11-08-2000 CC Workshop Agenda2999 NE 191st 5;t?fiet 5;uite 500 Aventura Fl, 33180
City Commissinn
Workshop Meeting
November 8, 2000 - 4 PM
Executive Conference Room
AGENDA
Charter Review Committee Appointments:
Interviews/Selections
A. Michael Abrams
B. Margaret Boro
C. Ginger Grossman
D. Luis Ress
E. Philip Sturtz
Adjournment
This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are
disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the
Office of the City Clerk, 305-466-8901, not later than two days prior to such proceeding. One or more of the City's
Advisory Boards members may be in attendance.
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November 6, 2000
Mr. Eric M. Soroka
City Mamagex
City of Ave atttra
2999 N.E. ] 91~' Street, Suite 500
Aventura. FL 33180
Re: N.E. 199~ Slxeet (Aventura Boulevard) and Biscayne Boulevard
P, ailroa t Crossing
Pursuit to our conversadon today, attached please fred information and an application
on the Tran;portation Outreach Program (TOP). As I mentioned, I would like the City of
Aventura tc apply for funding for this program. The funding would be used to assist in
creating a p ~rmanent railroad crossing at N.E. 199~ sgeet.
The TOP pmg~am is "dedicated to funding rcansportafion projects of a high priority based
on the prevailing principles of preserving the existing transportation inJ~as~xucture;
enhenemg }'londa's economic growth an~ competitiveness; and improving travel choices
to ensaxre mobility. E~gib!e p~j~cts Luclude those for plarming, design, acquiring r~ght-
of-way for, or constructing the following: access projects for fxeight and passengers and
hurricane e~,aeuation routes."
We would apply for money to be used to facilitate the necessary work needed to create a
permanent ~;rosaing at N.E. 199th stre~ to be used as an additional hurcicane evacuation
route. The money will be used to assist the Florida East Coast Railway Company
(F.E.C.) in their ?assmg Siding for thetr support of N.E. 199t~ street. As you already
Icaow, the City of Aventura has pazsed a Resolution supporting thb crossing becoming
This is the ix'st year of the TOP program, and there is a minimum of $60 milhon dollars
and up to $ [16 available this year to appropriate. There is a Governor appointed Council
of 7 memb~$ to decide which programs should be approved, and then the Legislature
votes on ti:ese in May 2001, and the money becomes available by July 2001. As I
mentioned lo you, this application process is of no expense to the City of Aventura.
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November 6, 2000
As you know, the deadline for the TOP apphcat/on process is Wednesday, November lQ
at 5:00 p.nt. I have included a copy of the application for your review. If the
Commis~oI~ers agree to the City supporting this apphcation~ I would like to send
someone frcm Kimlcy-Hom m work on this tomorrow with Lisa Bcrkson and a member
of your staff: Ii'the apphcation is not complete, the TOP office will remm it and then we
have another five days to complete it.
Thank you ~or your time and a~ten~on to this mat~er,
Sincerely, J
Omober 2, 2000
Dear Potential ,~pplicant:
The Transportation Outreach Program Advisory Council, organized under the guidelines of
s. 339.137, F.S., is requesting applications for funding under the Transportation Outreach
Program. The T-ansportation Outreach Program is dedicated to funding transportation
projects of a higll priority based on the prevailing princiPles of preserving the existing
transportation ir~frastructure; enhancingFiorida's economic growth and competJtiveness;
and improving travel rJ~oices to ensure mobility.
Attached are in.,~tructions for applying and an application. The application instructions
explain project eligibility, the application process and deadlines in detail. Please feet free
.to copy the application form and distribute it to others who may wish to apply. Or, if you
wish, you may obtain an electronic copy of the application from the DOT's web site at
www. dot. state.f.us, From the home page, click on "More About DOT', and then click
"Seaport Office'.
Applications ~mst be returned no later than 5:00 P.M. EST November 8, 2000. Please
mail ten (10) cx~pies of each completed application to:
Lorenzo Alexander, Manager
Seaport Office
Florida Department of Transportation
605 Suwannee Street, MS 68
Tallahass3e, FL
If you have an!' questions regarding the applic~ion process, please call Mr. Lorenzo.
Alexander, Se, lport Office Manager/at (850) 41 ~. 4500 or, in his absence, Ms. Meredith
Dahlrose, Intermodal System Specialist at (8.5~) 414-4551.
SincarelY,
LA/md
Enclosure
Lorer~zo Alexander, Manager
Seaport Office
www.dot,state.fl.us
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TRANSPORTATION OUTREACH PROGRAM -2001
PROJECT FUNDING REQUEST PROCESS AND SELECTION CRITERIA
INSTRUCTIONS
The enclosed a~splication form, dated 10/2/00, must be used to submit Transportation Outreach
Program project iunding requests for each candidate project for considerati°n. The completed
application must be no longer than 20 pages, including the amount taken up by the questions
in the application itself and maps. Please answer the questions in the order shown in the
application form. You may alter the spacing to allow yourself more or less space to answer
individual questions. You must also fill out and complete the executive summary, which must
be no longer th,an two additional pages, for a maximum of no more than 22 pages in each
submittal. Plea:~e feel free to submit shorter applications if you do not believe you need the.
entire 22 pages in order to answer the questions.
The Transporta':ion Outreach Program project application shall be forwarded to Lorenzo
Alexander, Manager, Seaport Office, Department of Transportation, 605 Suwannee Street,
M.S. #68, Tallal~assee, Florida 22399-0450. Ten copies of the application are required
and shall be postmarked no later than November 8, 2000. A faxed copy (sent to 850-922-
4942, attention: Meredith) or e-mailed copy sent to meredith.dahlrose(~,dot.state.fl.us will
be accepted to meet the deadline as long as the emai~ or fax is received by 5pm, November
8, 2000, and th~- ten copieS are received on November 9.
The following describes the Transportation Outreach Program for 2001-2002:
· The Tra~sportation Outreach Program (TOP) is dedicated to funding transportation
projects of a high priority based on the prevailing principles of preserving the
existing transportation infrastructure; enhancing Florida's economic growth and
competi'iveness; and improving travel choices to ensure mobility. A minimum of
$60M w II be available, annually, to fund projects under this program.
· Transportation Outreach projects may be proposed by any local government,
regiona organization, economic development board, public or private partnership,
metropolitan planning organization, st~,~e agency, or other entity engaged in
econorr ic development activities.
· Project.,~ recommended for funding under TOP will be submitted to the Governor and
Legisla':ure as e separate section of the department's tentative work program. Final
approv;tl of the transportation outreach program projects will be made by the
Legisla:ure through the General Appropriations Act. Funding for the .projects
approv,.~d by the Legislature through the General Appropriations Act will be availal:)te
July 1, 2001.
· Due tO the annual budgetary process, funding can only be awarded for one fiscal
year (J,~ly 1, 2001 - June 30, 2002). The application should clearly explain for how
many ~nd which phases TOP funds are being requested, as well as the phase of the
project that can be completed within that time period for the requested funds.
However, you may request funding for additional years in this application. If the
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Council agrees to fund multi-year projects, the Department will program future years
utilizing T£ P funds.
Eligible projects include those for planning, design, acquiring right-of-way for, or
constructing the following:
Major highway improvements, including the Florida Intrastate Highway System,
feeder roads which provide linkages to major highways, bridges of statewide or
regional si,;]nificance, trade and economic development corridors, access projects for
freight· anc~ passengers and hurricane evacuation routes.
Major public transportation projects, including seaport projects which improve cargo
and passenger movements, aviation projects which increase passenger
enplanem~nts and cargo activity, transit projects which improve mobility on interstate
highways, or which improve regional or localized travel, rail projects that facilitate the
movement of passengers and cargo including ancillary pedestrian facilities,
Spaceport Florida Authority projects which improve space transportation capacity
and facilities consistent with the provisions of s. 331.360, bicycle and pedestrian
facilities that add to or enhance a statewide system of public trails.
Highway and bddge projects that facilitate retention and expansion of military
installations, or that facilitate reuse and development of any military base designated
for closur,-~ by the federal government.
In addition to complying with the prevailing principles of preserving the eXisting
transportation infrastructure; enhancing Florida's economic growth and
competitiveness; and improving travel choices to ensure mobility, to be eligible for
funding projects must also meet the following minimum criteria:
The project or project phase selected can De made productiomreacly within a
5-year period following the end of the current fiscal year.
Tt:e project is tisted in an outer year of the 5-year work program and can be
· made production-ready and advanced to an earlier year of the 5-year work
pr,~gram.
, The project is consistent with a current transportation system plan including,
bL~t not limited to, the Florida Intrastate Highway System, aviation,
in, ermodallrail, seaport, spaceport, or transit system plans.
The project is not inconsistent with an approved local comprehensive plan of
any local government w thin whose boundaries the project is located in whole
or in part or, if inconsistent, is accompanied by an explanation of why the
p~oject should be undertaken.
One or more of the minimum criteria listed in the above list may be waived for
a statewide or regionally significant transportation project of critical concern.
(~.,. 339A37, F.S., defines regionally significan[ as "a transportation facility
i~provement project located in one county which provides significant
e-thancement of economic development opportunities in an adjoining ,county
or counties and which provides improvements to a hurricane evacuation
route"),
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· The taw also provides that the folio~ng mechanisms will be used to prioritize
proposed projects:
- Project:~ funded under this program should provide for increased mobility on the
state's transportation system. Projects which have local or private matching funds
may be (.liven priority over other projects.
- A fundiag allocation may be reserved under this program to quickly respond to
transpor:ation needs of emergent economic competitiveness development projects
that may be outside of the routine project selection process. This funding may be
used to match local or private contributions for transportation projects v/nich meet
the defir ition of economic competitiveness.
-Innovat ye financing methods to enable the state to respond in a timety manner to
major or emergent economic development-related transportation needs that require
timely commitments may also be established.
Please coordinate with your local DOT District Director of Planning & Programs prior to
application sut-mittal to ensure there are no outstanding transportation issues or concerns
'~qth your proposal. The District Director should also be supplied with a copy of the
application, The District Directors are as follows:
District One:
District Two:
District Three:
District Four.
District Five:
District Six:
District Seven:
Turnp '~e:
Debbie Hunt, Barrow, FL (941) 519-2322
Aage Schroder, Jacksonville, FL (904) 360-5646
Marvin Stukey, Chipley, FL (850) 638-0250
Joe Yesbeck~ Ft. Lauderdale, FL (954) 777-4592
Carolyn H. Ismart, Orlando, FL (407) 482-7800
Gary L. Dorm, Miami, FL (305) 377-5900
Don Skelton, Tampa, FL (813) 975-6053
Terry Denham, Orlando, FL (407) 355-5733
Please De awi~re tinat any projects funded through this process w~ii need to meet whatever
customary permits and approvals are required by the appropriate local government or state
agency. Funcls will be awarded through tine execution of a Joint Participation Agreement
(JPA), ~hich will be signed by the Department and the awardee to set tl~e conditions
necessary for [he awardee to undertake the project.
There will be an opportunity for applicants for provide missing information or make
corrections wi':hin a few days after the application deadline, in order that we can quickly
notify you of rtdssing material, please make sure you provide an e-mail contact address on
page seven o~ the application. You will have five days after being notified of omissions to
con'ect or resubmit the application.
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TRANSPORTATION OUTREACH PROGRAM - 2001
PROJECT APPLICATION
EXECUTIVE sUMMARY FORM
Grant Recip~e hr/Sponsor Name:
Project Desc i~on:
ProjeCt Loca ~on:
I Total Projec: Cost f~r all Phases;
tTotal Amou~)t Of TOP Funding Request for Fmcal Year 2001-2002:
Total Amou,lt of TOP Funding Requesto~ (for mu~d-y~ar project):
Benefits: Ptease state ~e economic and transportation benefits to be derived from this project,
;ummarizin ~ the d etaiied informaton provided in the appilcaJion.
ConsthJc~c,n ReadineSS:
Supports~ocal ar~Jor Statewide Plans:
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TRANSPORTATION OUTREACH PROGRAM - 2001
PROJECT APPLICATION FORM
Date:
Grant Reciplent/~ponsar Name:
Project Descrip'd=n:
FDOT District:
Project Location (attach locater map indicating termini or mileposts associated with the proposed project
limits)
Total Project Crst for all Phases:
total Amount o, TOP Funding Request for Fiscal Year 2001-2002:
Amount of Matching Funds Proposed for Fiscal Year 2001-2002:
T°t~l Amount o! TOP Fu ,.ti:'~ ~ ~ ;t~ecto,d {for ~ulfi-year requestS)
Total Number (f Phases for winich TOP Funding is Requested (list which ones)
Signature of Authorized Representative:
(type name) (signature)
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Type of Preject (ctmck all that apply):
Major HighWay imp 'overnent:
Ftodaa Intr;.~state Highway System Facitity
Feeder Ro:td Which provides a Major Linkage
Trade and -'conomic Development Corridor
Access Project for Passengers end/or Freight
Hurricane t[vacual~on Route
Bridge of S[atewide or Regional Signi~cance
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Major Public Trans~,~ortatJon Project:
Seaport Pr ~ject (improves cargo/passenger movement)
Avia'don Pr ~ject (increases !oaesenger enplanementslcargo ac'dvity)
Transit Project (improves mobility on inte,a~t~rs or local travel)
Rail Project (improves passenger/cargo movement)
Spaceport Flodda Authority project (consistent with s. 331.360)
Bicycle/Pedestrian Facility (adds to or enhances statewide trail system)
Mili~ry Facility:
Highway o' bridge project that fac~lltates reten~on and/or expansion
Highway o' bridge project that aids in reuse of base designated for closure
Prevailing Princil: les:
ThLs program is dedicated to funding transportation projects of a high pdodty based on the following
prevailing principles:
· Prasewtnc. the mdsting t~enspertation infrastructure;
· Enhancin[ Florida's economic grow~ and compati'dvenees; and
, improVing travel choice-
Please demonstrate below how this application meets these principles, as outlined below:
,~ Preaching and enhancing Ihs e~s'dog transportation infrastructure is defined as prote~ng the state's
tranapoltation infrt~structure investment. Presewa§on includes:
1. Ensur~lg that $0 percent of file pavement on the ~tats Highway System meets department
stand:irds;
2. Ensullng that 90 peroent of department-maintained bridges meat department standards; and
3. Ensuring that ~e department achieves 100 percent of acceptable maintenance standards on
the S~ate Highway System.
4. Addling capacity or improving safety.
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The Depar~nent evaluates pavement cond~on through an annual pavement contigen surve~ rates br~oge
structural condition through its statewide bridge inspection program; and evaluates roadway maintenance
using the maintenance rating program, which is used to rate five a lemen'"s of the h~ghway environment to
(tetermJne the overall maintenance condition and arrive at a composite state score.
If the project prope=~ed in this application will contribute to the preserva~on of the existing transportation
infrestnJcture, as d~fined above, please desc~be, as applicable:
For a I:avament improvement project, please describe the purpose of the project in terms of
present structural condrdon recorded for the pavement. Describe the ride quality, crack
seve~! and rut depth; whet action(s) ~s proposed for pavement resurfacing or rehabilitation;
and what the expected improvement in structural condition will be.
For a bddge improveroent Project, please describe the present structural deterioration
record~ci and w'nat action is proposed to correct the deficiency(ice). Is the b~dge presently
postec ~o restrict loads beyond its cen'ying capacity or contain structural deficiencies that
nece,.~itate its replacement ralher than repair? If so, w~at improvements to these condYdons
will re.,~ult from the proposed project?
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For a ,~nsintenance project, please describe the purpose of the project in terms of the most
recent results of the Maintenance Ra~ng Program for this segment of roadway. Describe
which element of the highway environment will be improved, through what ac'dons, and what
the ex~ect~d improvement in the maintenance rating will be.
For a ~3roject that enhances the existing t1'ansportaflon infnsst~uct~re by adding capacity or
impro.4ng safety, please ctescribe the present cond~on of the inffast~uctura. If it's a capacity
proje(~;, descrfbe present condYdons and what improvements your project will provide using the
meesJres descnbed for moo~i~'y ~n section C, Delow. For projects that improve safety, describe
prese ~t conditions and what improvements your project will provide through improvements that
help t3 reduce the fatality rate on the state hi(]hway system or help to m{nimize reed-related
condi-ionsthatcontfibuteto crashed on the state highweysystem. Safetyimproveroents could
also i,~clude upgrades to facilities such as rail crossings or pedestrian facilities.
Enhancing Florida's economic growth and comp~ttt~'ene~S is defined as' ensuring tllet state
t~ansport;l~on investments promote economic ac'dvffies which result in development or reten~cn of
incoroe generative industries which increase per capita earned income in the s~ata, and that such
investmer~ts improve the state's economic competitiveness.
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if the project proposed in this applical~on will contribute to enhancing Florida's economic growth end
compet~veness, pier,se answer the quus~ons below, as applicable:
What tyr,e of employment, and how many jobs, will be created by the project'? Provide number
of job~ and the correSponding average hourly wages for these jobs, and provide numbers
demnnsra'iing how these wage levels contribute to increasing per capital earned income.
What fa=illty revenue estimates are associated with the project or wil[ result from the project?
What would be the expected annual incremental Increase in facility revenues? Provide the
exis~g level of facility revenues, the expectecl facility revenues after project completion, and
the ann jal percentage increase.
Hew W~rl the project affect and enhance the local, regional, and state tax base? Provide the
e~'fing tax revenues generated, the amount expected to be generated after project
compielJon, and the annual percentage increase.
If there are other quantitative economic growth and competfliveness factors that you believe
should be used to assess your project, please include these numbers bare:
C. improving travel choices to ensure mobility. ~ol~l[[y Ls ,~,linect as er~uring a cost-effect/ye, ~tatewide,
intercenne~ed transportation system.
The Department h;rs developed several recommended mobility performance measures ever the past
'several years. If tt · project proposed in this application will contzibute toward ensuring a cost~effect~'~, e,..
statawiae, intercon~lected transportation system, please indicate which performance measure = appllcaole
to your project:
· W~II this pr ~ject result in increasing 'through-put" of either passengem or freight on the facility? If
yes, pleaS,,, outline how this is demonstrated - person miles traveled (AADTxLengthxVahicle
occupanc3); truck miles traveled (AADTxLengthx%TrucKs); or verticie miles traveled
(A.AD'l~xLe~gt~). Provide current figures vs. expected after project implementation.
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W~II this pr~ject improve the quality of the trip, for either passengers or freight~ If so, please outline
how this is dernon~b.;.ed - increase in average speed (how much); decrease in average travel time
(trow muc[); increase i~ travel time reliability (how much); or increase in maneuverability (how
much of a 'eduction ih vehicles per lane mite)?
this pr )ject result in better connectivity to an intermodal facility? If so, please outline how this is
demonstrated - decreased distance in miles to a FIHS facility (how many); decreased time to a
FIHS facility (how many minutes); decreased number of trucks needed to carry fTeight from the
facility (how much of a decrease)? Will the Project result in better conneCtivity to dwelling units or
employment? If so, please provide similar informat~on on how this is demonstrated,
Will this p, oject result in better utilization of the roadway? If so, please out, ina how this is
demoestr.tad - decrease tn the percent of the roadway or system that is heavily congested (%
miles et bSS E or F); increase in the vehicles per lane mile (AADTxLength/Lane Miles); decrease
in the per~:ent of travel that is heavily congested (%Daily VMT at LOS E or F); or decrease the
duration o~' heavy congestion (hours/day at LOS E or F). Provide current figures vs. expected alter
project im i>lementation.
If them ar~ other quantitative measure of increa.~ ~d .mobility that you believe should be used to
assess your projeCt, suc~ as measures that demonstrate improvement in mass transit service,
please ira:lode the.Re numbers here:
Can the project or 3roject pha~e be made produ~-tion-ready wffhin a 5--year period beginning after June 30,
2001 ?
is the project or pr<~ject phase in an outer year of the current 5-year work program?
Can ~t be made pr(,ductJon-ready and advanced to an earlier year of the 5-year work program?
Is the project consistent with a current transporta~on system plan, such as the Florida Intrastate Highway
System Plan, or ~h 3se for aviation, intermodal, rail, seapo~ spaceport or b'ansit system?
Is the project not i~consistent with all appropriate local comprehenaVe plans? if it is currently
inconsistent, explain why the pmjecl should be undertaken. If it is consistent, list the ptan and where in the
plan reference to lhe project can be found.
Prioritization Me,;hanisms: j
Is ~is an economic development-related b'ensportaUon project that provides for increased mobll~y on the
state's transportation system? If yes, describe how mobility is inoreased, using quantJtatNe measur~,$ as I
outlined in SectJor~ C above.
Does it have cern 'nitted private or public matching funds? If yes, tist how much, in which fiscal year, and
from what soume
is th~s project necessary to quickly respond to transporta~on needs of an emergent economic
competj~veness [,evelopment project that is outside of the routine project select, on process? If so, descdbe
t~e emergent e'cc nomic competitiveness development ~3roject and how this project is needed, including any
matching requirements.
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is this p¢oject part of an innovative financing package that wJJl allow the state to respond in a t~meJy manner
to major or emeTge[ ~ economic development-related t~ansportet~on needs? If $o. describe the package
and details of the inl ,ovalNe tinancing methods.
What o~er funding s available for this project? if you currently are appl~ng for funds from other sources~
please list the sources, and the amounts requested, here:
Additional Commei~ts (include any add,ons[ informa~On which will help the Depai~a'nent.in valida~ng your
project):
Sponsor Contact Ir formation (to answer que. s'dons about these responses):
Name:
Address;
Teiephon~:
E-Mail Adrtress:
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TRANSPORTATION OUTREACH PROGRAM - 2001
PROJECT APPLICATION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FORM
Grant Recipient/Sponsor Name:
The City of Aventura
Project Description:
This project is to make permanent a temporary railroad crossing of r~odda East Coast (FEC) at
199~ Street in the City ol~Aventura. This will benefit the multi-modal transportation network in and
around the City In two important ways:
· Connectivity of the local street network in the City of Aventura will be significantly improved
,, Freight movement will be enhanced by provfding passing siding (double tracking) on the Florida
Eas! Coast (FEC) Railway Company. ~
A roi,q-cad crossirlg was co¢~slructed as a lemp~ary detour st N.E. '~g9~ Street dudng the construction
of tl~e U.S. I and N.E. 203r~ Street Interchange. The proposal is to keep this crossing open in order
to provide an additional hurricane evacuation route end to provide for emergency ecc_.e~s, tt will also
provide local access to the Ojus redevelopment area, the commercial area north on West Dixie
Highway, and the cities ct" North Miami Beach, Sunny Isles Beach and Golden Beach.
In order to mitigate the mpacls of this additional crossing on the railroad, additional double tracking
is needed to provide for passing, storage and queuing of t/sins.
Miami-Dada County has agreed to [und the intersection improvement (approxLmately $250,000) [rom
their Department of Public Works budget. This application is to supplement the costs of double
tracking (a~oproximately $4.300,000).
Project Location:
City of Aventura and Miami-Dada County
Total Project Cost for all Phases:
$4,550,000.
Total Amount of TOP Funding Request for FisCal Year 2001-2002:
$3,300,000.
Total Amount of TOP Funding Requested (for multi.year projects):
$3,300,000. This Is a slngle year request.
Benefits: Please state the economic end transportation benefits to bo derived from this
project, summarizing the detailed Information provided in the application.
The transportation benefits of the project ere twofold:
· Connectivity of the local street network In the City of Aventura will be slgnificantty improved
· Freight movement wilt be enhanced by double tracking the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railroad.
The cons{ruction of Ihs grade separated ,urban interchange at the intersection of U,S. 1 arid N,E
203~ $~eet will limit the access and rnoblliby for existing resldan{s and businesses in the area,
Furthermore. redevelopment of Ihs OJus area will be limited and access to the commercial area north
on West Dixie Highway will be drcuitous, at best. T~e proposed railroad ~osstng at N.E, 199 e SBeet
will relieve Ibis by providing an alternate route around the area O[ the interchange.
Presented in bhis application are specific benetits to the roadway network. They include:
An alternative hurricane evacuation route
More direct emergency access
· Improved quality of automobile trip
Improved connectivity of Ihs local s~eet network lo serve residential and business areas in an
around the City
· Better utilization of Ihe roadway network by decreasing the percent of travel that is heavily
cengested
Also presented In this application are specific benefils toIhs railroad cceated' by longer double
tracking. They include:
· Increase 'through-put" by adding Capacity to the railroad system
· Improved quality of the freight trip
· Improve fluidity of Ihs railroad enabling trains to run more smoothly
Construction Readines~s:
A master plan has been prepared for the roadway portion of the project. Complete base informal;or
is available f~om 0la projects in the area including U.S. t reconstruction and Interchange construction
that are nearing completion.
Plans for the double t.racking can be developed within a short time frame.
$'-'r~p-"-*'t a Local and/or Statewlde Plans:
Miami-Dada County is in the process et~ comptetJng a planning study for the redevelopment of the
Ojus area.
TRANSPORTATION OUTREACH PROGRAM - 200'1
PROJECT APPLICATION FORM
Date: November 8,2000 FDQT District: 6
Grant Recipient/Sponsor Name:
The City of Aventura
Project Description:
This project Is to make permanent a temporary railroad c,'ossing of Florida East Coast (FEC) at N.E~ 1§9~
Street in the City of Aventura. This wiJl benefit the multi-modal Iranspor{atlon neb~vork in and around the City
in two Important ways:
Connectivity of the local street neb~vcrk in the City of Aventura will be signifiCant/y improved
Freight movemenl will be enhanced by providing passing siding (double tracking) on the Florida East
Coast (FEC) Railway Company.
A railroad cross~ng was constructed es a temporary detour at N.E. 199~ Street dudng the construction o'~ the
U.S. 1 and N.E. 203"~ Streel. interchange. The proposal is to keep this crossing open in order to provide an
additional hurricane evacuation mute and to provide f~ emergency access. [t will also provide local access
to the Ojus redeveIo~rnenl area, ~he commemial area north on West Dixie Highway, and the Cities of Noc~
Miami Beach, Sunny Isles B~ach and Golden Beach.
In order to mitigate the impacts of mis additional crossing on the railreed, additional double frack~ng is
needed to provide for passing, storage and queuing of Irains.
Miami-Dade County has agreed to ~und the ir~tersectlon improvement (approximately $250,000) from their
Department of. Public Works budget. This application is to supplement the costs of double {[racking
($4,300,000).
Project Location (attach locater map indicating termini or mileposts associated with the proposed project
limits)
The attached ~ap shows the location of the proposed NrF 199~Stree~ ~os~ ~
Total Project Cost for ell Phases:
$4,~50,000
To~l Amount of TOP Funding Request for Fiscal Year 2001-2002:
$3,300,000
Amount of Matching Funds Proposed for Fiscal Year 200"1-2002:
$1,000,000 from Florida East Coas~ Railroad for double tracking
$250,000 from Mtemi-Dade County for Intersection improvement
Tolat Amount of TOP Fund;ng Requesled (for multi-year requests)
$3,300,000. This is a single year request.
To{al Number of Phases fo,'-which TOP Funding is Requested (lis{ which ones)
This is a single year request.
Signature of Authorized Representative:
Eric M Soroka
City Manager
Telephone: 305-466-8910
(signature)
Type of Project (check all that apply):
Major H~ghway Improvement:
Florida Intrastate Highway System Facility
Feeder Road Which Provide~ a Major Linkage
Trade and Economic Development Corridor
Access Project i'or Passengers and/or Freight
Hurricane Evacuation Route
Bridge of Statewide or Regional SignlAcanca
Majo~ Public Transporta~Jon Project:
Seaport Projecl (~proves cargo/passenger movement)
Aviation Project (Increases passe~ger enplanements/cargo activity)
Transit Project (improves mobility on Interstates or local travel)
Rail ProJeot (improves passenger/cargo movement)
Spaceport F~ortda Authority project (consistent with s. 331360)
Bicycle/Pedesti'ian FecllRy (adds to or enhances state;vide trail system)
Military Facility:
Highway or bridge projegt that facilitates retenl[on and/or expansion []
Highway or bridge proje'ct that aids in reuse o,~ base designated for closure []
Prevailing Principles:
This program Is de~lcated tO ~unding ~ansportation projecls of a high priority based en the following prevailing
principles:
Preservin~ the existing transportation Infrastructure;
· Enhancln§ ~. iorida's eCOnomic growfJ3 and competitiveness; and
Improvino t?evel .,holces e,, ensure mo~_llity.
Please demonstrate below how {his application meats these p tnc~p,es, as outlined below:
A. Preserving and enhancing the existing transl~orlatlon infrastructure ts defined aa protecting the state's
transportation infrastructure Investment. Preservation lncl[ldes:
EnSuring that 80 percent of the pavement on the State Highway System meals department
standards;
2. Ensuring thai 90 percent of department-maintained bridges meet department standards; and
3. Ensuring that the department achieves 100 percent oi'accaptable maintenance Standards on the
State Highway System.
4. Adding capacity or Improving safety.
The Department evaluates pavement condition through an annual pavement condition survey; tales bridge
structural condition through its state,vide bridge inspection program; and evaluates roadway mainteeanca
using the maintenance rating program, which Is used to rate five elements oF the highway environment to
determine the overall maintenance condition and arrive at a composite state sCOre.
Jif the project proposed In this app[{cation will contribute to the preservation of the existing transportation
infrastructure, es defined above, please describe, as applicable:
· For a pavement improvement project, plcese describe
present s~ructural COndition recorded tot [he pavement. Describe the ride quality, Crack savorily
and rut depth; w~at action(s) is proposed for Oaver~nt resl
Does not eppty.
For a bridge improvement project, p~ease describe lY, e present structural deterioration recorded
and what action is proposed to correct the derJclency(ies). Is the bddge presently posted to
res~ct loads beyond its carrying capacity or contain Structural de~ciencies that necessitate
replacement rath~ than repair? I¢ so, what improvements to these conditions w~ll result ~'om the
proposed project?
Does not apply.
For a maintenance project, please desc,~ibe the purpose of the project in terms of the most recenl
results of the Main, tenance Rating Program for this segrl~nl of roadway, Describe which eJement
of the highway environmenl will be improved, through what actions, and what the expected
improvement in the maintenance rating will be.
.;
Does not apply.
al For a project that enhances the existing transportation infrastructure by adding capacity or
improving safe~y, please describe the present condition of the infrastructure. If it's a Capacib/
project, describe present conditions and whet improvements your prOject will provide using the
meas..ures described for mob ty in section C, below. For projects that improve safe~, describe
present conditions and what improvements your project will provide through improvements that
help to reduce the fatality rate on the s~ate highway system or help to minimize road-related
conditions lhat contribute ~o crashes on the state highway system. Satety improvements could
atso include upgrades to facilities such as rail c~ossings or pedestrian I'acitit[es.
A grade separated urban interchange is under construction st the intersection of U.S. I and N E
203~ Street. E~tboun~f mc. '~ment~ ~t ~'~w have to cross the FEC Railroad will be accommodated
on bridges over the railroad. However, westbound movements are still provided at Cads. Th
interchange will provide added capacity for traffic on U.S. t, but dec~eased access for
area. Limited access right of way end various turn restrictions required ~or a safe and efficient
in[erohange are rest~cfive to access to the communib/. Specifically:
· Northbound lee tums from U.S. 1 to westbound NE 203r~ Street still needs te cross the railroad.
Traffic cannot travel directly between U.S. 1 and West Dixie Highway; a major local connection
to businesses to the nodh.
· Future access to the t,383-acre Ojus redevelopment area is limited by the railroad and
interchange construction.
A railroad crossing was constructed as a temporan/ detour at N.E. 199~' S~reet during the
construction of the interchange at U.S. I and N,{~. 203~ Street. The crossing mitigated tho impacls
of the issues listed above, and provides an alternative hurricane evacuation route. The crossing at
N.E. 199~ Street has not adversely impacted safety.
Enhancing Florida's economic gn:~vth and compatRlveness is defined as ensurir~g that state
t~enspo~'tation investments promote economic activities which result i~..dev~[o..p..c[~.t ~,~[ROii~q~
If the project proposed in thls applice~on will contribute Io er~hanclng Florida's economic growt;~ and
competitiveness, please answer the questions below, as applicable:
Whet type of employment, end how many jobs, will be created by the project? Provide number
of jobs end the corresponding ~vecage hourly wages for these jo~s, and provide numbers
demonsVating how these wage levels contribute to in~easing per capital earned income.
What facility revenue estimates are associated with the projes( or will result from the project?
What would be the expected annual incremental increase in facility revenues? Provide the
existing level of fac~i(y rever~es, the expected faciiib/revenues after project completion, end the
annual percentage Increase.
· HOW will the project affect and enhance Ihe local, regional, and state tax base? Provide the
existing tax revenues generated, t~e amount expected to be generated alter project completion
and the annual percentage increase. '
· If there are other quantitative economic ~owth and Competitiveness factors that you believe
shoutd be used to assess your project, please incJude these numbers here:
.~. Improving tra,~l choices to ensure mobility. Mobility is de~]ned es ensuring a cost-effective, stalewide.
interconnected transportation system.
The Department has developed several recommended mobai[y performance measures over the past several
years. If Ihe project proposed in this application will conf. ribute toward ensuring a cost-effective, eta ewlde,
interconnected transportation system, please indicate which performance measure ~s applicable to your
project:
Wa (h~s project result in increasing ~through-put" of e~;er passengers or ~eighi en the Pacility? If yes,
bleese outline how I/~s is demonstrated - person miles travele(:l (AADTxLengthxVehicle occupancy);
Iruck miles traveled (AADTxLengthx%T~ucks}; or vehicle miles traveled (AADTXLength). Provide
current figures vs. expected after project implementation, '
The p~oposed crossing of ~e FEC Railroad at N.E. ~99~ Street will reduce the length of double tcack
available for passing, siding end storage of trains. To mitigate this, uninterrupted double L~acking is
proposed for a 4.3 mile distance beginning south of N.E. 186t~ $1reel.
The proposed double tracking will significantly increase the "through.put" of freight on the FEC
facility.
Additionally, ~here are significant improvements to the access~illty on the sfreel network end from
the area-wide transportation ne[work wRh the proposed railroad crossing at N.E. 199~ Street
Will this project improve the quality of the trip, for etiher passengers or freight? If so, please oullJne
how 1his is demonstrated ~ increase in ava'age Speed (how much); decrease in average travel time
(how much); in.ease in Vavel lime reliability (how much); or increase in maneuverability (how much
of a reduction in vehic/es per Jane mile)?
The qual~ of tdp for treight on the ~'EC Ra~roaCl wi~I definitely be improved. The double tracking will
increase speed on the railroad due to the ability to pass and s[ora trains on the siding. Travel limes
will be proportionately decreased. Delays caused by limited lengths of double Irackin9 will be
eJim[hated thereby increasing reliability
The quality of the hip for the automobile will also be improved. Given the avai!ab~llty of' alternative
routes in tho area of the U.S. 1 and N.E. 203'" .~tmel Interchange better local travel will be realized.
Average travel time for these local fl'ips will be shortened beCause of belier aceassl~)llity W~thout
signifiCant increases in delay on the artedal system.
Will this project result In better cannec[ivlty to an interrnodal facility?. I[ so, please outline how this
is demonstrated - decreased distance In miles to a FIH$ facility (how many); dec~eased time to a
FIHS facility (how many minutes); decreased number gl~ trucks needed to Car~/freight from the facility
(how much o~' a decrease)? W~II the project result In better connec~v~ty to dwelling unils or
employment? If so, please 13'grids similar Ini'ormaflon on how this is demonstrated.
The proposed railroad crossing at N,E. 199~ Sheet will provide vastly improved connectivity to the
Ojus redevelopmen[ area and [he West Dbde Highway commercial area to the north.
Will this project result In better ut~ization of the roadway? I~ so, please oulflne how this is
demonstrltted - decrease In the percenl gl tho roadway or system that is heavily congested (% miles
at LOS Ig or F); increase In the vehicles per lane mile (AADTxLengtlflLane Miles); decrease in the
percent oi' travel thai' is heavily congested (%Daily VMT al LOS E or F); o~ decrease the duration of
heavy congestion (hours/day at LO.e, E cr F). Provide cur,'eat figures .~'~ ';:~'pected after project
implementation. ·
The proposed railroad crossing at N.E. 199~' Streei .'viii decrease percent of Iravel thai is heavily
oongested (%Daily VMT at LOS E or F). Local ~ra~o will not have to remain on U.S. I or on N.E.
203'" Street since they will be served by the railroad cross ng at N.E. 199~ Street.
If there are other quantitative measure of Increased mobility Ihs/you believe should be used fo
assess your project, such as measures that demonstrate improvement In mass transit service, please
include these numbers here:
Critaria:
Can the project or projec! phase be made production-ready within a 5-year period beginning 8fter June 30,
20017
Yes.
Is the project or project phase In an outer year ct' the curranl 5-year work program?
No.
Can It be made production-ready and advanced to an earlier year of the S-year work program?
Not applicable,
Is the project consistent with a current transportation system plan, such as the FJodda Intrastate Highway
System Plan, or those for aviation, Inte..m3odal, rail, seaport, spaceport or transit system:?
Yes. it is consistent with the State's concern to reduce heavy traffic Congestion (La. t~Jcks wzth ~re~ght on the
road) by Increasing Ihe FEC's double track and th~'eby Increasing their Capacity to move freight by another
mode. In edcftfion, this railroad CrOSsing will assist the area-wide transportation network et a congested area
by providing a needed hurriCana~evacuafion route.
Is the project not InConsistent with all appropriate local comprehensh/e plans? If il is currently inconsistent,
explain why the project should be undedaken. If t[ is consistent, list the plan and where in the plan reference
to the project can be found.
It is not inconsistept beCause MiamI-Dade County and the City of Avenlura have Comprehensive Master
Plans for the economic growth and development ot' the Ojus community end the surrounding areas. This
crossing enables access Io carry out the local comprehensive plans.
Priorltlzatlon Mechaniems:
Is this an economic development~related transportation' pmj ~-cl that Provides for increased mobility on the
state's transportation syslem? If yes, describe how mobiiit~ la increased, using quantitative measures as
outlined in Section C above.
Does it have committed private or public matching funds? If yes. list how much, In whici3 fiscal year, and from
what source.
Miami-Dada County will fund Ihe intersection improvemenl (appmxJmately $250.000).
The railroad plans to contribute $1,000,000 to the double tracking.
ts this project necessary to qulcldy respond to transportat;~n needs of an emergent economic competitiveness
development project thai ts oulside of the routine project selection process? if so, describe the emergent
economic competitiveness development project and how this project is needed, Including any matching
requirements.
The development project is the revttalizatJon and redevelopmenl Of the Ojus area west of the FEC railroad
tracks. This project is supported by Miami-Dada County:and the City of Aventura and will create thousands
of new iob~ and business development for ~uture residential and COmmercial development.
Is thls project part of an Innovative financing package that w~ll allow the stale to respond in a tmety manner
to major or emergent economic development-related transportalion needs? if so, ~escribe the package and
details of the innovative financing methods.
What other ~unding is available tor this protect? If you:currently are applying for funds from other sources,
31ease iisi the sources, anti the amounts requested, here:
Miami*Dads County will fund the intersection Improvechant (approximately $250,000).
The railroad plans to contribute $,1,O00,000 to the double tracking.
Additional Comments (inClude any additional information whk;h will help the Departrnen{ in validating your
project):
Sponsor Contact Information (to answer questions a~ut these
Name: , Eric M, Soroka, City Manager
Address: 2999 N.E. 191'~ Street, Suite 500
Aventura, FL 33160
305-466-8910
Telephone:
E-Malt Address: so~oJc~¢~ettt'u.t-s, com_
3000 Island Boulevard Apt. 1806
Aventura, FL 33160
(305) 932-4t31 Fax (305) 933-9920
October 30, 2000
Mayor Arthur Snyder
City of Aventura
2999 N.E. 191~, Suite 500
Aventura, FL 33180
ATT: Theresa Soroka
Re: Aventura Charter Review Committee
Dear Mayor Snyder:
I am enclosing herewith the background statement of Mrs. Margaret (Mickey)
Boro. I recommend her, without any hesitation, for appointment to the Aventura
Charter Review Committee.
I have known Mrs. Boro for about ten (10) years. I have found Mrs. Boro to
be extremely intelligent, as well as being an astute, independent thinker. She has been a
community activist in Aventura ever since it's inception. She has come to me on
numerous occasions with new ideas for the benefit of our fine city. For example, she
has recommended several ideas concerning our city's beautification, which I have then
presented to our committee.
She does more then just "talk" a good game. When she believes in a cause, she
becomes an activist. For example, she believes ~assionately in the election of Gore-
Lieberman. She has taken an extremely active role in the campaign and volunteered as
a local worker. She offered her services at the local campaign headquarters and was
there on a regular basis helping in numerous ways. She has a great interest (as well as
knowledge) in sports and served in an active member of the Super Bowl Committee.
She has volunteered to serve as Election Day Area Chief for this year's election. She
has given of her time as a volunteer mentor in the "Sales" High School Mentor
Program.
She grew up in Miami Beach. Her sister is the widow of the former (beloved)
Police Chief of Miami Beach, Rocky Pomerantz. I have every confidence in her
appointment and recommend her most highly.
Very truly yours,
Robert Diamond
End.
NAME AND ADDRESS:
MARGARET (MICKEY) NASON BOR0
2000 ISLAND BOULEVARD-#1906
AVENTURA, FLORIDA 33160
305-935-1133 Fax: 305-935-1156
email- mbom5259~aol.com
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
NEW YORK SCHOOL OF DESIGN
PROFESSIONAL OR BUSINESS BACKGROUND:
HANK MEYER ASSOCIATES-1958 -1963 EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
EDWARD L. BERNAYS ........ 1963 -1964 LITERARY ASSISTANT
NAVARRO ALTERNATIVES--1973 -1994 NATIONAL SALES
MANAGER
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
FLORIDA SLrpER BOWL HOST CODE COMMITTEE
"SALES" HIGH SCHOOL MENTOR PROGRAM.
Serves as a volunteer mentor to needy high school students who
request a mentor to help them on a personal basis.
AVENTURA COMMUNITY ACTIVIST - CURRENTLY SERVING AS
AVENTURA ELECTION DAY AREA CHIEF
PERSONAL:
MARRIED 41 YEARS TO I. MICHAEL BORO, PRES, I. M. BORO, INC.
TWO SONS; AGES 30 AND 35
TWO GRANDCHILDREN
GIN GER GROSSNLAN
20100 W. Country Club Drive
Aventura, FL 33180
(305)932-0042. Fax: (305)932-2821
e-mail: Ginart202'~' aol corn
Ginger Grossman brings a lifetime of community, state and national social and political
activism to the Aventura community. Her commitment to make life better for children,
the elderly, the homeless and those in need. include service hq the following
organizations:
· Alliance for Aging, President's Board of Directors
o Member OriginalAdvocacy Comm/ttee
o Subcommittee Member - Hospital Guardianship
o Advocacy and Education Comrmttee, Past Chairperson
o Lon~Terrn and Managed Care Task Force, Past Chairperson
o Recipicnt"Supcr Volunteer" Award
· Dade County Commission on the Stares of Women
o Past Chairperson, Older Women's Task Force
· South Florida Food Recovery, Past Chair Advisory Boaxd
· Kids m Dade Societs', Founder
· Will/am Lehman Northeast Dade Involved Democrats, Founder and President
· Dade Count'3' Women's Coalition for a Healthy Planet, Charter member
· U.N. Conference on Global Environment, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Delegate,
· South Florida Theater of the Deaf, Advisory Board Member
· Aventura Turnbero, Jewish Center, Board Member
o SocialAction and Outreach Committee, Chairperson
o Recipient "Woman of Valor" Award
· Rood's Atzheimer's Foundation, Past Executive Vice President
· Democratic Executive Commitreepe~son for Dade Count5' since 1986
· Northeast Dade Coal/tion, Biscayne Count3, Committee to Divide Biscayne Blvd.
· Dade Count}, Transit Coalition, Board Member
Ginger Grossman has been a resident of Aventura since 1976. During that time, she has
worked w/th local, state and national leaders, including: Sherman Winn; State Sen. Ron
Silver; Hon. Jeffrey Mischcon; Hon. Alex Penelas; State Sen. Elaine Bloom; State Sen.
Gwen Margolis; Commissioner Dias de la Portilla; Rep. W/lliam Lehman; Rep. Alcee
Hastings; Rep. Carrie Meek; Gov. Lawton Childs; Ambassador Buddy McKay; Senator-
elect Bill Nelson; Senator Bob Graham; Senator Joe Lieberman, Vice-President Al Gore
and President Bill Clinton.
LEWIS M. RESS, ESQ.
BIOGRAPHICAL RESUME
Personal:
Education:
Resident of City of Aventura since its
inception. Resident of Miami-Dade County since
1956; Married over 44 years; two children
physicians, Florida residents; Member Florida
Bar since 1956.
Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences
1952. President College of Arts and Sciences
Student Association.
Cornell Law School 1954, LeFevre Scholarship
Winner.
Certified Civil Mediator, 1999
Professional Backqround:
Professional Ratin~:
Military:
Admitted to Florida Bar 1956; Admitted to New
York Bar 1956; Admitted to Federal Practice
since 1957; Admitted to United States Court of
Appeals Eleventh Circuit, 1983; Admitted to
United Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit, 1968;
Admitted to Bar of Supreme Court of the United
States, 1959. Attorney at Law since 1956
Former President (Senior Partner), Ress, Mintz
and Truppman, P.A.; Former President (Senior
Partner, Ress, Gomez, Rosenberg, Howland and
Mintz, P.A.)
Representative clients included.
University of Miami, University of Miami
Medical School, Catholic Diocese o~ ~lami,
Mercy Hospital, Aetna Casualty and Surety
Company, Travelers Insurance Company,
Barnett Banks of Florida, Second National
Bank, Holsum Bakeries, The Miami News,
Walgreens Drug Stores, The Stanley Works
(Stanley Tool Company).
Martindale and Hubbell rated "a .... v" since
1956 (highest rating).
Captain, U.S. Army, Ordinance Corps; Legal
Officer; Active Duty 1954-1956. Negotiated and
drafted contracts for the NIKE guided missile
system.
Business ExDerience·
Founder and member Board of Directors Second
National Bank; Partner of Sabel of Houston,
Ltd., Mortgage and real estate inve s t o r s ;
Founder and Director of the Ress Family
Foundation.
Community Activities:
Founder North Dada Bar Association; Chairman:
The Universiuy of Miami Medical Schoel Ear
Institute, Advisory Committee 1993 ~o 1996;
Founder's Club and Ibis Seciety University of
Miami; President's Club, Tewer Club and
Founder's Club Cornell University; Elected
"Founder and Benefactor" Cornell University,
1997. Founder and Director, The Ress Family
Foundation, a charitable foundation; Member and
participant en numerous Flerida Bar and Dada
County Bar Association Committees; Instructor
CPCU (post-graduate course) Insurance Law;
Numerous awards, including recognition for
services from the Supreme Court of Florida; The
University ef Miami; The Sickle Cell
Founda%ion; The Public Interest Law Bank;
Cernell University College ef Human Ecology;
Cornell University Council. Donor of numerous
schelarships a% Wellesley Cellege, Cernell
University, University of Miami.
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