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Resolution R-23-0153
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Legislation
File Number: 13679
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Final Action Date: 3/23/2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION URGING THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY ("COUNTY") DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND
PUBLIC WORKS TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO
CONVERT SOUTHEAST 9 STREET FROM BRICKELL PLAZA TO SOUTH
MIAMI AVENUE TO BE A ONE-WAY STREET HEADING WEST; REQUESTING
THAT THE COUNTY RENDER A FINAL DECISION AS TO THE CITY OF
MIAMI'S REQUEST, PURSUANT TO ITS AUTHORITY TO REGULATE
TRAFFIC COUNTYWIDE, INCLUDING WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI;
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND INDIVIDUALS STATED
HEREIN.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Sabina Covo
WHEREAS, Brickell is a busy urban area with high vehicular and pedestrian traffic; and
WHEREAS, Southeast 9 Street from Brickell Plaza to South Miami Avenue is a two-way
street with many locals, visitors, pedestrians, and families that walk through the area to visit the
various stores, business, and restaurants in the area; and
WHEREAS, the Rok Family Shul Chabad Downtown Jewish Center is a gathering place
that generates a significant amount of pedestrian traffic; and
WHEREAS, Southeast 9 Street from Southwest 1 Avenue to South Miami Avenue is a
one-way street heading west; and
WHEREAS, due to the number of tourists that visit the area, the change from a two-way
street to a one-way street once Southeast 9 Street crosses South Miami Avenue, and the large
amounts of pedestrian traffic in the area, the approximately three hundred thirty-eight (338) feet
of Southeast 9 Street from Brickell Plaza to South Miami Avenue creates significant life -safety
risks; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to request that the Miami -Dade County
("County") Department of Transportation and Public Works ("DTPW') convert the portion of
Southeast 9 Street from Brickell Plaza to South Miami Avenue to be a one-way street heading
west; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-96.1 of the Code of Miami -Dade County, Florida, the
County has authority over traffic engineering services and traffic control devices within the City
of Miami ("City"); and
WHEREAS, the City is requesting County approval to convert Southeast 9 Street from
Brickell Plaza to South Miami Avenue to be a one-way street heading west;
City of Miami Page 1 of 2 File ID: 13679 (Revision: A) Printed On: 4/4/2023
File ID: 13679
Enactment Number: R-23-0153
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission urges the County take any and all actions necessary to
convert Southeast 9 Street from Brickell Plaza to South Miami Avenue to be a one-way street
heading west, and to render a final decision as to this request pursuant to the County's authority
over traffic in the City.
Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to County
Mayor Daniella Levine -Cava, DTPW Director Eulois Cleckley, and the members of the Board of
County Commissioners.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
r
i ` 4naindez, City Attor iey 3/27/2023
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