HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2022-055 ADA Transit Access & Sidewalk Gap Analysis PlanTemp. Reso. No. 14&7-2-
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2022-" ° )".-3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF
TAMARAC AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
TRANSIT ACCESS & SIDEWALK GAP ANALYSIS PLAN;
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER,
OR DESIGNEE, TO TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO
IMPLEMENT THE PLAN AND EFFECTUATE THE INTENT
OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Florida Statutes provide that municipalities shall have the
governmental, corporate, and proprietary powers to enable them to conduct municipal
government, perform municipal functions, and render municipal service, and exercise any
power for municipal purposes, except when expressly prohibited by law; and
WHEREAS, Article IV, Section 4.07 of the City Charter of the City of Tamarac
("City") empowers the City to adopt, amend, or repeal such ordinances and resolutions
as may be required for the proper governing of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) grant project
was approved for federal funding by the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization
(BMPO) Board at its October 8, 2020, meeting; and
WHEREAS, as part of the PTAP, the City worked collaboratively with staff in the
BMPO office to conduct an accessibility study on existing sidewalk routes, bike lanes,
and their connection to the existing public transit network; and
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WHEREAS, the focus of the study was to identify areas that presented barriers to
public transportation access resulting from non -compliant ADA transit infrastructure and
gaps in the city's sidewalk network; and
WHEREAS, the City led multiple outreach efforts to solicit the public's input
announcing the commencement of the study at its April 28, 2021, City Commission
meeting, launching a robust public engagement campaign including; online, print, and in -
person distribution of transportation related surveys, e-mail blasts to local Homeowner
Associations along study transit routes, and solicited input from partner agencies on
transit operations; and
WHEREAS, the City's existing ADA Transition Plan does not specifically address
programmatic improvements and available funding sources for enhancing accessibility to
public transportation modes; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the study was to inform the development of a plan to
address accessibility to public transit stops and gaps within the existing sidewalk network
impacting persons who may require the use of ADA facilities; and
WHEREAS, the study area included 31 stops, comprised of 21 Community Shuttle
Bus stops and 10 Broward County Transit stops, in addition to biking and walking
conditions within '/4 mile radius of each stop location; and
WHEREAS, field data corresponding to current conditions was collected and
analyzed to assess the state of the current transportation network; and
WHEREAS, the resulting analysis identified access deficiencies that were used to
ultimately inform the development of an accessibility plan; and
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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 thereof.
SECTION 2: The ADA Transit Plan attached as Exhibit "A" is approved and
aadopted by the City, and the City Manager or designee is authorized to take all action
necessary to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.
SECTION 3: All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
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.
SECTION 5: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
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WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac wishes take steps to implement a plan to ensure
that the City is developing a multi -modal transportation network that is inclusive of
infrastructure and facilities for all persons visiting or residing in Tamarac;
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac Transit Access & Sidewalk Gap Analysis Plan a
copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" ("ADA Transit Plan")), recommends
infrastructure improvements that will allow the City to comply with the prescribed ADA
standards for public transportation facilities and qualify for continued federal, state, and
local infrastructure funding; and
WHEREAS, the City's professional staff has reviewed the ADA Transit Plan and it
supports the City's Strategic Plan Goal #1 "Tamarac is Home" to improve accessibility to
convenient public transportation options for all its visitors and residents; and
WHEREAS, this item also supports the City's Strategic Plan Goal #4 "Tamarac is
Vibrant" by ensuring the City's multi -modal transportation network is designed in a
manner that is inclusive of all members of its community and in compliance with the
standards set forth in the American with Disabilities Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac deems it to be in the best
interest of the business owners, residents, and visitors of the City to adopt the ADA Transit
Plan to facilitate the development of a multi -modal transportation network that is
accessible to all persons utilizing public rights of way and transportation modes in
Tamarac.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORID&
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PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 25th day of May 2022.
KIMBERLY DILLON, CMC
ACTING CITY CLERK
MIC ELLE GOMEZ
MAYOR
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR GOMEZ c,
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 ITAMARAC ONLY.
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This Resolution was filed in the Office of the City Clerk on this day of 1)6,4 2022.
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