HomeMy WebLinkAboutSummary FormDate: $/30/10
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM
FILE ID: /t(% 0 11 Q ci-
Commission Meeting Date: 10/14/10
Requesting Department: CIP
District(s) Impacted: 1
Law Department
Matter ID No.
Type: ® Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Emergency Ordinance ❑ Discussion Item ❑ Other
Subject: Resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funds and authorization to execute an Interlocal
Agreement with the Miami -Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization for the preparation of a Health District
Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility.
Purpose of Item:
To accept grant funds in the amount of $48,000 from the Miami -Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
for the preparation of a Health District Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Study. Resolution further authorizes the
City Manager to execute the Interlocal Agreement necessary to receive funding.
Background Information:
The City applied for and was awarded a grant in the arnount of $48,000 from the Miami -Dade MPO under the FY 2011
Municipal Grant Program to assist in the preparation of a Health District Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Study. The
grant requires a minimum match of 20% or $12,000, which has been identified from Capital Improvement Project No.
B -30645B.
The 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. Pedestrian and
bicycle facilities enhance the use of public transportation and provide reasonable alternatives to the personal car.
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.
Pedestrian and bicycle facilities are inadequate throughout the District and lack [narked crosswalks, directional signage,
designated bicycle lanes, adequate signalization, and, in places, do not meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
requirements.
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Budget Impact Analysis
NO Is this item related to revenue?
YES Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below.
General Account No:
Special Revenue Account No:
CIP Project No: B-306458 P�wao/& 4-k-2-0(A-
NO
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NO Is this item funded by Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bonds?
Start Up Capital Cost:
Maintenance Cost:
Total Fiscal Impact: $12,000
Final Approvals
SIGN AND DAT
CIP N/A Budget
If using or receiving capital funds, /
Grants tN/A Risk Management N/A
Purchas' N/A Dept. DirectorrPrfj,,�tMan�,agger:
Chief City Manager_
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The last comprehensive study of the pedestrian needs of the Health District was conducted 16 years ago — the Civic
Center Pedestrian Amenities and Safety Study, submitted to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) by Barton-
Aschman Associates, Inc. in 1994. Few of the 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. Therefore, it is imperative to revisit the pedestrian and bicycle network in light of the development and future
plans for the area.
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