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97-083 RESOLUTION NO. 97-83 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING GRANT FUNDING ASSISTANCE FROM THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION IN THE SUM OF $24,000.00 FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE MUNICIPAL PUBLIC TRANSIT STUDY AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Aventura is desirous of establishing a municipal transit system for its citizens; and WHEREAS, to implement and give effect to the municipal transit system, a municipal transit study needs to be conducted; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Planning Organization, by adopting MPO Resolution # 29-97, has approved the City of Aventura's grant application in the amount of $24,000.00 to conduct this study. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1. This Council hereby supports the grant application given to the Dade County Metropolitan Planning Organization from the 1998 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) in the sum of $24,000.00 towards the completion of a Municipal Public Transit Study for the proposed Municipal Public Transit System. Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to provide matching funds as required in the grant application as described in Exhibit "A", in the sum of $6,000.00. Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary and expedient in order to carry out the aims of this Resolution. Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. The foregoing resolution was offered by Councilmember Rogers-Libert, who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Perlow and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Resolution No. 97-83 Page 2 Councilmember Arthur Berger ,,es Councilmember Ken Cohen )-es Councilmember Harry Holzberg Councilmember Jeffrey M Perlow :/es Councilmember Patricia Rogers-Libert yes Vice Mayor Jay R. Beskin 7es Mayor Arthur I. Snyder yes PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of December, 1997. ATTEST: TERESA M. SMITH, CMC CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: CITY ATTORNEY Exhibit "A" CITY OF AVENTURA GRANT APPLICATION FY 1998 MPO MUNICIPAL GRANT PROGRAM Municipal Public Transit Study Municipal Public Transit Study Request: The City of Aventura hereby requests $24,000 from the MPO Municipal Grant Program to assist in funding a comprehensive Municipal Public Transit Study for the City. The total cost for this study will cost $30,000, and the City will contribute the balance of the necessary funding. This study will provide fundamental statistical data, facts, and information relative to identifying the public transportation needs of the City, and provide direction towards the establishment and administration of a municipal public transit program within the City limits. Background: The City of Aventura was incorporated in November 1995, and held its first elections in March 1996. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government, and hired the first City Manager in June 1996. The City has been fully operational delivering public services since October 1996, and has been delivering full time police services and protection since Apdl 1, 1997. The City is bordered on the North by the Dade County Line, the East by the Intracoastal Waterway, the South by the Uleta Cutoff Canal, and the West by the Florida East Coast Railroad right-of-way. The City encompasses approximately 3.2 square miles, and has a year round population base of approximately 20,000. This population increases by approximately 35% during the months of November to April due to the influx of tourists and seasonal residents. According to a random survey conducted by Florida International University's Institute of Government in 1995; 47.2% of the population is over 55 years of age, and 67.4% of the City's population reside in condominiums. Objectives of Study: The purpose of this study is to establish the most effective and efficient methods of providing municipal public transit services through a mini bus system within the City. The study will determine the following: 1. Route placement, frequency, and integration with Dade County Transit mutes. 2. Days and times of operation. 3. Passenger capacity and quantity of mini buses required for optimum service levels. 4. Projected annual operating costs. 5. Feasibility of pdvatizing service vs. City operation. 6. Determine and implement most effective means of marketing and advertising this new transportation service to the residents. Operatin;! and Capital Funds: The City has earmarked funds for drivers, vehicle maintenance, and other associated operating costs in the proposed FY 1998 operating budget, as well capital expenditures in the adopted five year Capital Improvement Program, commencing with purchasing mini buses in FY 1998. ADA Requirements: The City will meet all Federal, State, and County requirements via the use of ADA accessible vehicles and by establishing the required amenities at stops that are ADA accessible. Conformance and Support To the 1998 Unified Plannin,q Work Program For Transportation: The City of Aventura's proposed Municipal Public Transit Study conforms to the Unified Work Plan in the following areas: OBJECTIVE B: SHORT RANGE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT Task Number 2.02: Short Range Transit Planning The objective is to provide short-range transit planning essential to the provision of transit services. The City's study supports this objective by providing detailed data necessary to providing this local transit system. All collected data relative to the local transit system would be made available for the County's use on a regional basis. In addition, the data collected will provide support for any additional County transit plans for the Northeast Dade corridor. Task Number 2.13: Pdvate Sector Public Transportation Service Study The objective is to assess guidelines to facilitate privatization of urban public transportation services, and providing for new opportunities to bring transit to undeserved or previously unserved areas of Dade. The City's study supports this objective by specifically addressing the feasibility of privatizing local public transportation services to previously unserved areas of Dade County. Task Number 2.17: Conduct Transit Market Research This objective addresses providing data and insights regarding the attitudes of passengers and potential passengers towards transit. The City's study specifically addresses establishing a marketing and advertising strategy to maximize the effectiveness of the transit system to potential passengers. 3 OBJECTIVE C: IMPROVING REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING Task Number 3.05: Improving Regional Transportation Planning This objective addresses the planning process, which enhances the integration between transportation and regional planning. This project specifically addresses the establishment of bus routes to integrate with the Dade County Transit system, enabling local residents access to the Dade County Transit system and Metro Rail, giving the residents access to all of Dade County. OBJECTIVE D: TRANSPORTATION PLANNING DECISION-MAKING AND FUNDING Task Number 4.05: Citizen and Private Sector Involvement This objective addresses to provide the community with information relative to information regarding transportation needs, and proposals for meeting these needs, as well as ensuring citizen and community input in all aspects of the planning and decision making process before plans and programs are approved. The City's Five Year Capital Improvement Program (which includes the purchase of mini buses) has been presented to several community, civic, condominium, and homeowner associations as a part of the public participation process prior to any plans or decisions being approved. This study will provide for extensive public input as to route placement, timing, frequency, and destinations, as well as preferences of vehicle types. Task Number 4.13: Municipal Grant Program This objective specifically addresses the encouragement of Dade County municipalities to participate in a competitive program for the performance of relevant transportation planning studies. This proposal addresses the objective specifically and categorically in scope and purpose. The Municipal Public Transportation Study will address community based decision making processes as well as provide data to determine the most cost effective method to implement this service. As a newly incorporated City, this study is essential, practical, and timely to provide a much needed service to the residents. Task Number 4.14: Public Information Program This objective addresses the preparation of information materials and conduct activities to meet MPO public involvement program requirements and to inform the citizens about the transportation process and development of transportation projects. This study will develop a marketing strategy utilizing existing MPO and Metro Dade Transit documents, audio-visual presentations for civic and community meetings, and schedule community meetings specifically for the purpose of publicizing the municipal public transit system. 4 Summary: The proposed Municipal Public Transit Study will provide the City of Aventura with the data and information necessary to proceed with providing the residents with much needed local public transportation system. This study is in congruence and conformity with the MPO's Unified Planning Work Program for Transportation, and is identified in the City of ^ventura's proposed FY 1998 Operating Budget and Five Year Capital Improvement Plan, demonstrating the City's commitment to address local transportation needs. When implemented, the Municipal Public Transit system will integrate with Dade County Transit, giving local residents access to all points in Dade County, with full ADA compliance. The City has demonstrated successful public involvement in the decision making process, and will utilize all available media to inform and involve the public in establishing the Municipal Public Transit system.