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Res No 128-20-15568RESOLUTION NO.128-20-15568 A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of South Miami supporting the designation by the Florida Legislature to rename a portion of South Dixie Highway within the jurisdiction of the City of South Miami from "South Dixie Highway/U.S. 1" from SW 80th Street to SW 5" Avenue as "Harriet Tubman Highway". WHEREAS, the unconquerable American hero, Harriet Ross Tubman, was an abolitionist and political activist who dedicated her life to the universal plight for freedom for all; and WHEREAS, Ms. Tubman exemplified the importance and reach of the "power of one" by risking her life to return to the horrors of bondage over 13 times during an 11-year period in order to lead countless others to freedom in spirit and truth; and WHEREAS, known as the Moses of her people, Ms. Tubman helped to establish and mobilize the Underground Railroad, comprised of a network of abolitionists and safe houses that provided enslaved'individuals with a passage to freedom; and WHEREAS, her bravery extended beyond the perils of the Underground Railroad, as she is the first documented woman to lead an armed assault during the Civil War, where she also served as a nurse, and intelligence operative for the Union Army; and WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to order and install the signs for newly designated roadways; and WHEREAS, according to the legislation the Department may not erect the markers for honorary road or bridge designations unless the affected City Commissions enact a resolution supporting the designation. WHEREAS, under its present moniker, Dixie represents a troubling time in our nation's past, marred by the inhumane celebration of and unconscionable profit from racism, segregation, and the atrocities of slavery; and WHEREAS, it is only fitting that Dixie's current nomenclature be replaced by the matchless legacy of a warrior whose heroic and selfless fight for freedom and justice has served the best interest of Miami -Dade County, the state of Florida, and the nation, and has undoubtedly provided a direct and significant impact on Miami -Dade County; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. 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. Pagel of 2 Res. No. 128-20-15568 Section 2. The Mayor and Commissioners of the City of South Miami supports the designation of portions of South Dixie Highway/U.S. 1 from SW SOs' Street to SW 57's Avenue, which is within the jurisdiction of the City of South Miami, as "Harriet Tubman Highway". Section 3. The City Commission directs the City Clerk to send a copy of this resolution to the Florida Department of Transportation, District Six Planning and Environmental Management Office. Section 4. 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 5. 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. Section 6. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6°i day of October, 2020. ATTEST: APPROVED: CITY e LERK{ iMAYOR READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM, COMMISSION VOTE: LANGUAGE, LEGALITY AND EXECUTION THEREOF a iT"Y ATTORNEI� / Mayor Philips: Vice Mayor Welsh: Commissioner Hams: Commissioner Liebman: Commissioner Gil: 5-0 Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Page 2 of 2 Agenda Item No:4. City Commission Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: October 6, 2020 Submitted by: Samantha Fraga-Lopez Submitting Department: City Manager Item Type: Resolution Agenda Section: Subject: A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of South Miami supporting the designation by the Florida Legislature to rename a portion of South Dixie Highway within the jurisdiction of the City of South Miami from "South Dixie Highway/U.S. 1" from SW 80th Street to SW 57th Avenue as "Harriet Tubman Highway'. 3/5 (City Manager) Suggested Action: Attachments: Memo H. Tubman Highway.docx ResoRe nami ngUSifromSW80th5treettoS W57thAvetoHarrietTu bma nH ighwayCArev.doc SOUTH MIAMI LETTER.doc.pdf Harriet Tubman Highway Resolution 022020.pdf South Miami THE CITY OF PLEASANT LIVING CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: The Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Commission FROM: Shari Karnali, City Manager DATE: October 6, 2020 SUBJECr: A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of South Miami supporting the designation by the Florida Legislature to rename a portion of South Dixie Highway within the jurisdiction of the City of South Miami from "South Dixie Highway/U.S. 1" from SW 80th Street to SW 57th Avenue as "HarrietTubman Highway". Background: Miami -Dade County requested certain portions of South Dixie Highway be renamed as "Harriet Tubman Highway." It is the responsibility of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to order and install the signs for the newly designated roadways. According to the legislation, the Department may not erect the markers for honorary road or bridge designations unless the affected city commissions enact a resolution supporting the designation. Recommendation: The City Manager recommends the Mayor and Commission support the designation. Attachments: Proposed Resolution Letter from FDOT Resolution from Miami -Dade County 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: BF97A2A9-6FBD-4C6&B411-7F6A52780846 FDgrT Florida Department of Transportation RON DESANTIS 1000 NW 1 I I" Avenue KEVIN J. THIBAULT, P.E. GOVERNOR Miami, FL 33172-5800 SECRETARY September 16, 2020 Shari Karnali City Manager City of South Miami City Hall First Floor South Miami, FL 33143 Subject: 2020 Roadway Designations Dear Ms. Kamali: I am contacting you at this time to request your assistance with the designation of the following roadways: Designation Parameters Jurisdiction Harriet Tubman Highway "South Dixie Highway/U.S. V City of South Miami SW 80th Street to SW 57th Avenue It is the responsibility of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to order and install the signs for the newly designated roadways. According to the legislation, the Department may not erect the markers for honorary road or bridge designations unless the affected city commissions enact a resolution supporting the designation. In order to assist you in drafting the resolution, we have enclosed a sample resolution. After the Resolution has been adopted, the City should mail, email or fax it to: Florida Department of Transportation District Six, Planning and Environmental Management Office Attn: Paola Leon 1000N.W. I II Avenue Miami, Florida 33172 Fax No. (305) 470-5205 E-mail: Paola.L.eon n dot.state.fl.us Improve Safely, Enhance Mobilim. Inspire Innovation www.fdot.gov DomSign Envelope ID: BF97A2A9-6F8D-4C6B-B411-7F6A52780846 Ms. Shari Karnali September 16, 2020 Page 2 Upon receipt of the adopted Resolution, the Department will initiate fabrication of the signs. The fabrication process typically takes eight weeks. During this timefiame the Department's Public Outreach and Media Specialist, Tish Burgher, will coordinate the sign installation ceremony with your office. Thank you for your assistance with coordinating this important effort. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Leon at 305470-5227. Sincerely, ^^-Dftuftned by: ames Wooffle; P.E. District Six Secretary Enclosure MEMORANDUM Agenda Item No. 5(E) TO: Honorable Chairwoman Audrey M. Edmonson DATE: February 19, 2020 and Members, Board of County Commissioners FROM: Abigail Price --Williams County Attorney SUBJECT: Resolution renaming those portions of Old Dixie Highway from Southwest 304th Street to Southwest 146th Court, Southwest 232nd Street to Southwest 218th Street, and Southwest 98th Street to Datran Boulevard as "Harriet Tubman Highway"; renaming that portion of West Dixie Highway from Northeast 163rd Street to Northeast 215th Street as "Harriet Tubman Highway"; urging the Florida Legislatum to rename that portion of West Dixie Highway/State Road 909 from Northeast I I9th Street to Northeast 163rd Street as "Harriet Tubman Highway"; urging the Florida Legislature to rename that portion of South Dixie Highway/U.S. Route 1/State Road 5 from the Miami-Dade/Monroe County line to State Road 9A/I-95 Northbound as "Harriet Tubman Highway"; urging the City of Homestead to rename that portion of Old Dixie Highway from Southwest 312th Street to SW 304th Street as "Harriet Tubman Highway"; approving these renamings; and urging applicable municipalities to join in approval of these renamings The accompanying resolution was prepared and placed on the agenda at the request of Co -Prime Sponsors Commissioner Dennis C. Moss, Commissioner Esteban L. Bovo, Jr., Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava, Commissioner Jose "Pepe" Diaz, Chairwoman Audrey M. Edmonson, Commissioner Sally A. Heyman, Commissioner Eileen Higgins, Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan, Commissioner Joe A. Martinez, Commissioner Jean Monestime, Vice Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa and Commissioner Xavier L. Suarez. APW/uw 7 •',�1f MEMORANDUM - (Revised) TO: Honorable Chairwoman Audrey M. Edmonson /� and Members, Board of County Commissioners FRO igail rice- i lams unty Attorney Please note any items checked. DATE: February 19, 2020 SUBJECT: Agenda Item No. 5(E) "3-Day Rule" for committees applicable if raised 6 weeks required between first reading and public hearing 4 weeks notif cation to municipal officials required prior to public hearing Decreases revenues or increases expenditures without balancing budget Budget required Statement of fiscal impact required Statement of social equity required Ordinance creating a new board requires detailed County Mayor's report for public hearing V No committee review Applicable legislation requires more than a majority vote (i.e., 2/3's present , 2/3 membership , 3/5's , unanimous , CDMP 7 vote requirement per 2-116.1(3)(h) or (4)(c) , CDMP 2/3 vote requirement per 2-116.1(3)(h) or (4)(c) , or CDMP 9 vote requirement per 2-116.1(4)(c)(2) _J to approve Current information regarding funding source, index code and available balance, and available capacity (if debt is contemplated) required E:? Approved Ma or Veto Override RESOLUTION NO. Agenda Item No. 5(E) 2-19-20 RESOLUTION RENAMING THOSE PORTIONS OF OLD DIXIE HIGHWAY FROM SOUTHWEST 304TH STREET TO SOUTHWEST 146TH COURT, SOUTHWEST 232ND STREET TO SOUTHWEST 218TH STREET, AND SOUTHWEST 98TH STREET TO DATRAN BOULEVARD AS "HARRIET TUBMAN HIGHWAY"; RENAMING THAT PORTION OF WEST DDCIE HIGHWAY FROM NORTHEAST 163RD STREET TO NORTHEAST 215TH STREET AS "HARRIET TUBMAN HIGHWAY"; URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO RENAME THAT PORTION OF WEST DIXIE HIGHWAY/STATE ROAD 909 FROM NORTHEAST 119TH STREET TO NORTHEAST 163RD STREET AS "HARRIET TUBMAN HIGHWAY"; URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO RENAME THAT PORTION OF SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY/U.S. ROUTE 1/STATE ROAD 5 FROM THE MIAMI-DADE/MONROE COUNTY LINE TO STATE ROAD 9A/I-95 NORTHBOUND AS "HARRIET TUBMAN HIGHWAY"; URGING THE CITY OF HOMESTEAD TO RENAME THAT PORTION OF OLD DIXIE HIGHWAY FROM SOUTHWEST 312TH STREET TO SW 304TH STREET AS "HARRIET TUBMAN HIGHWAY"; APPROVING THESE RENAMINGS; AND URGING APPLICABLE MUNICIPALITIES TO JOIN IN APPROVAL OF THESE RENAM NGS WHEREAS, the unconquerable American hero, Harriet Ross Tubman, was an abolitionist and political activist who dedicated her life to the universal plight for freedom for all; and WHEREAS, born enslaved as Arminta "Minty" Ross in Dorchester County, Maryland around March of 1822, Ms. Tubman would go on to change both her name and caste as she unapologetically proclaimed her right to liberty by successfully escaping the bonds of slavery; and WHEREAS, for Ms. Tubman, freedom for oneself was insufficient when others remained in bondage; and 0 �01 Agenda Item No. 5(E) Page No. 2 WHEREAS, Ms. Tubman exemplified the importance and reach of the "power of one" by risking her life to return to the horrors of bondage over 13 times during an 11-year period, in order to lead countless others to freedom in spirit and in truth; and WHEREAS, known as the Moses of her people, Ms. Tubman helped to establish and mobilize the Underground Railroad, comprised of a network of abolitionists and safe houses that provided enslaved individuals with a passage to freedom; and WHEREAS, for the Underground Railroad, Ms. Tubman was the Conductor who is said to have never "lost a passenger"; and WHEREAS, it is undeniable that Ms. Tubman was a Renaissance woman in every sense of the phrase; and WHEREAS, her bravery extended beyond the perils of the Underground Railroad, as she was the first documented woman to lead an armed assault during the Civil War, where she also served as a nurse, and intelligence operative for the Union Army; and WHEREAS, she also solidified her place on the frontlines of the Women's Suffrage Movement, where she boldly advocated for women's right to vote; and WHEREAS, in recognition of her immeasurable contributions to the fabric of this nation, this. Board would like to honor the memory, legacy, and tenacity of Ms. Harriet Ross Tubman, who died on March 10, 1913, as well as take a staunch proactive stance on the necessary eradication of the lingering markers within Miami -Dade County and the State of Florida which continue to celebrate a painful history of systemic racism including Old Dixie Highway, West Dixie Highway, and South Dixie Highway by: 4 10 Agenda Item No. 5(E) Page No. 3 1. Renaming that portion of Old Dixie Highway from Southwest 304th Street to Southwest 146th Street, Southwest 232nd Street to Southwest 218th Street, and Southwest 98th Street to Datran Boulevard as "Harriet Tubman Highway"; 2. Renaming that portion of West Dixie Highway from Northeast 163rd Street to Northeast 215th Street as "Harriet Tubman Highway"; 3. Urging the Florida Legislature to rename that portion of West Dixie Highway/State Road 909 from Northeast 119th Street to Northeast 163rd Street as "Harriet Tubman Highway"/State Road 909; 4. Urging the Florida Legislature to rename that portion of South Dixie Highway/U.S. Route 1/State Road 5 from the Miami-Dade/Monroe County line to State Road 9A/Interstate 95 Northbound as "Harriet Tubman Highway"/U.S. Route 1/State Road 5; and 5. Urging the City of Homestead to rename that portion of Old Dixie Highway from Southwest 312th Street to Southwest 304th Street as "Harriet Tubman Highway"; and WHEREAS, under its present moniker, Dixie represents a troubling time in our nation's past, marred by the inhumane celebration and unconscionable profit of the perils of racism, segregation, and the atrocities of slavery; and WHEREAS, it is unquestionable that "Dixie's" toxic history runs deeply through the veins of this country, as its racist roots date back to the 19' century and the deplorable comedic movement of blackface minstrelsy and would become the rallying cry and unofficial anthem of the Confederacy during the Civil War as they fought to uphold an institution that enslaved and tortured countless African Americans; and 6 11 Agenda Item No. 5(E) Page No. 4 WIREAS, it is only fitting that Dixie's current nomenclature be replaced by the matchless legacy of a warrior whose heroic and selfless fight for freedom and justice has served the best interests of Miami -Dade County, the state of Florida, and the nation, and has undoubtedly provided a direct and significant impact on Miami -Dade County; and WHEREAS, because portions of Old Dixie Highway and West Dixie Highway encompass Miami -Dade County roadways, this Board has the authority to rename those roads; and WHEREAS, because portions of West Dixie Highway/State Road 909 and South Dixie Highway/U.S. Route 1/State Road 5 are state roads, the Florida Legislature would be required to rename those roads; and WHEREAS, section 334.071, Florida Statutes, provides that the erection of markers for state road designations shall be contingent upon the appropriate city or county commission passing a resolution in support of the particular honorary designation; and WHEREAS, those portions of West Dixie Highway/State Road 909 from Northeast 119th Street to Northeast 163rd Street and South Dixie Highway/U.S. Route 1/State Road 5 from the Miami-Dade/Monroe County line to State Road 9A/Interstate 95 Northbound are state roads located within unincorporated Miami -Dade County, the City of North Miami Beach, Florida City, the City of Homestead, the Town of Cutler Bay, the Village of Palmetto Bay, the Village of Pinecrest, the City of South Miami, the City of Coral Gables, and the City of Miami; and a WHEREAS, these renamings are located in County Commission Districts 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board: 3 12 Agenda Item No. 5(E) Page No. 5 Section 1. After a public hearing, renames those portions of Old Dixie Highway from Southwest 304th Street to Southwest 146th Street, Southwest 232nd Street to Southwest 218th Street, and Southwest 98th Street to Datran Boulevard as "Harriet Tubman Highway". Section 2. After a public hearing, renames West Dixie Highway from Northeast 163rd Street to Northeast 215th Street as "Harriet Tubman Highway". Section 3. Urges the Florida Legislature to rename that portion of West Dixie Highway/State Road 909 from Northeast 119th Street to Northeast 163rd Street as "Harriet Tubman Highway", and approves such renaming. Section 4. Urges the Florida Legislature to rename that portion of South Dixie Highway/U.S. Route 1/State Road 5 from the Miami-Dade/Monroe County line to State Road 9A/ Interstate 95 Northbound as "Harriet Tubman Highway"/U.S. Route 1/State Road 5 and approves such renaming. Section 5. Urges the City of Homestead to rename that portion of Old Dixie Highway from Southwest 312th Street to Southwest 304th Street as "Harriet Tubman Highway" and approves such renaming. Section 6. Urges the City of Florida City, City of Homestead, Town of Cutler Bay, Village of Palmetto Bay, Village of Pinecrest, City of South Miami, City of Coral Gables, and the City of Miami to join in these renamings. Section 7. Directs the Clerk of the Board to send certified copies of this Resolution to the Governor, the Senate President, the House Speaker, the Chair and Members of the Miami - Dade State Legislative Delegation, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Florida City, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Homestead, the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Cutler Bay, the Mayor and Council of the Village of Palmetto Bay, the Mayor and Village 17 13 Agenda Item No. 5(E) Page No. 6 Council of the Village of Pinecrest, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami, the Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation, the United States Postal Service, the Traffic Signals and Signs Division of the Department of Transportation and Public Works, the Development Services Division of the Regulatory and Economic Resources Department, the Florida City Police Department, .the Homestead Police Department, the Palmetto Bay Village Police Department, the Pinecrest Police Department, the South Miami Police Department, the Coral Gables Police Department, the Coral Gables Fire Department, the City of Miami Police Department, and the City of Miami Fire -Rescue Department. Section 8. Directs the County's state lobbyists to advocate for the legislative action set forth in section 1 above, and authorizes and directs the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs to amend the 2020 State Legislative Package to include this item and, if applicable, to include this item in the 2021 State Legislative Package when it is presented to the Board. The Co -Prime Sponsors of the foregoing resolution are Commissioner Dennis C. Moss, Commissioner Esteban L. Bovo, Jr., Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava, Commissioner Jose "Pepe" Diaz, Chairwoman Audrey M. Edmonson, Commissioner Sally A. Heyman, Commissioner Eileen Higgins, Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan, Commissioner Joe A. Martinez, Commissioner Jean Monestime, Vice Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa and Commissioner Xavier L. Suarez. It was offered by Commissioner seconded by Commissioner as follows: , who moved its adoption. The motion was ON and upon being put to a vote, the vote was 14 Agenda Item No. 5(E) Page No. 7 Audrey M. Edmonson, Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa, Vice Chairwoman Esteban L. Bovo, Jr. Daniella Levine Cava Jose "Pepe" Diaz Sally A. Heyman Eileen Higgins Barbara J. Jordan Joe A. Martinez Jean Monestime Dennis C. Moss Sen. Javier D. Souto Xavier L. Suarez The Chairperson thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 190' day of February, 2020. This resolution shall become effective upon the earlier of (1)10 days after the date of its adoption unless vetoed by the County Mayor, and if vetoed, shall become effective only upon an override by this Board, or (2) approval by the County Mayor of this Resolution and the filing of this approval with the Clerk of the Board. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA BY ITS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HARVEY RUVIN, CLERK M. Approved by County Attorney as to form and legal. sufficiency. 410 j Nykeah L. Cohen Deputy Clerk 15