Res No 156-96-9910RESOLUTION NO. 156 -96 -9910
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE SUPPORT
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF A PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS AT THE SOUTH MIAMI METRO -RAIL
TRANSIT STATION; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Transportation Planning Council is scheduled to
meet on September 9, 1996, to review items in the current funding
cycle, including a proposal for funding the construction of a
pedestrian overpass at the South Miami Metro -Rail Station; and,
WHEREAS, the Transportation Planning Council recommends to
the Metropolitan Planning Organization projects for funding, such
as the proposed pedestrian overpass in South Miami; and,
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami is
construction of a pedestrian overpass to
in full support of the
connect the community on
the east side of the highway with the community on the west side
of the highway, and to encourage and increase ridership on the
County's rapid transit system, and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to express their
support and to request of the Transportation Planning Council a
favorable recommendation regarding this important project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Mayor and City Commission hereby endorse and
express full support for the construction of a pedestrian
overpass at the South Miami Metro -Rail Station as proposed by the
Metro -Dade Transit Agency.
Section 2. The Mayor and City Commission request that the
Transportation Planning Council recommend funding of the
pedestrian overpass at the South Miami Metro -Rail Station.
Section 3.
upon approval.
This resolution shall take effect immediately