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MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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REPORT:
Chester Rodriguez, Commission Reporter
(305) 375-3819
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1A
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INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN RULE 5.05 (H)
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Higgins led the invocation praying for the Committee's decision-making regarding transportation safety and for families affected by the recent Annunciation Catholic Church school mass shooting.
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1B
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ROLL CALL
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REPORT:
Prior to the roll call, Deputy Clerk Jessica Tyrrell announced that the Clerk of the Board had received notice that Senator Garcia and Commissioner Bermudez would be absent from today�s Transportation Committee (TC) meeting.
In addition to the Committee members, the following staff members were present:
Chief Operations Officer (COO) Jimmy Morales, Office of the Mayor;
Assistant County Attorneys (ACA) Annery Pulgar Alfonso;
Deputy Clerks Kerry Khunjar Breakenridge, Jessica
Tyrrell and Chester Rodriguez, Clerk of the Board.
Commissioner Steinberg was also in attendance.
Chairwoman Higgins convened the TC meeting at 9:13 a.m.
It was moved by Commissioner Regalado that the Committee approve today�s agenda, as presented. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Bastien, and upon being put to a vote, passed 3-0 (Senator Garcia and Commissioner Bermudez were absent).
Commissioner Regalado moved to consider Agenda Items 2D, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, and 6A simultaneously. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Regalado, and upon being put to a vote, passed 3-0 (Senator Garcia and Commissioner Bermudez were absent).
NOTE: Agenda Items 2D, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC/The Board) with a favorable recommendation; and Agenda Item 6A was approved.
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1C
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Higgins led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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1D
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REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD AS PROVIDED IN RULE 6.06
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Higgins opened reasonable opportunity to be heard; and seeing no one come forward to speak, closed the reasonable opportunity to be heard.
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1E
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S)
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1F
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DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
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1G
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PUBLIC HEARING(S)
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2
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COUNTY COMMISSION
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2A
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251573
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Resolution
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Sen. Rene Garcia
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RESOLUTION ALLOCATING $100,000.00 FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025�DISTRICT 13 DESIGNATED PROJECT PROGRAM (�DISTRICT FUNDS�) TO BE USED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AESTHETIC LIGHTING ON THE PALMETTO EXPRESSWAY UNDERPASS AT NW 103RD STREET AND AT NW 122ND STREET (�PROJECT�); DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO (1) NEGOTIATE AND FINALIZE AGREEMENTS WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND ANY OTHER NECESSARY LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITY FOR THE PROJECT, SUBJECT TO LEGALLY AVAILABLE FUNDING; (2) IDENTIFY ADDITIONAL LEGALLY AVAILABLE FUNDS TO FUND THE PROJECT TO THE EXTENT THE DISTRICT FUNDS ARE INSUFFICIENT; AND (3) PROVIDE STATUS REPORTS
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Amended
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REPORT:
See Agenda Item 2A Amended, Legislative File No. 251834 for the amended item.
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2A AMENDED
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251834
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Resolution
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Sen. Rene Garcia
Juan Carlos Bermudez
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RESOLUTION ALLOCATING $100,000.00 FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025�DISTRICT 13 DESIGNATED PROJECT PROGRAM (�DISTRICT FUNDS�) TO BE USED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AESTHETIC LIGHTING ON THE PALMETTO EXPRESSWAY UNDERPASS AT NW 103RD STREET AND AT NW 122ND STREET (�PROJECT�); DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO (1) NEGOTIATE AND FINALIZE AGREEMENTS WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND ANY OTHER NECESSARY LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITY FOR THE PROJECT, SUBJECT TO LEGALLY AVAILABLE FUNDING; AND (2) PROVIDE STATUS REPORTS [SEE ORIGINAL UNDER FILE NO. 251573]
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation with committee amendment(s)
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 3 - 0
Excused: Bermudez , Garc�a
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REPORT:
Vice Chairwoman Regalado expressed concern regarding the second part of the item, specifically the language requiring identification of additional legally available funds if district funds proved insufficient. She explained that the Board of County Commissioners (Board) should limit such open-ended funding commitments and suggested striking that provision.
Chairwoman Higgins inquired whether the committee could modify Senator Garcia's item in his absence and sought confirmation from his staff present at the meeting.
Senator Garcia�s staff indicated that the proposed amendment was acceptable.
Commissioner Regalado moved to amend the item by striking the language "Identify additional legally available funds to fund the project to the extent the district funds are insufficient."
Hearing no questions or comments, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution, as amended
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2B
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251680
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Resolution
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Eileen Higgins
Micky Steinberg
Raquel A. Regalado
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXAMINE ALL EXISTING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH MUNICIPALITIES AND TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO AMEND ALL SUCH INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS, AND TO ENGAGE WITH ANY INTERESTED MUNICIPALITY TO ENTER INTO A NEW INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, TO ALLOW MUNICIPALITIES TO LOWER THE SPEED LIMIT TO 20 OR 25 MILES PER HOUR, AT THE MUNICIPALITY�S DISCRETION, ON ALL MUNICIPAL, RESIDENTIAL ROADS THAT ARE NOT ARTERIAL ROADS OR ADJACENT TO AN ARTERIAL ROAD SO LONG AS THE MUNICIPALITY OTHERWISE COMPLIES WITH ALL APPLICABLE STATE LAW
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: Bermudez , Garc�a
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Higgins provided an overview of the foregoing proposed legislation and Agenda Item 2E explaining their similarity in regards to lowering the speed limit in municipalities and amending interlocal agreements. She noted this item addressed municipalities while Commissioner Steinberg's item (Agenda Item 2E) addressed Unincorporated Municipal Service Area (UMSA) areas, emphasizing that all State laws must be followed including any required studies.
Commissioner Steinberg explained that the items would provide municipalities with the ability and mechanism to address community requests for speed limit changes when feasible.
Commissioner Bastien inquired whether surrounding communities would be consulted or surveyed prior to implementing speed reductions, emphasizing the importance of community participation in decision-making processes.
Commissioner Steinberg emphasized that the legislation would expand available options rather than mandate automatic changes. She clarified that communities would retain the initiative in requesting speed modifications, responding to ongoing demands from neighborhood associations seeking various traffic calming solutions such as speed reduction devices or adjusted speed limits to address safety concerns.
Vice Chairwoman Regalado indicated her support for both items and requested to co-sponsor them. She noted that commissioners routinely handled multiple requests from UMSA communities and expected the implementation process to develop naturally through existing commission office workflows. She advocated for streamlined procedures without excessive administrative requirements that could delay responses to community needs. Vice Chairwoman Regalado observed that speed limit requests typically encompassed entire neighborhood areas around schools, parks, or libraries rather than individual street segments.
Mr. Morales noted that the administration was close to completing a memo outlining the entire process including field assessments, costs of replacing signs, and other related work that would address most issues. He mentioned that the County actively encouraged cities to enter into interlocal agreements for traffic mitigation matters, noting that some cities had agreements while others had not, and suggested these items might encourage more cities to participate.
Chairwoman Higgins confirmed that the committee's intention was not to require the department to duplicate work and requested notification if any modifications were needed before full Board approval.
Commissioner Regalado suggested coordinating with existing work to avoid redundant efforts and recommended including all related items together in future Board consideration.
Commissioner Steinberg requested to be listed as a co-sponsor on the foregoing item.
Hearing no further questions or comments, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolutions as presented.
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2C
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251555
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Resolution
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Raquel A. Regalado
Sen. Rene Garcia
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DYNAMIC PRICING AND SPECIAL SCHEDULES FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TRANSIT SERVICES RELATED TO LARGE-SCALE SPECIAL EVENTS, TO EVALUATE POTENTIAL BENEFITS TO TRANSIT OPERATIONS, REVENUE, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE; AND TO PROVIDE A REPORT
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: Bermudez , Garc�a
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REPORT:
Commissioner Bastien expressed concern about dynamic pricing for public transportation and its potential impact on County residents, particularly students and employees who might be affected by such pricing during major events including World Cup, Rolling Loud, Jazz in the Gardens, Miami Carnival, and various cultural festivals.
Vice Chairwoman Regalado acknowledged the concern but explained that given constraints on the transit system, the County needed to explore dynamic pricing similar to rideshare services. She noted that historically the County had offered free transit during large events, but current system limitations required examining competitive pricing models. Vice Chairwoman Regalado emphasized that any pricing changes would return to the Board for approval and suggested dynamic pricing could allow extended service hours on weekends when people currently had limited options beyond expensive rideshare services.
Commissioner Bastien asked how the County could protect daily riders from dynamic pricing impacts.
Chairwoman Higgins responded that the majority of everyday riders used weekly or monthly passes, which would not be impacted by dynamic pricing. She suggested that when the item returned to the Board, options should be presented for weekly and monthly passholders, noting existing programs like Golden Passport would remain unaffected.
Mr. Jimmy Morales explained that the intent was not to extract more money from current ridership but to offer people who would otherwise spend significant amounts on stadium parking or rideshare services a less expensive public option that could generate revenue for the department while reducing traffic.
Vice Chairwoman Regalado provided examples of the pricing concept, referencing Art Basel events where people paid up to $400 for Uber rides, suggesting the County could offer predictable set fares of $50-60 for special event transportation with guaranteed service times. She explained the goal was capturing weekend special event transportation currently dominated by private providers.
Commissioner Bastien reiterated her understanding and support for the concept while emphasizing the need to mitigate impacts on residents who might not be able to afford dynamic pricing during events like World Cup.
Mr. Morales acknowledged the Committee members� concerns and expressed the administration�s commitment to addressing them during implementation. He noted that the department was already utilizing World Cup preparations as an opportunity to pilot and refine these pricing strategies.
Commissioner Regalado noted that the proposed legislation contained provisions requiring fare assessments, ensuring that all pricing considerations would be evaluated and discussed during the implementation process.
Hearing no other questions or comments, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution as presented.
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2D
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251750
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Resolution
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Raquel A. Regalado
Juan Carlos Bermudez
Sen. Rene Garcia
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO (1) ANALYZE THE COUNTY�S EXISTING FIRST-AND-LAST MILE TRANSIT SERVICES AND MUNICIPAL CIRCULATOR ROUTES, WITH A FOCUS ON INTERCONNECTIVITY, DEFINED HEREIN AS THE COORDINATION AND ALIGNMENT OF TRANSIT SERVICES TO ALLOW FOR SEAMLESS TRANSFERS AND ACCESS ACROSS COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL SYSTEMS; (2) INCORPORATE INTO FUTURE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH MUNICIPALITIES RELATED TO TRANSIT SERVICE, OR INTO AMENDMENTS TO ANY SUCH CURRENT COUNTY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS TO THE EXTENT LEGALLY FEASIBLE, ANY NECESSARY CHANGES TO EFFECTUATE RECOMMENDED EFFICIENCIES; (3) INCORPORATE INTO ANY FUTURE COUNTY CONTRACTS FOR THE PROVISION OF FIRST-AND-LAST MILE TRANSIT SERVICES, OR AMENDMENTS TO ANY SUCH CURRENT COUNTY CONTRACTS TO THE EXTENT LEGALLY FEASIBLE, ANY NECESSARY PROVISIONS TO ENSURE THAT SUCH SERVICES INTERCONNECT WITH EXISTING PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICES, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL TRANSIT SERVICES AND THE SOUTH FLORIDA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY�S TRI-RAIL SYSTEM; (4) NEGOTIATE WITH THE MUNICIPALITIES THAT RECEIVE CHARTER COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SURTAX (�SURTAX�) FUNDS FROM THE COUNTY AND INCORPORATE INTO AN EXISTING OR NEW INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH SUCH MUNICIPALITIES A REQUIREMENT THAT THE MUNICIPALITY SHALL SUBMIT TO THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE DOCUMENTATION DEMONSTRATING COORDINATION WITH ADJACENT MUNICIPALITIES AND THE COUNTY REGARDING FIRST-AND-LAST MILE SERVICES; AND (5) PROVIDE REPORTS
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: Bermudez , Garc�a
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2E
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251700
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Resolution
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Micky Steinberg
Raquel A. Regalado
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION ON THE REASONABLENESS AND FEASIBILITY OF LOWERING THE SPEED LIMIT TO 20 OR 25 MILES PER HOUR, AS MAY BE APPROPRIATE, ON ALL COUNTY-MAINTAINED LOCAL RESIDENTIAL ROADS IN THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREA ("UMSA"), AND TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BOARD APPROVAL AS NEEDED, TO IMPLEMENT SUCH LOWER SPEED LIMITS AS SUPPORTED BY THE INVESTIGATION; AND TO PROVIDE A REPORT
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: Bermudez , Garc�a
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REPORT:
See Agenda Item 2B, Legislative File No. 251700 for report.
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DEPARTMENT(S)
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3A
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251306
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Resolution
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Marleine Bastien
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RESOLUTION GRANTING PETITION TO CLOSE THEORETICAL NW 102 STREET FROM NW 21 COURT EAST FOR APPROXIMATELY 143 FEET (VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY PETITION NO. P-1032) FILED BY GM INVESTMENT LLC AND WAIVING THE SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 7606 AS TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: Bermudez , Garc�a
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3B
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251611
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Resolution
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Oliver G. Gilbert, III
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A MAINTENANCE MAP FOR PORTIONS OF NW 191 STREET FROM NW 37 AVENUE AND NW 32 AVENUE, IN SECTION 4 TOWNSHIP 52 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST; AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRPERSON AND THE CLERK OF THE BOARD TO CERTIFY THE MAINTENANCE MAP; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE SAME
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: Bermudez , Garc�a
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3C
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251624
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Resolution
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Kionne L. McGhee
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RESOLUTION GRANTING PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF SW 227 AVENUE FROM 30 FEET SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF SW 400 STREET SOUTH FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,294 FEET (VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY PETITION NO. P-1030) FILED BY EIP IV FL ROUND HAMMOCK LAND CO, LLC AND WAIVING THE SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 7606 AS TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: Bermudez , Garc�a
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3D
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251625
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Resolution
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Kionne L. McGhee
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RESOLUTION GRANTING PETITION TO VACATE A PORTION OF SW 408 STREET FROM 30 FEET WEST OF THE CENTERLINE OF SW 217 AVENUE WEST FOR APPROXIMATELY 642 FEET (VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY PETITION NO. P-1031) FILED BY EIP IV FL ROUND HAMMOCK LAND CO, LLC AND WAIVING THE SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 7606 AS TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: Bermudez , Garc�a
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3E
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251621
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Resolution
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Transportation and Public Works |
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RESOLUTION APPROVING AN OFF-SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LOCAL ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN PROJECT FM# 451123-1-52-01, STATE ROAD 5/BISCAYNE BOULEVARD FROM NE 123RD STREET TO NE 163RD STREET, A PORTION OF THE PROJECT INCLUDES WORK ON NE 151ST STREET, IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE SAME AND EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: Bermudez , Garc�a
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3F
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251681
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Resolution
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Transportation and Public Works |
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RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT AWARD FOR THE PROJECT TITLED METROMOVER FIRE PANEL UPGRADE, PROJECT NO. 3001387, BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND CANSECO ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,054,952.40, INCLUSIVE OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE OF $262,395.00, PLUS AN ALLOWANCE FOR SPARE PARTS OF $168,607.40; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE SAME AND EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN; AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF PEOPLE�S TRANSPORTATION PLAN BOND PROGRAM FUNDS OF UP TO $3,054,952.40 FOR THIS PROJECT WHICH WAS ADDED TO THE PEOPLE�S TRANSPORTATION PLAN FIVE-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN IN JULY 2025
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: Bermudez , Garc�a
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COUNTY MAYOR
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
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6
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CLERK OF THE BOARD
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6A
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251659
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Report
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Clerk of the Board |
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APPROVAL OF THE CLERK�S SUMMARY OF MINUTES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING(S):
� MARCH 11, 2025
� MAY 13, 2025
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Approved
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: Bermudez , Garc�a
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REPORT(S)
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8
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ADJOURNMENT
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REPORT:
Prior to adjournment, Chairwoman Higgins noted that she had two items under development and requested Vice Chairwoman Regalado to co-prime these items in case she was unable to complete them before her departure.
Pursuant to Chairwoman Higgins�s request, Commissioner Regalado requested to be added as a co-prime sponsor on legislation currently sponsored by Chairwoman Higgins related to �Further Developments of the Underline� and �Naming Rights for Underline Facilities�.
There being no further business to come before the TC, the meeting was adjourned at 9:31 a.m.
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Agenda Key: 5373 |