Legislative Matter

Miami-Dade Legislative Item
File Number: 063170

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File Number: 063170

File Type: Resolution

Status: Adopted

Version: 0

Reference: R-70-07

Control: County Commission

File Name: EXPRESS WATER TRANSIT SERVICE TO DOWNTOWN MIAMI

Introduced: 11/2/2006

Requester: NONE

Cost:

Final Action: 1/25/2007

Agenda Date: 1/25/2007

Agenda Item Number: 11A11

Notes:

Title:

RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MANAGER TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING AN EXPRESS WATER TRANSIT SERVICE FROM MATHESON HAMMOCK TO DOWNTOWN MIAMI AND FROM HAULOVER PARK TO DOWNTOWN MIAMI

Indexes:	HAULOVER BEACH PARK
	MATHESON HAMMOCK
	WATER TRANSIT SERVICES

Sponsors:

Sally A. Heyman, Prime Sponsor

Sunset Provision: No

Effective Date:

Expiration Date:

Registered Lobbyist:

None Listed

Legislative History
Acting Body	Date	Agenda Item	Action	Sent To	Due Date	Returned	Pass/Fail

Board of County Commissioners	1/25/2007	11A11	Adopted				P

Regional Transportation Committee	12/14/2006	2D	Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation				P
REPORT:	In response to Commissioner Sorenson’s inquiry why the foregoing proposed resolution was on today’s agenda when this issue was addressed by the Metropolitan Planning Organization, Commissioner Heyman stated this item differed in that it provided for an express water transit service from two sites—one south and one north. Commissioner Moss spoke in support, however, he noted it was a take off from the MPO study that was done.

County Attorney	11/22/2006		Assigned	Regional Transportation Committee	12/14/2006

County Attorney	11/2/2006		Assigned	Bruce Libhaber		11/2/2006

County Attorney	11/2/2006		Assigned	Regional Transportation Committee	11/16/2006

Legislative Text

TITLE
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MANAGER TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING AN EXPRESS WATER TRANSIT SERVICE FROM MATHESON HAMMOCK TO DOWNTOWN MIAMI AND FROM HAULOVER PARK TO DOWNTOWN MIAMI

BODY
WHEREAS, traffic congestion continues to be one of the most severe problems in Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, water transit services is an alternative transportation mode that could be available for daily commuters and visitors to alleviate traffic congestion; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has conducted two studies regarding the feasibility of implementing water transit services in Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of this project requires close coordination with other entities regarding environmental and permitting approvals, funding, and potential construction of docking facilities,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board hereby directs the County Manager to prepare a report to determine the feasibility of implementing an express water transit service from Matheson Hammock to downtown Miami and from Haulover Park to downtown Miami. This report will include: total estimated cost, a time schedule for implementation and estimated travel times considering all environmental restrictions, among others. The report will be presented within 60 days of the approval of this resolution.