Res No 019-24-16124RESOLUTION NO. 019-24-16124
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, APPROVING
TRAFFIC CALMING AND MODIFICATION DEVICES TO BE
INSTALLED ON CITY STREETS; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION, SEVERABILITY, CORRECTIONS, AND
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2014, the City of South Miami ("City") pursuant to Resolution
No. 155-14-14249 entered into an Intergovernmental Agency Agreement to Perform Traffic Engineering
Functions with Miami-Dade County ("Prior Intergovernmental Agreement"), authorizing the City to
install and maintain certain traffic engineering functions, traffic control devices and/or signs pertaining
to the City's municipal streets; and
WHEREAS, on December 31, 2019, the City and County entered into Amendment No, 1 to the
Intergovernmental Agreement pursuant to Resolution No. 117-19-15389, which superseded and replaced
the Prior Intergovernmental Agreement executed by the parties (the "Existing Intergovernmental
Agreement"), which continued to pennit the City to install and maintain certain traffic control devices
on local municipal streets, including traffic circles, speed humps, historic street name signs, in-street
pedestrian crossing signs and raised intersections, and further authorized the City to review and approve
design plans for the traffic calming devices and assume engineeling functions and studies for the
feasibility of traffic calming devices in accordance with criteria established by the County, with no
additional review or approval required by the County DTPW; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to install two (2) new traffic calming or modification devices at
various locations within the City as detailed in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, and has conducted the
necessary traffic studies and engineering analysis, as required by the Existing Intergovernmental
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to allow for the installation of future traffic calming devices that
are supported by the necessary traffic studies and enginee1ing analysis, as required by the Existing
Intergovernmental Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has held a public hearing on February 20, 2024, in accordance
with the County's adopted Traffic Flow Modification /Street Closure Procedures, which allows for
municipal julisdictions subject to the Existing Intergovernmental Agreement to pass a resolution after a
public hearing to consider traffic flow modifications in lieu of concurrence from affected residents and
property owners; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the City has conducted the necessary traffic studies
and engineering analysis to support the proposed traffic control or mitigation devices at the locations
detailed in Exhibit "A" attached hereto, and desires to accept such studies and approve and authorize the
installation of the traffic calming or modification devices; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission further authorizes the future installation of additional traffic
control or mitigation devices permitted under the Existing Interlocal Agreement provided the necessary
traffic studies and engineering analysis are performed and support their installation; and
Res. No. 019-24-16124
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the proposed traffic calming or mitigation devices
as set forth in Exhibit "A" and any future traffic calming or mitigation devices that are supported by a
traffic study and engineering analysis, are in the best interests and welfare of the City, its residents and
affected property owners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The above-stated recitals are hue and correct and are incorporated
herein by this reference.
Section 2. Apprnving the Traffic Control or Mitigation Devices. The City Commission
finds that the City has conducted the necessary traffic studies and engineering analysis to support the
proposed traffic conti·ot or mitigation devices at the locations detailed in Exhibit "A" attached hereto,
and hereby accept such studies and approves and authorizes the installation of the h·affic calming or
modification devices. The City Commission further authorizes the City to install additional traffic
calming and modification devices permitted under the Existing Interlocal Agreement provided the City
first conducts such additional traffic studies and engineering analysis as may be wairnnted, and such
studies and analysis support additional devices.
Section 3. Implementation. The City Manager is authorized to take any and all actions
necessary to implement the traffic control and mi ligation devices and the purposes of this Resolution.
Section 4. 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 5. Corrections. Confonning 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.
adoption.
Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of February, 2024.
ATTEST: -b
CIT~"tj
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM,
LANGUAGE, LEGALITY AND
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WEISS SEROT A HELFMAN COLE
&BIERMAN, P.L.
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED: ~-
COMMISSION VOTE: 5-0
Mayor Fernandez: Yea
Vice Mayor Bonich: Yea
Commissioner Calle: Yea
Commissioner Liebman: Yea
Commissioner Corey: Yea
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Exhibit A
Recommended Traffic Circles
1. SW 76 th Street and SW 61 st Avenue
2. SW 77 th Terrace and SW 58th Avenue
3. SW 5gtb Avenue and SW 82 nd Street
South(F Miami
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Agenda Item No:6.
City Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: February 20, 2024
Submitted by: Aurelio Carmenates
Submitting Department: Public Works & Engineering
Item Type: Resolution
Agenda Section:
Subject:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA,
APPROVING TRAFFIC CALMING AND MODIFICATION DEVICES TO BE INSTALLED ON CITY STREETS;
PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION, SEVERABILITY, CORRECTIONS, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3/5
(CITY MANAGER-PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
CA_Memo_Reso Re Traffic Calming Devices=pwd.docx
Resolution_Re_Traffic_Mitigation_Installations-pwd-CAv1.docx
Amend#1 to Intrlocal Agrment 2019.pdf
TRaffic Circles - 3.pdf
Res No 117-19-15389 Approving Amendment 1 to Interlocal.pdf
AD.pdf
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:The Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor, and Members of the City Commission
FROM:Lillian Arango and Tony Recio, City Attorneys
CC:Genaro “Chip” Iglesias
DATE:February 20, 2024 City Commission Meeting
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, APPROVING TRAFFIC
CALMING AND MODIFICATION DEVICES TO BE INSTALLED ON
CITY STREETS; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION,
SEVERABILITY, CORRECTIONS, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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The accompanying resolution was prepared and placed on the agenda at the request of Mayor
Fernandez.
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY AGREEMENT
WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
TO PERFORM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING FUNCTIONS
THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THIS INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY AGREEMENT DATED
SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 (the "Agreement") between the CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, a
municipal corporation of the State of Florida (CITY), and MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (COUNTY), a
pol iti cal subdivi si on of the State of Flo ri da, providing for the CITY to perform Traffic Engineering
Functi ons ("Services") is entered into this 3}_ day of 7)eC.. , 2019.
WITNESS ETH
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-95 and 2-96.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code mandate
that all traffic control and traffic engineering services in Miami-Dade County are under the exclusive
jurisdiction of the County; and
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2014, pursuantto City Resolution No 155-14-14249, the
CITY and the COUNTY entered into an Intergovernmental Agency Agreement for the City to perform
certain traffic engineering functions; and
WHEREAS, the CITY desired to assume responsibilities of certain traffic engineering functions
pertaining to its local municipal streets only and has requested the COUNTY to allow it to perform the
function of conducting engineering studies for the feasibility of traffic calming devices and installing
traffic calming; and .
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has approved the City to use any other comparative traffic calming
criteria established and approved by the COUNTY; and
WHEREAS, the City has the ability to plan, design, and perform construction inspection of
Transportation Projects within its Public Works Department and has represented to the COUNTY that
it is capable, equipped, and qualified to perform the duties and functions requested herein; and
WHEREAS, the parties agree that once this Agreement is executed it shall supersede and
replace the lnterlocal Agreement of September 25, 2014 between the parties;
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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the parties hereby
amend the Agreement as follows:
1. Rec itals Adopted. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by reference
and confirmed.
2. T raffic Control Devices. The City may install and maintain only the following
designated types of traffic control devices (Traffic Control Devices), and only on those local municipal
streets operated and maintained by the City of South Miami within its boundaries, and not less than
250 ft from existing traffic signals, County roadways, State roadways and the boundaries of the City
limits; or within school zones , or adjacent to bicycle facilities ( except Sharrow) or hospitals:
a) Traffic Circles
b) Speed Humps
c) Historic Street Name Signs
d) In-Street Pedestrian Crossing Signs
e) raised intersections
3. Installation. Traffic Calming Devices may be installed on local municipal
streets only after sealed and signed design plans have been reviewed and received written approval
by the City, through its City Manager or his/her designee, provided that such design plans utilize the
standard County design, or the standard City design attached as Exhibit "A", no additional review or
approval by DTPW shall be required before installation. To the extent that design plans deviate from
the standard design attached as Exhibit "A", such plans shall be submitted to the County for its review
and written approval. A copy of such design plans shall be submitted to the applicable Department
of the County. For installation of traffic control devices (as described in section 2 of this agreement),
the City shall hire a County licensed contractor or perform the work in-house by the City of South
Miami Public Works crew.
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4. Decals. The City shall attach a decal to the back of the sign panels indicating
ownership and date of installation.
5. Maintenance. The City assumes sole and complete responsibility for the
maintenance of the Traffic Control Devices that are installed by the City within its boundaries. The
City shall be responsible for the aesthetics of all installed Traffic Control Devices (e.g . peeling, graffiti,
flyers, stickers, etc.). If the City fails to maintain the Traffic Control Devices, it shall be responsible
for any and all costs incurred by the County to replace or remove them.
6. Liability and Indemnification. The City assumes sole and complete liability for any
and all accidents, damages, 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 to the
extent allowed by 768.28, Florida Statutes, and saves harmless the COUNTY from any and all claims
as a result of the installation, operation or maintenance of said traffic control devices.
7 . Standards. All Traffic Control Devices installed by the City in accordance with this
Agreement shall conform to the applicable requirements established by the following publications
including latest revisions:
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.
Standard Highway Signs, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal
Highway Administration.
Miami-Dade County Public Works Standard Detail Manual (available
from the Public Works and Waste Management Department,
Reproduction Services, 111 NW 1 Street, Suite 1604, Miami, FL
33128).
A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
Roundabouts: An Informational Guide, Federal Highway
Administration, U~S. Department of Transportation.
Florida Roundabout Guide, Florida Department of Transportation.
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Florida Bicycle Facilities Planning and Design Handbook, Florida
Department of Transportation.
Miami-Dade County Traffic Flow Modification(s)/Street Closure
Procedure, Revised January 2009, or any other comparative criteria
available to municipalities which have been approved by the County,
with the decision to elect one option or the other to be determined at
the City's discretion.
Street Name Signs. 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 and Waste Management Department.
9. Public Records. The City shall be responsible for keeping records of any and all
installations and repairs, and furnishing pertinent documents as and when said records may be
requested. The Parties shall each maintain their own respective records and documents associated
with this Agreement in accordance with the requirements for records retention set forth in Chapter
119, Florida Statutes.
10. No Waiver of Sovereign Immunity. Notwithstanding any other term in this
Agreement, nothing shall be deemed to be a waiver of either the City or the County's immunity or
limitation of liability as provided pursuant to Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, as may be amended
from time to time.
11. Termination. Either the City or the County may, in their respective sole and complete
discretion, terminate this Agreement, with or without cause and/or convenience of the terminating
party, upon twenty (20) business days written notice; provided, however, that at the option of the
County, the City shall continue to maintain, repair, and be responsible for any Traffic Control Devices
installed by the City while this Agreement was in effect. Prior to the termination of this Agreement,
however, the City may elect to remove any one or all Traffic Control Devices installed by the City;
provided the City shall restore the roadway and area in which the Traffic Control Device was located
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to the condition that existed before the City's installation .
12. Failure to Comply with Agreement. Upon written notification by the COUNTY, the
CITY shall immediately remove any Traffic Control Device, at the City's sole cost and expense that
is not in compliance with the terms of this Agreement. Failure to carry out any of the duties and
responsibilities assumed herein by the City may result in termination of this Agreement, at the sole
discretion of the County upon five days' notice.
13. Headings. The headings or captions of sections or paragraphs used in this
Agreement are for convenience of reference only and are not intended to define or limit their contents,
nor are they to affect the construction of or to be taken into consideration in interpreting this
Agreement.
14. Ambiguit ies. The preparation of this Agreement has been a joint effort of the Parties
hereto and both Parties have had the benefit of consultation with legal counsel of their choosing prior
to its execution. The resulting document shall not, solely as a matter of judicial construction, be
construed more severely against one of the Parties than the other.
15 . Entirety. This Agreement embodies the entire agreement between the Parties with
respect to the matters addressed herein. Previous agreements and understandings of the Parties
with respect to such matters are null, void, and of no effect. Notwithstanding any other provision
contained herein, no third party beneficiaries are created with respect to any claims against the
County by virtue of this Agreement.
16. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended, modified, or altered , and its
material provisions may be waived, only by written instrument, and only if properly executed by all
parties hereto.
17. Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first written above
after such Agreement is fully executed by all parties hereto.
18. Execution. This Agreement may be executed in one or mor~ hard or e.lectronic
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counterparts, which, when taken together, shall constitute one fully executed instrument.
19 . Notice. Any notices to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to
have been given if sent by hand delivery, recognized overnight courier (e.g., Federal Express), or by
written certified U.S. mail, with return receipt requested, addressed to the Party for whom ft is
intended, at the place specified. The method of delivery shall be consistent among all of the persons
listed herein. For the present, the Parties designate the following as the respective places for notice
purposes:
TO COUNTY :
TO CITY :
Alice N. Bravo, DTPW Director
701 NW 1st Court -Suite 1700
Miami, FL 33136
City Manager
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and the County have set their hands the day and year above
written.
Attest:
HARVEY RUVIN, CLERK
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County Deputy Clerk
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
Assistant County Attorney
Attest: CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
By ¾a.-P~
City Clerk
Approved as to form, legality and execution thereof:
City Attorney
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Recommended Traffic Circles1. SW 76thStreet and SW 61stAvenue2. SW 77thTerrace and SW 58thAvenue3. SW 58thAvenue and SW 82ndStreetTraffic CircleExhibit A14
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RESOLUTION NO.: 117-19-15389
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No.I to the
Intergovernmental Agency Agreement with Miami-Dade County executed on
September 25, 2014 pursuant to Resolution No. 155-14-14249.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire to execute Amendment No.I to the
Intergovernmental Agency Agreement with Miami-Dade County executed on September 25, 2014
pursuant to Resolution No. 155-14-14249; and
WHEREAS, traffic control devices and signs provide a safe and pedestrian friendly environment,
and are vital to the lives of all residents of the City of South Miami; and
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has approved the City to use any other comparative traffic calming
criteria established and approved by the COUNTY; and
WHEREAS, The City has assumed responsibilities of certain engineering functions pertaining to
its local municipal streets .and the COUNTY approved the City to perform the function of conducting
engineering studies for the feasibility of traffic calming devices and installing traffic calming; and
WHEREAS, this agreement may be terminated by either the City or the County, in their
respective sole and complete discretion, with or without cause and/or convenience of the terminating
party, upon twenty (20) business days written notice; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement may be amended, modified, or altered, and its material provisions
may be waived, only by written instrument, and only if properly executed by all parties hereto; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission desire to authorize the City Manager to execute
Amendment No.I to the Intergovernmental Agency Agreement with Miami-Dade County executed on
September 25, 2014 pursuant to Resolution No. 155-14-14249. A copy of the Agreement is attached.
There is not a cost associated with this Intergovernmental agency agreement. Any traffic Engineering
study or implementation/and construction of any project will be included in to the City's Capital
Improvement project list
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to execute Amendment No. I to the Intergovernmental
Agency Agreement with Miami-Dade County executed on September 25, 2014 pursuant to Resolution
No. 155-14-14249. A copy of the Agreement is attached. There is not a cost associated with this
Intergovernmental agency agreement. Any traffic Engineering study or implementation/and construction
of any project will be included in to the City's Capital Improvement project list
Section 2: 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 3: Effective Date: This resolution shall be effective immediately upon the time of its
adoption.
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Resolution No. 11 7-19-1 5389
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17 th day of September, 2019.
ATTEST:
C~~E~1"1
COMMISSION VOTE:
Mayor Stoddard:
Vice Mayor Harris:
Commissioner Welsh:
Commissioner Liebman:
Commissioner Gil:
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3-0
Yea ·
Yea
Yea
Yea
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City Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: September 17, 2019
Submitted by: Aurelio Carmenates
Submitting Department: Public Works & Engineering
Item Type: Resolution
Agenda Section:
Subject:
Agenda Item No:2.
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No.1 to the Intergovernmental Agency
Agreement with Miami-Dade County executed on September 25, 2014 pursuant to Resolution No.
155-14-14249. 3/5 (City Manager-Public Works & Engineering)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
Memo_for_Amendment_no.l_to_lnterlocal_Agreement_9-3-2019_.docx
Reso for Amendment no.1 to lnterlocal Agreement (9-3-2019).docx
Res No 155-14-14249.pdf
Amendment No.l to Intergovernmental Agency Agreement 081819rev(F).docx
Exhibit A -Standard County & City Design.pdf
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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: Steven Alexander, City Manager
DATE: September 17, 2019
SUBJECT: A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No.1 to the
Intergovernmental Agency Agreement regarding traffic engineering functions with
Miami-Dade County executed on September 25, 2014 pursuant to Resolution No. 155-
14-14249.
BACKGROUND: The Mayor and City Commission desire to execute Amendment No.1 to the
Intergovernmental Agency Agreement between the City of South Miami (City) and
Miami-Dade County (COUNTY) regarding traffic engineering functions executed on
September 25, 2014 pursuant to Resolution No. 155-14-14249, and whereas the City
and COUNTY agree that once this Agreement is executed it shall supersede and replace
the lnterlocal Agreement of September 25, 2014 between the parties.
AMOUNT:
As agreed by execution of the lnterlocal Agreement, the COUNTY has approved the City
to use any comparative traffic calming criteria established and approved by the
COUNTY. The City has assumed responsibilities of certain engineering functions
pertaining to its local municipal streets and the COUNTY approved the City to perform
the function of conducting engineering studies for the feasibility of traffic calming
devices and installing traffic calming. The City will have the ability to plan, design, and
perform construction inspection of Transportation Projects within its Public Works
Department and has represented to the COUNTY that it is capable, equipped, and
qualified to perform the duties and functions requested in this agreement.
Either the City or the County may, in their respective sole and complete discretion,
terminate this Agreement, with or without cause and/or convenience of the
terminating party, upon twenty (20) business days written notice; provided, however,
that at the option of the County, the City shall continue to maintain, repair, and be
responsible for any Traffic Control Devices installed by the City while this Agreement is
in effect. This Agreement may be amended, modified, or altered, and its material
provisions may be waived, only by written instrument, and only if properly executed by
all parties hereto.
There is not a cost associated with this Intergovernmental agency agreement, but
rather cost savings are anticipated.
FUND & ACCOUNT: N/A
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
Resolution 155-14-14249
Amendment No. 1 to the Intergovernmental Agency Agreement
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RESOLUTION NO.: 155-14-14249
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an lnterlocal
Agreement with Miami Dade County authorizing the City of South
Miami to assume the installation and maintenance responsibilities
for certain traffic engineering functions and street name concerning
only streets.
WHEREAS, traffic control devices and signs provide a safe and pedestrian
friendly environment, and are vital to the lives of all residents of the City of South
Miami; 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 City of South Miami Commission wishes to assume the
installation and maintenance of certain traffic control devices and signs on local
municipal streets within its boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to enter into an Intergovernmental Agency
Agreement with Miami-Dade County for the installation and maintenance of Traffic
Control Devices and signs for the City of South Miami within its boundaries.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA THAT:
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 authorizing the City to assume responsibilities of certain traffic engineering
functions and for the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices and
signs for the City of South Miami including:
• Traffic circles
• Speed bumps
• Street name sings
• In-street pedestrian crossing signs
Section 2: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption vote by the
City Commission.
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Pg. 2 of Res. No. 155-14-14249
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of ___;;,,;;,Au=g=u=s"""'t __ _., 2014.
APPROVED: f:4grf~
MA
COMMISSION VOTE: 5-0
Mayor Stoddard: Yea
Vice Mayor Harris: Yea
Commissioner Liebman: Yea
Commissioner Welsh: Yea
Commissioner Edmond: Yea
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~ South ,Miami CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM TME CITY Of PLEASANT LIVING
To:
Via:
From:
Date:
Subject:
Resolution:
Background:
Expense:
Account:
The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
Steve Alexander, City Manager
Shari Kamali, ACM
August 5, 2014 Agenda Item No.:JL
Intergovernmental Agreement to assume the installation and
maintenance responsibilities of certain traffic engineering functions and
street name signs, only pertaining to its local municipal streets.
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Intergovernmental Agency Agreement to perform Traffic Engineering
Functions {AGREEMENT) between the City of South Miami (City) and
Miami-Dade County (COUNTY), to assume the installation and
maintenance responsibilities of certain traffic control devices and street
name signs, only on those local municipal streets operated and
maintained by the City within its boundaries.
The City is both equipped and able to perform the traffic engineering
functions on its local streets. 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 certain Traffic
Control devices for the City of South Miami and its boundaries including:
• Traffic circles
• Speed bumps
• Street sings
• In-street pedestrian crossing signs
This interlocal agreement does not provide authority to the city to have
complete dominion over our roadways. The City still needs to send all of
the above types of roadway improvements to the County for engineering
approval as we do today, but .his agreement may expedite that approval.
Please note the language that is in the second page of the Agreement
There is not a cost associated with this intergovemmental agency
agreement. Any traffic Engineering study or implementation/and
construction of any project will be Included in to City's Capital
Improvement project list.
NIA
Backup Documentation:
• Proposed Resolution
• lnterlocal Agreement
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INTERGOVERMENTAL AGENCY AGREEMENT
TO PERFORM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING FUNCTIONS
THIS INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY AGREEMENT TO PERFORM T~FIC
ENGINEERING FUNCTIONS (AGREEMENTI, made and entered into this 2S" day of
~t, 2014 by and between the CITY OF SOUTH .MIAMI, FLORIDA, a municipal
corporation of the STATE OF FLORIDA, hereinafter referred to as the 11CllY11 and MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY (COUNTY), a political subdivision of the STATE OF FLORIDA, MIAMI-
DADE County.
WITNESSETH
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
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WHEREAS, the CITY has, by proper resolution attached hereto and by reference
made a part hereof, authorized its officers) to enter into this AGREEMENT.
NOW THEREFORE, the CITY and the COUNlY agree as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by reference.
2. The CITY will only install and maintain the following designated types of traffic
control devices and/or signs and only on those local municipal streets operated and
maintained by the CITY within its boundaries:·
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a) Traffic Circles
b) Speed Humps
c) Historic Street Name Signs
d) In-Street Pedestrian Crossing Signs
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 and Waste Management 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 its 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 to the
extent allowed by 768.28, Florida Statutes, and saves hannless the COUNTY
from any and all claims as a result of the installation, operation or maintenance
of said signs attributable to the negligence of the City.
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 Administi:ation, including latest
revisions.
Standard H0ighway Signs, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway
Administration.
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Miami-Dade County Public Works Manual (available from the Public Works .
and Wast.e Management 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 perfonn the work in-house by the OTY Public Works
crew.
8. Should the CITY in~II street name signs at the same site where a stop-top street
name exists, then the CITY shall utilize the other comers 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 and Wast.e Management Department
9. The CITY shall be responsible for keeping records of any and all installations
and repairs, and furnishing pertinent documents as and when said records may
be requested.
10. Failure to carry out any of the duties and responsibilities assumed herein by
the CITY may result in tennination of this AGREEMENT, at the 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
HARVEY RUVIN, C By-~ = },ll(-.M
Deputy Mayor
Approved as to fonn and leg
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Attest: CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
Approved as to form, Language and legal Approved as to form and legality:
sufficiency:
By: _ __._"3::...;\"-'--A,:__ ______ _
Risk Management Department
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY AGREEMENT
WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
TO PERFORM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING FUNCTIONS
THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THIS INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY AGREEMENT DATED
SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 (the "Agreement'') between the CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, a
municipal corporation of the State of Florida (CITY), and MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (COUNTY), a
political subdivision of the State of Florida, providing for the CITY to perform Traffic Engineering
Functions ("Servicesn) is entered into this3.l day of 1)eC.. , 2019.
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-95 and 2-96.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code mandate
that all traffic control and traffic engineering services in Miami-Dade County are under the exclusive
jurisdiction of the County; and
WHEREAS, on September25, 2014, pursuant to City Resolution No 155-14-14249, the
CITY and the COUNTY entered into an Intergovernmental Agency Agreement for the City to perform
certain traffic engineering functions; and
WHEREAS, the CITY desired to assume responsibilities of certain traffic engineering functions
pertaining to its local municipal streets only and has requested the COUNTY to allow it to perform the
function of conducting engineering studies for the feasibility of traffic calming devices and installing
traffic calming; and.
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has approved the City to use any other comparative traffic calming
criteria established and approved by the COUNTY; and
WHEREAS, the City has the ability to plan, design, and perform construction inspection of
Transportation Projects within its Public Works Department and has represented to the COUNTY that
it is capable, equipped, and qualified to perform the duties and functions requested herein; and
WHEREAS, the parties agree that once this Agreement is executed it shall supersede and
replace the lnterlocal Agreement of September 25, 2014 between the parties;
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NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the parties hereby
amend the Agreement as follows:
1. Recitals Adopted. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein by reference
and confirmed.
2. Traffic Control Devices. The City may install and maintain only the following
designated types of traffic control devices {Traffic Control Devices), and only on those local municipal
streets operated and maintained by the City of South Miami within its boundaries, and not less than
250 ft from existing traffic signals, County roadways, State roadways and the boundaries of the City
limits; or within school zones, or adjacent to bicycle facilities ( except Sharrow) or hospitals:
a) Traffic Circles
b) Speed Humps
c) Historic Street Name Signs
d) In-Street Pedestrian Crossing Signs
e) raised intersections
3. Installation. Traffic Calming Devices may be installed on local municipal
streets only after sealed and signed design plans have been reviewed and received written approval
by the City, through its City Manager or his/her designee, provided that such design plans utilize the
standard County design, or the standard City design attached as Exhibit "fl:', no additional review or
approval by DTPW shall be required before installation. To the extent that design plans deviate from
the standard design attached as Exhibit "A", such plans shall be submitted to the County for its review
and written approval. A copy of such design plans shall be submitted to the applicable Department
of the County. For installation of traffic control devices (as described in section 2 of this agreement},
the City shall hire a County licensed contractor or perform the work in-house by the City of South
Miami Public Works crew.
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4. Decals. The City shall attach a decal to the back of the sign panels indicating
ownership and date of installation.
5. Maintenance. The City assumes sole and complete responsibility for the
maintenance of the Traffic Control Devices that are installed by the City within its boundaries. The
City shall be responsible for the aesthetics of all installed Traffic Control Devices (e.g. peeling, graffiti,
flyers, stickers, etc.). If the City fails to maintain the Traffic Control Devices, it shall be responsible
for any and all costs incurred by the County to replace or remove them.
6. Liability and Indemnification. The City assumes sole and complete liability for any
and all accidents, damages, 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 to the
extent allowed by 768.28, Florida Statutes, and saves harmless the COUNTY from any and all claims
as a result of the installation, operation or maintenance of said traffic control devices.
7. Standards. All Traffic Control Devices installed by the City in accordance with this
Agreement shall conform to the applicable requirements established by the following publications
including latest revisions:
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.
Standard Highway Signs, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal
Highway Administration.
Miami-Dade County Public Works Standard Detail Manual (available
from the Public Works and Waste Management Department,
Reproduction Services, 111 NW 1 Street, Suite 1604, Miami, FL
33128).
A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, American
Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
Roundabouts: An Informational Guide, Federal Highway
Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation.
Florida Roundabout Guide, Florida Department of Transportation.
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8.
Florida Bicycle Facilities Planning and Design Handbook, Florida
Department of Transportation.
Miami-Dade County Traffic Flow Modification(s)/Street Closure
Procedure, Revised January 2009, or any other comparative criteria
available to municipalities which have been approved by the County,
with the decision to elect one option or the other to be determined at
the City's discretion.
Street Name Signs. 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 and Waste Management Department.
9. Public Records. The City shall be responsible for keeping records of any and all
installations and repairs, and furnishing pertinent documents as and when said records may be
requested. The Parties shall each maintain their own respective records and documents associated
with this Agreement in accordance with the requirements for records retention set forth in Chapter
119, Florida Statutes.
10. No Waiver of Sovereign Immunity. Notwithstanding any other term in this
Agreement, nothing shall be deemed to be a waiver of either the City or the County's immunity or
limitation of liability as provided pursuant to Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, as may be amended
from time to time.
11. Termination. Either the City or the County may, in their respective sole and complete
discretion, terminate this Agreement, with or without cause and/or convenience of the terminating
party, upon twenty (20) business days written notice; provided, however, that at the option of the
County, the City shall continue to maintain, repair, and be responsible for any Traffic Control Devices
installed by the City while this Agreement was in effect Prior to the termination of this Agreement,
however, the City may elect to remove any one or all Traffic Control Devices installed by the City;
provided the City shall restore the roadway and area in which the Traffic Control Device was located
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to the condition that existed before the City's installation.
12. Failure to Comply with Agreement. Upon written notification by the COUNTY, the
CITY shall immediately remove any Traffic Control Device, at the City's sole cost and expense that
is not in compliance with the tem,s of this Agreement. Failure to carry out any of the duties and
responsibilities assumed herein by the City may result in termination of this Agreement, at the sole
discretion of the County upon five days' notice.
13. Headings. The headings or captions of sections or paragraphs used in this
Agreement are for convenience of reference only and are not intended to define or limit their contents,
nor are they to affect the construction of or to be taken into consideration in interpreting this
Agreement.
14. Ambiguities. The preparation of this Agreement has been a joint effort of the Parties
hereto and both Parties have had the benefit of consultation with legal counsel of their choosing prior
to its execution. The resulting document shall not, solely as a matter of judicial construction, be
construed more severely against one of the Parties than the other.
15. Entirety. This Agreement embodies the entire agreement between the Parties with
respect to the matters addressed herein. Previous agreements and understandings of the Parties
with respect to such matters are null, void, and of no effect. Notwithstanding any other provision
contained herein, no third party beneficiaries are created with respect to any claims against the
County by virtue of this Agreement.
16. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended, modified, or altered, and its
material provisions may be waived, only by written instrument, and only if properly executed by all
parties hereto.
17. Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective on the date first written above
after such Agreement is fully executed by all parties hereto.
18. Execution. This Agreement may be executed in one or more. hard or electronic
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counterparts, which, when taken together, shall constitute one fully executed instrument.
19. Notice. Any notices to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to
have been given if sent by hand delivery, recognized overnight courier (e.g., Federal Express), or by
written certified U.S. mail, with return receipt requested, addressed to the Party for whom it is
intended, at the place specified. The method of delivery shall be consistent among all of the persons
listed herein. For the present, the Parties designate the following as the respective places for notice
purposes:
TO COUNTY:
TO CITY:
Alice N. Bravo, DTPW Director
701 NW 1st Court -Suite 1700
Miami, FL 33136
City Manager
City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, FL 33143
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and the County have set their hands the day and year above
written.
Attest:
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County Deputy Clerk
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
Assistant County Attorney
Attest:
By: ¾ o.,.(Je.._ Jl ~ City Clerk
Approved as to form, legality and execution thereof:
City Attorney
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
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EXHIBIT "A"
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SHINGTON
Overcoming a week of
setbacks,the Senate on
Thursday voted to begin
work on a package of war-
time funding for Ukraine,
Israel and other U.S.allies.
But doubts remained about
support from Republicans
who earlier rejected a
carefully negotiated com-
promise that also included
border enforcement pol-
icies.
Senate Majority Leader
Chuck Schumer called the
latest vote a “good first
step”and pledged that the
Senate would “keep work-
ing on this bill —until the
job is done.”
The 67-32 vote was the
first meaningful step Con-
gress has taken in months
to approve Ukraine aid,but
it still faces a difficult path
through Congress.Support
from GOP senators for
final passage is not guaran-
teed,and even if the legis-
lation passes the Senate,it
is expected to be more
difficult to win approval in
the Republican-controlled
House,where Speaker
Mike Johnson,R-La.,has
been noncommittal on the
aid.
The Senate prepared for
a days-long slog to reach a
final vote,and leaders had
not agreed to a process to
limit the debate time for
the bill as Republicans
remained divided on how
to approach the legislation.
The $95 billion package
is intended to show Amer-
ican strength at a time
when U.S.military troops
have been attacked and
killed in Jordan,allies like
Ukraine and Israel are
deep in war and unrest
threatens to shake the
global order.It is also the
best chance for Congress
to replenish completely
depleted military aid for
Ukraine —a goal shared
by President Joe Biden,
Schumer and Senate Re-
publican leader Mitch
McConnell.
After the collapse this
week of a bipartisan
agreement to include
border policy changes in
the package,Schumer
salvaged $60 billion in
aid for Ukraine,as well as
roughly $35 billion for
Israel,other allies and
national security priorities
in the current legislation.
The $95 billion package
package proposed by
Democrats this week
would send $14 billion in
military aid to Israel,
provide further funding
for allies in Asia,and allot
$10 billion for humanitar-
ian efforts in Ukraine,
Israel,Gaza and other
places.
—ASSOCIATED PRESS
Senate votes to advance
Ukraine-Israel package
after border deal fails
SAN DIEGO
Efforts were underway
Thursday to recover the
remains of five U.S.Ma-
rines who were killed when
their helicopter went down
during stormy weather in
the mountains outside of
San Diego,the military
said.
Authorities say the
CH-53E Super Stallion
vanished late Tuesday
night while conducting a
flight training on their way
back to Marine Corps Air
Station Miramar in San
Diego from Creech Air
Force Base,northwest of
Las Vegas.
”It is with a heavy heart
and profound sadness that
I share the loss of five out-
standing Marines from 3d
Marine Aircraft Wing and
the “Flying Tigers,”Maj.
Gen.Michael J.Borg-
schulte,commander of 3rd
Marine Aircraft Wing,said
in a statement.
Per military policy,the
names of the Marines are
not released until 24 hours
after all next-of-kin have
been notified.The five
Marines were assigned to
Miramar’s Marine Heavy
Helicopter Squadron 361,
Marine Aircraft Group 16,
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing at
Miramar.
The military is investigat-
ing the crash and Capt.
Stephanie Leguizamon,
spokeswoman for the wing,
said she had little informa-
tion beyond the statement,
but noted that recovery
efforts were being ham-
pered by snowfall from an
historic storm that was
moving out of California on
Thursday.
“I do know that it’s cold
…I know that’s been a
contentious issue”for
searchers in reaching the
crash site.
Defense Secretary Lloyd
Austin expressed his con-
dolences and said his
prayers are with the loved
ones of these “brave Ma-
rines”and said the entire
defense department
mourns their loss.
“As the Marine Corps
investigates this deadly
crash,it is yet another
reminder that across our
nation and the world our
selfless service members
put their lives on the line
every day to keep our coun-
try safe,”he said in a state-
ment.
President Joe Biden said
in a statement that he and
first lady Jill Biden are
“heartbroken”to learn of
the Marines’deaths.
“Our service members
represent the very best of
our nation —and these five
Marines were no excep-
tion,”Biden said.
The last known contact
with the Super Stallion —
the largest helicopter in the
military,and designed to
fly in bad weather —was at
about 11:30 p.m.Tuesday
when waves of downpours
and snow were hitting the
region,Mike Cornette of
the California Department
of Forestry and Fire Protec-
tion told CBS 8 news.That
location was based on a
“ping”reported to a Cal
Fire dispatch center.
The craft was discovered
Wednesday morning near
Pine Valley,an hour’s drive
from San Diego.
The mountain communi-
ty is at about 3,700 feet in
elevation in the Cuyamaca
Mountains,an area which
saw as much 8 inches of
accumulating snow within
hours Tuesday night and
early Wednesday and saw
more falling Wednesday
night,according to fore-
casters.
The area includes San
Diego County’s second
highest mountain,Cuya-
maca Peak,at 6,512 feet,
and is also near the Cleve-
land National Forest,which
covers 720 square miles
with much of it steep,rocky
and with limited trails.
A mechanical issue in
bad weather would also
make flying even harder.
And while designed for bad
weather,ice accumulation
on rotor blades could dis-
rupt the ability to create lift.
Recovery effor ts ongoing for five
Marines killed in helicopter crash
BY JULIE WATSON
Associated Press
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