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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-03-0398J-03-396 4/10/03 RESOLUTION NO. 03- 398 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ACKNOWLEDGING SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S ("SEOPWCRA") REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5 MILLION FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FISCAL YEAR 2004 FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION ("FTA") DISCRETIONARY BUS FUND, TO ASSIST IN FUNDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE I-395/MEDIA TOWER PARKING GARAGE COMPONENT FOR USE BY VISITORS TRAVELING INTO DOWNTOWN MIAMI UTILIZING I-395, THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, AND THE MOTION PICTURE AND MEDIA, PARKWEST ENTERTAINMENT AND OVERTOWN JAZZ, BLUES AND GOSPEL DISTRICTS. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The Southeast Overtown/Park West District Community Redevelopment Agency's ("SEOPWCRA") request for appropriations in the amount of $5 million from the United States Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2004 Federal Transit Administration ("FTA") Discretionary Bus Fund, to assist in funding the construction of the I-395/Media Tower parking garage component for use by visitors traveling into Downtown :CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF APR 1 0 2nQ3 �oiu n me. 03- 398. Miami, utilizing I-395, the Performing Arts Center, and the Motion Picture and Media, Parkwest Entertainment, and Overtown Jazz, Blues and Gospel Districts, is acknowledged. Section 2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.'/ PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of April , 2003. MANUEL A. DIAZ, MAYOR In accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-36, since the Mayor did not indicate approval of this legislation by signing in the designated place providcd, said legislation noW becomes effective with the elapse of ten 1101 days from the date of commission action regarding same, without the Mayor exercising a vote. v _1. 0j, "1 ATTEST: Priscilla A. Thompson, Cify Cerk PRISCILLA A. THOMPSON CITY CLERK APPROV,FEf AS,*FO�"D CORRECTNESS : t, �F.I RO VILARELLO CIT ATTORNEY 7192:gc:BSS �i If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. Page 2 of 2 03- 398 POCKET ITEM 2 ItiTF,Fi-OFFICE: NIFNIOR.ANDUNI 1 Honorable Mayor Diaz and D'Ite April 10, 2003 hlc Members of the City Commission Suhlecr I-395/ Media Tower Parking Garage Component i•rom Arthur E. Teele, Jr. keterences: Commissioner, District 5 By this memorandum, I am respectfully requesting to discuss the following resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ACKNOWLEDGING THE CRA (SEOPW COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY) APPROPRIATION REQUEST FOR $5 MILLION FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FY 2004 FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) DISCRETIONARY BUS FUND, TO ASSIST IN FUNDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 1-395/ MEDIA TOWER PARKING GARAGE COMPONENT FOR VISITORS TRAVELING INTO DOWNTOWN UTILIZING 1-395, THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER DISTRICT, THE MOTION PICTURE AND MEDIA DISTRICT, THE PARKWEST ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT AND THE OVERTOWN JAZZ, BLUES AND GOSPEL DISTRICT. Thank you. Cc: Alejandro Vilarello, City Attorney 03- 398 Priscilla Thompson, City Clerk Federal Transit Administration Budget Federal Transit Administration Page 1 of 5 Overview: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) provides leadership, technical assistance and financial resources for safe, technologically advanced public transportation that enhances mobility and accessibility, improves America's communities, preserves the natural environment, and strengthens the National economy. Transit systems safely and efficiently move millions of people every day, reducing congestion, facilitating economic development, and connecting people to their jobs and communities. The proposed FY 2004 budget is $7.2 billion, the same as the FY 2003 President's budget request. The FY 2004 budget request maintains the Federal commitment to transit and, when combined with state and local funding, will promote mobility and accessibility, address critical safety and security vulnerabilities, and further the President's management agenda. Federal Transit Administration Budget (Dollars In Millions) 20021/ 2003 2/ 20042/ Actual Request Request Formula Grants and -- -- 5,615 Research Formula Grants 4,681 3,839 -- Major Capital Investment Grants -- -- 1,534 Capital Investment Grants Job Access & Reverse Commute 4,791 3/ 125 3,036 150 -- -- Research & Planning 176 IF 122 -- Other 73 1E79 77 TOTAL 9,845 7,226 7,226 1/ Includes a net of $1,115 million in FHWA Flex Funding for Formula Grants and $60 million in FHWA Flex Funding for Research & Planning. 2/ Excludes estimated accrual payments for civil service retirement and health benefits. 3/ Includes $1,900 million in emergency supplemental resources for the Lower Manhattan recovery effort. 03- 398 fi le://C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\cneptune\Local%20Settings\Temporary%20Intem... 4/10/2003 Federal Transit Administration Budget Page 2 of 5 FY 2004 Budget Program Restructuring and Consolidation: The FY 2004 budget request reflects program streamlining and consolidation, and supports the President's goal of creating a customer -focused, outcome- based Federal Government. In FY 2004, FTA proposes to consolidate a number of transit programs to give states and localities additional flexibility to meet the mobility needs in their communities without the constraints and administrative burdens that the current budget structure imposes. Formula Grants and Research: The President's budget requests $5.6 billion for transit purposes, including security, planning, bus and railcar purchases and maintenance, facility repair and construction, and where eligible, operating expenses. The program includes grants specifically targeted to urbanized areas and, through states, to non -urbanized areas and to transportation providers that address the special transportation needs of the elderly, low-income, and persons with disabilities. In addition, funds proposed for the Formula Grants and Research program will contribute approximately $7 million to improve the accessibility of over -the -road buses, nearly $5 million for the Alaska Railroad, and $3.5 million for the National Transit Database that will support important research and training activities. The following highlights major programs within this account: Urbanized Area Programs - $4,739 million is requested for the Urbanized Area Formula program and the Fixed Guideway Modernization program, which help meet the rehabilitation and refurbishment needs of existing fixed guideway systems. FTA is fully committed to the President's mandate that the Federal Government become customer -focused and outcome -based. Creating an outcome -based performance incentive program to promote increased transit ridership in every community is a key feature of this budget request. This proposal represents an important and effective means to focus attention on better meeting the needs of current and potential transit 03- 398 file://C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\cneptune\Local%20Settings\Temporary%201ntern... 4/10/2003 Federal Transit Administration Budget riders. Page 3 of 5 State Administered Programs - $741 million is requested for programs to be administered directly by the states, including the Non -Urbanized Area Formula Program, the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities Program, and the Job Access and Reverse Commute Program. The Administration is also seeking legislation to provide $145 million for the New Freedom Initiative. This initiative supports the President's goal of reducing barriers to work for persons with disabilities by providing funding to states to implement innovative transportation solutions. This program will increase access and opportunities for Americans with disabilities, and strengthen the communities in which they live and work. . National Research - Nearly $50 million is requested for National Research. This program includes $31.5 million for the National Research Program, $8.3 million for the Transit Cooperative Research Program, $4 million for the National Transit Institute training programs, and $6 million for the University Transportation Research Program. . Planning - $70 million is requested to support the activities of regional planning agencies and states, helping them to plan for transit investments that best meet the needs of the urban and rural communities they serve. This includes funding for Metropolitan Planning and Statewide Planning. Major Capital Investment Grants: $1.5 billion is proposed in 2004 for the construction of new fixed guideway and non -fixed guideway corridor systems and extensions to existing systems. New Starts - $1,515 million is requested for New Starts projects. The budget request reflects a proposed expansion of the New Starts program to make new non -fixed guideway transportation corridor projects eligible for funding and to encourage project sponsors to consider more cost- effective transit options that may not require a fixed guideway. The 2004 budget request includes funding for 26 existing, pending or proposed Full Funding Agreements (FFGAs), which are multi- year contractual agreements between FTA and the grantees. Located in every geographic area of the country and in cities of all sizes, these projects include commuter rail, light rail, heavy rail, and bus rapid transit. When complete, they will carry over 190 million riders annually, save over 61 million hours in travel time, and significantly improve mobility in America. The table on page 29 lists the New Starts projects recommended for funding in 2004. • Planning - $19 million is requested to support the activities of regional planning agencies and States, to facilitate planning for capital transit investments that best meet the needs of the communities they serve. This includes funding for Metropolitan Planning and Statewide Planning. Transit Security: $40 million is requested to support transit security, which will remain a high priority in FY 2004. This funding includes the one percent of Urbanized Formula Grant funding that is statutorily required to be spent on security initiatives. Emphasis will be given on improving the state of security knowledge among transit professionals through training and through the FTA's technical assistance efforts. FTA will also focus on testing and validating technology that could be used in a transit environment and rapidly deployed into transit systems nationwide. Project and Financial Management Oversight: To provide oversight of FTA grants, $66 million is requested in FY 2004. Project management and financial management oversight are core management responsibilities of FTA, and essential to good stewardship of Federal taxpayers' dollars. 03- 398 fi le://C: \Documents%20and%20S ettings\cneptune\Local%20Settings\Temporary%20Intem... 4/10/2003 Federal Transit Administration Budget Page 4 of 5 Federal Transit Administration FY 2004 Proposed Section 5309 New Starts (Dollars in Millions) Existing Full Funding Grant Agreements (FFGAs) California San Diego — Mission Valley East LRT Extension 65.0 California San Francisco — BART Extension to San 169.9 Francisco Airport Colorado Denver — Southeast Corridor LRT 80.0 District of Columbia Washington — Largo Metrorail Extension 65.0 Florida Fort Lauderdale — Tri -County Commuter Rail 18.4 Upgrades Illinois Chicago — Douglas Branch Reconstruction 85.0 Illinois Chicago — North Central Corridor Commuter Rail 20.0 Illinois Chicago — Southwest Corridor Commuter Rail 20.0 Illinois Chicago — Union -Pacific West Line Extension 12.0 Maryland Baltimore — Central LRT Double -Track 40.0 Minnesota Minneapolis — Hiawatha Corridor LRT 75.0 New Jersey Northern New Jersey — Hudson -Bergen MOS -2 100.0 New Jersey Northern New Jersey — Newark Rail Link MOS -1 22.6 Oregon Portland - Interstate MAX LRT Extension 77.5 Pennsylvania Pittsburgh — Stage II LRT Reconstruction 30.2 Puerto Rico San Juan — Tren Urbano 43.5 Tennessee Memphis — Medical Center Extension 9.2 Texas Dallas — North Central LRT Extension 30.2 Utah Salt Lake City — Medical Center Extension 30.7 Pending FFGAs California Los Angeles — Eastside Corridor LRT 55.0 California San Diego — Oceanside Escondido Rail Corridor 48.0 Louisiana New Orleans — Canal Street 36.0 Proposed FY 2004 FFGAs Illinois Chicago — Ravenswood Line Extension 45.0 Nevada Las Vegas — Resort Corridor Fixed Guideway 40.0 New York New York — Long Island Rail Road Eastside 75.0 Access 03- 398 file://C: \Documents%20and%20Settings\cneptune\Local%20Settings\Temporary%20Intem... 4/10/2003 Federal Transit Administration Budget Washington IlSeattle — Central Link Initial Segment Projects in Preliminary Engineering and Final Ferry Capital Projects [Alaska/Hawaii] Set Aside f 1 % TOTAL Page 5 of 5 75.0 121.2 10.3 15.2 1,515.0 03- 398 file://C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\cneptune\Local%20Settings\Temporary%20Intern... 4/10/2003 Existing NW I" Avenue at NE 11`h Street Dover Kohl &Partners Proposed The I-395/ Media Tower Parking Garage will facilitate the intermodal movement of people in this pivotal location in Downtown Miami. It will be situated at NE 11th Street (FEC Railway Corridor) and NW 1St Avenue in the Southeast Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment District to meet the immediate parking infrastructure needs of the Performing Arts Center District, the Motion Picture and Media District, the Overtown Jazz, Blues and Gospel District, and the bustling Parkwest Entertainment District. The location is adjacent to I-395, the MetroMover, and is a short distance from all of the Downtown attractions. The design concept calls for a six story multi -use building with 400 parking spaces, a liner building that hides the parking structure with habitable offices and retail. The building will be flanked by a media tower showcasing live feeds from the area's entertainment hot spots, with lofts or office space on the top floors. Total project cost is estimated at $9 million dollars. The intent for the Parking Garage Component is to provide parking for downtown tourists and visitors who can walk or use transit once they have arrived. This enhances mobility and accessibility to the aforementioned district whiles preserving the aesthetics of the community through innovative architectural design. The facility will further serve to reduce congestion in the area and facilitate. economic development by connecting people to their jobs and communities, and thus creating the necessary pedestrian traffic that will patronize the area stores and events. The Media Tower component will serve as a distinctive media illumination display thus promoting the redevelopment area as a vibrant, lively entertainment district, visually enliven a major traffic corridor (NE/NW 11th Street), and enhance tourism and increase property values within the Redevelopment Areas. City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agency 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Suite 430 Miami, Florida, 33351 Phone: (305) 579-3324 Fax: (305) 372-4646 3 (3 8 I-395/ MEDIA TOWER PARKING GARAGE COMPONENT Miami, Florida The I-395/ Media Tower Parking Garage is a transportation that will be situated at NE I I"' Street and NW I" Avenue in the Southeast Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment District to meet the immediate parking infrastructure needs of the Performing Arts Center District. the Motion Picture and Media District, the Overtown Jazz, Blues and Gospel District, and the bustling Parkwest Entertainment District. The design concept calls fora storied, 400 parking space, parking liner building with retail on the ground floor flanked by a media tower showcasing live feeds from the areas entertainment hot spots, with lofts or office space on the top floors. Total project cost is estimated at $ million dollars. The construction of the Parking Garage Component will enhance mobility and accessibility to the aforementioned district whiles preserving the aesthetics of the community through innovative architectural design. The facilitywill further serve to reduce congestion in the area and facilitate economic development by connecting people to their jobs and communities, and thus creating the necessary pedestrian traffic that will patronize the area stores and events. The Media Towel- component owercomponent will serve as a distinctive media illumination display thus promoting the redevelopment area as a vibrant, lively entertainment district, visually enliven a major traffic corridor (NE/NW 1 I"' Street), enhance tourism and increase property values within the Redevelopment Areas.