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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY TO PERFORM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING FUNCTIONS RELATED TO TRAFFIC
CALMING ON THE CITY'S LOCAL STREETS, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A";
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT;
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 (the "City") desires to improve the quality of life
and public health through traffic safety improvements on the City's local streets; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 2-95 and 2-96.1 of the Miami -Dade County (the
"County") Code of Ordinances, all traffic control and traffic engineering services in the County
are under their exclusive jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to assume responsibilities of certain traffic engineering
functions pertaining to its local streets only, including but not limited to the installation of
traffic calming devices ("Traffic Calming");
WHEREAS, the City has requested the County allow it to perform the function of
conducting engineering studies for the feasibility of Traffic Calming; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that it is in the best interest of its residents,
visitors, and stakeholders to approve an Interlocal Agreement with the County to perform
traffic engineering functions related to traffic calming on its local streets, attached hereto as
Exhibit "A".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Approval of Interlocal Agreement. The City Commission hereby approves an
Interlocal Agreement with Miami -Dade County to perform traffic engineering functions related
to traffic calming on its local streets, attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
Section 2. Authorization of Mayor. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said
Interlocal Agreement.
Section 3. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all
things necessary to effectuate this Resolution.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of April, 5.
MauriAio Befancuj CMC, City Clerk
Larisa Svechin, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Wain E. Boileau, for Nabors, Giblin
& Nickerson, P.A., City Attorney
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Moved by:CpAf&�1 C. Jam / Seconded by(APA4/_<SIPAj0F0j —-
Vote: /
Mayor Svechin ;,/(Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Lama(Yes) (No)
Commissioner Joseph .Yes) (No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Viscarra (Yes) (No)
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY AGREEMENT TO PERFORM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING FUNCTIONS THIS INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY AGREEMENT TO PERFORM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING FUNCTIONS ("Agreement") is made and entered into this 9 day of June, 2025, by and between the CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH (the "City"), a municipal corporation of the State of Florida, and MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (the "County"), a political subdivision of the State of Florida. WHEREAS, by Interlocal Agreement adopted by the County on November 4, 1997 by Resolution 1313-97 as ratified by the City by Resolution 97-14 ("1997 Interlocal Agreement"), the proprietary jurisdiction and regulatory responsibilities were provided for; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 2-95 and 2-96.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code, the County requires all traffic control and traffic engineering services in Miami-Dade County are under the exclusive jurisdiction of the County; and WHEREAS, the City desires to assume responsibilities of certain traffic engineering functions pertaining to its local municipal streets only and has requested the COUNTY to allow it to perfonn the function of conducting engineering studies for the feasibility of traffic calming devices and installing traffic calming; and WHEREAS, the CITY has the ability to plan, design, and perfonn construction inspection of Traffic Calming Devices within its Public Works Department and has represented to the COUNTY that it is capable, equipped, and qualified to perform the duties and functions requested herein; and WHEREAS, the City, by Resolution No. 2025-____ , attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and by reference made a part hereof, has authorized the execution of this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the parties agree that once this Agreement is executed it shall clarify and ratify the jurisdiction of each party. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY AND THE COUNTY AGREE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Recitals Adopted. That the above-stated recitals are incorporated herein by reference and confinned. Traffic Control Devices. The CITY may install and maintain the following designated types of traffic calming devices, and/or signs (collectively the "Traffic Control Devices") and only on those local municipal streets operated and maintained by the CITY within its boundaries, and not less than 250 feet from existing traffic signals, County roadways, State roadways and the boundaries of the City limits: Page 1 of8 576
OFFICIAL FILE COPY CLERK OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
a)Traffic Circlesb)Speed Humpsc)In-Street Pedestrian Crossing Sign sd)Raised IntersectionsSection 2. Installation. Any such Traffic Calming Devices may be installed on local municipal streets only after an appropriate traffic engineering study has been performed and signed and sealed by a Florida licensed professional engineer, and has received written approval by the City Manager or his/her designee. A copy of such traffic study must be submitted to the Department of Transportation and Public Works ("DTPW"), Any such Traffic Calming Devices may be installed on local municipal streets only after sealed and signed design plans have been reviewed and received written approval by the City, through its City Manager or his/her designee. Provided that such design plans utilize the standard County design attached as Exhibit "B", no additional review or approval by the County shall be required before installation. To the extent that design plans deviate from the standard design attached as Exhibit "B", such plans shall be submitted to the County for its review and written approval. A copy of such design plans must be submitted to the applicable Department of the County. Section 3. Decals. The City shall attach a decal to the back of the si gn panels indicating ownership and date of installation. Section 4. Standards. All Traffic Control Devices installed by the City in accordance with this Agreement shall conform to the applicable requirements established by the following publications: a.Florida Department of Transportation's Standard Specifications for Road andBridge Construction;b.Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, U.S.Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (ANSI D6-Ie-1989), including latest revisions;c.Standard Highway Signs, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal HighwayAdministration; andd.Miami-Dade County Public Works Manual (available from the Department ofTransportation and Public Works, Reproduction Services, 111 NW 1 st Street, Suite1604, Miami, FL 3 3128).Page 2 of8
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e.National Association of City Transportation Officials Urban Street Design Guidef.A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, American Association ofState Highways and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)g.Roundabouts: An Informational Guide, Federal Highway Administration, U.SDepartment of Transportationh.Florida Roundabout Guide, Florida Department of Transportationi.Miami-Dade County Traffic Flor Modification(s)/Street Closure Procedure,Revised January, 2009, Exhibit A, or any other comparative criteria available whichhas been approved by the CountyJ· Florida Green Book (Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways) Section 5. Maintenance Responsibility. The City assumes sole and complete responsibility for the maintenance of Traffic Calming Devices that are installed by the City within its boundaries, including the Traffic Calming Devices installed by the City prior this agreement, such devices are described in Exhibit "C". The City shall be responsible for the aesthetics of all installed Traffic Calming Devices (e.g. peeling, graffiti, flyers, stickers, etc.). If the City fails to maintain the Traffic Calming Devices it shall be responsible for any and all costs incurred by the County to replace them or remove them. Section 6. Liability and Indemnification. The City assumes sole and complete liability for any and all accidents and/or injuries which may, or are alleged to, occur or arise out of the installation, operation or maintenance of Traffic Calming Devices, and hereby indemnifies to the extent allowed by Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, and holds the County harmless from any and all claims, including but not limited to negligence arising out of or relating to installation, operation, or maintenance of the Traffic Calming Devices. Section 7. No Waiver of Sovereign Immunity. Notwithstanding any other term in this Agreement, nothing herein shall be deemed a waiver of the City or the County's immunity, sovereign rights, or limitations of liability as provided by Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, as may be amended from time to time. Section 8. Public Records. The City shall be responsible for keeping records of any and all installations and repairs, and for furnishing pertinent documents as and when said records may be requested. The Parties shall each maintain their own respective records and documents associated with this Agreement in accordance with the requirements for records retention set forth in Chapter 119, Florida Statutes Page 3 of8
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a.For the County: Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works,
Attn: Director, 111 NW 1 51 Street, Suite 1510, Miami, FL 33128
b.With a Copy To: Miami-Dade County Attorney's Office, 111 NW 1 st Street, Suite
2810, Miami, FL 33128
c.For the City: City of Sunny Isles Beach, Attn: City Manager, Stan Morris
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and the County have set their hands the day and year above written. FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA: COUNTY MAYOR OR DESIGNEE ATTEST: DEPUTY CLERK PRJNTNAME: _______ _ APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: &;:JP¥--Lauren Morse MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA: STAN MORRIS, CITY MANAGER 0 FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: ALAIN BOILEAU, ESQ., NABORS, GIBLIN & NICKERSON, P.A.
CITY
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Jimmy Morales
Chief Operating Officer
Juan Fernandez-Barquin, Clerk of the Court
and Comptroller
Olga Valverde – e18183
06/09/2025
TO:
VIA:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
RECOMMENDATION:
City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305)947-0606 City Hall
(305)949-3113 Fax
MEMORANDUM
Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
Stan Morris, City Manager
Rick Labinsky, P.E., City Engineer
April 17, 2025
Approval of an lnterlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County to Perform
Traffic Engineering Functions Related to Traffic Calming
Staff recommends approval of this Resolution.
REASONS:
The City of Sunny Isles Beach would like to make pedestrian safety improvements on our interior
streets. These improvements may include traffic circles, speed humps, pedestrian crossings and raised
intersections throughout the City local streets. In order to accomplish these projects, an lnterlocal
Agreement with Miami-Dade County is required. The attached agreement for execution by the City, will
allow the City the ability to install traffic control devices, with County approval, on the City's interior
streets and improve pedestrian safety.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This resolution does not include the state roads through our City such as Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles
Boulevard and the William Lehman Causeway, nor any private roads such as Poinciana Island, Arlen
House and the Ocean Reserve/ Oceanview complex.
This item was originally presented along with the lnterlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County
related to the speed limit. Miami-Dade County has agreed to move forward with this item first. This will
allow the city to install approved traffic calming device s to reduce the speed of vehicles on these roads.
Once completed, an updated study can be conducted in an effort to achieve the desired speed limit of
20mph.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Item Number: 9.0
572
Although no funding is required for approval of this resolution, the installation of traffic calming devices
will have to be approved by Miami-Dade County which will require plans drafted by a contracted traffic
engineer. Any expenses greater than $50,000 to one vendor, or over the current budgeted funds, will be
presented to you for your approval.
ATTACHMENTS;
Resolution
lnterlocal Agreement
Item Number: 9.0
573
OFFICIAL FILE COPY
CLERK OF THE BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY AGREEMENT
TO PERFORM TRAFFIC ENGINEERING FUNCTIONS
THIS INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCY AGREEMENT TO PERFORM TRAFFIC
ENGINEERING FUNCTIONS ("Agreement") is made and entered into this 9 day
of June, 2025, by and between the CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACt-7the "City"), a
municipal corporation of the State of Florida, and MIAMI -RADE COUNTY (the "County"),
a political subdivision of the State of Florida.
WHEREAS, by Interlocal Agreement adopted by the County on November 4, 1997 by
Resolution 1313-97 as ratified by the City by Resolution 97-14 ("1997 Interlocal Agreement"),
the proprietary jurisdiction and regulatory responsibilities were provided for; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 2-95 and 2-96.1 of the Miami -Dade County Code, the
County requires all traffic control and traffic engineering services in Miami -Dade County are
under the exclusive jurisdiction of the County; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to assume responsibilities of certain traffic engineering
functions pertaining to its local municipal streets only and has requested the COUNTY to allow it
to perform the function of conducting engineering studies for the feasibility of traffic calming
devices and installing traffic calming; and
WHEREAS, the CITY has the ability to plan, design, and perform construction inspection
of Traffic Calming Devices within its Public Works Department and has represented to the
COUNTY that it is capable, equipped, and qualified to perform the duties and functions requested
herein; and
WHEREAS, the City, by Resolution No. 2025 - *58')-7 , attached hereto as Exhibit
"A" and by reference made a part hereof, has authorized the execution of this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the parties agree that once this Agreement is executed it shall clarify and
ratify the jurisdiction of each party.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY AND THE COUNTY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals Adopted., That the above -stated recitals are incorporated herein by
reference and confirmed.
Traffic Control Devices. The CITY may install and maintain the following designated types
of traffic calming devices, and/or signs (collectively the "Traffic Control Devices") and only
on those local municipal streets operated and maintained by the CITY within its boundaries,
and not less than 250 feet from existing traffic signals, County roadways, State roadways and
the boundaries of the City limits:
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a) Traffic Circles
b) Speed Humps
c) In -Street Pedestrian Crossing Signs
d) Raised Intersections
Section 2. Installation. Any such Traffic Calming Devices may be installed on local
municipal streets only after an appropriate traffic engineering study has been performed and signed
and sealed by a Florida licensed professional engineer, and has received written approval by the
City Manager or his/her designee. A copy of such traffic study must be submitted to the
Department of Transportation and Public Works ("DTPW"),
Any such Traffic Calming Devices may be installed on local municipal streets only after
sealed and signed design plans have been reviewed and received written approval by the
City, through its City Manager or his/her designee. Provided that such design plans utilize
the standard County design attached as Exhibit `B", no additional review or approval by
the County shall be required before installation. To the extent that design plans deviate
from the standard design attached as Exhibit "B", such plans shall be submitted to the
County for its review and written approval. A copy of such design plans must be submitted
to the applicable Department of the County.
Section 3. Decals. The City shall attach a decal to the back of the sign panels indicating
ownership and date of installation.
Section 4. tandards. All Traffic Control Devices installed by the City in accordance with
this Agreement shall conform to the applicable requirements established by the following
publications:
a. Florida Department of Transportation's Standard Specifications for Road and
Bridge Construction;
b, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, U.S.
Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (ANSI D6 -Ie -
1989), including latest revisions;
c. Standard Highway Signs, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway
Administration; and
d. Miami -Dade County Public Works Manual (available from the Department of
Transportation and Public Works, Reproduction Services, l l l NW I` Street, Suite
1604, Miami, FL 33128).
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e. National Association of City Transportation Officials Urban Street Design Guide
f. A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, American Association of
State Highways and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
g. Roundabouts: An Informational Guide, Federal Highway Administration, U.S
Department of Transportation
h. Florida Roundabout Guide, Florida Department of Transportation
L Miami -Dade County Traffic Flor Modifications)/Street Closure Procedure,
Revised January, 2009, Exhibit A, or any other comparative criteria available which
has been approved by the County
Florida Green Book (Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design,
Construction and Maintenance for Streets and Highways)
Section 5.1 Maintenance Responsibility. The City assumes sole and complete responsibility for
the maintenance of Traffic Calming Devices that are installed by the City within its boundaries,
including the Traffic Calming Devices installed by the City prior this agreement, such devices are
described in Exhibit "C". The City shall be responsible for the aesthetics of all installed Traffic
Calming Devices (e.g. peeling, graffiti, flyers, stickers, etc.). If the City fails to maintain the
Traffic Calming Devices it shall be responsible for any and all costs incurred by the County to
replace them or remove them.
Section 6. Liability and Indemnification. The City assumes sole and complete liability for
any and all accidents and/or injuries which may, or are alleged to, occur or arise out of the
installation, operation or maintenance of Traffic Calming Devices, and hereby indemnifies to the
extent allowed by Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, and holds the County harmless from any and
all claims, including but not limited to negligence arising out of or relating to installation,
operation, or maintenance of the Traffic Calming Devices,
Section 7. No Waiver of Sovereign Immunity. Notwithstanding any other term in this
Agreement, nothing herein shall be deemed a waiver of the City or the County's immunity,
sovereign rights, or limitations of liability as provided by Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, as may
be amended from time to time.
Section 8. Public Records. The City shall be responsible for keeping records of any and all
installations and repairs, and for furnishing pertinent documents as and when said records may be
requested. The Parties shall each maintain their own respective records and documents associated
with this Agreement in accordance with the requirements for records retention set forth in Chapter
119, Florida Statutes
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Section 9. Headings. The headings or captions of sections or paragraphs used in this
Agreement are for convenience of reference only and are not intended to define or limit their
contents, nor are they to affect the construction of or to be taken into consideration in interpreting
this Agreement.
Section 10. Ambiguities. The preparation of this Agreement has been a joint effort of
the Parties hereto and both Parties have had the benefit of consultation with legal counsel of their
choosing prior to its execution. The resulting document shall not, solely as a matter of judicial
construction, be construed more severely against one of the Parties than the other.
Section 11. Entirety. This Agreement embodies the entire agreement between the
Parties with respect to the matters addressed herein. Previous agreements and understandings of
the Parties with respect to such matters are null, void, and of no effect. Notwithstanding any other
provision contained herein, no third party beneficiaries are created with respect to any claims
against the County by virtue of this Agreement.
Section 12. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended, modified, or altered, and
its material provisions may be waived, only by written instrument, and only if properly executed
by all parties hereto.
Section 13. Effective Date., That this Agreement shall become effective on the date first
written above after such Agreement is fully executed by all parties hereto.
Section 14. Termination. Either the City or the County may, in their respective sole
and complete discretion, terminate this Agreement, with or without cause and/or convenience of
the terminating party, upon twenty (20) business days written notice; provided, however, that at
the option of the County, the City shall continue to maintain, repair, and be responsible for any
Traffic Calming Devices installed by the City while this Agreement was in effect. Prior to the
termination of this Agreement, however, the City may elect to remove any one or all Traffic
Calming Devices installed by the City; provided the City shall restore the roadway and area in
which the Traffic Calming Devices was located to the condition that existed before the City's
installation.
Section 15. Execution. This Agreement may be executed in one or more hard or
electronic counterparts, which, when taken together, shall constitute one fully executed instrument.
Section 16. Notice. Any notices to be given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be
deemed to have been given if sent by hand delivery, recognized overnight courier (e.g., Federal
Express), or by written certified U.S. mail, with return receipt requested, addressed to the Party for
whom it is intended, at the place specified. The method of delivery shall be consistent among all
of the persons listed herein. For the present, the Parties designate the following as the respective
places for notice purposes:
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a. For the County: Miami -Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works,
Attn: Director, 111 NW I" Street, Suite 1510, Miami, FL 33128
b. With a Copy To: Miami -Dade County Attorney's Office, 11 t NW I' Street, Suite
2810, Miami, FL 33128
c. For the City: City of Sunny Isles Beach, Attn: City Manager, Stan Morris
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and the County have set their hands the day and year above
written.
FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
COUNTY MAYOR OR DESIGNEE
ATTEST:
DEPUTY CLERK
PRINT NAME:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
FOR THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA:
t'��
STAN MORRIS, CITY MANAGER
M
MAUXICIO BEV'ANCUR, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS O FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
ALAIN BOILEAU, ESQ., NABORS, GIBLIN & NICKERSON, P.A.
CITY
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and the County have set their hands the day and year above
written.
FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
COUNTY MAYOR OR DESIGNEE
Jimmy Morales
Chief Operating Officer
ATTEST: Juan Fernandez-Barquin, Clerk of the Court
and Comptroller
O0MS-
.. a
DE TY CLERK t o rzn ;
PRINT NAME: Olga Valverde — e18183
06/09/2025
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
OWy- Lauren Morse
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
FOR THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA:
!�tA-n
STAN MORRIS, CITY MANAGER
ATT ST
MA ICI0 BE ANCUR, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS O FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
ALAIN BOILEAU, ESQ., NABORS, GIBLIN & NICKERSON, P.A.
CITY
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
VIA: Stan Morris, City Manager
FROM: Rick Labinsky, P.E., City Engineer
DATE: April 17, 2025
RE: Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Miami -Dade County to Perform
Traffic Engineering Functions Related to Traffic Calming
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this Resolution.
REASONS:
The City of Sunny Isles Beach would like to make pedestrian safety improvements on our interior
streets. These improvements may include traffic circles, speed humps, pedestrian crossings and raised
intersections throughout the City local streets. In order to accomplish these projects, an Interlocal
Agreement with Miami -Dade County is required. The attached agreement for execution by the City, will
allow the City the ability to install traffic control devices, with County approval, on the City's interior
streets and improve pedestrian safety.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This resolution does not include the state roads through our City such as Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles
Boulevard and the William Lehman Causeway, nor any private roads such as Poinciana Island, Arlen
House and the Ocean Reserve / Oceanview complex.
This item was originally presented along with the Interlocal Agreement with Miami -Dade County
related to the speed iimit. Miami -Dade County has agreed to move forward with this item first. This will
allow the city to install approved traffic calming devices to reduce the speed of vehicles on these; roads.
Once completed, an updated study can be conducted in an effort to achieve the desired speed limit of
20 mph.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Item Number: 9.0
572
City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
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Sunny Isles Beach Florida 33160
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(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3113 Fax
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
VIA: Stan Morris, City Manager
FROM: Rick Labinsky, P.E., City Engineer
DATE: April 17, 2025
RE: Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Miami -Dade County to Perform
Traffic Engineering Functions Related to Traffic Calming
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this Resolution.
REASONS:
The City of Sunny Isles Beach would like to make pedestrian safety improvements on our interior
streets. These improvements may include traffic circles, speed humps, pedestrian crossings and raised
intersections throughout the City local streets. In order to accomplish these projects, an Interlocal
Agreement with Miami -Dade County is required. The attached agreement for execution by the City, will
allow the City the ability to install traffic control devices, with County approval, on the City's interior
streets and improve pedestrian safety.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This resolution does not include the state roads through our City such as Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles
Boulevard and the William Lehman Causeway, nor any private roads such as Poinciana Island, Arlen
House and the Ocean Reserve / Oceanview complex.
This item was originally presented along with the Interlocal Agreement with Miami -Dade County
related to the speed iimit. Miami -Dade County has agreed to move forward with this item first. This will
allow the city to install approved traffic calming devices to reduce the speed of vehicles on these; roads.
Once completed, an updated study can be conducted in an effort to achieve the desired speed limit of
20 mph.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Item Number: 9.0
572
Although no funding is required for approval of this resolution, the installation of traffic calming devices
will have to be approved by Miami -Dade County which will require plans drafted by a contracted traffic
engineer. Any expenses greater than $50,000 to one vendor, or over the current budgeted funds, will be
presented to you foryour approval.
ATTACHMENTS;
Resolution
Interlocal Agreement
Item Number: 9.0
573