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Home My WebLink AboutItem #16 - Discussion Item7.��/y9 ita tanit ♦1 •—�• II�.11 O BOX 330708 DONALD H WAR5HAW CITY MANA(;[R ��n�.�n� �� _ �_. MIAMI. FLORIDA 33233.070b (3051 418.1025 FAX 400.5043 (305) c r 1 JUN 141999 __I I � Mr. Merrett Stierhelm, County Manager Miami Dade County 111 NW 1 Street ' Miami, FL 33128 Dear Mr. Stlerhelm: MAINTENANCE OF COUNTY ROADS WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI As myself and members of my staff tour other municipal and unincorporated areas of the County, the superior condition and appearance of roadways under the County's Jurisdiction within those areas becomes readily apparent when compared to the poorer care given to similar roadways within the City of MlgMI. in our quest to improve the quality of life of our citizens and visitors, l requesting on behalf of the City of Miami, that Miami -Dade County implement the following Improvements. The Miami -Dade County Public Works Department currently maintains approximately 65 miles of streets throughout the City of Miami. The City requests a thorough analysis of the condition of each of these roadways, Including driving surfaces, swales, pedestrian areas, medians and landscaping,. and the overall cleanliness of these areas. Once the analysis is complete, a plan and schedule for the improvements and continuous maintenance necessary to address each deficiency identified in the analysis should be prepared for inclusion in a final report. Enclosed are several photographs of deficiencies at random locations on County maintained roads for your reference. These locations are only a sampling of the current conditions of the County roads within the City of Miami The City of Miami is the "Signature" City for the State of Florida. Millions of International visitors come through our gateways, and the appearance and fitness of our highways Is one of the first and lasting Impressions they go home with. I am certain that by working together on this very important Issue, we will enhance the quality of life of residents and visitors alike. RoadwayMalnt-State•County.doc i - f i', r It- Mr. Merrett Stlerheim, County Manager Page No. 2 Maintenance of County Roads within the City of Miami Allow me to thank you in advance for your assistance in addressing these concerns and serving the citizens of the City of Miami. Sincerely, . Vbo%jd I�Pa aw City Manager DHW4tmm c: The Honorable Alex Penelas, Mayor, Miami -Dade County Aristides Rivera, P.E., P.L.S., Director, Miami Dade County Public Works t s Raul Martinez, Assistant City Manager James J. Kay, Director, Public Works Department RoadwayMalnt•State•CountVAOC QT-itu of ffltnutt DONALD H. WARSHAW CITY MANAGER J U N 1 41999 Mr. Jose Abreu, P.E., District Secretary Florida Department of Transportation 1000 NW 111 Avenue, Room 6207 Miami, FL 33172 Dear Mr. Abreu: MAINTENANCE OF STATE ROADS WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI P O aOX 330709 MIAMI. FLORIDA 33233.0108 (305)410.1025 FAX (305) 400.5043 As myself and members of my staff tour other urban areas of South Florida, the superior condition and appearance of major roadways and expressways under the States Jurisdiction within those areas becomes readily apparent when compared to the poorer care given to similar roadways within the City of Miami. In our quest to improve the quality of life of our citizens and visitors, I am requesting on behpli of the City of Miami, that the State of Florida Department of Transportatlp Implement the following improvements. The State of Florida Department of Transportation currently maintains approximately 67 miles of surface streets and expressways throughout the City of Miami. The City requests a thorough analysis of the condition of each of these roadways, Including driving surfaces, swales, pedestrian areas, landscaping and transitional areas such as expressway shoulders, entry and exit ramps and overall cleanliness of these areas. Once the analysis is complete, a plan and schedule for the improvements and continuous maintenance necessary to address each deficiency identified in the analysis should be prepared for inclusion in a final report. Enclosed are several photographs of deficiencies at random locations on State maintained roads for your reference. These locations are only a sampling of the current conditions of the State roads within the City of Miami The City of Miami is the Signature" City for the State of Florida. Millions of international visitors come through our gateways , and the appearance and fitness of our highways is one of the first and lasting Impressions they go home with. I am certain that by working together on this very important Issue, we will enhance the quality of life of residents and visitors alike. Roadwayftnt•State-County.doc Mr. Jose Abreu, P.E., District Secretary Maintenance of State Roads within the City of Miami Page No. 2 Also enclosed for your review is a thirty-eight minute video cassette tape depicting highway entrance and exit ramps within the City of Miami, along with the corresponding narrative and comments. Allow me to thank you In advance for your assistance In addressing these concerns and serving the citizens of the City of Miami. Si erely, Donald H. Warshaw City Manager DHW/RM/JJK/mm r c: The Honorable Jeb Bush, Governor r s David Rancort, Deputy Chief of Staff Sally Bradshaw, Chief of Staff Kenneth Plante, Director of Legislative Affairs Thomas F. Barry, Jr., Secretary, FDOT Raul Martinez, Assistant City Manager James J. Kay, Director, Public Works Department Roadwayftnt•State-County.doc ,t,, a CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM -o The Honorable Mayor DATE APR 12 1999 and Members of the City Commission SUBJECT NW 12 Avenue Bridge Project FROM. REFERENCES: Donald H. Warshaw City Manager ENCLOSURES in accordance with the City Commission's instructions at the March 23, 1999, meeting, a presentation of the NW 12 Avenue Bridge project will be given by the Florida Department of Transportation at the April 27, 1999 Commission meeting. Attached please find a description of the project, which is currently in the planning and development stage. (9/9S DHW/RZ mm C: Jose Abreu, Secretary District Vl, Florida Department of Transportation Raul Martinez, Assistant City Manager f"Ellti3 COo;'di>�'drAC.. _, :...'�` ,..-. James J. Kay, Director, Public Works Department NW12AVEbrld9e.doc 12TH AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT FM NO. 2496401 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Florida Department of Transportation is presently studying proposed improvements to the NW 12" Avenue Bascule Bridge crossing of the Miami River. The alternatives being studied include: do- nothing, rehabilitation, complete replacement, and a hybrid of rehabilitation and replacement. A brief description of each alternative is provided below. DO-NOTHING The do nothing alternative would maintain the existing substandard, deteriorating structure over the Miami River and the existing roadway facility with the various geometric, operational and safety deficiencies. Future conditions would result in a potentially dangerous structure with continued mechanical failures and continued growth in traffic congestion. This alternative would not address any of the documented needs for an improved NW 1201 Avenue crossing over the Miami River. REHABILITATION. Rehabilitation would preserve the historic character of the bridge. Elements of the bridge which are to be replaced will be replicated in -kind. These elements include the bridge railings and the sidewalk deck. The replacement of the mechanical and the electrical systems is the only exception. Changes are necessary to these systems to conform to current standards and performance requirements; however, the physical appearance and operation of the system will remain essentially unchanged. This alternative will offer no real improvements to the safety of the bridge, its ability to satisfy future traffic projections, or to improve the present substandard clearances of the navigational channel (10ft vertical clearance and 85ft horizontal clearance). Additionally, the number of bridge openings is expected to remain the same as our current conditions. MAGENDA. WP It - 7.. COMPLETE REPLACEMENT. The replacement alternative involves the construction of a new bridge crossing which meets or exceeds all current design standards for both vehicles and vessels. It was determined that a midlevel, twin structure, double leaf bascule bridge was the most appropriate bridge for this urban location. A trunnion bascule with a closed pier was developed as the replacement alternative. This alternative results in horizontal and vertical channel clearances in excess of those required by the United States Coast Guard. Additionally, the number of bridge openings is expected to be reduced by approximatelly 25%. The hybrid alternative was formulated as a combination of the recommended rehabilitation alternative and the recommended replacement alternative. This alternative is comprised of the rehabilitated existing bridge modified to carry only three lanes of traffic instead of four. Adjacent to the existing bridge would be a new bascule bridge. To match the grades of the approach roadway, this new bridge would have to be constructed to the same elevation as the existing bridge and would follow a slightly different alignment to eliminate any impacts to the existing bridge. This alternative would result in the satisfaction of some of the vehicular traffic needs, but would place additional constraints on navigational traffic as it would create another bridge with substandard clearances. As such, the number of bridge openings are expected to remain the same as our current conditions. PROJECT SCHEDULE Location/Design Approval Production Complete Letting A M6ENDA.WP September 1999 December 2003 May 2004 J <:t'tJl. 2'7 0.-t K