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RESOLUTION APPROVING AN OFF-SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR LOCAL ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS FOR SR 860/MIAMI GARDENS DRIVE AT NW 37TH AVENUE AND FROM NW 6TH AVENUE TO WEST OF NE 10TH AVENUE, A PORTION OF THE PROJECT INCLUDES WORK ON NW 37TH AVENUE AND NW 181ST 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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WHEREAS, this Board desires to accomplish the purposes outlined in the accompanying memorandum, a copy of which is incorporated herein by reference,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board:

Section 1. Approves the foregoing recitals and incorporates them into this resolution.

Section 2. Approves the Off-System Construction and Maintenance Agreement between Miami-Dade County and the Florida Department of Transportation, in substantially the form attached hereto and incorporated herein, for the implementation of local roadway improvements for SR/860 Miami Gardens Drive at NW 37th Avenue and from NW 6th Avenue to West of NE 10 Avenue, a portion of the project includes work on NW 37th Avenue and NW 181st Street, in Miami, Florida.

Section 3. Further authorizes the County Mayor or County Mayor�s designee to execute the agreement for and on behalf of Miami-Dade County and to exercise the provisions contained therein.

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Date:
To: Honorable Chairman Anthony Rodriguez
and Members, Board of County Commissioners
From: Daniella Levine Cava
Mayor
Subject: Off-System Construction and Maintenance Agreement with State of Florida, Department of Transportation and Miami-Dade County for Local Roadway Improvements for SR 860/Miami Gardens Drive at NW 37th Avenue and from NW 6th Avenue to West of NE 10th Avenue

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Executive Summary
The purpose of this item is for the Board of County Commissioners (Board) to approve an Off-System Construction and Maintenance Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the implementation of local roadway improvements within project FM No. 449362-1-52-01, i.e., SR 860/Miami Gardens Drive at NW 37th Avenue and from NW 6th Avenue to west of NE 10th Avenue. A portion of the project includes work on NW 37th Avenue and NW 181st Street, roads not on the State Highway System. Some of the specific improvements include reconstruction of existing sidewalk, curb ramps and detectable warning mats. The project is estimated to cost $176,000.61 and will be funded and built by FDOT. The anticipated construction start date is April 2027.

Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board approve the attached resolution authorizing the execution of an Off-System Construction and Maintenance Agreement between the County and FDOT for local roadway improvements within project FM No. 449362-1-52-01, i.e., SR 860/Miami Gardens Drive at NW 37th Avenue and from NW 6th Avenue to west of NE 10th Avenue. The estimated project cost is $176,000.61 and will be funded by FDOT.

Scope
The project is in District 1, which is represented by Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, III.

Delegation of Authority
The authority of the County Mayor or County Mayor's designee to execute and implement this agreement, including exercising all the provisions contained therein, is consistent with those authorities granted under the Code of Miami-Dade County.

Fiscal Impact/Funding Source
The project is estimated to cost $176,000.61 and will be funded and built by FDOT. The County provides maintenance operations to the existing local roadway and upon completion of the project the County is required to continue its existing maintenance efforts within the County�s right-of-way. These costs are funded through DTPW�s General Fund allocation.



Track Record/Monitor
DTPW is the entity overseeing this project and the person responsible for monitoring it is Maria D. Molina P.E., Chief, Right-of-Way and Stormwater Planning and Design Division.

Background
This Off-System Construction and Maintenance Agreement is for the construction of pedestrian improvements on SR 860 Miami Gardens Drive at NW 37th Avenue and from NW 6th Avenue to west of NE 10th Avenue, specifically at the intersection at NW 37th Avenue and NW 181st Street. The improvements consist of the following:

� Proposed Mast arm;
� Reconstruction of existing sidewalk, curb ramps, and detectable warning mats;
� Replacement of existing push buttons;
� Proposed service disconnect; and
� Remove existing service disconnect.

If the project requires the acquisition of additional right-of-way, FDOT shall acquire such right-of-way to complete the project at no cost to the County. The anticipated construction start date is April 2027.



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Jimmy Morales
Chief Operating Officer