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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2022-051 Oakland Park's NW 21 Ave ImprovementTemp. Reso. #13773 May 11, 2022 Page 1 of 5 CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. R-2022 0-'S i A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK'S N.W. 21 AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WHICH INCLUDES INSTALLATION OF MEDIANS, WIDENING OF CURRENT BICYCLE LANES, INSTALLATION OF SOLID/CONTINUOUS GREEN BICYCLE LANES, NARROWING OF THE VEHICULAR TRAVEL LANES, INSTALLATION OF IRRIGATION SLEEVES, AND MILLING AND RESURFACING OF THE ROADWAY, THE PROJECT LIMITS ARE FROM N.W. 26T" STREET TO COMMERCIAL BLVD; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) provides funds to eligible local governments for transportation related projects, such as traffic calming and bike facilities, through their Complete Streets and Other Localized Initiatives Program (CSLIP); and WHEREAS, the MPO will disburse competitive grant funding to local governments based on applications submitted; and WHEREAS, NW 21St Avenue from NW 26th Street to Commercial Boulevard was evaluated and ranked by the MPO, then vetted and programmed in accordance to CSLIP policies; and WHEREAS, a Resolution from the City of Tamarac Commission stating support for the project is required; and WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac desires to have green bike lanes; and Temp. Reso. #13773 May 11, 2022 Page 2 of 5 WHEREAS, the project is expected to aid in City's Strategic Goal #4, "Tamarac is Vibrant", which states, "The City of Tamarac will provide resources, initiatives and opportunities to continually revitalize our community and preserve the environment"; and WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac is willing to maintain the green bike lanes within City boundaries after installation; and WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac endorses the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) delivering the project on the City's behalf, fully administering the design and construction phases of the project; and WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac endorses FDOT delivering the project within Broward County's right of way within the City of Tamarac; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac supports the City of Oakland Park's application for the NW 21st Avenue Improvements Project. The proposed project (south of Oakland Park Boulevard) will be a continuation of the improvements recently constructed north of Oakland Park Boulevard which includes the installation of medians, widening of the current bicycle lanes, installation of solid/continuous green bicycle lanes, narrowing of the vehicular travel lanes from 12 feet to 11 feet, installation of irrigation sleeves for future irrigation, milling and resurfacing of the roadway. In addition to the work south of Oakland Park Boulevard, other improvements to NW 21s' Avenue include the installation of Solid/Continuous Green Bicycle lanes north of Oakland Park Boulevard to Commercial; and WHEREAS, approximately 425 feet of the NW 21st Avenue project area is located Temp. Reso. #13773 May 11, 2022 Page 3 of 5 within the boundaries of the City of Tamarac, and it is the responsibility of the City of Tamarac to maintain or coordinate the maintenance of the project located within the City of Tamarac Right -of -Way after the project's completion; and WHEREAS, the proposed project supports current efforts to enhance multi -modal transportation, wellness and recreational opportunities throughout Tamarac, and is consistent with the transportation element of the City of Tamarac's Parks and Recreation and Social Services Master Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA THAT. - SECTION 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption hereof. All Exhibits attached hereto are incorporated herein and made a specific part of this resolution. SECTION 2: The City Commission does HEREBY support the City of Oakland Park's submission of an application to the Metropolitan Planning Organization for funding for the NW 21 st Avenue Improvement Project for its FY 2023 Complete Streets and Other Localized Initiatives Grant Program. SECTION 3: All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Temp. Reso. #13773 May 11, 2022 Page 4 of 5 SECTION 4: If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this Resolution. "The remainder of this page is left blank intentionally." SECTION 5 passage and adoption. Temp. Reso. #13773 May 11, 2022 Page 5 of 5 This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this W" day of M fi-tj , 2022. ATTEST: tA e L— KIMBER DILLON, CMC ACTING CITY CLERK ICHELLE J. GO EZ MAYOR RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE: MAYOR GOMEZ DIST 1: COMM. BOLTON DIST 2: V/M GELIN�� DIST 3: COMM. VILLALOBOS DIST 4: COMM. PLACKO APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY FOR THE USE AND RELIANCE OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC ONLY.