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Res. No. 089-01-11237RESOLUTION NO. 89-01-11237 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, PETTIONING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI -DADE COUNTY TO DELEGATE TO THE CITY CERTAIN SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE CONTROL OF TRAFFIC ON MUNICIPAL STREETS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the City of South Miami and Miami -Dade County have a mutual interest in serving the needs of our citizens and developing a safe and efficient roadway traffic control program; and WHEREAS, the delegation of certain traffic control responsibilities for the County to the City is logical, appropriate and best serves the needs of the citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR, VICE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI: Section 1. The City Commission hereby petitions the Board of County Commissioners of Miami -Dade County to delegate to the City of South Miami the following specific responsibilities for traffic control on municipal streets; 1. Non - Signalized Intersection Control at the Intersections of Municipal Roads - This would include non - signalized control devices, such as stop signs and yield signs, at local road intersections. It specifically does not include intersections with County, State or Federal roads. 2. Traffic Calming Devices on Municipal Roads — This would include traffic calming devices, such as traffic circles, on municipal roads. It specifically does not include any such devices on or at the intersections of County, State or Federal roads. 3. Speed Limits on Municipal Roads — This would include the lowering, not raising, of speed limits. State law allows this, provided speed limit signs are properly posted. Page 2 of Res. No. 89 -01 -11237 Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12thday of June , 2000. ATTEST: NO C� n READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney -reB rr'.C, an ",4, APPROVED: Mayor COMMISSION VOTE: Mayor Robaina: Vice Mayor Feliu: Commissioner Bethel: Commissioner Russell: Commissioner Wiscombe: 5 -0 Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea U ^" INCOR PORATEL7 t 927 CoaY�` Excellence, Integrity, Inclusion To: Mayor and Commission From: Charles Scurr J City Manages, G � Date: June 12, 2001 Agenda Item # /7 Responsibility for Control of Traffic On Municipal Streets The following item was sponsored by Vice Mayor Feliu. REQUEST A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAM':. FIORIDk. PETTIONING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION'E'RS OF MIAMI -DADL COUNTY TO DELEGATE TO THE CITY CLRTAiN SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE CONTROL OF TRAFFIC ON MUNICIPAL STREETS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS One of the primary responsibilities of government is to provide citizens with a safe transportation road network. Responsibility for the road network is split between the State of Florida, who has primary responsibility for Federal and State roadways; special districts, such as the Miami- Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) and Miami -Dade County. Miami -Dade County has retained jurisdiction over not only County roads but also over municipal roads. The over 30 existing cities within Miami -Dade County receive allocations of local option gas tax funding for street repair and resurfacing of municipal roadways.. The County, however, retains full control over all elements of traffic control (e.g. stop signs) on municipal roads as well as on County roads. This has created a difficult and inefficient situation for both the Cities and the County. For example, any request for a stop sign at the intersection of two municipal roads, must first be analyzed by the City and then analyzed by the County. Should the request eventually be approved it goes into an often long queue for installation by the County Public Works Department. This current process is not serving the needs of the citizens of Miami -Dade County, especially those who live in municipalities. The County personnel, while competent and ethical professionals, are not familiar with local community needs. There is also no valid conceptual base for County control of strictly local streets. The role of the County, State and MDX relative to their roadways, and relative to the intersection of their roadways with municipal roads, is appropriate and not questioned. There is no clear or strong rationale for County control of strictly local streets and the intersections of local streets. The municipal street network is, by definition and design, not part of the County arterial road network. Municipal control over strictly municipal streets will not impact the flow of traffic throughout the County on County, State or Federal roads. Municipalities are the most appropriate level of government to make decisions concerning local roads. The cities within Miami -Dade County have the necessary professional expertise. Additionally, municipal governments are attuned to the needs and critical priorities of their citizens. It is recognized that the County does have a continuing role in areas such as design standards. However, there is a compelling case for cities to be granted specific additional responsibilities. This resolution petitions Miami -Dade County to delegate to the City of South Miami the following: Non- Signalized Intersection Control at the Intersections of Municipal Roads - This would include non- signalized control devices, such as stop signs and yield signs, at local road intersections. It specifically does not include intersections with County, State or Federal roads. 2. Traffic Calming Devices on Municipal Roads — This would include traffic calming devices, such as traffic circles, on municipal roads. It specifically does not include any such devices on or at the intersections of County, State or Federal roads. 3. Speed Limits on Municipal Roads — This would include the lowering, not raising, of speed limits. State law allows this, provided speed limit signs are properly posted. The City would be responsible for the purchase, installation and maintenance of the above. We hope to initiate discussions with the County, other municipalities, and the Miami -Dade League of Cities. We are hopeful that the merits and logic of the concept will be appreciated by all. Recommendation Approval is recommended.