2006-002
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NORTHEAST
MIAMI-DADE MAYORS' JOINT TASK FORCE ON TRANSPORTATION
("TASK FORCE") SUPPORTING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGNIAZATION ("MPO") FUNDING FOR
THE SOUTH FLORIDA EAST COAST CORRIDOR TRANSIT
ANALYSIS; AND PROVIDING FORAN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Mayors and representatives from numerous municipalities in Miami-
Dade County, as well as County transportation officials, have joined together to form a
joint task force to address regional transportation issues; and
WHEREAS, after several workshops, the Task Force has proposed solutions
and suggestions for areas needing further discussion regarding mutual problems and
concerns; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Aventura, in conjunction with the
Task Force, strongly supports the MPO funding for the South Florida East Coast
Corridor Transit Analysis, a 24-month study initiated in September 2005 to analyze the
feasibility of rapid transit along the Florida East Coast Railroad corridor from Jupiter to
downtown Miami.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
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Section 1. The City Commission, in conjunction with the Northeast Miami-Dade
Mayors' Joint Task Force on Transportation, hereby supports and encourages MPO
funding and completion of the South Florida East Coast Corridor Transit Analysis.
Section 2. That a copy of this resolution shall be provided to the Miami-Dade
County Board of Commissioners and members of the MPO.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Diamond, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Joel, and upon being put to a vote,
the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Zev Auerbach yes
Commissioner Bob Diamond yes
Commissioner Harry Holzberg yes
Commissioner Michael Stern yes
Commissioner Luz Urbaez Weinberg yes
Vice Mayor Billy Joel yes
Mayor Susan Gottlieb yes
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of January, 2006.
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/SUSAN GOTTL1EB, MAYOR
APPROfD AS TO LE6AL SUFFICIENCY:
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CITY ATTORNEY