Resolution No. 2022-44 Approving Joint Stipulation Agreement for Closure of NE 203 Street (Ives Dairy Road) - July 19, 2022 CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2022-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE JOINT STIPULATION
BETWEEN THE FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY, THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT FOR THE CLOSURE OF NE
203RD STREET/IVES DAIRY ROAD FDOT FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION NUMBER 272596P TO CONSTRUCT A NEW
GRADE SEPARATION CROSSING; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on behalf of the City of Aventura ("City"), the Florida Department of
Transportation ("Department") filed an application for a permit to close a public railroad-
highway located in the City of Aventura; and
WHEREAS, a new grade separation crossing will replace the existing crossing in
order to improve emergency response times and eliminate blocked crossing delays once
the Brightline Aventura Railway Station is constructed; and
WHEREAS, the Department requests the City Commission to approve the Joint
Stipulation by Resolution prior to the execution of the agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds it is in the best interest of the City and its
residents to approve this Resolution.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Commission approves the Joint Stipulation between the
Parties to close the Crossing identified in the agreement.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to execute the attached form of
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2022-44
agreement between the City of Aventura and Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) and Florida East Coast Railroad (FEC), relating to the closure of FDOT crossing
#272596P, as attached.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to do all things necessary to carry
out the aims of this Resolution.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Shelley, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Landman, and upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland Yes
Commissioner Billy Joel Yes
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks Yes
Commissioner Marc Narotsky Yes
Commissioner Robert Shelley Yes
Vice Mayor Denise Landman Yes
Mayor Enid Weisman Yes
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of July, 2022.
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City of Aventura Resolution No. 2022-44
NID WEISMAN, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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STIPULATION OF PARTIES
FOR THE CLOSURE OF NE 203rd STREET/ IVES DAIRY ROAD
FDOT CROSSING NUMBER 272596P RAILROAD-HIGHWAY GRADE CROSSING,
AVENTURA, FLORIDA
Florida East Coast Railway LLC (RAILROAD), City of Aventura(CITY), and the Florida Department
of Transportation (DEPARTMENT) by and through their undersigned representatives enter this
Stipulation of Parties and agree to the following conditions:
1. An application for a permit to close a public railroad-highway grade crossing was filed at the
CITY's request, pursuant to Section 335.141(1), Florida Statutes (F.S.), and Rule 14-57.012,
Florida Administrative Code. A copy of the application is attached as EXHIBIT "A."
2. The public railroad-highway grade crossing, FDOT Crossing Number 272596P, is located at
RAILROAD Milepost 352.06 (+310'), NE 203rd Street/Ives Dairy Road, Aventura, Florida as
shown on the map attached as EXHIBIT "B."
3. There are two tracks at the NE 203rd Street/Ives Dairy Road Crossing, which currently has
approximately 50 train movements per day. The current maximum train speed at the subject
crossing is 79 mile per hour.
4. A new grade separation crossing will replace the NE 203rd Street/Ives Dairy Road Crossing.
The new grade separation will improve emergency response as it will eliminate the potential of
blocked crossing delays once the Brightline Aventura Rail Station is constructed. The new
grade separation configuration can additionally serve as an escape route during emergencies.
5. NE 203rd Street/Ives Dairy Road intersects the FEC Railway line between W Dixie Highway
and US 1/SR 5/Biscayne Boulevard in the city of Aventura, Miami-Dade County.
6. Prior to the start of the crossing's closure, the RAILROAD, at the DEPARTMENT'S expense,
shall provide road closure notification and maintenance of traffic, and will erect, on each side
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of the crossing, permanent closure signs and object markers as identified in the
DEPARTMENT'S Standard Plan, Index 700-109, attached as EXHIBIT "C."
7. Prior to the start of the crossing's closure, the RAILROAD, at the DEPARTMENT'S expense,
shall erect, on each side of the crossing, traffic control work zone signs and object markers, as
identified in the DEPARTMENT'S Standard Plans, Index 102-600, attached as EXHIBIT "D."
The work zone signs and object markers should be erected before the work.
8. The RAILROAD, at the DEPARTMENT'S expense, will remove all evidence of the tracks
crossing the roadway and restore the right-of-way for the roadway.
9. The RAILROAD, at the DEPARTMENT'S expense, is responsible for removing all crossing
warning signs, equipment and all crossing debris and installing pavement where the tracks
were removed. Following completion of the closure, the DEPARTMENT will perform a quality
assurance inspection of the site for compliance with the requirements set forth in this
Stipulation of Parties.
10. The RAILROAD will ensure that all Federal Railroad Administration Workplace Safety
Regulations, to include flagging and insurance, are met for the improvements referenced in
this Stipulation of Parties.
11. The RAILROAD will notify the DEPARTMENT and the CITY a minimum of 72 hours in advance
of starting any work related to the closing of the NE 203rd Street/Ives Dairy Road Crossing.
12. Any work by the CITY within the NE 203rd Street/Ives Dairy Road Crossing area will be
coordinated a minimum of 72 hours in advance, except for emergency work for which
immediate notice will be provided, with the RAILROAD to ensure that all Federal Railroad
Administration Workplace Safety Regulations, to include flagging and insurance, are met.
13. All work by the RAILROAD and CITY will be consistent with Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD 2009 Edition), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Rules and
Regulations, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
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Policy, the DEPARTMENT'S Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction,
and Maintenance for Streets and Highways (Florida Greenbook), and CITY requirements.
14. The RAILROAD will complete the USDOT Crossing Inventory Forms (OMB 2130-0017),
attached as EXHIBIT "E," for the NE 203rd Street/Ives Dairy Road closure and will submit the
forms to the DEPARTMENT and to the FRA for inventory data entry.
15. The CITY will provide the DEPARTMENT a copy of the Resolution or a certified copy of the
Minutes from the Clerk of Courts, verifying that this Stipulation has the CITY'S approval,
attached as EXHIBIT "F." This document shall be provided to the DEPARTMENT prior to
execution of this agreement.
16. This Stipulation of Parties has been executed by all parties having an interest in this matter.
RAILROAD and CITY waive hearing rights provided by Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, for the
closure of the NE 203rd Street/Ives Dairy Road Crossing with this Stipulation of Parties.
17. This Stipulation of Parties has been executed to formalize the acceptance of the plan between
all parties to implement the work as outlined. Separate Agreements will be executed between
the appropriate parties for the individual work components to follow.
18. Upon compliance with the terms of this Stipulation of Parties, the RAILROAD, CITY, and
DEPARTMENT agree that NE 203rd Street/Ives Dairy Road Crossing shall hereafter in fact be
a closed railroad-highway grade crossing.
19. The terms of this Stipulation of Parties may not be changed, waived, discharged, or terminated
orally but only by an instrument or instruments in writing, signed by the RAILROAD, CITY, and
DEPARTMENT.
20. This Stipulation of Parties is governed by, and shall be interpreted and construed in accordance
with, the laws of the State of Florida.
21. Any failure of any party to insist upon the strict performance of any terms or provisions of this
Stipulation of Parties is not deemed to be a waiver of the terms of this Agreement.
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22. As authorized by Section 335.141, Florida Statutes, and Rule Chapter 14-57, Florida
Administrative Code, the DEPARTMENT authorizes the closure of the NE 203rd Street/Ives
Dairy Road Crossing as evidenced by this Stipulation of Parties, provided all conditions of this
Stipulation are met and completed within 60 months of the execution of this Stipulation.
(THIS CONCLUDES THE BODY OF THIS STIPULATION OF PARTIES)
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Rule 14-57.010,F.A.C. STATEOF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 725-090-66a
RAILROAD GRADE CROSSING APPLICATION RAIL
06/18
CLOSING
ROAD NAME OR NUMBER COUNTY/CITY NAME
NE 203 d Street/Ives Dairy Road Miami-Dade/Aventura
A. IDENTIFICATION
Submitted By: Application For:
Applicant: Hector Hartmann Closing a public highway-rail grade crossing
by:
Office: Modal Development/ FDOT D6 ® roadway removal
❑ rail removal
Telephone: 305-470-5333
Address: 1000 NW 111 Avenue - Room 6108
Miami, FL 33172
B. CROSSING LOCATION
FDOT/AAR Crossing Number: 272596P
Jurisdiction for Street or Roadway by Authority of: ❑ City ❑ County ® State
Local Popular Name of Street or Roadway: NE 203rd Street/ Ives Dairy Road
Railroad Company: Florida East Coast Railway L.L.C.
Railroad Mile Post: 352.06 (+310')
Submitted for the Applicant by: Hector Hartmann DATE: 3/29/2021
Name and Title
Application FDOT Review by: Eugene Jules/Rob Stapleton DATE: 9-30-21
Central Rail Office
REFERENCES:
(Specific Legal Authority) 334.044 F.S.
(Law Implemented) 335.141 F.S.
(Administrative Rule) 14-57.012 F.A.C.
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CLOSING APPLICATION QUESTIONNAIRE
Maps,aerials, and supporting documentation must be provided with the application.
If all parties, Applicant, Railroad, and Department, fail to agree to the rail crossing closure through a Stipulation of
Parties, the Applicant must establish the closure meets the criteria found in Rule 14-57.012, Florida Administrative
Code. This questionnaire will assist the Department in evaluating the criteria and is not intended to be an exclusive list
of factors. If the information is not available or unknown, please mark N/A.
Florida Administrative Code criteria:
A) Safe �
o-1. How will the crossing closure affect safety to drivens, pedestrions, oyo|ists, and rail personnel? Crossing closure
will improve safety for cyclists and vehicular traffic os crossing will be grade separated. Safety for pedestrians will
also improve because on adjacent pedestrian bridge will be constructed. Rail personnel will not have to vvotoh for
cars crossing the tracks os they perform any rail maintenance work ot this location.
o-2. What, if any, safety measures are proposed for adjacent crossings? NE21Sth Street/County Line Road - None
as part ofthis project. Signal Safety Project for FY 2022 will install exit gates at SE and NVVquadrants, odd o new
8'X8"control house, install o cantilever for EB traffic for SVVquadrant, odd /replace flashing |igths.
o-3. Identify all highway traffic control devices and highway traffic signals at adjacent crossings that may be improved
or upgraded if the subject crossing is closed. Exit gates, new control house. cantilever for EB troMio. odd / replace
flashing |igths.
o-4. What is the distance from the subject crossing to the nearest intersection? Identify the street. 3. QOO' - NE21Sth
Street/County Line Rood
o-S. Are there structures, fences, or vegetation near the subject crossing that inhibits sight distance? No
o-6. Identify major traffic generators (ie., businesses, shopping nnoUs, recreational onaos, special events, etc.)in this
area. Specify type, location, and distance to subject crossing. Aventuna Mall otabout 2.00O'. AventunaHospital
at about 2,400', several restaurants, pharmacies, supermarkets, stores, hotels, condominiums and synagogues
within 2.500' from the crossing.
o-7. Is the crossing located on o designated evacuation route? No
o-8. Provide o traffic operations and safety analysis, with traffic issues evaluated for the railroad crossing closure.
This analysis should include all adjacent nyi| crossings and roadways in the immediate vicinity and the increase in
traffic predicted on these roadways from rerouting. Attached
B) Necessity for rail and vehicle traffic
b-1. |s the crossing necessary to access property? No
b-2. Provide description of land use on each side of the rail crossing. Residential and Commercial
b-3. Are there any churches, schools, or hospitals within a mile or less of the subject crossing? Please list by name
and location. Aventuro Hospital ot about 2.4OO'. other medical offices, schools and synagogues within 2.500' from
the crossing.
b-4. Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT)ot the crossing? 18.500
b-S. Level of service at the crossing? E
b-6. Percentage of truck traffic? 7.296
b-7. Oo trucks carrying hazardous materials use the crossing? No |f so, approximately how many trips per day or
week? N/A
b-8. How many school buses use the crossing daily? 18
b-Q. What is the estimated number of pedestrians and bike riders that use the subject crossing (daily/weekly)? N/A
b-10. Is the subject crossing on o local transit route? Yes
b-11. Please provide any corridor studies or other preliminary traffic engineering studies that pertain to this crossing.
Traffic Operations Report and Safety Report
C) Alternate Routes
o-1. Are there access roads available to property owners if the crossing is closed? Yes, the crossing will begrade
seporohad, owners will continue to be able t0000esss their properties using NE2O3rd Street/Ives Dairy Rood.
Other crossings at NE 215 th Street/County Line Road and SR860/ NE 186 th Street/ Miami Gardens Drive
o-2. Name routes that can be used if the crossing isclosed? NE2O3m Street, NE21Sm Street, SR86O / NE186m
Street
o-3. Are there traffic signals on these routes? Yes
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c-4. How does the proposed crossing closure impact the AADT at nearby public crossings? Provide estimated traffic
count changes. Traffic Operations Report attached /Crossing will be grade separated
c-5 By driving alternate routes, during peak times, calculate the additional travel time and distance between two
points (nearest intersection or major access)on either side of the subject crossing. Provide calculated times,
routes, and distances. Traffic Operations Report attached /Crossing will be grade separated
D) Effect on rail operations and expenses
d-1. Provide current number and type of rail tracks at the subject crossing. 2
d-2. Are there rail sidings or switches in the location of the subject crossing? No
d-3. Is there a nearby rail yard? No If so, what is the distance of the yard to the subject crossing. N/A
d-4. Provide the current number of daily train movements (number of switching or thru trains; number of passenger or
freight trains). 50
d-5. Provide the approximate times during the day and evening that the crossing is blocked. 0 -This crossing is not
blocked by trains. Crossing might be blocked by trains in the future, Brightline is about to start the construction of
the Aventura train station just south of the crossing and depending on the length of the trains there would be the
potential for trains to block the crossing.
d-6. Provide the approximate length of time (i.e., minutes)that the crossing is blocked. 0
d-7. Provide minimum and maximum train speeds at the subject crossing. 79
d-8. What is the anticipated expansion of tracks and/or train movements? As of 07/2021 the rail traffic is of 14 FEC
freight trains a day. Brighline, passenger service provider, has announced they will re-start service November
2021, which will add 34 trains a day. Future plans include the addition of commuter rail service by Tri-Rail
d-9. What is the distance from the subject crossing to adjacent public crossings? (Identify adjacent crossings by road
name and crossing number.) 3, 900' - NE 215th Street/County Line Road. 1 Mile - SR860/ NE 186th Street
E) Excessive restriction to emergency type vehicles resulting from closure
e-1. Provide response from the Sheriff/Police Chief and Fire Chief to the proposed crossing closure. None -There will
be no restriction to Emergency Response, crossing will be grade separated. Furthermore, grade separation
would improve emergency response as it will eliminate the potential of blocked crossing delays once the
Brightline Aventura Rail Station is constructed. The new grade separation configuration can in addition serve as
an escape route during emergencies.
e-2. Based on observation, the response from the City/County, or traffic studies, is this a route that emergency rescue
would typically use? Yes - Emergency responders will be able to continue to use NE 203rd Street to respond to
emergencies as it will be grade separated. Furthremore, it will improve emergency response because crossing
will not be blocked by passing trains.
e-3. How many emergency rescue vehicles have used the crossing to respond to calls in the past 2-3 years?
approximately 100 rescue vehicles
F) Design of the grade crossing and road approaches
f-1. Identify and describe the condition of: crossing surface, rail warning devices (including pavement markings, signs,
and highway traffic signals), sidewalks, bike lanes, and approaches on each side of subject crossing. Good
f-2. Is the crossing surface and track higher than either side of the road (i.e., hump crossing)? No
f-3. What is the vehicular design speed at the subject crossing? 40
f-4. Number of lanes at the crossing? 4
f-5. Width of crossing? 22'from apron to apron
f-6. Condition of roadway? Good
G) Presence of multiple tracks and their effect upon railroad and highway operations
g-1. Please confirm the number of tracks at the location and identify each track. 2 mailnine tracks
g-2. How many train movements occur on each track and the types of trains that run on each track (passenger, thru
freight, or switching freight and the number of cars)? 14 Freight Trains and 34 Passenger Trains (Service
currently suspended due to COVID-19)-approximately 24 trains on each track.
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LOCATION: NE 203rd Street, Miami-Dade County
FINANCIAL PROJECT NO.: 433511-2-57-01
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DocuSign Envelope ID:8FB4BEB3-6DA7-419D-A5CA-DED277A07714
U. S. DOT CROSSING INVENTORY FORM
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION OMB No.2130-0017
Instructions for the initial reporting of the following types of new or previously unreported crossings: For public highway-rail grade crossings,complete the entire inventory
Form. For private highway-rail grade crossings, complete the Header, Parts I and II, and the Submission Information section. For public pathway grade crossings (including
pedestrian station grade crossings),complete the Header, Parts I and II, and the Submission Information section. For Private pathway grade crossings, complete the Header,
Parts I and II,and the Submission Information section.For grade-separated highway-rail or pathway crossings(including pedestrian station crossings),complete the Header,Part
I, and the Submission Information section. For changes to existing data, complete the Header, Part I Items 1-3, and the Submission Information section, in addition to the
updated data fields.Note:For private crossings only,Part I Item 20 and Part III Item 2.K.are required unless otherwise noted. An asterisk*denotes an optional field.
A.Revision Date B.Reporting Agency C.Reason for Update(Select only one) D.DOT Crossing
(MM/DD/YYYY) ❑Railroad ❑Transit ❑Change in ❑New ®Closed ❑No Train ❑Quiet Inventory Number
07 /_01...J_2022 Data Crossing Traffic Zone Update
®State ❑Other ❑Re-Open ❑Date ❑Change in Primary ❑Admin. 272596P
Change Only Operating RR Correction
1.Primary Operating Railroad 2.State 3.County.
FEC Florida Viiaml-Dade County
4.City/Municipality S.Street/Road Name&Block Number 6.Highway Type&No.
❑In Ives dairy Road/NE 203rd Stree(
®Near (Street/Road Name) I*(Block Number)
7.Do Other Railroads Operate a Separate Track at Crossing? ❑Yes ❑No 8.Do Other Railroads Operate Over Your Track at Crossing? ❑Yes ❑No
If Yes,Specify RR If Yes,Specify RR
9.Railroad Division or Region 10.Railroad Subdivision or District 11.Branch or Line Name 12.RR Milepost
I I
❑None ❑None ❑None (prefix) I (nnnn.nnn) I (suffix)
13.Line Segment 14.Nearest RR Timetable S.Parent RR (if applicable) 16.Crossing Owner(if applicable)
* Station
❑N/A ❑N/A
17.Crossing Type 18.Crossing Purpose 19.Crossing Position 20.Public Access 21.Type of Train 22.Average Passenger
❑Highway ❑At Grade (if Private Crossing) ❑Freight ❑Transit Train Count Per Day
❑Public ❑Pathway,Ped. ❑RR Under ❑Yes ❑Intercity Passenger ❑Shared Use Transit ❑Less Than One Per Day
❑Private ❑Station,Ped. ❑RR Over ❑No ❑Commuter ❑Tourist/Other ❑Number Per Day
23.Type of Land Use
❑Open Space ❑Farm ❑Residential ❑Commercial ❑Industrial ❑Institutional ❑Recreational ❑RR Yard
24.Is there an Adjacent Crossing with a Separate Number? 25.Quiet Zone (FRA provided)
❑Yes ❑No If Yes,Provide Crossing Number ❑No 1124 Hr ❑Partial ❑Chicago Excused Date Established
26. HSR Corridor ID 27.Latitude in decimal degrees 28.Longitude in decimal degrees 29.Lat/Long Source
❑N/A I(WGS84std: nn.nnnnnnn) (WGS84std: -nnn.nnnnnnn) ❑Actual ❑Estimated
30.A. Railroad Use * 31.A. State Use
30.B. Railroad Use * 31.B. State Use
30.C. Railroad Use * 31.C. State Use
30.D. Railroad Use * 31.D. State Use
32.A. Narrative (Railroad Use) * 32.B. Narrative(State Use)
33.Emergency Notification Telephone No.(posted) 34.Railroad Contact (Telephone No.) 35. State Contact (Telephone No.)
Park�l.�,��lr� ��nf��rr��l���tl�► °'
1.Estimated Number of Daily Train Movements
1.A. Total Day Thru Trains 1.13. Total Night Thru Trains 1.C.Total Switching Trains 1.D.Total Transit Trains 1.E.Check if Less Than
(6 AM to 6 PM) (6 PM to 6 AM) One Movement Per Day ❑
How many trains per week?
2.Year of Train Count Data(YYYY) 3.Speed of Train at Crossing
3.A.Maximum Timetable Speed(mph)
3.13.Typical Speed Range Over Crossing(mph) From to
4.Type and Count of Tracks
Main Siding Yard Transit Industry
5.Train Detection(Main Track only)
❑ Constant Warning Time ❑ Motion Detection ❑AFO ❑ PTC ❑ DC ❑ Other ❑ None
6. Is Track Signaled? 7.A. Event Recorder 7.13. Remote Health Monitoring
❑ Yes ❑ No 1 ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No
FORM FRA F 6180.71 (Rev. 08/03/2016) OMB approval expires 11/30/2022 Page 1 OF 2
DocuSign Envelope ID:8FB4BEB3-6DA7-419D-A5CA-DED277A07714
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U. S. DOT CROSSING INVENTORY FORM
A.Revision Date(MM/DD/YYYY) PAGE 2 D.Crossing Inventory Number(7 char.)
Part II( h ► or Pathwa trafficora(w,ir� .lfcr ; t�n,.
1.Are there 2.Types of Passive Traffic Control Devices associated with the Crossing
Signs or Signals? 2 A Crossbuck 2.13.STOP Signs(R1-1) 2.C.YIELD Signs(R1-2) 2.D.Advance Warning Signs(Check all that apply;include count) ❑None
❑Yes ❑No Assemblies(count) (count) (count) ❑W10-1 ❑W10-3 ❑W10-11
❑W 10-2 ❑W 10-4 ❑W 10-12
2.E.Low Ground Clearance Sign 2.F.Pavement Markings 2.G.Channelization 2.H.EXEMPT Sign 2.1.ENS Sign(1-13)
(W10-5) Devices/Medians (R15-3) Displayed
❑ Yes (count ) ❑Stop Lines ❑Dynamic Envelope ❑All Approaches ❑Median ❑Yes ❑Yes
❑ No ❑RR Xing Symbols ❑None ❑One Approach ❑None ❑No ❑No
2.J.Other MUTCD Signs ❑Yes ❑No 2.K.Private Crossing 21.LED Enhanced Signs(List types)
Signs(if private)
Specify Type Count
Specify Type Count ❑Yes ❑No
Specify Type Count
3.Types of Train Activated Warning Devices at the Grade Crossing(specify count of each device for all that apply)
3.A.Gate Arms 3.13.Gate Configuration 3.C.Cantilevered(or Bridged)Flashing Light 3.D.Mast Mounted Flashing Lights 3.E.Total Count of
(count) Structures(count) (count of masts) Flashing Light Pairs
❑2 Quad ❑Full(Barrier) Over Traffic Lane ❑Incandescent ❑Incandescent ❑LED
Roadway ❑3 Quad Resistance ❑Back Lights Included ❑Side Lights
Pedestrian ❑4 Quad ❑Median Gates Not Over Traffic Lane ❑LED Included
3.F.Installation Date of Current 3.G.Wayside Horn 3.H.Highway Traffic Signals Controlling 3.1.Bells
Active Warning Devices:(MM/YYYY) Crossing (count)
❑ Yes Installed on(MM/YYYY) /
/ El Not Required ❑Yes ❑No❑ No
3.J.Non-Train Active Warning 3.K.Other Flashing Lights or Warning Devices
❑Flagging/Flagman ❑Manually Operated Signals ❑ Watchman ❑Floodlighting ❑None Count Specify type
4.A.Does nearby Hwy 4.13.Hwy Traffic Signal 4.C.Hwy Traffic Signal Preemption 5.Highway Traffic Pre-Signals 6.Highway Monitoring Devices
Intersection have Interconnection ❑ Yes ❑ No (Check all that apply)
Traffic Signals? ❑ Not Interconnected ❑ Yes-Photo/Video Recording
❑ For Traffic Signals ❑ Simultaneous Storage Distance* ❑ Yes—Vehicle Presence Detection
❑Yes ❑No ❑ For Warning Signs ❑ Advance Stop Line Distance* ❑ None
1.Traffic Lanes Crossing Railroad ❑ One-way Traffic 2. Is Roadway/Pathway 3. Does Track Run Down a Street? 4. Is Crossing Illuminated? (Street
❑ Two-way Traffic Paved? lights within approx.50 feet from
Number of Lanes ❑ Divided Traffic ❑Yes ❑No ❑Yes ❑No nearest rail) ❑Yes ❑No
5. Crossing Surface(on Main Track,multiple types allowed) Installation Date*(MM/YYYY) Width* Length
❑ 1 Timber ❑ 2 Asphalt ❑ 3 Asphalt and Timber ❑ 4 Concrete ❑ 5 Concrete and Rubber ❑ 6 Rubber ❑ 7 Metal
❑ 8 Unconsolidated ❑ 9 Composite ❑ 10 Other(specify)
6. Intersecting Roadway within 500 feet? 7. Smallest Crossing Angle 8. Is Commercial Power Available?
❑ Yes ❑ No If Yes,Approximate Distance(feet) ❑ 0°—29° ❑ 30°—59° ❑ 60090.90° ❑Yes ❑No
Part'V; Public Highway Information
1.Highway System 2.Functional Classification of Road at Crossing 3.Is Crossing on State Highway 4.Highway Speed Limit
❑ (0) Rural ❑ (1) Urban System? MPH
❑ (01)Interstate Highway System ❑ (1)Interstate ❑ (5)Major Collector ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑Posted ❑Statutory
❑ (02)Other Nat Hwy System(NHS) ❑ (2)Other Freeways and Expressways 5.Linear Referencing System(LRS Route ID)
❑ (03)Federal AID,Not NHS ❑ (3)Other Principal Arterial ❑ (6)Minor Collector
❑ (08)Non-Federal Aid ❑ (4)Minor Arterial ❑ (7)Local 6.LRS Milepost
7. Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) 8. Estimated Percent Trucks 9. Regularly Used by School Buses? 10. Emergency Services Route
Year AADT % ❑Yes ❑No Average Number per Day ❑Yes ❑No
Submission Information-This information is used for administrative purposes and is not available on the public website
Submitted by Eugene Jules Organization FDOT Phone 414-4528 Date 07/01/2022
Public reporting burden for this information collection is estimated to average 30 minutes per response,including the time for reviewing instructions,searching existing data
sources,gathering and maintaining the data needed and completing and reviewing the collection of information. According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,a federal
agency may not conduct or sponsor,and a person is not required to,nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with,a collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for information collection is 2130-0017. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any
other aspect of this collection,including for reducing this burden to: Information Collection Officer,Federal Railroad Administration,1200 New Jersey Ave.SE,MS-25
Washington,DC 20590.
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CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2022-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE JOINT STIPULATION
BETWEEN THE FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY, THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT FOR THE CLOSURE OF NE
203RD STREET/IVES DAIRY ROAD FDOT FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION NUMBER 272596P TO CONSTRUCT A NEW
GRADE SEPARATION CROSSING; PROVIDING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on behalf of the City of Aventura ("City"), the Florida Department of
Transportation ("Department") filed an application for a permit to close a public railroad-
highway located in the City of Aventura; and
WHEREAS, a new grade separation crossing will replace the existing crossing in
order to improve emergency response times and eliminate blocked crossing delays once
the Brightline Aventura Railway Station is constructed; and
WHEREAS, the Department requests the City Commission to approve the Joint
Stipulation by Resolution prior to the execution of the agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds it is in the best interest of the City and its
residents to approve this Resolution.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Commission approves the Joint Stipulation between the
Parties to close the Crossing identified in the agreement.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to execute the attached form of
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2022-44
agreement between the City of Aventura and Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) and Florida East Coast Railroad (FEC), relating to the closure of FDOT crossing
#272596P, as attached.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized to do all things necessary to carry
out the aims of this Resolution.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Shelley, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Landman, and upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland Yes
Commissioner Billy Joel Yes
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks Yes
Commissioner Marc Narotsky Yes
Commissioner Robert Shelley Yes
Vice Mayor Denise Landman Yes
Mayor Enid Weisman Yes
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of July, 2022.
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City of Aventura Resolution No. 2022-44
NID WEISMAN, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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