Legislative Matter

Miami-Dade Legislative Item
File Number: 111805

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File Number: 111805

File Type: Resolution

Status: Adopted

Version: 0

Reference: R-880-11

Control: County Commission

File Name: SMART CARS AT MIA -

Introduced: 8/26/2011

Requester: NONE

Cost:

Final Action: 10/4/2011

Agenda Date: 10/4/2011

Agenda Item Number: 11A11

Notes:

Title:

RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR MAYOR’S DESIGNEE TO REPORT WITHIN THIRTY DAYS ON THE FEASIBILITY OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROCURING AND USING SMART FORTWO CARS AT THE MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND THE MIAMI SEAPORT

Indexes:	MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
	SMART CARS

Sponsors:	Barbara J. Jordan, Prime Sponsor
	Sally A. Heyman, Co-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	10/4/2011	11A11	Adopted				P

Regional Transportation Committee	9/12/2011	2D	Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation				P
REPORT:	Assistant County Attorney Bruce Libhaber read the foregoing proposed resolution into the record. Commissioner Jordan, sponsor of this resolution, presented a video on “Smart Fortwo” cars, which was the type of vehicle used by the Miami-Dade Police Department. Hearing no comments or questions, the Committee voted on this resolution as presented.

County Attorney	9/1/2011		Assigned

County Attorney	8/26/2011		Assigned	Cynji A. Lee

County Attorney	8/26/2011		Referred	Regional Transportation Committee	9/12/2011

Legislative Text

TITLE
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO REPORT WITHIN THIRTY DAYS ON THE FEASIBILITY OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROCURING AND USING SMART FORTWO CARS AT THE MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND THE MIAMI SEAPORT

BODY
WHEREAS, smart fortwo (�Smart�) cars have been advertised as the most fuel-efficient gasoline-engined cars for sale in the United States, and are also available as an 100% electronic vehicle; and
WHEREAS, Smart cars have been called into service by law enforcement around the world as patrol vehicles, parking enforcement vehicles and port authority vehicles; and
WHEREAS, in 2008, London�s Metropolitan Police deployed several Smart cars in central London and at Heathrow Airport; and
WHEREAS, in 2009, the Town of Belle Isle in Orange County, Florida purchased a Smart vehicle as a primary patrol vehicle; and
WHEREAS, Broward County Sheriffs Airport Safety Officers at Ft. Lauderdale � Hollywood International Airport and Community Service Aides at Port Everglades have used Smart vehicles since 2009 as part of their efforts to go green; and
WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County has undertaken many efforts to create and support sustainable operations that reduce the emission of pollutants into our environment and that promote green and eco-friendly initiatives; and
WHEREAS, in this economic climate it is in Miami-Dade County�s best interest to explore any and all opportunities to reduce costs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board directs the County Mayor or Mayor�s designee to report to the Board within thirty (30) days, on the feasibility of procuring and using Smart cars at Miami International Airport (�MIA�) and the Miami Seaport. The study should:
a. Explore the feasibility of using Smart cars at MIA and the Miami Seaport, including any concerns, advantages or disadvantages;
b. Include a recommendation as to the most appropriate model and size for the fleet for MIA and the Miami Seaport;
c. Include the cost associated with the purchase of the fleet, including necessary equipment to outfit the vehicles;
d. Include any potential savings to Miami-Dade County, including those that may be realized from fuel reduction; and
e. Include surveys of jurisdictions that utilize Smart cars in order to determine possible additional uses for the vehicles within Miami-Dade County services.