Res No 125-11-13439RESOLUTION NO. 12 5 -11 -13 4 3 9
A Resolution to propose traffic flow modification pursuant to a public hearing, the
installation and maintenance responsibilities of three speed tables located within the
Pinecrest Villas Neighborhood in the City of South Miami, Florida.
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami ( "City ") desires to install traffic calming devices in the Pinecrest
Villas neighborhood as proposed in the traffic calming studies in an effort to provide relief and improve quality of
life to residents; and
WHEREAS, 87% of the survey ballots received from residents of the Pinecrest Villas Neighborhood
concurs with the desire of the City to install traffic calming devices; and
WHEREAS, an Interlocal Agreement between the City and Miami -Dade County ( "County ") was executed
on May 26, 2011 to install traffic calming devices in the Pinecrest Villas neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the County procedure, for the installation of traffic calming devices, pursuant to County
Public Works Department ( "PWD ") procedure 2.9, requires that the PWD make the determination as to whether
concurrence from the affected residents and/or property owners is required. However, that same rule also provides
that in lieu of concurrence from the affected residents and /or property owners, a municipality may pass a resolution
after a public hearing requesting PWD to consider the proposed traffic flow modifications.
WHEREAS, the County and the City have determined that it is in the best interest of the general public to
install these devices.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA THAT:
Section l: The commission concurs with the traffic study concerning the Pinecrest Villas
Neighborhood in the City of South Miami which suggest the installation of three speed tables designed for
installation at: (1) SW 76th Street between SW 59th Place and SW 60th Avenue; (2) SW 78th Street between SW
61st Avenue and SW 60th Avenue and (3) SW 78th Street between SW 59th Court and SW 59th Avenue.
Section 2: The City hereby requests that the County Public Works Department consider the foregoing
traffic flow modifications as reflected in the attached exhibit which is incorporated by reference into this resolution.
Section 3: This resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of August 2011.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
CITY CLERK O -- -
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORMFL.A,1c &U96L-
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY t ryau78td,
CITY AT ORNEYI as-5VO4
COMMISSION VOTE: 4 -0
Mayor Stoddard:
Yea
Vice Mayor Newman:
Yea
Commissioner Palmer:
absent
Commissioner Beasley:
Yea
Commissioner Harris:
Yea
South Miami
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI r
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM 2001
To: The Honorable Mayor & Members of the City C Y mmission
Via: Hector Mirabile, Ph.D., City Manager
From: Keith A. Ng, CFM, Operations Manager Engineering and Construction
Date: July 28, 2011 Agenda Item No.:� if
Subject: A vote by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami, Florida on the
proposed traffic flow modification pursuant to a public hearing, the installation and
maintenance responsibilities of three speed tables located within the Pinecrest Villas
Neighborhood.
Resolution: A Resolution to propose traffic flow modification pursuant to a public hearing, the
installation and maintenance responsibilities of three speed tables located within the
Pinecrest Villas Neighborhood in the City of South Miami, Florida.
Background: The City of South Miami C'City') desires to install traffic calming devices in the Pinecrest
Villas neighborhood as proposed in the traffic calming studies in an effort to provide relief
and improve quality of life to residents. 87% of the survey ballots received from residents
of the Pinecrest Villas Neighborhood concur with the desire of the City to install three
traffic calming devices, one at SW 76's Street and two along SW 7801 Street. During the
approval process, the County indicated that two of the three speed tables would be
approved based on concurrent survey results. The third speed table Iocated in the vicinity
of SW 590i Court and SW 7e Street was not approved because the resident located at 7741
SW 50 Court did not concur with proposed location. However, the County's procedure
for the installation of traffic calming devices, pursuant to County Public Works
Department ("PWD") procedure 2.9, requires that the PWD make the determination as to
whether concurrence from the affected residents and/or property owners is required.
Moreover, that same rule also provides that in lieu of concurrence from the affected
residents and/or property owners, a municipality may pass a resolution after a public
hearing requesting the County's PWD to consider the proposed traffic flow modifications.
The approval of this resolution by the City Commissions allows the County's PWD to
grant the City to install the three speed tables as proposed in the Study.
Justification: By voting on this item, the City will have fulfilled the requirement of the Miami -Dade
County's Public Woks Department Traffic Engineering Division to move forward with the
installation of the City's Traffic Calming Devices for the Pinecrest Villas Neighborhood in
accordance with' Study report. Miami -Dade County's Public Works Department will
consider and approve the installations of traffic calming devices for the Pinecrest Villas
neighborhood.
Expense: Not Applicable
Account: These services will be funded through the People's Transportation Plan, account number
124.1730.541.3450 with a current balance of $69,784.78
Attachments: Proposed Resolution
Interlocal Agreement
INTERGOVERMENTAL AGENCY AGREEMENT
TO PERFORM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING FUNCTIONS
THIS INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY AGREEMENT TO PERFORM T FFIC
ENGINEERING FUNCTIONS (AGREEMENT), made and entered into this / 'day of
2011, by and between the City of South Miami, FLORIDA, a municipal corporation of the AT
OF FLORIDA, hereinafter referred to asthe CITY and MIAMI -DADE COUNTY (COUNTY), apolitical
subdivision of the STATE OF FLORIDA, MIAMI -DADE County.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2 -96.1 of the Miami -Dade County Code, all traffic control
and traffic engineering services in Miami -Dade County are under the exclusive jurisdiction of the
COUNTY; and
WHEREAS, the CITY desires to assume the installation and maintenance responsibilities of
certain traffic engineering functions pertaining to its local municipal streets only; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has determined that the CITY is both equipped and able to
perform the traffic engineering functions as herein specified on its local streets; and
WHEREAS the CITY has, by proper resolution attached hereto and by reference made a
part hereof, authorized its officer(s) to enter into this AGREEMENT.
NOW THEREFORE, the CITY and the COUNTY agree as follows:
The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by reference.
2. The CITY will only install and maintain the following designated types oftrafticcontrol
devices and only on those local municipal streets operated and maintained by the CITY within its
boundaries:
(List devices)
Three speed tables located at:
1. SW 7e Street between SW Se Place and SW 60th Avenue.
2. SW 78th Street between SW 61' Avenue and SW 60th Avenue.
3. SW 78th Street between SW 69th Court and SW Se Avenue.
Traffic calming devices may be installed on local municipal streets only after an appropriate traffic
engineering study has been performed and sealed and signed plans have been submitted to the
Public Works Department of the COUNTY for its "review and approval.
3. The CITY shall attach a decal to the back of the sign panels indicating ownership and
date of installation.
4. The CITY assumes sole and complete responsibility for the maintenance of all such
signs that are installed by the CITY within As boundaries.
5. The CITY assumes sole and complete liability for any accidents and /or injuries which
may or are alleged to occur or arise out of the installation, operation or maintenance of said traffic
control devices, and hereby indemnifies and saves harmless the COUNTY from any and all claims
of negligence as -a result of the installation, operation or maintenance of said signs.
6. All traffic control signs installed by the CITY in accordance with this AGREEMENT
shall conform to the applicable requirements established by the following publications:
Florida Department of Transportation's Standard Specifications for Road
and Bridge Construction.
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, U.S.
Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (ANSI D6.le-
1989), including latest revisions.
• Standard Highway Signs, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal
Highway Administration.
• Miami -Dade County Public Works Manual (available from the Public Works
Department, Reproduction Services, 111 NW 1 Street, Suite 1604, Miami,
FL 33128)
7. For installation of traffic control devices, the CITY shall hire a COUNTY licensed
contractor or perform the work in -house by the CITY Public Works crew.
8. Should the CITY install street name signs at the same site where a stop -top
street name exists, then the CITY shall utilize the other corners of the intersection.
Subsequently, the CITY shall remove the COUNTY'S stop top street name signs by an
approved sign contractor. All signs and hardware removed shall be dismantled and returned to
the Traffic Signals and Signs Division of the COUNTY'S Public Works Department.
9. The CITY shall be .responsible for keeping records of any and all installations
and repairs, and rurnishing pertinent documents as and when said records may be requested. !
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10. Failure to carry out any of the duties and responsibilities assumed herein by
the CITY may result in termination of this AGREEMENT, atthe sole discretion of the COUNTY.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the CITY and the COUNTY have set their hands the day and year
above written.
Attest:
MIAMI -DADE COUNTY
CLERK sY r Couniy
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Attest:
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
BY: �r�
City Manager
RESOLUTION NO... 78 -1.1 -93392
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami,
Florida, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interiocal Agreement to
perform Traffic Engineering Functions (AGREEMENT) between the City of South
Miami (CITY) and Miami -Dade County (COUN'T'Y), to assume the installation and
maintenance responsibilities of three speed tables located within the Pinecrest
Villas Neighborhood; providing for an effective date.
WHEREAS, traffic improvements to attain pedestrian friendly environment are vital to the lives
of all residents of the City of South Miami; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami Commission wishes to begin implementing the City's
Neighborhood Traffic Calming Study for the City of South Miami's Pinecrest Villas Neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the City has been presented with an Intergovernmental Agency Agreement with
Miami -Dade County to perform Traffic Engineering Functions for the City of South Miami's Pinecrest
Villas Neighborhood and
WHEREAS, the agreement identifies and lists the location of the speed table installations
specifically approved by Miami -Dade County for the City to install and maintain.
NOW, THEREFORE, -!BE IT- RESOLVED -BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF i t E
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1: The City Commission of the City of South Miami authorizes the City Manager to
execute an Intergovernmental Agency Agreement with Miami -Dade County to perform Traffic
Engineering Functions for the City of South Miami Pinecrest Villas Neighborhood. Three speed table
installations are located at �1) SW 76"' Street between SW 5e Place and SW 0& Avenue; (2) SW
7e Street between SW Si Avenue and SW 6& Avenue and (3) SW 781h Street between SW 59'"
Court and SW 59P Avenue.
Section 2: The City Commission of the City of South Miami authorizes the City Manager to
execute an Intergovernmental Agency Agreement with. Miami -Dade County to perform Traffic
Engineering functions for the installation of Speed Tables in the Pinecrest Villas neighborhood.
Section 3: The attached exhibit is incorporated by reference into this resolution.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the CITY and the COUNTY have set their hands the day and year above
written.
Passed and adopted this 26 day of Map 2011.
Attest _ _ Approved; It .
iEy Clerk (J
Mayor'
sed and as to
Commission Vote:
4 -0
id s ie y ;.
Mayor Stoddard:
Yea
Vice Mayor Newman:
Yea
Commissioner Palmer:
Yea
Commissioner Beasley:
absent
I N
Commissioner Harris:
yea
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Ng, Keith
Prom: Shen, Joan (PWD) Uoans @mlaMIdade.gov)
sent: Friday, April 22, 20118:13 PM
To: Martinez, Gerzet
Cc: Ng, Keith: De Is Torre, Rudy; Khan, Muhammad (PWD)
Sub)eop RE: MDC Public Works Requirement Resident Concurance
Attachments: Procedure R4 0109.pdf
Grizei,
We have no objection for the City to Install two speed humps along SW 76 Street. However, the
City should obtain approvals from the Fire Department and the Police Department for all
requested speed humps installation, as per attached PWD TrafHo Plow Adod1fica€lan policy.
Thank you,
Joan Shen, Ph.D., W.E., PTOE, Assistant Chief
Traffic Engineering Division
Miami -Dade. County Public Works Department
111 NW let Street, Suite 1810, Miami, FL 33125
Phone: 308- 378 -2030, Fax 305. 372 -6064
Prom, Martinez, Grizel Cmalw GMardnez @southmiamitl gov)
Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 20114:44 PM
To, Shen, loan (PWD)
Cc, Ng, Keith; De Is Torre, Rudy
Subject, RS: MDC Public Works Requirement ResidentConcurance
Dr. Shen,
Upon review of the criteria Hated below, the speed table on SW 76th Street may be moved eastward in an
effort to increase the dieumos from the intersection and comply with the 60 feat minimum. We will send
you the revised plans from the engineer for your approval,
However, due to overwhelming reaction from the residents In the PinecrestViHas neighborhood, we
strongly request to proceed with the installation of the 2 speed tables on.SW 78th Street. I have attached
copies of the resident concerns for your review and consideration.
Croce again, thank you'lbr your attention on this matter.
Gruel Martinez
.Engineering & Constrecuon ptvtslnn
City of South Miami
479E sW 76AVanue
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309!993.6399
306/66&7206 far:
www.cuyotsoufbmtaml.net
Prom: Shen, Joan (PWD) [maflta:joans @mfamidede.90V1
Sent- Wednesday, April 13,20116-43 PM
To: Martinez, Grize)
Ca: Colas, Esihar (PWD); De Is Torre, Rudy, Khan, Muhammad (PWD)
5/5/2011
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Prom: Martinez, Gdzel
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 201110:21 AM
To: 'Shen, Joan (PWD)'
Cc.'Rajkumar, Vishnu (P=)'; De is Terre, Rudy; 'Khan, Mahammad (PWD)'
subjects FW: MDC Public Works Requirement Resident COnwrance
Dr. Shen,
The digital and hard copies of the traffic calming studies for Mango Terrace, Pineorest Vistas, Cocopium
Terrace and Manor Lane have been provided to your office. Please provide us with the parameters for
conducting and evaluating the resident survey, as requested below.
Thank you,
Gdzel Martinez
Engineering & Constmogon DWreion
City of South Miami
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Bent: Wednesday, March 09, 201111:36 AM
Fon'S.hen, loan (PWD)'
cc. De Is Torre, Rudy
Subject~ Rg: MDC Public Works Requirement Resident COncUlance
Dr. Shen,
M Khan, we are sencopies g you dd additional Lane
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In the meentinta, we would like to proceed with the Pinecrest Villas speed tables. The design is currently
in progress. Construction documents are about 60% complete. We would 'ft to proceed with and'
cximolate the survey for resident concurMnca as soon als possible. Pi se describe the resident
Thank you,
Grizel Martinez
E4winearing & Construction Division
Cky of South Miami
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Camolum Terrace Neighborhood
Most recommended improvements for this area have been Implemented, including the lane
closure of file SW 70111 Street and Installation of traffic circles. The Items below are pending
and are planned to go into design soon.
2. Installatiota of six speeed tables between.
SW 6431 Street and SW 66th Street at
• SW 6441 Court
• SW 630 Court
• SW $7r4 covet
SW 701h street and Sunset Drive/ SW 721d Street at.
• SW 64111 Court
SW 63n4 Court '
e SW 6314 Avenue
2. install speed table / street narrowing west of SW 62nd Avenue, on SW 69th Street and SW
68th Street, to create a transition for traffic operation between commercial and residential
areas along SW 62nd Avenue.
Pinecrest Villas Nelghborhood;,
The traffic study recommends the Installation of three speed tables aft
• SW 76th Street between SW 59th Place and SW 60th Avenue.
SW 78th Street between SW 60th Avenue and SW 61st Avenue.
• SW 78th Street between SW -55th Avenue and SW 69th Court.
I have included a map of each area for your reference. Note that the locations for the
Pinec rest Villa Speed tables are highlighted In yellow.
Based on our conversation yesterday, please describe the concurrence requirements
from the residents and inform CSMPWD of any requtrements for Miami Dade Public
Works approval.
Thank you.
Gruel Martinez
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City of South Miami
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