Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-02-1319J-02-1062 12/09/02 02-1319 2-1319 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO COMMENCE IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN TRANSPORTATION -RELATED RECOMMENDATIONS SET FORTH IN THE MIAMI RIVER CORRIDOR URBAN INFILL PLAN. WHEREAS, the City of Miami seeks to foster an urban living environment along the Miami River that maximizes opportunities for quality residential, commercial, and maritime -related uses throughout the River Corridor; and WHEREAS, Sections 163.2511 through 163.2526 of the Florida Statutes provide for the designation of urban infill areas, the preparation of urban infill plans, the adoption of an urban infill boundary, and allows for the utilization of economic incentives in areas, so designated to strengthen urban centers; and WHEREAS, in 2000, the City of Miami entered into a Joint Planning Agreement with Miami -Dade County for the development of CITY COIVLM UON MEETING CIF 0 E C 1 2 2002 Resolution DW. p2-1319 an Urban Infill Plan for the Miami River Corridor; and WHEREAS, the City of Miami entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Miami River Commission, transferring specific responsibility for the completion of the Plan to that body; and WHEREAS, the planning process to develop the Plan commenced in September, 2001, and culminated with the adoption of the Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan by the Miami River on September 9, 2002, as that body's strategic planning document; and WHEREAS, the Miami River Commission has forwarded the Plan to the City of Miami for its consideration and adoption by ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City of Miami has reviewed the Plan and finds that a number of the Plan's recommendations are ready for implementation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Page 2 of 4 02-139 Section 1. The recitals and findings found in the Preamble of this Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The City Manager is directed to commence implementation of the following transportation -related recommendations set forth in the Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan: ■ Prepare a feasibility study for waterborne transportation, including water taxi and/or waterbus service, and identifying sources of multimodal funding for implementation. ■ Assure that concerns of the Miami River Corridor are addressed in implementation of traffic calming methods. ■ Adhere to the City of Miami's "General Street Design Standards" in designing street improvements within the Miami River Corridor. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.11 1� 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 3 of 4 02-1319 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of December , 2002. ATTEST: PRIS LLA A. THOMPSON CITY CLERK APPRQVED AS )o FORM AND CORRECTNESS : ALEJAN7RO VILARELLO � TY TTORNEY 6773:tr:AS:BSS Page 4 of 4 Y. . MAYOR 02-1319 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA -=- 4 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 1_01 I .1.''Y? DATE: DEC v 2v02 FILE SUBJECT: Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan Implementation Action Steps REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: Resolutions RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission consider adoption of the attached Resolutions directing the administration to commence implementation initiatives of the Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan relating to Investment, Transportation, and the Environment. BACKGROUND In 2000, the City of Miami entered into a Joint Planning Agreement with Miami -Dade County for the development of an Urban Infill Plan for the Miami River corridor pursuant to Chapters 163.2511 through 163.2526 of the Florida Statutes, which provide for the designation of urban infill areas, the preparation of urban infill plans, and the application of special economic incentives in designated areas. In 2001, the City of Miami entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Miami River Commission transferring specific responsibility for the preparation of the plan to that body. Pursuant to these agreements, a planning process for the Miami River commenced in September of 2001, with the joint participation of the Departments of Planning & Zoning and Real Estate & Economic Development, and culminated with the adoption of the Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan by the Miami River Commission on September 9, 2002, as its strategic plan. Upon review, the administration finds that it would be appropriate to commence implementation of a number of the plan's recommendations. DB/A&SWI 02-1319 '0 O N D4. H+ �O��0 ton"�i � N 0 =) fi 0, 1 10 PROJECT BACKGROUND • Florida Statutes Chapter 163 • Partners • The Process n STATE REQUIREMENTS for Infill Designation • Adoption by Ordinance • Governance Structure • Financial Incentives • Affordable Housing Programs • MOU with School Board • Performance Measures E 01 U CD0 O o �3 �Q D0o co C7 a 0EP CD n STATE REQUIREMENTS for Infill Designation • Adoption by Ordinance • Governance Structure • Financial Incentives • Affordable Housing Programs • MOU with School Board • Performance Measures E 01 U PARTNERS AND THE PROCESS Partners • Miami -Dade County • Miami River Commission The Process • Infill Working Group • Funding PLAN SUMMARY • Vision F� •Investment • Transportation • Neighborhoods • Environment Implementation Strategies 3 ES Agreements 3 5 Public Participation IT �� — nCD 03 CDCn cr o �n �0 PLAN SUMMARY • Vision F� •Investment • Transportation • Neighborhoods • Environment Implementation Strategies 3 ES RECOMMENDATIONS • Activities Underway • Requested Action Today - Resolutions - Issues Pending Economic Study • Additional Policy Direction -�r�� o 0�Co � �C 0-v��c 3 ... a ACTIVITIES UNDERWAY • Neighborhood Conservation Districts • Urban Streets Designation for North & South River Drives • Parks Master Plan • City Participation in Bridge Design • Design Review Process for Public Structures Enterprise Zone Expansion 1 4 K X ACTIVITIES UNDERWAY REQUESTED ACTION TODAY Resolutions • Transportation • Environment • Investment - Economic Analysis & Market 5 • Dredge Main Channel • Storm Water Improvements • Miami River Clean -Up Vessel • Derelict Vessel Removal • Landscape Standards, Guidelines • 5th Street Bridge Redesign • Operation River Walk ce Clean Up Miami Campaign Cr Separation Buffers F -9 0 C .-a w o P, REQUESTED ACTION TODAY Resolutions • Transportation • Environment • Investment - Economic Analysis & Market 5 REQUESTED ACTION TODAY Transportation - Prepare Feasibility Study for Water-bome Transportation - Identify Sources of Multimodal Funding for Implementation - Utilize Traffic Calming Methods T �a Dojo -4CD r. n 3 �pcD c s oCr Er = x :3Y �- - Adhere to Street Design Standards REQUESTED ACTION TODAY Environment - Implement Greenway Subject to Funding - Urge the Start of Main v. Channel Dredging - Assist with Derelict Vessel Removal Efforts - Pursue Beautification Projects under Bridges C. ECONOMIC STUDY will address these Issues • Redevelopment Strategies & Tools - Catalytic Projects (sites, participation level) - Infrastructure - TIF & Other Incentives • Support for Marine Industry • Land Use, Development v�D =� o a CD 0 =- a -;t�0a = -a Uo :�L a z. Er POLICY DIRECTION • Infill Designation • Governance • Dedicated Funding for Infrastructure, Greenways, Tributary Dredging • Additional Green Space, Use of Land Acquisition Funds LOW 7 0 POLICY DIRECTION • Public Waterfront Access Beyond V1 St Bridge • Underground Utilities • No Net Loss of Slips • School Board MOU • Housing Strategies • Commission Designee N 0 us a :QCT 0.1-4 D'. 0 ( 5 V N 0 x !_,I I -.J n' !IF -AP 2 i 1 -APP