HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-34141RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34141
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
DISCONTINUE THE FOLLOWING TWO (2) PROJECTS THAT ARE PART OF
THE CITY'S BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN: 1.) THE NORTH
MERIDIAN AVENUE MULTI -USE PATH PROJECT AND 2.) THE CHASE
AVENUE MULTI -USE PATH PROJECT; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE
CITY ADMINISTRATION TO CANCEL, RESCIND, AND REPROGRAM ALL
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED AND FUTURE FUNDING ALLOCATIONS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND CITY PROCEDURES.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach ("City") previously planned, designed, and
programmed the North Meridian Avenue Multi -Use Path Project (the "North Meridian Project") as
part of its Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the North Meridian Project consists of a shared -use pathway intended to
connect Dade Boulevard north to West 28th Street along the east side of the Miami Beach Golf
Course, to accommodate pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non -motorized users; and
WHEREAS, the North Meridian Project was appropriated in the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital
Budget in the amount of $1,034,000, and a Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT") grant
in the amount of $701,105 is programmed for Fiscal Year 2027, for a total programmed Project
budget of $1,735,105; and
WHEREAS, as of the date of this Resolution, the total funds expended and committed to
the North Meridian Project are $292,357; and
WHEREAS, the City also planned, designed, and programmed the Chase Avenue Multi -
Use Path Project (the "Chase Avenue Project") as part of its Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Chase Avenue Project consists of a shared -use pathway on Chase
Avenue and 34th Street intended to provide a safe travel link from Alton Road to Prairie Avenue,
for both pedestrians and bicyclists; and
WHEREAS, the Chase Avenue Project has a total project budget of $2,270,075, which
consists of $945,000 (from the 3 Cent Local Gas Tax fund), $830,000 in General Obligation Bond
("G.O. Bond") funding, and an FDOT grant in the amount of $495,075; and
WHEREAS, as of the date of this Resolution, the total funds expended and committed to
the Chase Avenue Project are $583,224; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission have reviewed the design, scope, cost
estimates, funding sources, and anticipated impacts of the North Meridian Project and the Chase
Avenue Project (collectively, the "Projects") on vehicular circulation, pedestrian and bicycle safety,
neighborhood character, parking, and fiscal priorities; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission find that continuation of the Projects is no
longer in the best interests of the City and its residents and that the Projects should be
discontinued and terminated; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission find that all previously approved and future
funding allocations for the North Meridian Project and the Chase Avenue Project, including City
capital funds, G.O. funds, and the programmed FDOT grants, should be canceled, rescinded, and
reprogrammed, subject to applicable contractual and budgetary requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission find that discontinuation of the North
Meridian Project will result in an estimated savings of $741,643 to the City, representing
unexpended and uncommitted programmed funds; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission find that discontinuation of the Chase
Avenue Project will result in an estimated savings of $1,191,776 to the City, representing
unexpended and uncommitted programmed funds; and
WHEREAS, any G.O. bond funding may be reallocated to other G.O. bond projects; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission find that the City Administration should be
directed to take all actions necessary to implement the discontinuation of the Projects, including
termination of contracts, coordination with FDOT regarding the City foregoing the grants, and
reprogramming of funds in accordance with applicable law and City procedures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, hereby direct the City
Administration to discontinue the following two (2) projects that are part of the City's
Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan: 1.) the North Meridian Avenue Multi -Use Path Project and 2.)
the Chase Avenue Multi -Use Path Project; and further, direct the City Administration to cancel,
rescind, and reprogram all previously approved and future funding allocations in accordance with
applicable law and City procedures.
PASSED and ADOPTED this oM_ day of
ATTEST:
MAR Q 3 2026
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Commissioner David Suarez)
Co -Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez
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AeQroa rk 2026.
Steven Meiner, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
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City Attorney M Date
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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 25, 2026
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
DISCONTINUE THE NORTH MERIDIAN AVENUE MULTI -USE PATH PROJECT
AND CANCEL, RESCIND, AND DEPROGRAM ALL PREVIOUSLY APPROVED
AND FUTURE FUNDING ALLOCATIONS.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner David
Suarez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
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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
Citywide
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Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
No
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
Proiect?
Ion
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(sl
Commissioner David Suarez
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Discontinue North Meridian Avenue Multi -Use Path Project. (Suarez) CA
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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