2006-018
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED WORK
AUTHORIZATIONS; 01-0103-068, 01-0103-069, 01-0103-
070, FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO
PERFORM TRAFFIC STUDIES BY AND BETWEEN THE
CITY OF AVENTURA AND CRAVEN THOMPSON &
ASSOCIATES FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $48,200.00;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the attached
Work Authorizations No. 01-0103-068, 01-0103-069, 01-0103-070 from Craven
Thompson & Associates to perform traffic studies for Biscayne Boulevard, Williams
Island Road, and NE 203rd Street for the total amount of $48,200.00.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to do all things necessary to carry
out the aims of this Resolution.
Section 3. 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 Stern 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 Billy Joel yes
Commissioner Michael Stern yes
Vice Mayor Luz Urbaez-Weinberg yes
Mayor Susan Gottlieb yes
Resolution No. 2006---1.8
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of April, 2~06. If J
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USAN GOTTLIEB, MAYOR
APPROVED A TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 01-0103-068
The City of Aventura has requested Work Authorization No. 01-0103-068 as provided
for in the Agreement between the City of Aventura and Craven Thompson and
Associates, Inc. and approved by the City Commission on July 3,2001.
This Work Authorization No 01-0103-068 provides for technical services in accordance
with Articles 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8 of the Agreement as further detailed in the scope of services
in Exhibit A.
Payment for such services shall be in accordance with Article 5 of the Agreement.
1. Traffic Engineering Study and ReDort (Task No. 34110)
. Williams Island Blvd from NE 27'" Avenue to Biscayne Blvd. ................$6,500.00
2. Coordination with City (Task No. 34140) .....................................................$1,000.00
Total Traffic Engineering Study and Report Phase.........................................$7,500.00
Reimbursable Exoenses (Task Code 34100)
Printing, Graphics, Communications ......... ............ ........ ................ ............. ............. $400.00
Traffic Counts ......... ........................ ........ ............ ........ ...................... ................... $5,000.00
Total Reimbursable Expenses............................................................................ $5,400.00
Total Estimated Labor Expenses are ...................................................... ............... $7,500.00
Total Estimated Reimbursable Expenses are......................................................... $5,400.00
Tbe time period for this work '\uthorization will be:
InspectionJInvestigation Phase.................................. 75 Days
Report Phase ....................................... ..................... 30 Days
CITY:
ATIEST
CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA
through its City Manager
BY
BY
City Clerk
City Manager
Teresa M. Soroka. MMC
Eric M. Soroka. ICMA-CM
day of
,2006
APPROVED AS TO FORM
BY
Notice to Proceed_ Yes
No
City Attorney
Weiss Serota & Helfman, P.A.
Project Initiation Date
RECOMMENDED through its
Director of Community Services
BY
Director of Community Services
Robert M. Sherman. CPRP
day of
,2006
Exhibit A
Consultant shall perform traffic engineering studies in response to the traffic-related issues raised
by the City's Traffic Advisory Board. Field research and/or traffic counts will be performed as
necessary to properly evaluate each specific study area. Upon completion of our research and
evaluation an engineering study/report will be prepared and submitted to the City. The
study!report will address each specific traffic-related issue raised by the Traffic Advisory Board.
Consultant will coordinate with City on the results and recommendations of the study/report.
Traffic engineering services will be performed by our subconsultant, Tinter Associates, Inc.
Work Authorization No. 01-0103-068 shall address the following traffic related issue:
. Study and evaluate the traffic patterns and turning movements on Williams Island
Boulevard from NE 27'" Avenue to Biscayne Boulevard. Consultant will review
WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 01-0103-069
The City of Aventura has requested Work Authorization No. 01-0103-069 as provided
for in the Agreement between the City of A ventura and Craven Thompson and
Associates, Inc. and approved by the City Commission on July 3, 2001.
This Work Authorization No 01-0103-069 provides for technical services in accordance
with Articles 3,4,6,7 and 8 of the Agreement as further detailed in the scope of services
in Exhibit A.
Payment for such services shall be in accordance with Article 5 of the Agreement.
1. Traffic Engineering Studv and Reoort (Task No. 34110)
. EastlWest Intersections Along Biscayne Blvd. and NE 187th Street On-Street
Parking..................... .......... ....................... .......................................... .$16,500.00
2. Coordination with City (Task No. 34140) .....................................................$1,500.00
Total Traffic Engineering Study and Report Phase.......................................$18,OOO.00
Reimbursable Exoenses (Task Code 34100)
Printing, Graphics, Communications .............. ....................... .................................. $500.00
Traffic Counts... ................................................................................................... $5,000.00
Total Reimbursable Expenses............................................................................ $5,500.00
Total Estimated Labor Expenses are ................................................................... $18,000.00
Total Estimated Reimbursable Expenses are......................................................... $5,500.00
Tbe time period for this work authorization will be:
Inspectioo/Investigation Phase................................ 105 Days
Report Phase ............................................................ 30 Days
CITY:
ATIEST
CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA
through its City Manager
BY
BY
City Clerk
City Manager
Teresa M. Soroka. MMC
Eric M. Soroka. ICMA-CM
day of
,2006
APPROVED AS TO FORM
BY
Notice to Proceed_ Yes
No
City Attorney
Weiss Serota & Helfman, P.A.
Project Initiation Date
RECOMMENDED through its
Director of Community Services
BY
Director of Community Services
Robert M. Sherman, CPRP
day of
,2006
Exhibit A
Consultant shall perform traffic engineering studies in response to the traffic-related issues raised
by the City's Traffic Advisory Board. Field research and/or traffic counts will be performed as
necessary to properly evaluate each specific study area. Upon completion of our research and
evaluation an engineering study/report will be prepared and submitted to the City. The
study/report will address each specific traffic-related issue raised by the Traffic Advisory Board
Consultant will coordinate with City on the results and recommendations of the study/report.
Traffic engineering services will be performed by our subconsultant, Tinter Associates, Inc.
Work Authorization No. 01-0 I 03-069 shall address the following traffic related issue:
. Review all eastlwest roadway intersections along Biscayne Boulevard to determine if
modifications can be made to increase turn lane widths and! or lengths in order to
improve the turning movements at these intersections. The research will include the
feasibility of obtaining additional right-of-way to add or widen turn lanes. The study
for this task will also include an evaluation of the existing on-street parking along NE
187lh Street to determine the feasibility of eliminating the on-street parking in an
effort to increase the number of traffic lanes.
WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 01-0103-070
The City of Aventura has requested Work Authorization No. 01-0103-070 as provided
for in the Agreement between the City of Aventura and Craven Thompson and
Associates, Inc. and approved by the City Commission on July 3,2001.
This Work Authorization No 01-0103-070 provides for technical services in accordance
with Articles 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8 of the Agreement as further detailed in the scope of services
in Exhibit A.
Payment for such services shall be in accordance with Article 5 of the Agreement.
I. Traffic Engineering Studv and ReDort (Task No. 34110)
. Intersection ofNE 29th Avenue and NE 203rd Street................................$5,500.00
2. Coordination with City (Task No. 34140) .....................................................$1,000.00
Total Traffic Engineering Study and Report Phase.........................................S6,5oo.00
Reimbursable Exoenses (Task Code 34100)
Printing, Graphics, Communications............................. .............. ......................... ... $300.00
Traffic Counts... ........................................ ...... .............. ....................... ....... ......... $5,000.00
Total Reimbursable Expenses............................................................................ $5,300.00
Total Estimated Labor Expenses are..................................................................... $6,500.00
Total Estimated Reimbursable Expenses are......................................................... $5,300.00
The time period for this work authorization will be:
Inspection/lnvestigation Phase.................................. 75 Days
Report Phase ................................................. ........... 30 Days
CITY:
ATIEST
CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA
through its City Manager
BY
BY
City Clerk
City Manager
Teresa M. Soroka. MMC
Eric M. Soroka. ICMA-CM
day of
.2006
APPROVED AS TO FORM
BY
Notice to Proceed_ Yes
No
City Attorney
Weiss Serota & Helfman, P.A.
Project Initiation Date
RECOMMENDED through its
Director of Community Services
BY
Director of Community Services
Robert M. Sherman. CPRP
day of
.2006
Exhibit A
Consultant shall perform traffic engineering studies in response to the traffic-related issues raised
by the City's Traffic Advisory Board. Field research and/or traffic counts will be performed as
necessary to properly evaluate each specific study area. Upon completion of our research and
evaluation an engineering study/report will be prepared and submitted to the City. The
study/report will address each specific traffic-related issue raised by the Traffic Advisory Board.
Consultant will coordinate with City on the results and recommendations of the study/report.
Traffic engineering services will be performed by our subconsultant, Tinter Associates, Inc.
Work Authorization No. 01-0103-070 shall address the following traffic related issue:
. Study and evaluate the intersection of NE 29th A venue and NE 203" Street to
improve tuning movements and traffic flow and to reduce confusion throughout the
intersection. Consultant shall follow-up and coordinate with FDOT as it relates to
the Biscayne Boulevard overpass and underpass and any previous studies performed
by that agency.
Traffic Advisory Board Recommendations
The City Commission reviewed the recommendations and agreed to study the following
items:
. Williams Island Road from NE 28th Avenue to Biscayne Blvd. and all intersecting
streets to determine if U-turns can be eliminated and additional right-of-way
obtained to provide more turning lanes onto Biscayne Blvd. and limit turn
movements at intersections.
. Determine if additional right-<Jf-way could be obtained at all east1west roads
intersecting with Biscayne Blvd. to provide more turning lanes. Study elimination
of on-street parking on 187th Street to provide for additional lanes.
. Request FOOT to study NE 203rd Street east of flyover to recommend
improvements to eliminate confusion and safety concerns; and Point East
Blvd.lBiscayne Blvd. intersection.
. City Attorney to continue research regarding regulation of construction
personnel parking.
Annual ReDort
Complete.
PreDare Quarterlv Newsletter.
Complete. Issued to the residents in early February.
Leaislative Proaram and Priorities
Complete.
Villaae at Guffstream Parle DR!
This is a project involving the redevelopment of the Gulfstream Racetrack property in
the City of Hallandale Beach. Special Counsel and the City staff continue to monitor
this project. Periodic updates have taken place at various Workshop Meetings. City
staff continues to work with the City of Hallandale to address traffic issues.
Mall Traffic Studv
In Process. The representatives of the Aventura Mall, City traffic consultants and the
City staff met again since the last report to jointly study traffic flow in and around the
Mall. The following is a summary of the meetings:
. The modifications to the Biscayne Boulevard entrance and exits were agreed to
by the parties on the advice of our Traffic Engineer. They will be a condition of
City Manager Briefing Report
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