HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2017-152 Supports the Tri-Rail Coastal Link (TRCL) Commuter Rail Service to Provide for the Extension of the Passenger Rail Service from NE Miami-Dade County into SE Broward County RESOLUTION NO. 2017-152
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE TRI-RAIL COASTAL LINK (TRCL)
COMMUTER RAIL SERVICE AND EXPRESSING A COMMITMENT TO
WORK WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF FLORIDA EAST COAST
INDUSTRIES AND ITS AFFILIATES, THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, BROWARD COUNTY, THE BROWARD
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION, AND THE SOUTH
FLORIDA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP A
COST EFFECTIVE RAIL SYSTEM WITH A SOUND FINANCIAL PLAN TO
PROVIDE FOR CAPITAL AND OPERATING COSTS FOR THE EXTENSION
OF THE PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE FROM NORTHEAST MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY INTO SOUTHEAST BROWARD COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway historically operated passenger rail
service along Florida's east coast, and many South Florida municipalities developed around its
passenger stations; and
WHEREAS, large portions of the South Florida region's population and businesses are
concentrated within those municipalities where roadway traffic congestion is now degrading the
quality of their residents' lives and stifling the growth of trade and commerce; and
WHEREAS, commuter rail service would help mitigate the worsening traffic congestion,
improve air quality and reduce fuel consumption in an environmentally sustainable manner; and
WHEREAS, the cities of southeast Broward County — namely Dania Beach, Hallandale
Beach, and Hollywood are actively redeveloping their downtown centers which straddle the rail
corridor and desire transit oriented development (TOD), which generally accompanies rail
stations; and
WHEREAS,the representatives of Dania Beach, Hallandale Beach, and Hollywood have
discussed and will continue to coordinate mobility improvements needed to alleviate traffic in
the area; and
WHEREAS, commuter rail service would provide jobs, expand the tax base and increase
revenues to strengthen the local and regional economies while providing improved access to job
opportunities and greater mobility for the transit dependent members of the community; and
WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County's agencies have significantly advanced their
participation level and commitment to funding for this project to move forward in Miami-Dade
County and it is now incumbent upon the various agencies in Broward County to develop cost
feasible plans to, at a minimum, bring the service into southeast Broward County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH,FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are ratified and confirmed as
being true and correct, and they are made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2. That the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach, Florida supports:
A. the Tri-Rail Coastal Link (TRCL) Commuter Rail Service and expresses a
commitment to work with representatives of Florida East Coast Industries and its
affiliates, Broward County, the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, the
Florida Department of Transportation and the South Florida Regional
Transportation Authority to develop a cost effective system with a sound financial
plan providing for capital and operating costs for railroad service; and
B. the continued joint coordination with the Cities of Hollywood/Hallandale
Beach/Dania Beach as well as the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization as
it relates to mobility planning for southeast Broward and requests the MPO to
initiate a planning process for this purpose; and
C. the City of Hollywood as the lead applicant for an MPO initialed study of mobility
improvement in southeast Broward County.
Section 3. That the City Manager of the City of Dania Beach is authorized to do all
things necessary to carry out the aims of this Resolution.
Section 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and adoption by the City Commission.
Section 6. That the City Commission directs the City Clerk to transmit an executed
copy of this resolution to the Cities of Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Hallandale Beach, and to
Broward County Commission and to the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization.
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Section 7. That this Resolution shall become effective upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED on December 11, 2017.
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LOUISE STILSON, CMC MARA JAM
CITY CLERK AYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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