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RESOLUTION APPROVING EXECUTION OF A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF DORAL TO PROVIDE THE COUNTY WITH FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $100,000.00 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF NW 107 AVENUE AND NW 66 STREET; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS THEREIN; AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CHARTER COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SURTAX FUNDS

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WHEREAS, this Board desires to accomplish the purposes outlined in the accompanying memorandum, a copy of which is incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, both the City of Doral and Miami-Dade County wish to facilitate the construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of NW 107 Avenue and NW 66 Street,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board approves the Joint Participation Agreement between Miami-Dade County and the City of Doral to provide the County with funding in an amount up to $100,000.00 for the construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of NW 107 Avenue and NW 66 Street, which will additionally require County funding in an equal amount, to be provided through the Charter County Transportation Surtax, in substantially the form attached hereto and made a part hereof; and authorizing the County Mayor or County Mayor�s designee to execute same for and on behalf of Miami-Dade County and to exercise the provisions contained therein; and authorizing the use of Charter County Transportation Surtax Funds.

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To: Honorable Chairwoman Rebeca Sosa
and Members, Board of County Commissioners

From: Carlos A. Gimenez
Mayor

Subject: Joint Participation Agreement Between Miami-Dade County and the City of Doral to Provide the County
with Funding in an Amount up to $100,000.00 for the Construction of a Traffic Signal at NW 107 Avenue
and NW 66 Street

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approve the attached resolution authorizing execution of a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) between Miami-Dade County (County) and the City of Doral (City) to provide the County with funding in an amount up to $100,000.00 for the construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of NW 107 Avenue and NW 66 Street (Project). The construction of the Project will require County funding which will be provided through the Charter County Transportation Surtax, therefore, approval by the BCC and the Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust (CITT) is required.

Scope
The Project lies within the City of Doral, in Jose �Pepe� Diaz�s Commission District 12.

Fiscal Impact/Funding Source
The City will provide funding in an amount up to $100,000.00 for the construction of the Project which is equal to half of the Project�s current cost estimate. The County�s matching share will be funded from Commission District 12�s People�s Transportation Plan allocation. The funding index code for this Project is CPEPTP612SGL. The estimated yearly operation and maintenance cost is $3,000.00 and will be funded by through the Public Works and Waste Management Department�s (PWWM) General Fund allocation.

Track Record/Monitor
The Project will be assigned to Oscar Rubio, Construction Manager, Traffic Signals and Signs Division, PWWM, who will oversee construction inspections conducted by PWWM staff.

MANAGER'S BACKGROUND
Background
The City requested that the County advance the construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of NW 107 Avenue and NW 66 Street. Design plans have been completed by the County, and the City has committed $100,000.00 towards the signal�s construction, which is estimated to cost $200,000.00.

The County will construct the Project, and receive City funds on a reimbursable basis. The City Council authorized the City Manager to negotiate and enter into this JPA on March 14, 2012 under City Resolution No. 12-28 (attached). The Project is tentatively scheduled to begin construction by June 2013 and be completed by November 2013.

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Alina T. Hudak
Deputy Mayor