HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2023-3499RESOLUTION 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.
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ATTEST:
PASSED AND ADOPTED on thi:
Larisa Svechin, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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Wdierie Vicente, City Attorney
Moved by:N1 Seconded by:(,))/SSI��=
Vote:
Mayor Svechin
(Yes)
(No)
Vice Mayor Joseph
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Lama
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Viscarra
(Yes)
(No)
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3113 Fax
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Jerry Joseph, Vice Mayor
DATE: April 20, 2023
RE: Discussion Regarding Request to FDOT to Install Traffic Light at 196 Stree
and Collins
RECOMMENDATION:
Hear the discussion.
Item Number: 12.1)