..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 City. Administration;. to install aAemporary.. crosswalk at the
intersection of Meridian Avenue and Lincoln Lane: to promote. pedestrian safety, subject to
necessary permitting .approval from the Miami=Dade -County Department of Transportation and -
Public Works. (" DPTW''), until .such time as permanent crosswalk is installed aspart of.the Lincoln
Road District:lmprovement Project.
PASSED and ADOPTED THIS day of 2024.
ATTEST:.
MAY, 2 . ZQ2 teven Meiner, Mayor
Rafa I E. Granado,.*City Clerk
(sponsored by Commissioner. Alex J. Fernandez)
APPROVED AS TO
Co -Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez FORM & LANGUAGE
Cosponsored by Commissioner Joseph Magazine
&.FOR EXECUTION .
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MIAMIBEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Ricardo J. Dopico, City Attorney
DATE: May 15, 2024
SUBJECT. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO INSTALL A TEMPORARY CROSSWALK
AT THE INTERSECTION OF MERIDIAN AVENUE AND LINCOLN LANE TO PROMOTE
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY, SUBJECT TO NECESSARY PERMITTING APPROVAL FROM THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS ("DPTW"),
UNTIL SUCH TIME AS PERMANENT CROSSWALK IS INSTALLED AS PART OF THE LINCOLN
ROAD DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in
lobbying? No
If so, specify name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): N/A
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Alex Fernandez.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The fiscal impact of this measure is estimated to be approximately $20,000.
Is this a "Residents Right to Does this item utilize G.O.
Know" item, pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 244?
No No
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