HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2001-141Temp. Reso. # 9409 — May 23, 2001
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2001- ICI
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO ENTER INTO AND
EXECUTE THE STATE ROAD 7 PARTNERSHIP
AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac is located in Broward County, Florida, and is
along the State Road 7/US 441 corridor; and
WHEREAS, the City is interested in the development, both aesthetically and
economically, of the State Road 7/US 441 corridor throughout Broward, Palm Beach
and Miami -Dade Counties; and
WHEREAS, the South Florida Regional Planning Council (SFRPC) is facilitating
a State Road 7/US 441 Aesthetic and Economic Development Committee
("Committee") in an effort to represent the interests of all jurisdictions along the State
Road 7/US 441 corridor in regards to aesthetics and economic development; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to coordinate the activities of the Committee, the
Committee has drafted a State Road 7 Partnership Agreement ("Agreement'), attached
hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Committee has asked that each jurisdiction in Broward, Palm
Beach and Miami -Dade Counties along the State Road 7/US 441 corridor join into the
Agreement; and
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WHEREAS, the Agreement will facilitate community involvement in the planning
of future transportation alternatives to support local development opportunities, promote
residential infill, further employment opportunities, reduce urban sprawl pressures,
foster increased intergovernmental coordination, and coordinate supporting
infrastructure improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement serves as a commitment of cooperation, realizing the
mutual benefit to be derived from a close working relationship and shall be reviewed
and amended as necessary; and
WHEREAS, no monetary contribution or commitment is required in order to enter
the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends that the City enter into the State
Road 7 Partnership Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems it to be
in the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to enter into the
State Road 7 Partnership Agreement.
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.
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Section 2: The appropriate City officials are hereby authorized to enter into
and execute the State Road 7 Partnership Agreement.
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 in
application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion or applications of this
Resolution.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 13 day of
ATTEST:
MARION SW NSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
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"STATE ROAD 7 PARTNERSHIP"
I. Purpose
The Purpose of this Partnership is to provide a framework to support the signatory agencies,
organizations and governments, within Broward, Miami -Dade, and Palm Beach Counties to
work collaboratively in order to facilitate the aesthetic and economic revitalization of the State
Road 7/U.S. 441 corridor. This document is not intended to be a contract. It is recognized that
party has different interests, priorities, and responsibilities. However, this document shall
signify the cooperative intent of the parties.
II. Agreement
WHEREAS, the signatory agencies, organizations and governments that execute this
agreement will be collectively referred to as signatories; and,
WHEREAS, jurisdictions along the State Road 7/U.S. 441 corridor have expressed their
desire to enter into and participate in a cooperative undertaking to further facilitate ongoing
areawide comprehensive, functional and best -planning practice activities along the State Road
7/U.S. 441 corridor; and,
WHEREAS, the State Road 7/U.S. 441 corridor is a heavily traveled corridor extending
from Palm Beach County in the north, through Broward County, to Miami -Dade County in the
south, and,
WHEREAS, each of the signatories to this agreement bears responsibility for or has
involvement in some aspect of redevelopment activities along the State Road 7/U.S. 441 corridor;
and,
WHEREAS, each of the signatories to this agreement understands that revitalization of
the State Road 7/U.S. 441 corridor will generate social, economic, and environmental benefits to
the region; and,
WHEREAS, there is a need to address current land use/ issues along the
State Road 7/U.S. 441 corridor and increase effective intergovernmental cooperation; and,
WHEREAS, the participation and involvement of area local governments, stakeholders,
and agencies is critical to the future regional mobility, enhanced quality of life for area residents,
and effective extrajurisdictional coordination of impacts; and,
WHEREAS, the problems of growth and development often transcend the boundaries of
individual units of local general-purpose government, and often no single unit can formulate
plans or implement policies for their solution without affecting other units in their geographic
area; and,
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WHEREAS, the regional planning council is recognized as Florida's only multipurpose
regional entity that is in a position to plan for and coordinate intergovernmental solutions to
growth -related problems on greater -than -local issues, provide technical assistance to local
governments, and meet other needs of the communities in each region; and,
WHEREAS, there is a need for the South Florida Regional Planning Council (SFRPC) to
assist local governments to resolve their common problems, engage in areawide comprehensive
and functional planning, administer certain federal and state grants-in-aid, and provide a
regional focus in regard to multiple programs undertaken on an areawide basis; and,
WHEREAS, the SFRPC shall assist local governments with activities designed to
promote and facilitate economic development in the geographic area covered by the council; and,
WHEREAS, it is the intent of this agreement to facilitate community involvement in the
planning of future transportation alternatives to support local development opportunities,
promote residential infill, further employment opportunities, reduce urban sprawl pressures,
foster increased intergovernmental coordination, and coordinate supporting infrastructure
improvements; and,
WHEREAS, this agreement shall serve as a commitment of cooperation, realizing the
mutual benefit to be derived from a close working relationship and shall be reviewed and
amended as necessary; and,
WHEREAS, it is not the intent of this agreement to specify all areas that can or should be
effectively coordinated.
WHEREAS, each of the signatories to this agreement is committed to the following
guiding principles related to revitalization of the State Road 7/U.S. 441 corridor:
• Coordinating the implementation of existing statutes, ordinances, regulations,
applicable programs, and other efforts that will assist with local revitalization
measures and maximize their efficiency and effectiveness and thereby reduce the
need for state review of amendments to local government comprehensive plans;
• Approaching revitalization of State Road 7/U.S. 441 corridor in the context of
broader economic development, neighborhood development, and urban
revitalization efforts,
• Recognizing that the economic development, efficient and practical
transportation systems, and community land use at appropriate densities and
intensities are linked and should be thoughtfully planned;
• Providing a good quality of life for citizens working or living adjacent to the
State Road 7/U.S. 441 corridor includes the need to provide adequate
infrastructure and facilities to support the development of livable communities;
and,
• Collectively implementing participatory solutions involving residents and
businesses of the State Road 7/U.S. 441 corridor;
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NOW, THEREFORE, this agreement is established to create a framework for
coordinating efforts and extrajurisdictional impacts relating to the revitalization of the State Road
7/U.S. 441 corridor.
Focus of Cooperative Activities
The signatories to this agreement share mutual interest in the following issues and will use this
agreement to expand their cooperation to:
1. Establish a State Road 7/U.S. 441 Partnership Committee. This shall be a committee
which will issue recommendations to the Signatories concerning State Road?/U.S.
441 matters and concerns. The Policy Committee will be subject to the Public
Records and Sunshine Laws of Florida.
2. Complete a Strategic Plan identifying and describing tasks to be undertaken by the
Partnership within the first year of this agreement taking effect, and to complete
subsequent workplans for future periods, as appropriate, for the life of this
agreement.
3. Complete an inventory of existing planning and implementation efforts along the
State Road 7/U.S. 441 Corridor. The results of this inventory will provide a basis to
coordinate consistency between efforts and identify strategies for their successful
implementation.
4. Undertake an Initiative to create a collective vision for the urban design of the State
Road 7/U.S. 441 corridor that shall apply in each jurisdiction to the extent that each
jurisdiction chooses. The purpose is to create a sense of place, and promote
pedestrian -oriented safe neighbor -hoods and town centers without compromising
the individual community identity.
5. Undertake a review of local comprehensive plans, land development regulations,
and capital improvement programs to help ensure that these instruments will move
the community toward its vision.
6. Cooperate to submit competitive applications for enhanced State, Federal or other
grant funding and assistance to support the activities of the State Road 7/U.S. 441
Partnership.
7. Work together in support of comprehensive and inclusive sustainable development
practices throughout the State Road 7/U.S. 441 corridor.
8. Coordinate with the SFRPC and other SR 7/U.S. 441 Partnership signatory entities in
the development and implementation of local planning and implementation
activities.
9. Collaborate with and encourage the coordination of current projects and planning
efforts along the corridor including, but not limited to,. Transportation and Transit,
Land Use, Economic Development, Aesthetics, Intergovernmental Coordination, and
Plan Implementation.
10. Cultivate a link between redevelopment, access and expansion of public transit
systems and include enhancing the accessibility of the finished project by multiple
transportation modes.
11. Support redevelopment activities that are consistent with such urban infill and
redevelopment principles, such as infill development at appropriate densities and
intensities, good urban design, pedestrian and transit oriented design, crime
prevention through design, urban greenways and public open spaces, mixed use,
and mixed income development.
12. Actively seek the involvement of the wide range and diversity of stakeholders in
public participation in the planning and implementation of specific projects.
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IIl. Programming, Budgeting, Funding and Reimbursement
1. This agreement is neither a fiscal nor a funding obligation. Any transfer of funds
between signatories may take place through applicable laws, agreements, existing
authorities and procedures.
2. Nothing in this agreement shall obligate the signatories to expend appropriations,
obligate funds or enter into any contract or agreement.
IV. Signatures
Each member of the Partnership has signed this document. An original, with the signature
pages, is on file at the South Florida Regional Planning Council.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF: By my signature below,
(organization/agency name)
becomes
a signatory to the State Road 7/U.S. 441 Partnership.
Date Zoo /
(Signatur
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Typed Name and Title
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Organization/Agency
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