HomeMy Public PortalAbout2002-34 Petitioning the Board of County Commissioners to delegate Responsibilities for Traffic ControlRESOLUTION NO. 2002-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; PETITIONING
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY TO DELEGATE TO THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE CERTAIN SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES FOR
THE CONTROL OF TRAFFIC ON MUNICIPAL STREETS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village of Key Biscayne and Miami -Dade County have a mutual interest
in serving the needs of our citizens and developing a safe and efficient roadway traffic control
program; and
WHEREAS, the delegation of certain traffic control responsibilities for the County to the
Village is logical, appropriate and best serves the needs of the citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Village Council hereby petitions the Board of County Commissioners of
Miami -Dade County to delegate to the Village of Key Biscayne the following specific
responsibilities for traffic control on municipal streets:
1. Non -Signalized Intersection Control at the Intersections of Municipal Roads. This
would include non -signalized control devices, such as stop signs and yield signs, at
local road intersections. It specifically does not include intersections with County,
State or Federal roads.
2. Traffic Calming Devices on Municipal Roads. This would include traffic calming
devices, such as traffic circles, on municipal roads. It specifically does not include
any such devices on or at the intersections of County, State or Federal roads.
3. Speed Limits on Municipal Roads. This would include the lowering, not raising, of
speed limits. State law allows this, provided speed limit signs are properly posted.
Section 2. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of August , 2002.
MAYOR JOE I. RASCO
CHITA H. ALVAREZ, CMC, VILLAGE CLERK
APPROVED AS T • F • RM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
RICHARD JAY IS ' , VILLA ATTORNEY