2010-45RESOLUTION N0.2010-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA EXPRESSING SUPPORT
FOR THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION'S SFEC CORRIDOR PROJECT
(FROM JUPITER TO MIAMI) AND ITS AFFILIATED
REGIONAL AND COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AGENCIES; ACKNOWLEDGING POTENTIAL STATION
LOCATIONS; ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY'S
COMMITMENT TO THE PROJECT TO ENHANCE
MOBILITY IN THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA REGION;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF
THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the FEC Railway corridor was historically operated as a passenger rail line
along Florida's east coast, traversing the Southeast Florida Region; and
WHEREAS, cities along Florida's east coast historically developed around train stations
along the FEC railroad: and
WHEREAS, modern cities along Florida's east coast are currently implementing
programs to redevelop historic downtowns built around train stations; and
WHEREAS, the public policy Eastward Ho!, developed by the Governor's Commission
for a Sustainable South Florida, provides guidance for improving quality of life and managing
growth including the redevelopment of eastern Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach
Counties; and
WHEREAS, improved mobility is highly desired in the Southeast Florida Region and
throughout the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, transit, including rail transit, is a key component of improved mobility,
especially between cities and throughout the Southeast Florida Region; and
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WHEREAS, the reintroduction of passenger service along Florida's east coast would
provide near-term jobs and economic stimulus for Florida's residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the reduction of Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and changes to the
distribution of trips by transportation mode would reduce fuel consumption and the amounts of
pollutants emitted in the Southeast Florida Region; and
WHEREAS, an integrated system of transit services is needed for existing and future
travel markets including long-distance travel served by the SFRC/Tri-Rail Commuter Rail
System, moderate-distance travel served by transit in the eastern FEC Railway Corridor, and
local travel in the urban centers by local circulator services;
WHEREAS, the FEC Railway Corridor right-of--way represents a unique and strategic
transportation corridor that provides vital freight and transportation rail services to and from
South Florida; and
WHEREAS, the 2006 Florida Rail Plan identifies passenger transit along the FEC
Railway corridor as a potential "Coastal Route" for new passenger rail service in the State of
Florida; and
WHEREAS, the 2008 SFRTA Strategic Regional Transit Plan, outlined transit corridor
expansion alternatives including the FEC Railway Corridor; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS
SECTION 1. Working with the Florida Department of Transportation, local
governments, and other appropriate public agencies, a Locally-Preferred Alternative will be
recommended to the Boards of the southeast Florida Metropolitan Planning Organizations
(MPOs), the South East Florida Transportation Council (SEFTC), and the Governing Board of
the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) for endorsement/adoption.
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SECTION 2. The City of Aventura agrees with the proposed transit station locations, as
identified through a collaborative, public process in Phase 2 of this Study, particularly as they
pertain to this jurisdiction, as appropriate.
SECTION 3. Working with the Florida Department of Transportation and other
appropriate agencies, the City of Aventura agrees to support complementary land use policies,
land development regulations, and economic development activities consistent with the Federal
Transit Administration New Starts Development Process.
SECTION 4. The FDOT, on behalf of all state stakeholders is encouraged to actively
pursue obtaining shared access to the current FEC Railway Corridor with the purposes of
reintroducing passenger transit services within the FEC Railway Corridor.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to forward a copy of this resolution to
all appropriate public agencies including County commissions and officials involved in regional
transit planning, the SFRTA and its membership, the Florida League of Cities, the Florida
Association of Counties, local governments, and Chambers of Commerce within the South
Florida area, CSX Transportation, Flagler Development Group, Florida East Coast Railway,
L.L.C, and aviation and sea port agency officials.
SECTION 6. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to carry
out the aims of this Resolution.
SECTION 7. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Joel, who moved its adoption.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holzberg, and upon being put to a vote, the vote
was as follows:
Commissioner Zev Auerbach yes
Commissioner Bob Diamond yes
Commissioner Teri Holzberg yes
Commissioner Billy Joel yes
Commissioner Luz Urbaez-Weinberg yes
Vice Mayor Michael Stern yes
Mayor Susan Gottlieb yes
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of September, 2010.
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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