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RESOLUTION NO. 10-8168
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SOUTH FLORIDA EAST
COAST CORRIDOR STUDY FOR THE TRANSIT SERVICE
BETWEEN MIAMI AND JUPITER, TO ENHANCE MOBILITY IN
THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA REGION, ENDORSING REGIONAL
RAIL AS THE BASIS FOR A LOCALLY PREFERRED
ALTERNATIVE AND ACKNOWLEDGING POTENTIAL STATION
LOCATIONS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A
COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE AGENCIES AS STATED
HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT") seeks public input for
the South Florida East Coast Corridor Study; and
WHEREAS, the study area follows the FEC Rail Road right-of-way from
approximately West Flagler Street in Downtown Miami to Indiantown Road in Jupiter. This
corridor traverses Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties and generally parallels Dixie
Highway and US-l; and
WHEREAS, the Florida East Coast ("FEC") Railway corridor was historically operated
as a passenger rail line along Florida's East coast; and
WHEREAS, many cities on Florida's East coast developed around train stations along
the FEC railroad; and
WHEREAS, modern cities along Florida East Coast are currently implementing
programs to redevelop historic downtowns with land use changes that encourage transit-oriented
development centered around train stations; and
WHEREAS, travel along the eastern portions of the three counties, mainly along I-95,
U.S. 1 and Old Dixie/Federal Highway are already operating beyond their capacity, especially the
North and South arteries; and
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WHEREAS, reduction of vehicle miles traveled would reduce fuel consumption and the
amounts of pollutants emitted in the Southeast Florida region; and
WHEREAS,there is a critical need for adequate transit service provision for the mobility
needs of the residents of Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, the reintroduction of passenger service along Florida East Coast would
stimulate the economy, increase access to job opportunities, and assist the transit-dependent
population between Miami and cities throughout Southeast Florida region.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF OPA LOCKA,FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble are hereby incorporated by reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of Opa-locka supports the Florida Department of
Transportation's South Florida East Coast Corridor study for transit service between Miami and
Jupiter to enhance mobility in the Southeast Florida region.
Section 3. The City Commission of Opa-locka endorses the Regional Rail operating
in the FEC Railway Corridor as the locally preferred alternative for future South Florida East
Coast Corridor transit, and agrees with the proposed transit station locations, as identified through
a collaborative, public process in Phase 2 of the Study, particularly as they pertain to this
jurisdiction,as appropriate.
Section 4. The City of Commission Opa-locka, working with the FDOT and other
appropriate agencies, agrees to support complementary land use policies, land development
regulations, "quiet zones" and economic development activities consistent with the Federal
Transit Administration New Starts Development Process.
Section 5. The City Commission of Opa-locka further encourages the Florida
Department of Transportation, on behalf of all state stakeholders, to actively pursue obtaining
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shared access to the current FEC Railway Corridor with the purpose of reintroducing passenger
transit services within the FEC railway Corridor.
Section 6. The City Clerk is directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to all
appropriate public agencies including the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization, the
Miami-Dade County Commission, the Miami-Dade County officials involved in regional transit
planning, the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority and its membership, the Florida
League of Cities, the Florida Association of Counties, local governments, the Chambers of
Commerce within the South Florida area, CSX Transportation, the Flagler Development Group,
the FEC, LLC, and the aviation and sea port agency officials.
Section 7. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 8th DAY OF December, 2010.
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YRA TAYLOR
MAYOR
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Debora S. Irby
City Clerk
Approved as to •rm and legal suff.iency:
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Jose+ S.Ge er
Cit ' ttorne
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Resolution No. 10-8168
Moved by: HOLMES
Seconded by: TYDUS
Commissioner Vote: 4-0
Commissioner Holmes: YES
Commissioner Miller: YES
Commissioner Tydus: YES
Vice Mayor Johnson: OUT OF ROOM
Mayor Taylor: YES
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