2025-10RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 10
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES
VILLAGE, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN OFF -SYSTEM
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FM#
447827-1-52-01 WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FOR THE
MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENT OF OFF -SYSTEM
ROADWAYS; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION AND
IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT") has
jurisdiction and authority over the state transportation system and works in
partnership with local governments to maintain and improve public roadways and
transportation infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, certain roadways within the jurisdiction of the Miami Shores
Village (the "Village") are classified as off -system roadways, and they are not
part of the state highway system but are eligible for improvement or maintenance
through an agreement with FDOT; and
WHEREAS, the Village recognizes the need to ensure the safety,
functionality, and sustainability of these off -system roadways for the benefit of its
residents and the traveling public; and
WHEREAS, FDOT has proposed an Off -System Construction and
Maintenance Agreement FM# 447827-1-52-01 (the "Project') to outline the
respective roles, responsibilities, and funding obligations of the parties in
maintaining and improving the identified off -system roadways; and
WHEREAS, the Project location is SR 5/US-1/Biscayne Boulevard from SR
915/NE 6th Avenue to NE 105th Street; and
WHEREAS, FDOT and the Village ("the Parties") agree that it is in the best
interest for FDOT to undertake and to complete all aspects of the Project,
including but not limited to the design, construction, construction inspection,
maintenance during construction, utilities, easements, and other associated
tasks; and
WHEREAS, the Village agrees to perform normal maintenance operations
for the preservation of the roadway improvements which shall include but is not
limited to, roadway surfaces, shoulders, roadside structures, drainage, signing
and pavement markers, lighting, and such traffic control devices as are
necessary for the safe and efficient use of the local roadway; and
WHEREAS, by entering into this agreement with FDOT it is in the best
interest of the Village and its residents, as it will facilitate cooperative efforts to
enhance transportation infrastructure and promote public safety; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director recommends approval of the
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council find it to be in the best interest of the
Village to authorized the Villager Manager to execute the Off -System Construction
and Maintenance Agreement (FM 447827-1-52-01) with FDOT, a copy of the
Agreement in substantially final form being attached hereto and made a part hereof
by reference; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Village Council of
Miami Shores Village, Florida that:
Section 1. Recitals Adopted. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
Section 2. Approval. The Off -System Construction and Maintenance
Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT") for the
design, construction, construction inspection, maintenance during construction, utilities,
easements, and other associated tasks; and in substantially the form attached as Exhibit
A, FM# 447827-1-52-01 for the Project is hereby approved.
Section 3. Authorization and Implementation. The Village Manager or
designee is hereby authorized to enter into an Off -System Construction and Maintenance
Agreement (FM# 447827-1-52-01) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
subject to approval as to form and legal sufficiency by the Village Attorney and take any
action necessary to implement its terms.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately
upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of March, 2025.
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Mayor Geor urch
ATTEST:
Ysabelya.C4( 46�, ge Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Illage Attorney
(Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman P.L.
FINAL VOTES ATADDIRTON
Council rMlember Jerome Charles
Yes
Council rMlember Sancta Harris
Yes
Council rMlember Neil Cantor
Yes
}ice Mayor Jesse Valinsky
Yes
tMlayorGeorge Burch
Yes