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Home My WebLink AboutR-10-0439Vop City of Miami Legislation < U R �O Resolution: R-10-0439 File Number: 10-01102 City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com Final Action Date: 10/14/2010 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A REIMBURSEMENT GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($48,000) ("REIMBURSEMENT GRANT"), FROM MIAMI-DADE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION ("MPO"); AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWELVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($12,000) ("CITY'S MATCHING FUNDS"), FOR THE PREPARATION OF A HEALTH DISTRICT BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MOBILITY STUDY ("STUDY"); ESTABLISHING A NEW SPECIAL REVENUE PROJECT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 ENTITLED: "HEALTH DISTRICT BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MOBILITY STUDY" AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS ($48,000), FROM THE REIMBURSEMENT GRANT AND FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF TWELVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($12,000), FROM THE CITY'S MATCHING FUNDS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND TO EXECUTE, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY, THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MPO ("INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT"), IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, AND TO NEGOTIATE AND TO EXECUTE, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY, ALL OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REIMBURSEMENT GRANT AND TO UNDERTAKE THE STUDY WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF HNTB CORPORATION, WITH CONDITIONS AS STATED HEREIN; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURES OF THE REIMBURSEMENT GRANT FUNDS AND THE CITY'S MATCHING FUNDS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STUDY, WITH SUCH AUTHORIZATION REMAINING VALID AND OUTSTANDING EVEN IF THE ANTICIPATED REIMBURSEMENT GRANT AWARD IS REDUCED OR INCREASED. WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") applied for and has been awarded a reimbursement grant in the not to exceed amount of forty-eight thousand dollars ($48,000) (the "Reimbursement Grant") from the Miami -Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization ("MPO") under the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Municipal Grant Program to assist in the preparation of a City Health District Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Study (the "Study"); and WHEREAS, the Reimbursement Grant requires a minimum City match of twenty percent (20%) or twelve thousand dollars ($12,000), which has been identified from Capital Improvement Project No. B -30645B (the "City Matching Funds"); and WHEREAS, the City's Health District, as one of the densest urban areas in Miami -Dade County with hospitals, educational institutions, judicial offices and housing, is ideally situated in what should be a favorable pedestrian environment; and City of Miand Page I of 3 File Id. 10-01102 (Version: 1) Printed On: 8/10/2017 File Number: 10-01102 Enactment Number: R-10-0439 WHEREAS, pedestrian and bicycle facilities enhance the use of public transportation and provide reasonable alternatives to the personal car; and WHEREAS, typically, areas with a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian network also realize less vehicular congestion, a reduction of pollution, and vibrant street activity that promotes a safe community; and WHEREAS, pedestrian and bicycle facilities are inadequate throughout the Health District and lack marked crosswalks, directional signage, designated bicycle lanes, adequate signalization, and, in some places, may need additional improvements to meet Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") requirements; and WHEREAS, the last comprehensive study of the pedestrian needs of the Health District was conducted sixteen (16) years ago with the Civic Center Pedestrian Amenities and Safety Study, submitted to the MPO by Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. in 1994; and WHEREAS, few of the 1994 study's suggestions have been implemented; however, the Health District has experienced major development, increased employment, and an increased number of daily visitors since 1994; and WHEREAS, it is imperative to revisit the pedestrian and bicycle network in light of the development and future plans for the Health District area; and WHEREAS, the City Commission pursuant to Resolution No. 08-0610, adopted October 23, 2008, has previously authorized and entered into a professional services agreement with HNTB Corporation to provide various transportation program support services such as undertaking the proposed Study for the Health District and to set forth the compensation arrangements for those support services; and WHEREAS, in order to implement the Reimbursement Grant, provide the City's Matching Funds, and permit HNTB Corporation to assist the City with the Study for the Health District, the City and MPO are proposing to enter into an Interlocal Agreement (the "Interlocal Agreement") and such other documents as may become necessary; 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 Manager is authorized to accept the Reimbursement Grant in an amount not to exceed forty-eight thousand dollars ($48,000) from the MPO and to provide matching funds for the Reimbursement Grant in an amount not to exceed twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) (the "City's Matching Funds") for the preparation of the Study. Section 3. The following Special Revenue Project for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 is hereby established and resources are hereby appropriated as described below: City of Miand Page 2 of 3 File Id. 10-01102 (Version: 1) Printed On: 8/10/2017 File Number: 10-01102 Enactment Number: R-10-0439 FUND TITLE: Health District Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Study RESOURCES: Reimbursement Grand from Miami -Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization $48,000 City's Matching Funds from Capital Improvement $12,000 Project No. B -30645B (Award # 1297) APPROPRIATIONS: $60,000 Section 4. The City Manager is further authorized {1} to negotiate and to execute, after consultation with the City Attorney, the Interlocal Agreement, in substantially the attached form, and to negotiate and to execute, after consultation with the City Attorney, all other necessary documents for compliance with and implementation of the Reimbursement Grant and to undertake the Study with the assistance of HNTB Corporation, with conditions as stated herein. Section 5. The expenditures of the Reimbursement Grant funds and the City's Matching Funds for compliance with the Interlocal Agreement and implementation of the Study are authorized, with such authorization remaining valid and outstanding even if the anticipated Reimbursement Grant award is reduced or increased. Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor. {2} Footnotes: {1} The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and Code provisions. {2} 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. City of Miami Page 3 of 3 File Id. 10-01102 (Version: 1) Printed On: 8/10/2017