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RESOLUTION NO. 2010- ~,,~ '7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S SOUTH
FLORIDA EAST COAST CORRIDOR STUDY FOR TRANSIT
SERVICE BETWEEN MIAMI AND JUPITER, TO ENHANCE
MOBILITY IN THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA REGION; ENDORSING
REGIONAL RAIL AS THE BASIS FOR A LOCALLY PREFERRED
ALTERNATIVE; AND ACKNOWLEDGING POTENTIAL STATION
LOCATIONS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A
COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE AGENCIES AS STATED
HEREIN; PROVIDING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Florida East Coast ("FEC") Railway corridor was historically operated as
a passenger rail line along Florida's east coast, traversing the Southeast Florida Region; and
WHEREAS, cities on Florida's east coast developed around train stations long the FEC
railroad; and
WHEREAS, the public policy, "Eastward Ho", developed by the Governor's Commission
for a Sustainable South Florida, provides guidance for improving the quality of life and managing
growth including the redevelopment of eastern Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties;
and
WHEREAS, the 2006 Florida Rail Plan identifies passenger transit along the FEC Railway
corridor as a potential "Coastal Route" for new passenger rail service in Florida; and
WHEREAS, the 2008 South Florida Regional Transportation Authority Strategic Regional
Transit Plan, outlined transit corridor expansion alternatives including the FEC Railway Corridor;
and
WHEREAS, modern cities along Florida's east coast are currently implementing programs
to redevelop historic downtowns with land use changes that encourage Transit Oriented
Development centered around train stations; and
WHEREAS, South Florida's highway capacity, especially its north-south arteries, are
already operating beyond their capacity, while the population is expected to increase 50% by the
year 2030; and
WHEREAS, the reduction of Vehicle Miles Traveled would reduce fuel consumption and
the amounts of pollutants emitted in the Southeast Florida Region; and
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WHEREAS, there is a critical need for adequate transit service to provide for the mobility
needs of residents of Miami; and
WHEREAS, an integrated system of transit services is needed for existing and future travel
markets including long-distance travel by the South Florida Rail Corridor/Tri-Rail Commuter Rail
System, moderate-distance travel served by transit in the eastern FEC Railway Corridor, and local
travel in the urban centers by local circulator services; and
WHEREAS, the reintroduction of passenger service along Florida's east coast would
stimulate the economy, increase access to job opportunities, and assist the transit-dependent
population between Miami and cities throughout the Southeast Florida Region.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Support for the Florida Department of Transportation's South Florida East
Coast Corridor Study for transit Services between Miami and Jupiter. The City Commission hereby
supports the Florida Department of Transportation's South Florida East Coast Corridor Study for
transit Service between Miami and Jupiter to enhance mobility in the Southeast Florida Region.
Section 2. Endorsement of Regional Rail Operating in the FEC Railway Corridor. The
City Commission endorses the Regional Rail operating in the FEC Railway corridor as the Locally
Preferred Alternative for future South Florida East Coast Corridor transit, and agrees with eh
proposed transit station location, as identified through a collaborative, public process in Phase 2 of
the Study, particularly as they pertain to this jurisdiction, as appropriate.
Section 3. Support of Land Use Policies. The City Commission working with the
Florida Department of Transportation, and other appropriate agencies, agrees to support
complementary land use policies, land development regulations, "quite zones" and economic
development activities consistent with the Federal Transits Administration New Starts Development
Process.
Section 4. Encouraging the Florida Department of Transportation. The City
Commission further encourages the Florida Department of Transportation, on behalf of all state
stakeholders, to actively pursue obtaining shared access to the current FEC Railway corridor with
the purpose of reintroducing passenger transit services within the FEC Railway Corridor.
Section 5. Directive to the City Clerk. The City Clerk is directed to forward a copy of
this Resolution to all appropriate public agencies including the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning
Organization, the Miami-Dade County commission, the Miami-Dade county Officials involved in
regional transit planning, the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority and its membership,
the Florida League of Cities, the Florida Association of Counties, local govemments, the Chambers
of Commerce within the South Florida area, CSX Transportation, the Flagler Development Group,
the FEC, LLC, and the aviation and sea port agency officials.
Section 6.
Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this tl-~day of ~f.M~<t.t. 2010.
ATTEST:
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Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk
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Mayor Edelcup
Vice Mayor Thaler
Commissioner Brezin
Commissioner Gatto
Commissioner Scholl
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
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(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3113 Fax
MEMORANDUM
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM:
Rick Conner, City Manager
DATE:
12/16/2010
RE:
A Resolution supporting the ultimate creation of a passenger rail service
between Miami and Jupiter.
RECOMMENDA TION:
The staff recommends that the Commission adopt the Resolution supporting the effort to
establish passenger rail service (Tri-Rail) between Miami and Jupiter.
REASONS:
This service would cut down on automobile traffic (thus improving the environment) and
reduce commuting times.
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