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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit - Disbursement ApprovalCITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM To ; Distribution Below DATE January 18, 2018 FILE : SUBJECT : FEC Corridor Improvement Trust Fund Disbursement Approval � Yr' FROM Francisco J. Garcia REFERENCES. Director, Planning Department ENCLOSURES: City Code and FEC Corridor Map The FEC Corridor Improvement Trust Fund was established by Ordinance # 12468 on December 18, 2003 in part to implement a program to provide for streetscape and public infrastructure improvements (including, but not limited to, landscaping, repaving of streets and sidewalks, development of street end pocket parks, bike paths, linear parks or trail systems, and planted medians) for areas where there is a need for improved pedestrian access and connectivity between neighborhoods and districts with the FEC Corridor area (see map attached). Funds are collected through Major Use Special Permits (MUSP) within the Midtown boundaries. Through two Request for Qualification (RFQ) processes, the Planning Department identified qualified firms to prepare the Wynwood Streetscape and Street Tree Master Plan and the NW 3rd Avenue Woonerf plan for areas within the FEC Corridor to plan improved streetscapes, landscaping, and medians. Pursuant to Section 62-324 of the City Code, all disbursals of trust fund monies shall be made by the city commission, after due consideration is given to the written recommendations of the city manager and the directors of the departments of planning and zoning, building, public works, GIP and the office of transportation. The Planning Department respectfully requests your respective authorization to utilize $530,140 to fund the Wynwood Street ape and Street Tree Master Plan and $342,900 to fund the Woonerf plan. Should you be in agr meet, please signify by signing below. Devin Cejas, J ging Admin7�--/ r / / u z, P.E. I provementss Se"ndra Harris, Director, Office of Transport3tign Management III/IIVIF, Emilio T. GonG&RIMA Jose S,�,Camero, R.A.,,Director, Building Juvenal Santhn�, P.E\Director, Public Works it Nzerib I ekwaba, Ph.D., P.E Assistarft City Manager 1 Chief of Operations 7 z , aV.. "AI- � ,ter q�. 5 , s •�,... USe- C: Christopher Rose, Director, Office of Strategic Management and Budget PLN18-004 Ln 1-395 ti Wig NE 36 Street