2007-26628 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2007-2662s
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND OFFICIALLY ADOPTING THE
BASIS OF DESIGN REPORT (BODR) FOR THE 16t" STREET OPERATIONAL
SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND ENHANCEMENT PROJECT, AND
AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PROCEED WITH THE DESIGN
DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, BIDDING AND AWARD, AND
CONSTRUCTION PHASES OF THE PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the 16t" Street Project was developed as part of the Miami Beach
Municipal Mobility Plan to provide operational safety improvements and quality of life
enhancements to the 16t" Street Corridor (the Project); and
WHEREAS, the Project will encourage and promote pedestrian and bicycle rider
safety, and improve mobility along the 16t" Street Corridor, between Collins Avenue and
Bay Road; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2004-25589, dated June 9, 2004, authorized the
execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO),
in the amount of $75,000, and appropriated $45,000 in MPO grant funds and $30,000 in
Concurrency Mitigation /South Beach funds, forthe Project's Phase I -Planning Services;
and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2004-25590, dated June 9, 2004, authorized the
execution of a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) with the Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT), in the amount of $190,000, and appropriated $100,000 in FDOT
grant funds and $90,000 in Concurrency Mitigation/South Beach funds for the Project's
Phase II -Design Services; and
WHEREAS, McMahon Associates, Inc. was selected as the successful proposer,
pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 37-03/04 for the preparation of a
Conceptual Plan Report for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Administration received authorization pursuant to Resolution No.
2005-25784, dated January 12, 2005, to enter into negotiations with McMahon Associates,
Inc., as the top-ranked firm; and
WHEREAS, on June 8, 2005, pursuant to Resolution No. 2005-25933, the Mayor
and City Commission executed an Agreement with McMahon Associates, Inc. to provide
professional services for the Project (Phase I -Conceptual Plan Report/BODR), for a fee
not to exceed $76,015; and
WHEREAS, McMahon Associates, Inc. and City staff have undertaken a professional
and comprehensive planning effort to identify and describe improvements in the Conceptual
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Project was presented to the residents and property owners in a
Community Workshop on March 22, 2006, with regard to the proposed improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Project was also presented to the Transportation and Parking
Committee, Historic Preservation Board, Planning Board, and Finance and Citywide
Projects Committee, and feedback from the stakeholders was analyzed and incorporated,
where appropriate, in a revised plan; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends approval of the Project Basis of Design
Report (BODR), as submitted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and Cit~r
Commission hereby approve and adopt the Basis of Design Report (BODR) for the 16t
Street Operational Safety Improvements and Enhancement Project, and authorize the
Administration to proceed with the design development, construction documents, bidding
and award, and construction phases of the Project.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 5th day of September, 2007.
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A Resolution approving and officially adopting the Basis of Design Report (BODR) for the 16 Street
Project (Project).
Ke Intended Outcome 5u ortea:
Improve or maintain traffic flow.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): Traffic and road maintenance repair appears
as one of the most important areas affecting residents quality of life; 37% of residents rated traffic flow as
poor; 35% of residents rated the availability of pedestrian trails and bicycle paths/lanes as excellent or
good and 30% poor; traffic is ranked #2 by residents as one of the changes that will make Miami Beach a
better place to live; conditions of roads is a key driver of City services for tax dollars paid and of Miami
Beach Government meeting residents needs; and, traffic flow where you drive in Miami Beach is a key
driver for recommendin Miami Beach as a lace to live.
Issue:
Shall the City Commission approve and adopt the16 Street Project BODR?
Item Summary/Recommendatlon:
The 16 Street Project was developed as part of the Miami Beach Mur
#33) to provide operational safety improvements and quality of life
corridor. The Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2004
the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Phase I Ma:
(BODR) and Phase II Design Services for a Proposed 16th Street
Enhancement Project. This item was referred and presented to the Ni
Committee on June 2, 2005. The Committee approved the recommenc
the professional services agreement with McMahon Associates, Inc., fo
16th Street corridor improvements. The City entered into an Agreement
June 8, 2005 to develop Phase I for a fee not to exceed $76,015. N
comprehensive planning process that included a review of historic info
and inter-departmental staff and public visioning sessions. McMahon d~
completed the BODR for the 16th Street Project. Pursuant to RFQ 37-0.
into negotiations with McMahon for Phase II of the Project. Upon ap
proceed with the negotiations.
The Administration recommends adopting the Resolution.
cipal Mobility Plan (MMP Project
nhancements to the 16th Street
25591 on June 9, 2004 approving
er Plan/Basis of Design Report
Operational Improvements and
ighborhoods/ Community Affairs
~tion to proceed with the award of
the preparation of a BODR for the
vith McMahon Associates, Inc. on
;Mahon and City staff initiated a
motion, neighborhood site visits,
veloped the design approach and
/04, the City is authorized to enter
royal of the BODR, the City will
Advisory Board Recommendation:
This item was recommended for approval by the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee at their April
19, 2007 meeting.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
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Financial Impact Summary:
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: September 5, 2007
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND OFFICIALLY ADOPTING THE
BASIS OF DESIGN REPORT (BODR) FOR THE 16th STREET OPERATIONAL
SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND ENHANCEMENT PROJECT (PROJECT), AND
AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PROCEED WITH THE DESIGN
DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, BIDDING AND AWARD,
AND CONSTRUCTION PHASES OF THE PROJECT.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND
The 16th Street Project was adopted under the Miami Beach Municipal Mobility Plan (MMP
Project #33) to provide operational safety improvements and quality of life enhancements to
the 16th Street corridor. Similar to other MMP projects, the 16th Street Corridor Project has
advanced as a distinct project rather than being done as a part of a CIP Neighborhood
Right-of-Way Improvement Project.
The need for operational safety and quality of life improvements of the 16th Street corridor
was identified in 1998 by the State of Florida, when this original local street was opened
eastward to Collins Avenue to facilitate traffic movement between Collins Avenue and Alton
Road. Based on increased traffic volumes and because of its connectivity between two
arterials (Alton Road and Collins Avenue), the Federal Roadway Classification of 16th Street
was upgraded from a local street to an urban collector designation.
This new connection between Alton Road and Collins Avenue has contributed to an
increase in the volume of vehicles and higher speeds, which in turn have had a detrimental
effect on the safety of bicycles and pedestrians.
The Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2004-25591 on June 9, 2004
approving the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Preparation of a
Conceptual Plan Report for the 16th Street Operational Improvements/Enhancement Project.
This item was referred and presented to the Neighborhoods/ Community Affairs Committee
on June 2, 2005. The Committee approved the recommendation to proceed with the award
of the professional services agreement with McMahon Associates, Inc., for the preparation
of a conceptual plan report for the 16th Street corridor improvements.
The City entered into an agreement with McMahon Associates, Inc. on June 8, 2005
pursuant to RFQ 37-03/04, to develop the first phase providing Urban Design, Landscape
Architecture, and Engineering Services for the Conceptual Plan for a fee not to exceed
$76,015.
McMahon and City staff initiated a comprehensive planning process that included a review
of historic information, neighborhood site visits, and inter-departmental staff, and consultant
visioning sessions. McMahon developed the design approach, which was presented at a
Community Design Workshop on March 22, 2006. Public comment and feedback from this
forum were analyzed and incorporated into a revised plan. The project was presented to the
Historic Preservation Board on June 13, 2006, the Transportation and Parking Committee on
April 10, 2006, the Planning Board on April 19, 2006, the Flamingo Neighborhood
Association meeting on January 8, 2007, and the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee
on April 19, 2007. McMahon documented the program of improvements in a Basis of Design
Review (BODR) Report.
The total amount of proposed funding for the 16th Street Operational Safety and
Enhancements Project is $8,960,000. The design, engineering and construction of the
project will be funded by the following sources:
Desi nand En ineerin Amount
Miami-Dade Count Peo le's Trans ortation Pro ram $340,855
FDOT Trans ortation Outreach Pro ram $100,000
Concurrent Miti ation Fund $519,145
Total $960,000
Construction Amount
Miami-Dade Count Peo le's Trans ortation Pro ram $1,000,000
Concurrent Miti ation Fund $3,000,000
Federal Hi h Priorit Pro~ect Fund $4,000,000
Total $8,000,000
Existing Conditions
The existing conditions and findings analysis has revealed a 70-foot Right-of-Way (ROW),
50 feet of existing pavement width typically comprised of, two 17' travel lanes, and 8' on-
street parking on each side of the street (see Figure ES-2 in the attached BODR). The width
of existing pavement creates unfavorable conditions for pedestrians due to the distance
between sidewalks and lack of visibility, particularly at intersections due to high plantings.
The findings have also revealed a high rate of accidents involving pedestrians and bicycles.
In addition, a preliminary survey has identified numerous illegal encroachments along the
corridor; reducing opportunities in the public ROW available for safety improvements.
16th Street Conceptual Plan
The 16th Street project conceptual plans are intended to include wider sidewalks with shade,
streetscape and drainage improvements as well as accepted traffic calming systems such as
bicycle lanes aimed at improving the quality of life and enhancing mobility safety.
Landscape and street furniture are also proposed as part of the streetscape improvements.
In addition, drainage improvements are required to update the stormwater collection system.
Presently, standing water along the corridor impedes normal pedestrian and vehicle flow;
and the deterioration of curb and gutters has led to irregular gutter slopes. Updating the
drainage system is a priority for this project.
The goals for the conceptual design of the corridor have been identified as follows:
Introduction of Traffic Calming Elements and enhancement of pedestrian safety,
such as bulb outs and bike lanes, aimed at reducing pedestrian crossing distance at
intersections, producing a calming effect along the corridor, improving sight distance
at intersections, and reducing speeds along the corridor.
Introduction of Landscaping Elements, such as shade trees, to provide a suitable
environment for human interaction and at the same time, provide the same identity to
the corridor consistent with the adopted EDAW design for the remainder of the
Flamingo neighborhood.
Introduction of Bicycle Lanes on both sides of the corridor, between Bay Road
Washington Avenue, and bike routes on both sides between Washington Avenue
and Collins Avenue, to establish an important connection in the Atlantic Greenway
Network (AGN) Bicycle Master Plan, as adopted by the Mayor's Blue Ribbon
Bikeways Committee, improving mobility, as well as providing a traffic calming effect
to the neighborhood.
Other conceptual design elements are considered part of the design process, such as
sidewalks, plazas and parking, landscape lighting, signage, site furniture, etc.
Stakeholders
The project has followed an intensive public involvement process with substantial public
input. The following meetings identify the various stakeholders and their respective
comments to the project:
Historical Preservation Board (HPB) -February 14, 2006.
HPB favored the design proposed at the time, which included 11' travel lanes, 5' bike lanes,
8' parking lanes, 8' sidewalks and a varying width of green area. The HPB also supported
enhancing the landscaping. The Board was concerned with the maintenance of the
proposed decorative stamped asphalt design at the intersections and also expressed
concern about drivers' safety brought about by the decorative stamped asphalt intersections.
The board recommended removing these proposed features and not adopting the
decorative stamped asphalt at the intersections.
Internal Visioning Session -March 1, 2006
The recommendations were focused on the following: coordinating with CIP and the
Flamingo Neighborhood Project; incorporating bicycle lanes on both sides of the street;
coordinating with Parks Department to get adequate landscaping; unifying lighting fixtures
with the Flamingo Neighborhood project; and retaining parking spaces.
Community Workshop -March 17, 2006
Residents supported bike lanes. Several issues were raised related to existing conditions,
such as: insufficient signal timing for pedestrians to cross the street, insufficient landscaping,
adequacy of light posts and fixtures, and bulb outs. Some of the residents supported wider
sidewalks through removal of the encroachments, while others preferred the same sidewalk
width.
Transportation and Parking Committee -April 10, 2006
Members of the Committee pointed out the need for shade trees along the corridor. They
agreed with bicycle lanes on both sides. Their final recommendation was to make a more
pedestrian friendly environment with wider sidewalks; to create a focal point on Bay Road; to
take consideration of major intersections for design; to make sure lighting is adequate; and
to maintain a style which is consistent with the neighborhood character and architecture.
Planning Board -April 19, 2006
The Planning Board considered that tree canopy is absolutely necessary and should be
enhanced. They supported the removal of encroachments and the installation of bicycle
lanes on both sides along the corridor. They also considered the decorative stamped asphalt
agreeable; however they expressed concerns with regards to the maintenance of these
particular intersections.
Flamingo Neighborhood Association meeting -January 8, 2007
In this meeting the neighbors expressed opposition to the removal of encroachments along
the corridor. The neighbors supported narrowing the street and utilizing the additional space
gained for enhanced landscaping and canopy trees, which then reduces the amount of
pavement width for bicycle lanes. They supported additional traffic lights at Euclid/16th Street
and Pennsylvania/16th Street, and synchronization of traffic lights.
Following the January 8, 2007 Flamingo Neighborhood Association meeting, some residents
asked that a concept to narrow the roadway to 11', maintain a parking lane and additions to
the sidewalk and landscape be reviewed. The request also included the potential elimination
of the bike lane. Staff reviewed the proposal and eventually concluded that the elimination
of the bike lane from the entire corridor would have an adverse impact on the
implementation of a sustainable bike lane network citywide, since 16th Street is considered a
major east-west bikeway connector within with the Atlantic Greenway Network. The
substantially larger sidewalks (10 feet in width) would be out of proportion for the
neighborhood and the elimination of the bike lanes would compel cyclists to ride along the
sidewalk, thus causing unwarranted conflicts with pedestrians. This suggestion would
actually decrease mobility and be inconsistent with neighborhood character. The suggestion
was also made at a time when an 11' travel lane was assumed to be the County design
standard.
Finance and Citywide Projects Committee -April 19, 2007
The members of the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee approved the addition of bike
lanes on both sides of the corridor as well as a varying sidewalk width, which would allow
space for canopy trees and bike lanes. They agreed that encroachments such as mature
oaks and palms should remain along the corridor; however shrubs and fences should be
removed in order to widen the sidewalk. It was also recommended not to use bump outs,
and instead to use a pedestrian crosswalk signal to move pedestrians safely across 16th
Street.
The following chart summarizes the underlined preferences of the above-mentioned
groups:
Decorative Bicycle Wider Enhanced Parking Removal of
Stam ed Asphalt Lanes Sidewalks Landsca in Encroachments
Historical
Preservation Board ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Internal Visioning
Session • •
Community
Workshop ~ ~
Transportation and
Parkin Committee ~ ~ ~
Plannin Board • • • • •
Flamingo
Neighborhood • •
Association
Finance and
Citywide Projects • • • •
Committee !
Revised Conceptual Design
The City has confirmed that the Florida State Plans Preparation Manual allows a reduction
of the travel lane width to 10 feet for the purpose of traffic calming. Approval has also been
obtained from Miami-Dade County Public Works Department for the use of 10' travel lanes
along 16th Street.
Using the new travel lane width design and the comments received at each of the public
discussions, a modified concept for 16th Street was developed. The modified concept
provides for a sidewalk that varies from 6 to 8 feet depending on encroachments, a bicycle
lane on both sides of the street, 8' parking lanes on each side and enhanced landscape.
The Revised Conceptual Design recognizes that there are existing mature plantings such as
royal palms and oak trees in the green space within the ROW and will preserve such
vegetation.
The Revised Conceptual Design will provide the following dimensions:
Alternative Travel Bike Lanes Parking Sidewalk Green
Lanes S ace
Modified
Preferred 10 5 8 6-8 Up to 6
Conce t
16 Street Basis of Design Report (BODR)
The 16th Street BODR is a planning document that contains the proposed corridor design for
16th Street, which was developed through the due diligence process. The proposed design
includes traffic calming measures such as narrowed travel lanes and bicycle lanes,
enhanced landscaping, and drainage improvements. The cross-section of the proposed
design will consist of the aforementioned Revised Conceptual Design, which includes 10'
travel lanes, 8' parking lanes, 5' bike lanes, a sidewalk varying between 6 and 8', and green
space varying between 3 and 6'. The BODR also includes the existing conditions of the
corridor, as well as an implementation plan, permitting process, implementation schedule,
and estimated construction costs.
Pursuant to RFQ 37-03/04, the City is authorized to enter into negotiations with McMahon for
Phase II Design Services for a Proposed 16th Street Operational Improvements and
Enhancement Project. Upon approval of the BODR, the City will proceed with the
negotiations. The design and engineering phase of the project will take approximately one
year, and, including bidding and award, construction is estimated to be completed by
November 2009.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends approval of the 16th Street Basis of Design Report (BODR)
as submitted. By approving the BODR, the City will officially end the planning process for
this project and adopt the design concept. The Administration will be able to proceed with
the design development, construction documents, bidding and award, and construction
phases of the Project with this approval.
Attachment:
1. BODR Executive Summary
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