R-1017-00 0
RESOLUTION NO. 1017-00
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL,
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE,FLORIDA,ENDORSING THE
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PLAN WHICH CALLS
FOR A 20 FOOT CENTER MEDIAN, WITH SPECIFIC
MODIFICATIONS AS OUTLINED,PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, The Florida Department of Transportation(DOT)has embarked on a
roadway improvement project for Biscayne Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, The project plans call for roadway improvements to the section of Biscayne
Boulevard that runs through Miami Shores Village; and
WHEREAS, The Village Council wishes to have the Village Administration work with
the DOT to design the improvements in a manner which will enhance roadway safety,traffic
flow and the aesthetic appearance of the Boulevard while maintaining the residential nature of
the neighborhood;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI
SHORES VILLAGE,
SECTION 1. That the Village Council endorses the DOT roadway improvement plan
which calls for a 20 foot center median with extensive landscaping,provided that DOT gives
consideration to the following proposed modifications to said plan:
a) Installation of a left turn lane, or preferably a full intersection with a signal, at
approximately Station 99 which is the entrance to the aquatic center.
b) That the median break in the left turn lane at Station 88 be moved up to about 88
plus 50, and the turn lane be moved accordingly.
C) That the Biscayne Boulevard northbound traffic lane onto N.E. 6'Avenue
northbound,be reinstated, including the traffic signal, and for that signal to be
timed to correspond with the traffic signal at N.E. 87' Street.
d) That the utility lines be relocated underground.
SECTION 2. That the Village respectfully requests that DOT generally work and
coordinate with the Village,through the Village Manager, on other details of the improvement
plans.
SECTION 3. This Resolution will be effective immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 5th DAY OF JULY ,2000.
Mark S. Ulmer,Mayor
ATTEST:
Barbara A. Fugazzi, CMC
Village Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Richard Sarafan
Village Attorney