Res No 118-20-15558RESOLUTION NO.119-20-15558
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of South
Miami expressing concerns about the M-CORES process.
WHEREAS, on May 17, 2019, Governor Ron DeSanctis signed Senate Bill (SB) 7068
(2019) into law to create the Multi -use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance (M-
CORES) Program within the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), with the stated
purpose of advancing construction of regional corridors that will accommodate multiple modes
of transportation and multiple types of infrastructure to accommodate population growth; and
WHEREAS, the M-CORES Program proposes to extend certain transportation corridors
within the State as tolled facilities and approved turnpike projects as part of the FDOT turnpike
system in order to fulfill its stated purpose, which corridors include the Suncoast Connector, and
WHEREAS, the Suncoast Connector is a corridor serving purposes described during
FDOT's 1-75 Relief Planning Process; and
WHEREAS, SB 7068 and section 338.223, Florida Statutes, lay out numerous
requirements, such as need, economic feasibility and economic impacts, applicable to planning
for and evaluating the M-CORES corridors; and
WHEREAS, SB 7068 and section 338.223, Florida Statutes, clearly state the
requirement for the M-CORES process to address environmental impacts and feasibility; and
WHEREAS, the M-CORES task forces will present a final recommendation report to the
Governor, House and Senate by November 15, 2020 and construction is set to begin in 2022; and
WHEREAS, FDOT's mission is to provide a safe transportation system that ensures the
mobility of people and goods, enhances economic prosperity, and preserves the quality of our
environment and communities; and
WHEREAS, since the SB 7068 was signed, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed
priorities for Florida; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami believes the priority for Florida should be
responding to the public health needs of COVI D-19; and
WHEREAS, the City of South Miami believes the resources allocated for the M-CORES
toll roads should be reallocated to directly serve the needs of the public brought on by COVID-
19 and the maintenance of existing roads and bridges.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
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Section I. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and they
are incorporated into this resolution by reference as if set forth in full herein.
Section 2. The Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of South Miami hereby
express concerns about the M-CORES process and find:
(1) The M-CORES process does not address need, economic feasibility and economic
impacts of the three corridors as required by SB 7068 and s. 338.223(1 )(a); and
(2) Any transportation capacity, operational or safety deficiencies within the region's
transportation system should first be met by improvements to existing transportation
corridors. New transportation corridors should only be considered as alternatives once
significant improvements have been planned and programmed to existing corridors; and
(3) Any new significant transportation capacity needs between North Florida and Tampa
should be met through the provision of passenger and freight rail transportation, with
upgrades to the existing rail network to support additional capacity and speed; and
(4) The funding allocated to M-CORES would be more appropriately reallocated to aid
in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic; and
Section 3. The Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of South Miami hereby
support adoption and enactment of a "No Build" option by the Governor and the FDOT for the
Suncoast Connector Corridor.
Section 4. Instructions to the City Clerk. The City Clerk is instructed to forward a
copy of this resolution to:
cities.
Governor Ronald Dion DeSantis,
State Senate President.;
State Speaker of the House;
all municipalities in Miami -Dade County,
the members of the governing bodies of all 67 counties and their respective league of
the Florida Cabinet,
the Florida League of Cities
Miami -Dade County League of Cities
All members of the Miami -Dade Legislative Delegation
All members of the Miami -Dade County Board of County Commissioners
Miami -Dade County Manager
Miami -Dade County Mayor
Section 5. Corrections. Conforming language or technical scrivener -type corrections
may be made by the City Attorney for any conforming amendments to be incorporated into the
final resolution for signature.
Section 6. Severability. 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.
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Section 7. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15s' day of September, 2020.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM,
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CITY ATTORNEY
COMMISSION VOTE: 5-0
Mayor Philips:
Yea
Vice Mayor Welsh:
Yea
Commissioner Harris:
Yea
Commissioner Liebman:
Yea
Commissioner Gil:
Yea
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Agenda Rem No:5.
City Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: September 15, 2020
Submitted by: Thomas Pepe
Submitting Department: City Attorney
Item Type: Resolution
Agenda Section:
Subject:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of South Miami expressing concerns about the
M-CORES process. 3/5 (Commissioner Harris)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
Reso opposing M-CORES Highway (1).doc