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RESOLUTION NO. 2023 -- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING STRONG SUPPORT FOR A PROPOSED TRAFFIC LIGHT AND CROSSWALK ON 196 STREET AND COLLINS AVENUE; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO DISTRIBUTE COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach ("City") recognizes its responsibility to protect the health and safety of its residents and visitors; and WHEREAS, the City wants to ensure that residents and visitors alike are able to walk, jog, bicycle, skateboard, or use other modes of transportation safely throughout the City; and WHEREAS, in furtherance of the City's efforts to promote mobility safety, City Commission finds that a proposed traffic light and crosswalk on 196th Street and Collins Avenue ("Intersection") will protect the public welfare; and WHEREAS, the City supports the Florida Department of Transportation's ("FDOT") decision to conduct a traffic study ("Study") to determine the feasibility of installing a traffic control device at the Intersection; and WHEREAS, should the Study find that it is appropriate to install a traffic signal at the Intersection, said traffic signal must be synchronized with the other two (2) adjacent traffic signals located at 193rd and 191St Streets and Collins Avenue; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of its residents and visitors, including those of our neighboring community of the Town of Golden Beach, to have a safe Intersection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals set forth in this resolution are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein. Section 2. Expression of Support for Proposed Traffic Signal. The City Commission hereby supports a proposed traffic light and crosswalk at 196th Street and Collins Avenue. Section 3. Directions to the City Clerk. The City Clerk is hereby directed to distribute copies of this Resolution to the Florida Department of Transportation. Section 4. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to effectuate this Resolution. Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption. R2023 Express Support of Traffic Signal at 196 Street and Collins Page 1 of 2