HomeMy WebLinkAboutMPO resolutionMPO RESOLUTION # 33-03
RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE MPO'S I-395 COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION ASKING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) TO EVALUATE THE OPEN -CUT
ALTERNATIVE 4 OPTION (B) AS A VIABLE ALTERNATIVE AND
CONDUCT THE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS INCLUDING A
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM AND A CITIZEN'S
COMMITTEE
Agenda item IILB
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Agreement creating and establishing the Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO) for the Miami Urbanized Area requires that the MPO provide a structure to evaluate the adequacy of the
transportation planning and programming process, and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Governing Board at its September 26, 2002
meeting approved Resolution #33-02 creating a special committee to address issues concerning the
reconstruction of the 1-395, and
WHEREAS, the main objective of the work of the Conunittee was to reach a consensus on a highway
improvement alternative that would address needed traffic solutions and will also be beneficial to related issues
along the vicinity of 1-395, from the I-95 interchange to the Macarthur Causeway.
WHEREAS three alternatives were presented and discussed by the Committee, including FDOT's
elevated alternative, modified Miami Urban Watch alternative and the open -cut alternative (two options).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE MIAMI URBANIZED AREA:
SECTION 1. That the FDOT is hereby requested to evaluate the proposed open -cut alternative 4 Option
(B) as a viable alternative.
SECTION 2. That the FDOT is hereby requested to complete the project development process including
a community outreach program and a citizen's committee.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Board Member Joe Celestin who moved its adoption. The
motion was seconded by Board Member Natacha Seijas, and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Board Member Bruno A. Barreiro -aye
Board Member Joe J. Cetestin -aye
Board Member Jose "Pepe" Diaz -absent
Board Member Manuel A. Diaz -aye
Board Member Betty T. Ferguson -aye
Board Member Shirley M. Gibson -aye
Board Member Perla T. Hartman -aye
Board Member Sally A. Heyman -absent
Board Member William H. Kerdylc absent
Board Member M. Ronald Krongold -aye
Board Member Joe A. Martinez -absent
2003
Board Member Raul L. Martinez absent
Board Member Jimmy L. Morales -absent
Board Member Dennis C. Moss -aye
Board Member Dorrin Rolle -absent
Board Member Natacha Seijas -aye
Board Member Darryl K. Sharpion -aye
Board Member Jose Smith -absent
Board Member Katy Sorenson -aye
Board Member Rebeca Sosa -absent
Board Member Javier D. Souto -absent
Chairperson Barbara M. Carry-Shuler -aye
The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and approved this 23"I day of October,