HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-34084RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34084
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
COLLABORATIVELY WORK WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO MORE
EFFICIENTLY AND EXPEDITIOUSLY CONDUCT TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION
AND RELATED REPAIRS ON MAJOR THOROUGHFARES WITHIN THE CITY
INCLUDING, WHEN NECESSARY, PERFORMING SUCH REPAIRS OUTSIDE
OF THE NORMALLY PERMITTED HOURS OF 10:00 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M.
WHEREAS, the major roadways and intersections within the City of Miami Beach ("City")
are under the jurisdiction or operational control of Miami -Dade County ("County"), including
responsibility for traffic signalization systems and related infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, properly functioning traffic signals, traffic detection loops, cameras, and
other ancillary devices, especially on the identified major thoroughfares in the City (Alton Road,
5` Street, West Avenue, 16th Street, Collins Avenue, 17th Street, Indian Creek Drive, Dade
Boulevard, Pine Tree Drive / La Gorce Drive, 41" Street, Abbott Avenue / Harding Avenue, 715t
Street, Washington Avenue, and 63 d Street) are essential to public safety, efficient traffic flow,
emergency response times, and the overall quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors;
and
WHEREAS, malfunctioning or inoperable traffic signals and related devices can create
unsafe conditions for motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and first responders, increasing the risk
of crashes and delaying emergency response; and
WHEREAS, malfunctions or failures of traffic signalization equipment can also create
significant increased traffic congestion, safety hazards, and operational challenges if not
addressed in a timely manner; and
WHEREAS, the performance of traffic signalization repairs and related work on major
thoroughfares is typically limited to the normally permitted work hours between 10:00 a.m. and
3:30 p.m., which (as the City has been informed by the County) may delay the completion of
necessary repairs and prolong traffic disruptions; and
WHEREAS, in certain circumstances, allowing such repairs to occur outside of the
normally permitted work hours may result in faster resolution of malfunctions, reduced overall
traffic impacts, and improved safety conditions; and
WHEREAS, enhanced coordination and collaboration between the City and the County
would improve communication, scheduling, and execution of traffic signalization repairs on
major thoroughfares within the City, while respecting applicable laws, regulations, jurisdictional
authority, and contractual obligations.
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 of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, hereby direct the City Administration to
collaboratively work with Miami -Dade County to more efficiently and expeditiously conduct
traffic signalization and related repairs on major thoroughfares within the City including, when
necessary, performing such repairs outside of the normally permitted hours of 10:00 a.m. to
3:30 p.m.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this s day of Feb t4av 026.
Mayor Steven Meiner
ATTEST:
FEB 0 9 2026
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM. City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: February 5, 2026
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
COLLABORATIVELY WORK WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO MORE
EFFICIENTLY AND EXPEDITIOUSLY CONDUCT TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION AND
RELATED REPAIRS ON MAJOR THOROUGHFARES WITHIN THE CITY
INCLUDING, WHEN NECESSARY. PERFORMING SUCH REPAIRS OUTSIDE OF
THE NORMALLY PERMITTED HOURS OF 10:00 A.M. TO 130 P.M.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor. Commissioner David
Suarez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
None.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfi.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
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Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
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Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
Proiect?
No
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 the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner David Suarez
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Direct Admin to Work w/ M-DC to Enhance Traffic Signal Repair Efficiency. (Suarez) CA
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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