HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Tamarac Resolution R-2020-017 Temporary Resolution No. 13402
January 29, 2020
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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2020 - r
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA,
SUPPORTING THE BROWARD METROPOLITAN
PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) AND THE
CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES IN ITS EFFORT
TO COORDINATE THE TRANSPORTATION
PLANNING FOR THE NW 31 AVENUE
TRANSPORTATION/TRANSIT RELATED
CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM
BROWARD BOULEVARD TO COMMERCIAL
BOULEVARD; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, NW 31 Avenue traverses many local government jurisdictions
including unincorporated Broward County; and
WHEREAS, NW 31 Avenue corridor improvements are proposed for uniformity,
safety and enhanced transportation connectivity; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the public interest to study NW 31 Avenue to
evaluate the existing condition related to Transportation/transit; and
WHEREAS, it is required to consider environmental impacts related to NW 31
Avenue corridor transit improvement; and
WHEREAS, the planning services are intended to evaluate and find alternate transit
route, bus shelter locations, pedestrian crossings, sidewalk continuity, mobility, safe travel
lanes; and
WHEREAS, the planning services are intended to conduct field observations to
review existing field conditions, understand the Project area, assess Project needs, identify
physical and environmental constraints, develop and analyze Project alternatives; and
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WHEREAS, the planning services are intended to collect data describing existing
transportation conditions and characteristics of the Project including safety features,
roadway geometrics, signalization and other operational features, access features, and
right of way requirements, and other data applicable to modes and sub-modes of
transportation, including walking/pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit users (including
transit vehicles and riders), paratransit users (carpools, vanpools, taxis, shuttles, jitneys,
school buses, coach buses), and freight (including loading/unloading and parking,
emergency response vehicles, service vehicles, and freight handler vehicles); and
WHEREAS, the planning services are intended to Intersections Evaluation for safety
enhancement and improvements (include project safety needs associated with the existing
and future traffic conditions), Traffic capacity optimization, multimodal accommodations,
Roadway lighting needs evaluation. Identify and assess potential Project impacts on
physical barriers, traffic pattern changes, social pattern changes, and loss of connectivity to
community features and facilities; and
WHEREAS, the planning services are intended to Identify and assess potential
project impacts on nearby schools, churches, parks, emergency facilities, social services,
daycare facilities, retirement centers, community centers, and retail locations; and
WHEREAS, the planning services are intended to Identify and assess potential
project impacts on minority, disabled persons, low-income populations, and/or special
populations within the Project area. Assessment will also include identification of changes
to routes, access, parking, or visibility that could benefit or impair businesses, employment
centers, community facilities, or population; and
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WHEREAS, the planning services are intended for value engineering for
transportation alternatives. The transportation/transit related activities, identification of
environmental issues, development plans, and other pertaining factors towards the project
goal; and
WHEREAS, affected local governments are interested to apply for the planning
services designation either individually or through a joint application; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lauderdale Lakes has offered to be the lead applicant for
the NW 31 Avenue Transportation/Transit related Corridor Improvement Project; and
WHEREAS, the Directors of Community Development and Public Services
recommends approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems it to be in
the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to join the City of
Lauderdale Lakes as the lead applicant for the NW 31 Avenue Transportation/Transit
related Corridor Improvement Project, located on NW 31 Avenue, from Broward Boulevard
to Commercial Boulevard.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
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SECTION 1: That it hereby supports partnering with Broward County local
government jurisdictions for the NW 31 Avenue Transportation/Transit related Corridor
Improvement Project.
SECTION 2: That it hereby supports the Broward MPO in its effort to coordinate the
application for the NW 31 Avenue Transportation/Transit related Corridor Improvement
Project.
SECTION 3: That it hereby joins the City of Lauderdale Lakes as the lead applicant
for the NW 31 Avenue Transportation/Transit related Corridor Improvement Project.
SECTION 4: That it hereby directs the City Clerk to transmit an executed copy of
this resolution to the Cities of, Oakland Park, Lauderhill, Fort Lauderdale, and to Broward
County Government and to the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization.
SECTION 5: All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 6: 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 portions or applications of this
Resolution.
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SECTION 7: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TAMARAC,
FLORIDA THIS / 1 DAY OF ____V_ , 2020.
CITY OF TAMARAC FLORIDA
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CITY CLERK
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I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE
APPROVED THIS RESOLUTION
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