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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Alina T. Hudak, City Manager 
DATE:June  23, 2021
 



SUBJECT:

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A STATE HIGHWAY LIGHTING, MAINTENANCE, AND COMPENSATION AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (“FDOT”) FOR THE CITY’S STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR FDOT OWNED LIGHTING SYSTEMS IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, AS SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT, FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2021 TO JUNE 30, 2022, IN THE AMOUNT OF $217,822.77 TO BE PAID TO THE CITY IN THE FISCAL YEAR IN WHICH THE AGREEMENT IS SIGNED, FURTHER PROVIDING THAT ADDITIONAL YEARLY PAYMENTS TO THE CITY FOR THE STREET LIGHT MAINTENANCE SERVICES BE MADE VIA A WORK ORDER, AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.


RECOMMENDATION

The Administration recommends that the City continue its Maintenance and Compensation Agreement with FDOT, for street light maintenance services for FDOT owned lighting systems.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

The City, along with other entities such as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Florida Power and Light (FPL) own streetlights throughout the City.

 

At its April 11, 2007 meeting, the City Commission approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a proposed State Highway Lighting, Maintenance, and Compensation Agreement between the City of Miami Beach and The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for street light maintenance services for FDOT owned lighting systems in the City, via Resolution No. 2007-26517, for the period from July 1, 2007, to June 30, 2008, in the amount of $139,164.

 

The City, at the request of FDOT, has continued to maintain lighting at these locations, with yearly reimbursements made to the City via a work order.

ANALYSIS

The City and FDOT have negotiated a new State Highway Lighting Maintenance and Compensation Agreement for an initial term commencing on July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.

 

Through this Agreement, the City will continue to assume all maintenance obligations for the lighting systems, including additional lighting along the MacArthur Causeway, and receive a compensation in the amount of $ $217,822.77, fiscal year in which the Agreement is signed, with additional yearly payments to be made via a work order, previously signed and approved by FDOT.

SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA

Results from the 2019 Resident Survey show that 64% of residents rated street lighting as excellent/good.  In order to continue maintaining excellent standards in this area, the City intends to approve a new State Highway Lighting Agreement with FDOT.

CONCLUSION

The Administration recommends that the City continue its Maintenance and Compensation Agreement with FDOT, for street light maintenance services for FDOT owned lighting systems.

Applicable Area

South Beach
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
Yes, No No 

Strategic Connection

Prosperity - Revitalize targeted areas and increase investment.
Legislative Tracking
Public Works

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Letter, APF91 - State Highway Lighting Maintenance and Compensation Work Order FY 2020 2021
APF91- City of Miami Beach - Executed Agreement, 2007
2007-26517 Reso
Updated draft Maintenance Agreement
Miami Beach Lighting Count
Resolution