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Workshop Meeting
October 6,1997
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Executive Conference Room
City of Aventura City Council Workshop Meeting
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AQenda
Beautification Projects & Founders Park Update
1997/98 Capital Projects Implementation Schedule
1998 Legislative Program and Priorities/ Billboard Reform
Roving Council Meetings (Vice Mayor Perlow)
Meeting Schedule (Councilmember Cohen)
Requests for Funding (Councilmember Cohen)
30 MPH Speed Limit (Councilmemeber Cohen)
Clarification of Council League Delegate Responsibilities &
Authority (Councilmember Rogers-Libert)
Library Study (Councilmembers Cohen & Beskin)
Planning Advisiory Board (Vice Mayor Perlow)
Miami Gardens Drive (Vice Mayor Perlow)
Other Business
Next Workshop - Novemeber 10, 1997
Proposed City Charter Amendments
North/South Alignment Study
Comprehensive Plan Update
CITY OF AVENTURA
CAPITAL PROJECTS IMPLEMENTATION
GUIDE
1997/98
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
CITY OF A VENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
Eric M. Soroka, City
DATE:
September 15,199
SUBJECT: CIP REPORTING AND IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE 1997/98
In order to ensure that the Capital Improvement Projects, budgeted in Fiscal Year
1997/98, are properly monitored and implemented, the enclosed CIP Reporting and
Implementation Guide has been prepared. The Guide outlines reporting requirements,
project responsibility by Department, and an allocation schedule for authorizing
expenditures.
Each Department Director will be responsible for submitting a "Capital Improvement
Project Status Report Form" to my office, on a monthly basis, for each ongoing project.
This report will be due before the tenth day of each month.
Departments are required to complete the projects assigned to their departments within
the scheduled time frame. The schedule may not be revised unless amended due to
unforeseen circumstances and a "CIP Scheduling Change Request Form" has been
approved. Department Director performance will be evaluated in line with achieving the
stated timetable.
The budgetary control for all CIP projects shall be by line item. Thus, funds for individual
projects cannot be used for other projects unless a budget amendment has been
approved. Non-construction related projects that are not completed by August 1998 shall
not be funded beyond that time. In addition, all requests for payment pertaining to
construction related projects shall be approved by my office prior to submission for
payment.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
EMS/aca
CAPITAL PROJECTS REPORTING AND IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE
1997/98
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Capital Improvement Projects Schedule Summary 1
Instructions for Completing Forms 3
Capital Improvement Project Status Report Form 4
Capital Improvement Project Scheduling or Project Change Request Form 5
Beautification and Park Facilities Improvements 6
Roadway, Drainage and Infrastructure Improvements 8
Public Buildings and Facilities Improvements 11
Communications and Computers 12
Capital Equipment Purchase and Replacement 14
1997/98 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS SCHEDULE SUMMARY
Purchase or
Title Budaet No. Desian Bid Award ComDletion
Aventura Founders Day Park $1,700,000 BP1-CS 08/1997 02/1998 10/1998
Country Club Drive Exercise 10,000 BP2-CS 10/1997 12/1997
Path
Citywide Beautification 585,000 BP3-CS
Improvement
(NE 207'h Street) 51,000' 10/1997 11/1997 12/1997
(NE 183"' Street) 12/1997 02/1997 09/1998
(NE 34 Ave & Yacht Drive 02/1998 04/1998 09/1998
(Aventura Blvd/North Entrance) 1,600,000 Complete 11/1997 04/1998
Bus Bench & Shelter 102,250 BP4-CS 3/1998
Improvements
"' 275,000 RDI1-CP 12/1997
NE 183 Street Improvements 02/1998 09/1998
Pedestrian Safety 162,900 RDI3-CP 02/1998 04/1998 08/1998
Improvements
Stonnwater Drainage 275,000 RDI4-CP
Improvements
(NE 183"' Street) 12/1997 02/1998 09/1998
Street Li~hting Improvements 500,000 RDI5-CP
(NE 207 Street) 175,000' 11/1997 01/1998 03/1998
(NE 183"' Street) 12/1997 02/1998 09/1998
Govemment Center 8,200,000 PBF1-CM 05/1998 07/1998 08/1999
Police Computer System 77,700 CC1-PD 10/1997
Computer System 111,000 CC2/3-FS 10/1997
Radio Purchase 44,280 CC3-PD 10/1997
Computer Equipment 5,000 CC5-CM 10/1997
Computer Equipment 5,000 CC6-CS 10/1997
Computer Equipment 5,000 CC7-CD 10/1997
Vehicle Purchase 300,000 CE1-PD 11/1997
Equipment Purchase 158,000 CE2-PD 10/1997
Equipment Purchase 84,000 CE3-CS 01/1998
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Equipment Purchase 4,000 CE4-FSS 10/1997
Equipment Purchase 4,000 CE6-CM 10/1997
T otaJ City Sources $12,608,130
Budget Amendment 1,600,000
* Developer Contribution $226,000
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1. A CIP Project Status Report must be submitted to the City Manager's Office, by
Department Directors, for each ongoing project, on a monthly basis, prior to the
10th day of each month. An ongoing project is defined as either unencumbered
or not complete.
2. The Department Director shall be responsible for completing the entire form. The
project components portion of the form shall be filled in as per the following
example:
Proiect Components Amount Purchase Process
1. 6 Radios $2400 State Contract
2. 2 Executive Chairs $ 300 P.O.
3. Desk $ 200 P.O.
4. 3 Light bars/siren $2000 P.O.
Total $4900
3. The Narrative Status Report shall contain a brief update on the project or explain
any problems or delays.
4. For non-construction projects, once a project is complete or a purchase order
has been issued, no further reporting is required until the item is received.
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1. In order for a Department Director to request a schedule or project change for a
project, a "CIP Scheduling or Project Change Request Form" must be submitted
to the City Manager's Office for approval.
2. The Form should outline the justification for the change.
3. The project allocation schedule shall be strictly adhered to, unless revised
through the aforementioned procedure.
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REPORTING MONTH YEAR
DEPARTMENT
PROJECT NAME AND NUMBER
BUDGET
APPROVED START DATE
PROJECT COMPLETE (ENCUMBERED) YES NO
PROJECT COMPLETE DATE
NARRATIVE STATUS REPORT:
PROJECT COMPONENTS AMOUNT PURCHASE PROCESS
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Total
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
SCHEDULING OR PROJECT CHANGE REQUEST '
YEAR
PROJECT NAME AND NUMBER
DEPARnJlENT
ORIGINAL PROJECT APPROVED START DATE
REQUESTED SCHEDULE OR PROJECT CHANGE
JUSTIFICATION FOR CHANGE:
SUBMITTED BY:
Date
Department Director
APPROVED
DISAPPROVED
City Manager
Date
REMARKS:
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Project No.: BP1 - CS
Title: Aventura Founders Park Development
Budget: $1,700,000 General Fund - $680,000
Park Development Fund - 1,070,000
L1# - 01-80-539-6-60-6610
L1# - 17-80-539-6-60-6610
Description: This project involves the development of a 11 acre site located on West
Country Club Drive and NE 190 Street. The park will include both active and passive
recreational opportunities. Development that will include the following components:
Jogging Path, Two lighted tennis courts, 3 Gated Entries, One ball fields wI dugouts and
backstops, Restroom Buildings, Decorative Fencing, Playground, picnic area, passive
play areas, baywalk, landscaping, two parking lots, multi-purpose plaza areas, signage,
benches, and security lighting
Schedule: Design
Bid Award
Completion
August 1997 to January 1998
February 1998
October 1998
Project No.: BP2 - CS
Title: Country Club Drive ExerciselWalking Path Improvements
Budget: $10,000 General Fund L1# - 01-80-539-6-60-6602
Description: This project consists of implementing both safety and maintenance
improvements to the Country Club Drive ExerciselWalking Path as follows: Resurface
ExerciselWalking Path & provide signage plan to separate rollerbladers. FOOT to pay
for resurfacing.
Schedule: Design
Completion
October 1997
December 1997
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Project No.: BP3 - CS
Title: Citywide Beautification Improvements
Budget: $585,000 General Fund
L1# - 01-80-539-6-60-6601
Description: This project consists of implementing the landscaping and beautification
concepts approved by the City Council in the following areas:
NE 207 Street
NE 34 Avenue & Yacht Club Drive
NE 183rd Street
$ 51,000 Developer Contribution
285,000
300,000 RD/1
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Schedule: NE 207 Street
Design
Completion
NE 183rd Street
October 1997
December 1997
See RDI1
NE 34 Avenue & Yacht Club Drive
Design February 1998
Bid Award April 1998
Completion September 1998
Project No.: BP4 - CS
Title: Bus Bench & Shelter Improvements
Budget: $102,250 General Fund
L1# - 01-80-539-6-60-6604
Description: This project provides for the replacement of four shelters & trash
receptacles.
Schedule: Completion
March 1998
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Project No.: RDI1-CS
Title: NE 183rd Street Improvements
Budget: $825,000 General Fund/Stormwater Utility Fund
Road Improvements - $275,000 L/# - 01-80-539-6-60-6609
Drainage Improvements $250,000 RD/4 L/# - 41-80-539-6-60-6606
Landscaping - $300,000 BP3 L/# - 01-80-539-6-60-6601
Description: This project consists of implementing the recommendations of the
Roadway Conversion Policy and making the safety improvements to this roadway which
serves a major portion of the City. Improvements will be coordinated with the
Stormwater Drainage and landscape Improvements and include reducing travel lanes
along the waterfront to improve sight distance and clear zones, pedestrian crosswalks
and sidewalks; guardrails and the relocation of the Admiral's Port Condominium
entrance to improve sight distance requirements.
Schedule: Design
Bid Award
Completion
December 1997
February 1998
September 1998
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Project No.: RDI3-CS
Title: Pedestrian Transportation Circulation Safety Improvements
Budget: $162,900 General Fund L/# - 01-80-539-6-60-6603
Description: The City's consulting engineers prepared a study to identify existing
pedestrian facilities along Country Club Drive which were inconsistent with sound
design practices and pose a safety hazard to pedestrians. The following safety
improvement items were recommended for inclusion in the program:
Installation of crosswalks at Lehman Causeway with pedestrian signal
heads at N.E. 192 Street and West Country Club Drive to new sidewalk.
$30,000
Upgrade existing pedestrian crosswalk at Turnberry Isle Club and Resort
as depicted on Figure 11. $2,500
Add pedestrian signal heads at the intersection of North Country Club
Drive and N.E. 34 Avenue. $20,000
Provide improved signing and pedestrian push button crossings for the
south intersection approach and walkway crossing at North Country Club
Drive and N.E. 34 Avenue as depicted on Figure 13 A. $3,000
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Correct eastbound signal indication and add pedestrian signal heads and
pedestrian push buttons at the intersections of West Country Club Drive
and Aventura Boulevard. $20,000
Realign walkway and sidewalk approaches at both sides to each major
driveway such as depicted on Figure 11. There are in excess of thirty (30)
locations. $60,000
Provide sidewalk connection to the seven (7) bus stops along Country
Club Drive. $1,400
Provide five (5) additional crosswalks across Country Club Drive at the
general locations detailed on Figure 8 and as designed (typical on Figure
9A). $20,000
Add sidewalk extension within southwest corner of Country Club Drive and
Aventura Boulevard (see figure 12). $1,000
Improve catch basin swales at both corners of the intersection of North
Country Club Drive with NE 34 Avenue that are within the general
sidewalk area. $5,000.
Schedule: Design
Bid Award
Completion
February 1998
April 1998
August 1998
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Project No.: RDI4-CS
Title: Stormwater Drainage Improvements
Budget: $275,000 Stormwater Utility Fund L/# - 41-80-539-6-60-6606
Description: NE 183rd Street RDI1
Minor Drainage Improvements
Schedule: See RDI1
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Project No.: RDI5 - CS
Title: Street Lighting Improvements
Budget: $675,000 General Fund
L1# - 01-80-539-6-60-6607
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Description: This project provides for the installation of new street lights in certain
areas and the systematic replacement of the FPL cobra head lights with decorative
lighting fixtures. The lights will complement the City's beautification and streetscape
improvements and provide safe, well-lighted roadways that are aesthetically pleasing.
N. E. 183 rd Street
N. E. 207th Street
$325,000 RD/1
175,000 City 175,000 Developer
Schedule: N. E. 183rd Street See RDI1
N. E. 20ih Street
Design November 1997
Bid Award January 1998
Completion March 1998
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Project No.: PBF1-CM
Title: Government Center
Budget: $8,000,000 General Fund L/# - 01-80-590-6-60-6209
Capital Construction L/# - 321-80-590-6-60-6209
Description: This project consists of constructing a permanent Government Center
building in the center portion of the City to consolidate all City offices, including the
Police Department and Cultural Center, and provide for future growth.
Schedule: Design
Bid Award
Completion
November 1997 to May 1998
July 1998
August 1999
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Project No.: CC1 - PO
Title: Police Computers Systems
Budget: $77,700 General Fund
L/# - 01-80-521-6-60-6604
Description: This project consists purchasing computer equipment and software that
utilizes the latest technology for the Police Department. The primary system consisting
of CAD dispatch, records management and mobile laptop computer capabilities wil' be
acquired in the 1996/97 fiscal year but will require expansion during the five year plan to
accommodate growth and required upgrades.
7 Mobile Laptops
77,700
Schedule: Purchase
October 1997
Project No.: CC2/CC3 - FS
Title: Central Computer System
Budget: $111,000 General Fund
L/# - 01-80-513-6-60-6602
Description: This project consists of expanding the City's general computer system,
which is used by all City Departments. The primary system will be acquired in the
1996/97 fiscal year. The expansion includes software and training for fixed assets, work
orderlfacilities maintenance, parks & recreation, planning & zoning and extended
reporting. In addition, this project consists of purchasing $6,000 of new equipment for
projected new employees in the Finance Support Services Department.
Schedule: Purchase
October 1997
Project No.: CC3 - PO
Title: Radio Purchase & Replacement
Budget: $44,280 General Fund
L/# - 01-80-521-6-60-6407
Description: This project consists of purchasing new radios for projected additional
personnel in the Police Department as follows:
10 Handheld Radios 10 Mobile Radios
Schedule: Purchase
October 1997
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Project No.: CC5 - CM
Title: Computer Equipment
Budget: $5,000 General Fund
L1# - 01-80-512-6-60-6401
Description: This project consists of purchasing computer equipment for a new
employee in the City Manager's Department.
Scheduie: Purchase October 1997
Project No.: CC6 - CS
Title: Computer Equipment
Budget: $5,000 General Fund
L1# - 01-80-539-6-60-6406
Description: This project consists of purchasing computer equipment for a new
employee in the Community Services Department.
Schedule: Purchase
October 1997
Project No.: CC7 - CD
Title: Computer Equipment
Budget: $5,000 General Fund
L1# - 01-80-524-6-60-6405
Description: This project consists of purchasing computer equipment for new
employees.
Schedule: Purchase
October 1997
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Project No.: CE1 - PD
Title: Vehicle Purchase & Replacements
Budget: $300,000 General Fund
L1# - 01-80-521-6-60-6250
This project consists of purchasing police vehicles to accommodate new employee
additions and establish a vehicle replacement program in the Police Department as
follows:
Purchase 10 Patrol Vehicles
4-wheel Drive Vehicle
Prisoner Van
4 Motorized Carts
$200,000
30,000
30,000
40,000
Schedule: Purchase
November 1997
Project No.: CE2 - PD
Title: Equipment Purchase and Replacement
Budget: $158,000 Police Capital Impact Fee Fund
L1# - 14-80-521-6-60-6205
This project consists of purchasing equipment for the Police Department. The following
is a breakdown of the items to be purchased:
10 Overhead light bars, Sirens & Cages 36,000
2 Police Canine Dogs 10,000
Marine Patrol Program 55,000
Dive Team Equipment 25,000
40 Tactical Rifles 32,000
Schedule: Purchase
October 1997
Project No.: CE3 - CS
Title: Equipment Purchase and Replacement
Budget: $84,000 General Fund L1# - 01-80-539-6-60-6207
The following is a breakdown of the items to be replaced:
Office Furniture/Equipment 4,000
2 Passenger Buses 80,000
Schedule: Purchase
October 1997/January 1998
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Project No.: CE5 - FSS
Title: Equipment Purchase and Replacement
Budget: $4,000 General Fund L/# - 01-80-513-6-60-6203
This project consists of purchasing office furniture for projected new employees and
additions to existing furniture and equipment in the Finance Support Services
Department.
Schedule: Purchase
October 1997
Project No.: CE6 - CM
Title: Equipment Purchase and Replacement
Budget: $4,000 General Fund L/# - 01-80-512-6-60-6202
This project consists of purchasing office furniture for projected new employee in the
Office of the City Manager.
Schedule: Purchase
October 1997
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CITY OF AVENTURA
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM AND PRIORITIES
1998
Mayor Arthur I. Snyder
Vice Mayor Jeffrey M. Perlow
Councilmember Jay R. Beskin
Councilmember Ken Cohen
Councilmember Harry Holzberg
Councilmember Arthur Berger
Council member Patricia Rogers-Libert
City Manager Eric M. Soroka
City Clerk Teresa M. Smith
City Attorney Weiss Serota &Helfman
CITY OF AVENTURA
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAMS AND PRIORITIES
1998
This document is intended to provide direction to the City Manager, City Attomey and Legislative Lobbyist
as to the offICial City position regarding issues and pending legislation which would affect the operation of
local government. This document further provides priorities for the acquisition of supplemental funding
(grants) for various programs.
The City of Aventura will endorse and support legislation that will:
1. Request the Department of Community Affairs to allocate to the City of Aventura
its fair share of funding under the Local Government Comprehensive Planning
Assistance Program as a newly incorporated City.
2. Provide local government authority over outdoor advertising and billboards to
reduce the overall number of outdoor advertising without incurring an
unreasonable financial burden for local governments.
3. Allow Code Enforcement liens to be considered as priority liens and provide
additional flexibility to local governments in the administration and enforcement
of codes and ordinances.
4. Provide for the equitable partial-year assessments of ad-valorem property, for
the portion of a year that new construction is completed, or payment of a fee - in
lieu of taxes for City services rendered.
5. Expedite the construction of Miami Gardens Drive east of Biscayne Boulevard.
6. Provide for and protect fees, taxes and other revenue streams to municipalities
from current and emerging telecommunications service providers.
7. Ensure municipalities receive compensation for use of the public right-of-way
from all users of such right-of-way, including telecommunications service
providers and protects the municipalities rights to regulate the use of their public
right-of-way.
8. Adopt the 1998 Policy Statement of the Florida League of Cities
The City of Aventura will seek financial assistance and grants for the following
projects:
1. Street and median landscaping and beautification projects on all public
roadways.
2. Creation of a mini-bus system in the City to link residential and commercial
areas.
3. Expansion of community policing program.
4. Design and construction of cultural center as part of the proposed Government
Center.
CITY OF AVENTURA
MEMORANDUM
TO: Eric M. Soroka, City Manager
FROM:
Arthur Berger, Councilmember
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DATE:
August 8, 1997
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SUBJECT: Legislative Programs and Priorities for 1998 Legislative Session
Reference is made to your memo of August 7, 1997 relating to the above captioned
subject.
To the proposed Legislative Programs and Priorities for the 1998 State Legislative
Session, I wish to add billboard reform:
1 )
to provide for amending F.S. 479.15 to allow amortization of billboards as
an alternative to payment for compensation for removal; and
to add a clear formula to establish the fair market value of the billboards.
2)
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CITY OF AVENTURA
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Eric M. Soroka, City Manager
FROM: Robert M. Sherman, Director of Community servic~
DATE: October 3, 1997
SUBJECT: Roving Council Meetings
Pursuant to your memo regarding moving the City Council meetings to different
locations within the City, I have prepared the following report.
1. The cost for the rental of a sound system and the presence of an audio engineer will
cost $500 per meeting.
2. Seating capacity will differ per location, as will the layout. Most of the condominium
stages were not designed for these types of meetings.
3. It will be necessary to reserve these meeting halls at 1 PM for setup purposes.
4. It will be necessary to secure the dates that we will be using these meeting halls
well in advance to preclude conflicts with each condominium.
If I can be of further assistance, please advise.
RMS/gf
CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Eric M. Soroka, City
DATE: July 25,1997
SUBJECT: Establishment or Revision of Speed Limits
Recently, the City Council requested that I prepare a memorandum that outlines the
procedures relative to revising the established speed limits within the City.
In accordance with Section 2-95.1 of the Dade County Code of Ordinances, the Dade
County Traffic and Transportation Department has exclusive jurisdiction with respect to
all matters of traffic engineering including speed limits.
A letter from the City Manager requesting the County to revise a speed limit normally
begins the process for review. The County reviews the request and issues a
recommendation. As a matter of course, the request is normally reviewed by the City's
Police Department prior to transmittal to the County.
If you require additional information or have any questions, please feel free to contact
me.
EMS/aca
Attachment
CC0342-97
! 2-92.2
DADE COUNTY CODE
tified by the name of the complainant, nature of
the complaint and case file number and indicate
the disposition. This profile shall be available to
the public pursuant to the provisions of subsec-
tion (a) of this section.
(c) Records not available. All public records
exempt from statutory disclosure requirements
by Florida Statutes, subsections 119.07(3), (4),
and (5), as defined by Florida Statutes, subsec-
tions 119.011(3) and (4), shall be exempt from
provisions of subsection (a) of this section.
(Ord. No. 80-4, ~ 3, 1-22-80; Ord. No. 81-87, ~ 1,
7-21-81)
Editor's note-Ord. No. 80-4, ~~ 1-3, adopted Jan. 22,
1980, did not expressly amend this Code; hence, codification as
~ 2-92.2 is at the discretion of the editor.
State law reference-Public records, F.g. Ch. 119.
Sec. 2-93. Reserved.
Editor's note-Section 2-93 has been deleted as obsolete.
Such section abolished the Office of County Sheriff and trans-
ferred. the powers, duties, etc., of same to the Metro-Dade
Police Department. Such section was derived from Ord. No.
5S-15, ! 6.03. adopted May 6. 1958 and Ord. No. 81-87,
adopted July 21, 1981.
Sec. 2-94. Consolidation of County depart-
ments.
The Metro-Dade Police Department shall be
vested with sole and exclusive responsibility for
performance of the powers, duties and functions
hereinabove enumerated. All such powers, duties
and functions heretofore performed by other County
departments, agencies and officials are hereby
transferred to the Metro-Dade Police Depart-
ment, and all County departments and agencies
whose activities are confined solely to perfor-
mance of the powers, duties and functions hereby
vested exclusively in the Metro-Dade Police De-
partment are hereby abolished and all their equip-
ment transferred to this Department.
(Ord. No. 58-15, ~ 6.04. 5-6-58; Ord. No. 81-87, ~ 1,
7-21-81)
Sec. 2-94.1. Reserved.
Editor's note-Section 2-94.1, relating to deputy consta-
bles and their secretaries, has been deleted as obsolete.
Constables were attached to justice of the peace courts. Such
courts were abolished by the 1972 revision to Fla. Const. Art.
Y. The section was derived from Ord. No. 69-43, ~ 2, adopted
July 16, 1969 and Ord. No. 81-87, adopted July 21. 1981.
Supp. No. 14
ARTICLE XIII. TRAFFIC AND
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT"
Sec. 2-95. Short title.
This article shall be known and may be cited as
the "Metropolitan Dade County Traffic and Trans-
portation Department Article."
(Ord. No. 60-25, ~ 1, 9-6-60)
Sec. 2.95.1. Traffic and Transportation De-
partment created; duties, pow-
ers.
There is hereby created and established the
Metropolitan Dade County Traffic and Transpor-
tation Department.
The Traffic and Transportation Department is
hereby empowered and shall have the duty and
responsibility to perform, under the administra-
tive direction and supervision ofthe County Man-
ager, and in accordance with policies adopted by
the Board of County Commissioners, the follow-
ing functions:
(a) Master plan. To provide, develop, maintain,
improve, implement and enforce a compre-
hensive master plan for the control, regu-
lation and appropriate movement of traffic
for Dade County, Florida, including both
the incorporated and unincorporated areas
thereof.
(b) Traffic-control devices. The planning, instal-
lation, operation and maintenance of all
traffic control devices, including but not
limited to, traffic signals, signs, markings
and street name signs on all public streets.
(c) Street uses, troffic regulations. To deter-
mine and designate arterial streets, resi-
dential streets, parkways, play streets, bus
streets, scenic routes, bus routes, truck
routes, one-way streets, alleys, service roads,
.Editor's note-Prior to the reincIusion of Ord. No. 60-25
as Art. XIII, fonner Art XIII, relative to the Traffic and
Transportation Department had derived from Ord. No. 57-28,
SS 20.01-20.05, enacted Dec. 10, 1957. Provisions relative to
nuisance abatement which were previously designated as Art.
XlII, ~~ 2-95-2-98.3 have been redesignated as Art. XIlIA.!!
2-98.4-2.98.10 hereof.
Cross references-Transportation master plan adopted, ~
2-115.4; traffic and motor vehicles, Ch. 30.
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ADMINISTRATION
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speed zones, stop signs, crosswalks, safety
zones, truck loading zones, passenger load-
ing zones, taxi zones, bus loading zones,
no-parking zones, restricted parking zones,
time limit parking zones, school crossing
zones, automatic signal devices, pedestrian
signals, channelization, pavement mark.
ings, warning signs, yield right-of-way signs,
advisory speed signs, turn restrictions, reg-
ulation and routing of overweight vehicles.
(d) Traffic engineering. The Department shall
have exclusive jurisdiction in respect to all
matters of traffic engineering within the
territorial areas of Dade County, subject
only to the jurisdiction of the state road
department in respect to state highways.
For the purposes of this article, "traffic
engineering" shall mean that phase of en-
gineering which deals with the planning
and geometric design of streets, highways,
roads, alleys, or other places used for travel
or parking of motor vehicles, and abutting
lands, and with traffic operation thereon,
as the use thereof is related to the safe,
convenient, economical and feasible trans-
portation of persons and goods.
(e) Designation of lanes. To mark lanes upon
the roadway of any street where it is deemed
and determined that regular alignment of
traffic is necessary in the interest of safety
and efficiency, including no-passing lanes
designated and indicated by double yellow
lines. Where such traffic lanes have been
marked, it shall be unlawful for the opera-
tor of any vehicle to fail or refuse to keep
such vehicle within the boundaries of any
such lane, except when lawfully passing
another vehicle, where permitted, or pre-
paratory to making a lawful turning move-
ment.
(f) Promulgation of regulations; control device
testing. The department is hereby empow-
ered to make all regulations necessary to
effectuate the provisions of this article and
the provisions of Chapter 30 of this Code,
and to make temporary or experimental
regulations, consistent with this article, to
cover emergencies or special conditions. No
such traffic regulation shall be effecti"n or
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in force and effect until and unless ade-
quate signs, signals or other notices or
warnings are erected clearly indicating such
regulation. The department may test traffic
control devices under actual conditions of
traffic.
(g) Municipal traffic markings. The depart-
ment shall assume full responsibility for
the operation, maintenance and replace-
ment of all existing signs signals, and mark-
ings now in use in the several municipali-
ties, provided that the Traffic Director may
at his discretion remove, change, or replace
any such installation.
(h) All night parking. The Traffic Director shall
have the power and authority to prohibit
all night parking upon any public street or
portion thereof, and to prohibit the all
night parking of trucks or other vehicles
bearing commercial signs or advertising
upon public streets in residential areas,
and cause to be erected signs or markings
giving notice of such traffic regulations,
whenever such prohibition is necessary in
the interest of public safety.
(i) General. It shall be the general duty of the
Department to plan and determine the
installation and proper timing of all traffic
control devices; to plan and direct the op-
eration and movement of traffic on all pub-
lic streets within Dade County; to conduct
investigations of traffic conditions; to coop-
erate with other county, municipal and
state officials and make recommendations
for the improvement of traffic movement
and conditions, including improvements in
streets; and to perform duties and func-
tions necessary to provide traffic engineer-
ing on a County-wide basis, commensurate
with the provisions of tllis article.
(Ord. No. 60-25, ~~ 2, 3, 9-6-60)
Sec. 2-96. Powers of Traffic Engineer as-
sumed by Department.
In addition to the powers, duties, and functions
hereinabove vested in the Traffic and Transporta-
tion Department, such Department shall have
and exercise all powers conferred upon the County
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CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Eric M. Soroka, Cit
DATE: October 3, 1997
SUBJECT: Update - Miami Gardens Drive Extension Project
A major development has occurred with respect to the Miami Gardens Drive Extension
Project. At the Dade County Metropolitan Planning Organization subcommittee
meeting held on October 1, 1997, George Berlin announced that he assembled a
partnership to purchase the Binnings Glass Warehouse and has offered a contract to
the owners. The current alignment of the Miami Gardens Drive Extension project
requires the acquisition of the right-of-way currently occupied by buildings associated
with the glass warehouse. Mr. Berlin feels that a contract could be finalized in sixty (60)
days. He also indicated he would dedicate to the City the right-of-way necessary to
build the extension.
The County has advised that if the right-of-way becomes available, they would expedite
the design and construction of the project.
In addition to tl,e Binnings property, two other adjacent property owners would be
required to dedicate the right-of-way for the roadway.
Another stumbling block that would need to be addressed is, in the event the property is
purchased, the owners of Binnings do not plan to vacate the premises for at least two
years.
Further updates will be forthcoming.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
EMSlaca
Attachment
cc: Robert M. Sherman, Director Community Services (wi attachment)
Jaye Epstein, Director Community Development (wi attachment)
CC0382-97
CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM:
Eric M. Soroka, C'
er
DATE: August 20, 1997
SUBJECT: Miami Gardens Drive Extension
Recently, I spoke with the Dade County Public Works Department regarding the status
of the Miami Gardens Drive Extension Project. In addition, I spoke with representatives
of the Binnings building property which occupies the right-of-way necessary to extend
the roadway. The following represents the information I obtained from the two
conversations:
1. The Miami Gardens Drive Extension Project is included as an unfunded
project in the County's five-year plan. When the road right-of-way is
dedicated for the project, the County would move the project for funding
status. The construction amount is estimated to be $2,000,000. The
County has not yet designed the roadway. The County's position is not to
fund right-of-way acquisitions. The adjacent property owners are
responsible for the dedication of the right-of-way.
2. In addition to the Binnings property, two other adjacent property owners
would be required to dedicate the right-of-way for the roadway.
3. In the event the property is purchased, the owners of Binnings do not plan
to vacate the premises for at least two years. The Binnings property is
now divided into two parcels. The larger of the two parcels is
approximately 6.77 acres with two warehouse buildings about 40 years
old. The smaller of the two parcels is vacant and is approximately 1.66
acres. The asking price for the land is $5,000,000.
4. At this time, two serious inquiries have been made requiring the purchase
of the property. Both would require zoning changes to accommodate the
proposed uses.
It appears, even under the best situation whereby the property was purchased today, it
would still take three to five years to complete the project, The situation is complicated
due to three different property owners and timing considerations,
Under the circumstances, I recommend that the City continue to attract possible
purchasers tor the Binnings property and consider zoning changes that would make the
land more attractive. Without obtaining the major portion ot the right-ot-way, it would be
fruitless to contact the smaller property owners.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
EMS/aca
cc: Jaye Epstein, Director Community Development
Robert M. Sherman, Director Community Servi~es
CC0357-97