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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Alina T. Hudak, City Manager 
DATE:March  13, 2024
 



SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM, A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ("COUNTY"); SAID AGREEMENT PROVIDING FUNDING FROM THE COUNTY, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,205,000.00, FOR THE CITY TO PERFORM THE COUNTY ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OF MILLING AND RESURFACING DADE BOULEVARD, BETWEEN THE 17TH STREET BRIDGE EAST APPROACH AND 23RD STREET, AS PART OF THE CITY'S PLANNED INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS ALONG DADE BOULEVARD; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.

RECOMMENDATION

For maximum efficiency and in order to complete the much-needed County Project at the expense of the County, the Administration recommends approving, in substantial form, the draft JPA attached hereto, and authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute the JPA.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

Miami Dade County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida ("County") is proposing road construction improvements on Dade Boulevard, between the 17th Street Bridge East approach and 23rd Street.  These improvements include milling and resurfacing. The City is also planning to replace an aged water main along this corridor.

 

To reduce traffic impacts for residents and visitors, the City and County have agreed to execute the two projects jointly. Therefore, the City will coordinate the road construction improvements on behalf of the County and at the County’s expense, consisting of milling and resurfacing of Dade Boulevard between the 17th Street bridge east approach and 23rd Street (the “County’s Project”). The County’s Project is estimated to not exceed $1,205,000.00.  The cost of the County Project will be paid to the City on a reimbursable basis pursuant to a Joint Participation Agreement (JPA), a draft copy of which is attached hereto.

 

Pursuant to the JPA, the City will be responsible for:

 

(1) hiring the contractor;

(2)providing construction administration and inspection services

(3) providing public information and involvement services

(4) providing project management services;

(5) completing the design components of the project including construction plans, technical specifications, special provisions, pay items and cost estimates for the County’s Project; and

(6)  obtaining all necessary permits (excluding payment for any County permits)

SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA

Results from the 2022 Resident Survey related to the City's perception and satisfaction show an overall approval of 67.4%, and rated the City as a good place to live.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Account Code: 418-0815-069357-29-418-000-00-00-00-28520

 

The design and permitting for this project will be funded by the City’s Five-Year Water and Sewer Critical Needs Capital Improvement Plan.

 

The Construction of the Milling and Resurfacing work will be funded by Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation & Public Works per this JPA.

CONCLUSION

For maximum efficiency and in order to complete the much-needed County Project at the expense of the County, the Administration recommends approving, in substantial form, the draft JPA attached hereto, and authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute the JPA.

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?
No No 

Strategic Connection

Prosperity - Market and promote Miami Beach as a world class arts, culture, and quality entertainment destination.
Legislative Tracking
Public Works

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Draft JPA
Resolution