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Resolution: R-14-0451
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 14-01179 Final Action Date: 11/20/2014
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
ACKNOWLEDGING THE MIMO BISCYANE PLAN, FROM NORTHEAST 61 ST
STREET NORTH TO NORTHEAST 78TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AND
ENDORSING THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS AS STATED HEREIN;
FURTHER MAKING IT A STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITY FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI
DURING THE 2015 LEGISLATIVE SESSION; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS AS
STATED HEREIN.
WHEREAS, the MiMo Biscayne Historic District ("Historic District") seeks a change to the
current design of the streetscape per the Miami 21 Code, as the current design and use of this stretch
of Biscayne Boulevard has encouraged high-speed transient vehicular traffic, and disconnects the
residential district from the commercial district by reducing walkability and tree canopy; and
WHEREAS, the MiMo Plan ("Plan") has been developed to create a "Main Street" sense of
place in this Historic District, as the Plan considers a combination of best -in -class street design
elements, utilizing a block by block approach; and
WHEREAS, the MiMo Biscayne Boulevard Association ("Association") recommends the
addition of medians, both raised landscaped and/or pavered, which may involve eliminating the
center turn lane in some sections; and
WHEREAS, the Association recommends the inclusion of on -street parking on blocks with
wider right-of-ways; and
WHEREAS, the Association recommends the addition of pedestrian crosswalks at each street
intersection, while including streetscape furnishings; and
WHEREAS, the Association has included outreach and correspondence from surrounding
neighborhoods, which were involved in the development of the Plan, which improves the Historic
District by using new urban design principals consistent with the Miami 21 Code and the Florida
Department of Transportation ("FDOT") "Green book" Manual; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission, after careful consideration of this matter, deems it advisable
and in the best interest of the general welfare of the City of Miami ("City") and its residents to
incorporate the recommendations stated herein;
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 fully set forth in this Section.
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Section 2. The City Commission acknowledges the Plan from Northeast 61 st Street North to
Northeast 78th Street, Miami, Florida, and endorses the recommendations as stated in said attached
plan.
Section 3. The City Commission also requests that FDOT support the efforts as stated in said
attached plan.
Section 4. This Resolution shall be included in the City's State Legislative Priorities for the
2015 Legislative session.
Section 5. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to FDOT District Six
(6) Secretary, Gus Pego.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature
of the Mayor.{1}
Footnotes:
{1} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10)
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.
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