HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-34087RESOLUTION NO 2026-34087
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
PRIORITIZE AND ADVANCE THE REPAVING OF WASHINGTON AVENUE IN
THE SOUTH OF FIFTH NEIGHBORHOOD (I.E. WASHINGTON AVENUE
SOUTH OF 5TH STREET), WITH A FOCUS ON AREAS THAT WILL NOT BE
IMPACTED BY THE INITIAL PHASE OF THE 1ST STREET RESILIENCY
PROJECT, UTILIZING AVAILABLE G.O. BOND FUNDING IN THE FISCAL
YEAR 2026 CAPITAL BUDGET.
WHEREAS, Washington Avenue is a critical roadway serving residents, businesses, and
visitors in the South of Fifth neighborhood, and its condition directly impacts mobility, safety, and
the overall aesthetic of the area; and
WHEREAS, on September 30, 2025, the Mayor and City Commission adopted the Capital
Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 through Resolution No. 2025-33948, which includes funding for
roadway improvements; and
WHEREAS, the City is advancing the 1st Street Resiliency Project, which will impact
certain portions of Washington Avenue, but other areas of the corridor south of 5th Street remain
eligible for immediate repaving without conflict with the initial phase of the resiliency work; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire to expedite improvements to
Washington Avenue in the South of Fifth neighborhood by prioritizing repaving in areas unaffected
by the initial phase of the 1 st Street Resiliency 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 prioritize and advance the repaving of
Washington Avenue in the South of Fifth neighborhood (i.e., Washington Avenue south of 5th
Street), with a focus on areas that will not be impacted by the initial phase of the 1st Street
resiliency project, utilizing available G.O. Bond funding in the Fiscal Year 2026 capital budget.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 5— day of F-ebrucary 2026
ATTEST:
FEB 0 9 2026 even Meiner, Mayor
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Commissioner Joseph Magazine)
Co -Sponsored by Commissioner Monica
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
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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
PRIORITIZE AND ADVANCE THE REPAVING OF WASHINGTON AVENUE IN THE
SOUTH OF FIFTH NEIGHBORHOOD, WITH A FOCUS ON AREAS THAT WILL
NOT BE IMPACTED BY THE INITIAL PHASE OF THE 1ST STREET RESILIENCY
PROJECT, UTILIZING AVAILABLE G.O. BOND FUNDING IN THE FISCAL YEAR
2026 CAPITAL BUDGET.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Joseph
Magazine.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
This measure will be utilizing available G.O. Bond funding in the Fiscal Year 2026 capital budget.
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.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
South Beach
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Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
Yes
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
Project?
Yes
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 Joseph Magazine
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Prioritize Repaving of Washington Avenue in SoFi. (Magazine) CA
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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