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Resolution R-17-0217
Legislation
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 2147 Final Action Date: 5/11/2017
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ELEVEN (11)
PERPETUAL AERIAL EASEMENTS, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED
FORM(S), WITH THE MIAMI-DADE EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY ("MDX") TO
ACCOMMODATE THE STATE ROAD 836/DOLPHIN EXPRESSWAY
IMPROVEMENTS FROM NORTHWEST 12 AVENUE TO THE 1-95/836
INTERCHANGE, MIAMI, FLORIDA; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY, IN
CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO ACCOMPLISH THE
GRANTING OF SAID EASEMENTS, AS STATED HEREIN.
WHEREAS, the Miami -Dade Expressway Authority ("MDX") is developing the design for
a roadway project along State Road ("SR") 836/Dolphin Expressway; and
WHEREAS, granting eleven (11) perpetual aerial easements to the MDX is necessary to
accommodate the new improvements along SR 836/Dolphin Expressway; and
WHEREAS, the project includes improvements to SR 836/Dolphin Expressway from the
17th Avenue Interchange to the SR 836/1-95/1-395 Interchange, a distance of one and one-half
(1.5) miles, and specifically includes improvements to SR 836/Dolphin Expressway from
Northwest 17th Avenue to 1-95 which will improve capacity and safety, and alleviate traffic
congestion along the SR 836/Dolphin Expressway corridor and interchanges; and
WHEREAS, the project completes the modernization of SR 836/Dolphin Expressway
and provides capacity improvements by adding a lane in each direction and a new elevated
eastbound direct connection from Northwest 12th Avenue to 1-95 and 1-395 serving the Health
District, thereby eliminating traffic conflicts that exist today; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") concurs with the proposed improvements and
overall upgrading and enhancement of the SR 836/Dolphin Expressway; and
WHEREAS, the City and MDX agree with the terms and conditions of the eleven (11)
perpetual aerial easements;
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 Section.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized' to execute the eleven (11) perpetual aerial
easements, in substantially the attached form(s), granting the easements to MDX to
accommodate the rebuilding by MDX of the SR 836/Dolphin Expressway, Miami, Florida.
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Section 3. The City Manager is further authorized' to take any and all actions
necessary, in consultation with the City Attorney, to accomplish the granting of said aerial
easements by the City to MDX.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.2
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ndez, City Attor
1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by
the City Attorney including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code
provisions.
2 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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