Res No 197-12-13754RESOLUTION NO. 197-12-13754
A Resolution authorizing the City Commission of the City of South Miami to
request Miami -Dade County to fund and construct a sidewalk on the south
side of SW 80 Street from 57 Avenue to US -1.
WHEREAS, walking, running and cycling are important elements in maintaining a
healthy American public; and
WHEREAS, mothers have been observed from time to time pushing their babies in
strollers on the pavement of SW 80 Street; and
WHEREAS, currently, it is dangerous to walk, run or cycle on the south side of SW 80
Street; and
WHEREAS, according to the Federal Highway Administration of the U.S. Department
of Transportation website:
"Sidewalks separated from the roadway are the preferred accommodation for
pedestrians. Sidewalks provide many benefits including safety, mobility, and
healthier communities. * * * Research indicates that people will walk for recreational
purposes if a facility is provided. Recreational walking is one of the easiest ways for
people to get the recommended allotment of physical exercise each day. Moderate
exercise, such as walking, contributes to both physical and mental well being."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Commission of the City of South Miami hereby requests Miami -Dade
County to fund and construct a pedestrian sidewalk on the south side of SW 80 Street from SW
57 Avenue to US- 1.
Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby instructed to transmit a copy of this resolution to the
Mayor of Miami -Dade County and members of the Board of Miami -Dade County
Commissioners.
Section 3. If any section clause, sentence, or phrase of this resolution is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution.
Section 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by vote of
the City Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of October , 20120
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ATTEST:
APPROVED:
RM, COMMISSION VOTE: 4 -0
Mayor Stoddard: Yea
Vice Mayor Liebman: Yea
Commissioner Newman: absent
Commissioner Harris: Yea
Commissioner Welsh: Yea
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