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Date: 10/1/10
Commission Meeting Date: 11/18/10
Type: C Resolution ® Ordinance
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM
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Requesting Department: CIP
District(s) Impacted: ALL
Law Department
Matter ID No.
Emergency Ordinance _ Discussion Item
Other
Subject: Ordinance amending Article X entitled "Dangerous Intersection Safety" of the Code of the Citv of
Miami.
Purpose of Item:
An Ordinance amending Article X entitled "Dangerous Intersection Safety" of Chapter 35 entitled "Motor Vehicles and
Traffic" of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended; providing for the use and installation of traffic infraction
detectors consistent with General Law as provided by Chapter 2010-80, Laws of Florida (the "Mark Wandall Traffic
Safety Act"); containing a severability clause, and providing for an effective date.
Background Information:
The Governor of the State of Florida signed CS/CS/HB325 into law on May 13, 2010, resulting in the creation of
Chapter 2010-80, Laws of Florida (2010) (the "Mark Wanda]] Traffic Safety Act" or the "Act") with an effective date of
July 1, 2010. The provisions of Article X "Dangerous Intersection Safety" of Chapter 35 of the City Code, which were
previously authorized by the City's Home Rule authority pursuant to Article VII, Section 2 of the Florida Constitution
and by Sec. 316.08 (1)(w), Florida Statutes, are as of July 1, 2010, preempted to the State as provided in Section 3 of the
Act.
The running of red lights on the streets and roads located within the City of Miami ("City") continues to be a safety
hazard affecting every citizen and traveler in the City. The implementation and utilization of traffic infraction detectors
in compliance with the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act will promote, protect and improve the health, safety and the
welfare of its citizens consistent with the authority of and limitations on the City pursuant to the Florida Constitution
and Florida Statutes.
Budget Impact Analysis
NO Is this item related to revenue?
NO Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below.
General Account No:
Special Revenue Account No:
CIP Project No:
NO Is this item funded by Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bonds?
Start Up Capital Cost:
Maintenance Cost:
Total Fiscal Impact:
CIP
N/A
If using or receiving capital funds,
Grants INIA
Final Approvals
(SIGN AND DATE)
Budget N/A
Purchasing
Chie
N/
Risk Management
Dept. Director
City Manager
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NI