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Resolution: R-14-0482
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3500 Pan American
Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 14-01228a Final Action Date: 12/11/2014
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION URGING GOVERNOR RICK
SCOTTAND THE MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT
CHANGES TO FLORIDA STATUTE 556, REGULATING UTILITY PAINT MARKINGS
ON THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY TO ALLOW MUNICIPALITIES TO REGULATE
THE DURATION AND REMOVAL OF SAID UTILITY PAINT MARKINGS ON THE
PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY; DIRECTING THAT THIS ISSUE BE ADDED TO THE CITY
OF MIAMI'S 2015 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES; DIRECTING CITY CLERK TO
TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE OFFICIALS
STATED HEREIN.
WHEREAS, Florida Statute 556 regulates paint markings by utilities and excavators to mark
where underground utilities are located to prevent accidents or service disruptions; and
WHEREAS, Florida Statute 556 prohibits local governments from enacting regulations requiring
that utilities use marking paint that fades in a timely fashion or requires removal of paint marking upon
completion of work; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") expends funds every year for the replacement and repair of
sidewalks, asphalt, and other portions of the public right of way; and
WHEREAS, these nearly permanent paint markings create an unnecessary visual blight on the
public right of way; and
WHEREAS, this problem is particularly acute on rights of way where the City has expended
considerable money for enhanced sidewalk design such as Biscayne Boulevard, Flagler Street, and
the Performing Arts Center;
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 Resolution.
Section 2. The Miami City Commission urges Governor Rick Scott and the members of the
Florida Legislature to enact changes to Florida Statute 556, regulating utility paint markings on the
public right of way to allow municipalities to regulate the duration and removal of said utility paint
markings on the public right of way.
Section 3. The Miami City Commission directs this issue to be added to the City's 2015
Legislative Priorities.
Section 4. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Governor Rick
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Scott and the members of the Florida Legislature
Section 5. 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 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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