07082013 SCMMIAMI BEACH
Special City Commission Meeting
City Hall, Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor, 1700 Convention Center Drive
July 8, 2013
Mayor Matti Herrera Bower
Vice-Mayor Edward L. Tobin
Commissioner Jorge R. Exposito
Commissioner Michael G6ngora
Commissioner Jerry Libbln
Commissioner Deede Weithorn
Commissioner Jonah Wolfson
City Manager Jimmy L. Morales
City Attorney Jose Smith
City Clerk Rafael E. Granado
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Call to Order-11:00 a.m.
REGULAR AGENDA
R9 -New Business and Commission Requests
R9A Discuss The Maintenance Of Traffic (MOT) And Community Outreach Plan Surrounding
The Proposed Closure Of The 5th Street/Alton Road Flyover For Thirty (30) Days,
Running From July 14, 2013 Through August 13, 2013, By The Florida Department Of
Transportation (FOOT).
(Requested by Mayor Matti Herrera Bower)
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MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To: Jimmy Morales, City Manager
From: Matti Herrera Bower, Mayor
Date: July 4, 2013
Re: Request to hold a Special Meeting of the City Commission
Pursuant to section 2.04 of our City Charter, I hereby request that a Special Meeting of the City
Commission be called for Monday, July 8, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., for the purpose of discussing the
Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and community outreach plan surrounding the proposed closure of
the 5th StreeUAiton Road Flyover for thirty (30) days, running from July 14, 2013 through August
13, 2013, by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
Activities in and around the MacArthur Causeway impact the residents, businesses and visitors of
Miami Beach. I am always concerned about the effects projects on or adjacent to the MacArthur
Causeway have upon our entire community. I was able to place an item regarding the proposed
mixed-use development and marina for Watson Island on the regular agenda for July 17, 2013,
but this, because of the proposed start date, warranted this call for a special meeting.
I have requested officials from the Florida Department of Transportation, and their construction
contractor be present at this meeting to inform the Commission and our community of the
reasoning behind this closure, the plans for keeping traffic flowing through this critical intersection
and the community outreach they plan to undertake to inform travelers of this closure. I also
believe it is important that the Commission have the opportunity to review these plans and
comment or modify them as the Commission may believe is in the best interest of the City of
Miami Beach.
Thank you for making yourself and your Staff available for this important meeting, which I believe
will take no longer than one (1) hour.
Should you have any questions, please contact Gabrielle Redfern at extension 6157.
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAG~R
NO. LTC# 222-2013
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Me
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DJ:-TE: June 27, 2013
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TTER TO CGflt.f\M_I~:~.!G~=-~ICE
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC ASSESSMENT OF PRO OSED 30 DAY MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC
'PLAN FOR CLOSURE OF SR 907/ALTON ROAD AT 5TH STREET FLY-OVER
The purpose of this Letter to Commission is to ~rovide an update on the FOOT State Road (SR)
907/Aiton Road Reconstruction Project from 51 Street to Michigan Avenue and, in particular, a
proposed thirty (30) day closure. of the 51h Street fly-over in order to replace the existing
substandard traffic barriers and approach slabs on the fly-over. .
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Initially, FOOT proposed that the fly-over work would not require full clo~ure except for 10 days
related to the approach slabs, but only narrowing of the fly-over for a six (6)' month period (180
·. calendar.days). As per FOOT plans 1 the fly-over construction would require nightly work (12:00 ·
AM to 5:00 AM). The proposed narrowing would take the fly~over from its current width to
approximately 10 feet at its narrowest point. In addition, the radius of the curve at the fly-over
would be affected by the narrowing, thus, as a safety precaution, FOOT would be required to
prohibit t'ruck access on the fly-over. Upon further review of the means ·and methods of
construction,· FOOT determined that nightly closures of the fly-over would be required in order
for the contractor to safely perform the work. The narrowing of the 'fly-over would remain even
during the non-working hours. · ·
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As a· result of outstanding safety concerns associated with narrowing the fly-over, and in an
effo.rt to shorten the duration of the fly-over work, the contractor ·has advised FDOT and the City
of Miami Beach of an alternate Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) proposal consisting of the full
closure of the fly-over for 30 consecutive calendar days. The full closure of the fly-over wou19
allow the contractor to work longer shifts, safer and more efficiently, thus completing this work
earlier.· The contractor has committed to completing all fly-over work.in 30 consecutive calendar
days. This option represents a reductiofl of .150 calendar days in comparison to the approved
narrowing option. This proposal would also reduce noise pollution to surrounding properties at
night.
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The contractor retained the services of a traffic engineering consultant to gauge the impacts of
·the full closure·as.compared to the narrowing ·option and existing conditions. The pr,oposed full
closure would require the contractor to perfortl) alignment modifications to the intersection of 51h
Street and Alton Road in order to accommodate additional capacity in the eastbound direction.
Following the analysis by the traffic consultant, and based on·input from FOOT staff and City of
· MiE!mi Beach (City) staff, .it was determined that the lane configurations needf!ld to mitigate the
anticipated traffic impacts due to the full closure would include an eastbound left/through lane,
an .eastbound through lane, and an eastbound right/through lane.
As· a result ·of FOOT and· City staff concerns with anticipated traffic delays and excessive
congestion approaching the intersection of 51h Street and Alton Road, particularly from the west,
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the FOOT's traffic engineering consultant performed a traffic modeling analysis that resulted in
the following delays and queue lengths:
It is important to note that FOOT's Traffic Operations Department and Construction Department
have reviewed the proposal for full closure and offered their support via a letter to the City
(Attachment).
As shown in the table above, the eastbound intersection delays for the alternate MOT proposal
by the contractor are higher as compared to existing conditions and the MOT as per FOOT
plans. It is worth noting that the queuing analysis shown above does not take into consideration
the nightly closures as they are outside of peak hours. The concern with the increase in delay is
that the compound effect will result in longer queues approaching the intersection from the west;
however, based on the reduced duration of construction and impacts to the community, as well
as a commitment from FOOT and its contractor to deploy a robust public outreach program, City
staff recommends that the full closure of the fly-over for 30 consecutive calendar days be
supported.
FOOT recognizes the need to enhance its public outreach program to effectively communicate
the upcoming closure of the fly-over and ensure the success of this alternate MOT plan. An
engineering task force, comprised of FOOT staff, contractor, traffic engineers, and City staff has
been formed to further analyze the alternate/detour routes, monitor traffic flow through the use
of traffic cameras, and coordinate the necessary modifications to the network and signal timings
to help mitigate traffic impacts due to the closure of the fly-over.
The FOOT public outreach team and contractor will initiate contact with the City Administration
and staff to coordinate the public outreach effort. The contractor anticipates performing the
closure beginning July 14th through August 13th.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
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Eric T. Carpenter, P~E., Public Works Director.
1700 Conventiqn, Center Drive
'Miami Beach, FL ·33139
ErieCarpenter@miamibeachfl.gov
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Financial Project 10: 249911·1·52-01, 249911-1~52-02, 249911·1·'56-01, 249911-3-5:2·01,
Contract:
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SR 907 (Alton Road) from 5th Street to· Michigan Avenue and at 5th
Street,··10th Street and 14th Street
ALTON ROAD FL YOVER BRIDGE CLOSURES
Director Oarp~nter:
After careful'analysis and ,consia.eration, :the Florida Department of Transportation has decided to
approye Bergeron. Land DevelopmeAt's proposal to 'Close the Alton Road .flyover bridge from the
· MacArthur CauseWay ·to northbound Alton Road ·for a period of· 30 consecutive calendar days.
· Although the .. -FDOT ackn!)Wiedges the inoreased congestion this Clol";;ure will cause at the. intersection
: of Alton Road and 5th Street, we ·also recognize the significant benefits to this closure: ·
1. Bridge construction operations· condensed to 30 c~lendar days versus an orlgfnal 6 month
duration. . . . .
2. LimJted r)ighttime operati'ons versus the original plan ·which called' for nightly closures between
12AM and '5AM .
3. Safer passage for vehicles inoluding. t.rucks.9·n at-grade streets vs. the flyove'r bridge with reduced
lane width · ·
4. Safer wqr~zone. for worker!;') without the c.onf!ict caused b,y ·Veh!91es on the bridge dW!ng
construction operations
5. · · Lirnit(Jti<m of the operation during non~school and noA-holid.ay .peri.od of July 14, 2013 through
Augu~18,2013 ·
· · A disincentive Clause 'tor the late reopening of Hie bri<;lge wiil be·included .ih the construction contract
· . , The disincentive Wi,ll· be $5,000/day up to $25,000. · ·
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· The contractor will be reqClired to provide .a detailed Maintena·nce of Traffic plan clearly identifying the
. proposed detour routes With· signage and the necessary. traffic signal.iz:ation adjustments to be
impieinetlted. Also, in conjunction with the FOOT and the City of Miami Beach, the contractor will lead
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:.an .. aggressive .Pu.bli"c lnformatipn .campaign to advise the· affected community and commu'ters o.f
· .' viable det0ur routes: ·
'I'd like to thank yo·u .and your staff for your attention anq comme~ts during the an~lysis of the
proposed closure. ·Our CE! and· Public Information staff is prepared· to work with the contractor and
the. City In the Implementation ofthe :closure. Please· contact me with .any questions or·com.ments.
Sincerely,. , .
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Mark Croft, P .. E.
District Construction Engloe·er
eo: Gus· Pego, Debora Rivera, Mario Cabrera, Saud Kahn, ·Ivan Hay, Amahda Shotton, Daniel
· fglesia.s, Evelin Legcevic, Enrique Tamayo, Time File
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