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| | | | | | | | | To: | Honorable Mayor and Town Councilmembers
| | From: | Alex Rey, Town Manager
| | Subject: | Legislative Priorities for FY2017-2018
| | Date: | 1/17/2017
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| | | | | | | | | Recommendation: | It is recommended that the Town Council approve the enclosed legislative appropriation priorities for FY2017-2018. |
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| | | | | | | | | Background: |
The State Legislature annually considers several appropriations measures, which provide discretionary funding for numerous activities, as well as general government operations. Southern Strategy Group (SSG) was recently awarded a contract to provide the Town's state lobbying services. SSG lobbying services include being proactive in monitoring and lobbying on state budgeting and legislation which impacts the Town. SSG, in coordination with the Town Mayor and staff, will be pursing funding for the projects identified in the legislative appropriation priorities enclosed herein.
SSG, the Mayor and I are scheduled to meet with Representatives on January 11, 2017 in Tallahassee. Any recommended changes resulting from the meetings held with Representatives in Tallahassee will be discussed at the January 17, 2017 meeting.
TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES SUMMARY
TOTAL LEGISLATIVE REQUESTS $3,978,600 MILLION
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$1 Million
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Canal Bank Stabilization Project
Construction of canal stabilization to complete approximately 7,000 linear feet of the Golden Glades Canal along the north boundary of the Town of Miami Lakes (NW 170th Street), from NW 78th Avenue to Interstate 75 (I-75) on the south bank residential side.
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$650,000
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West Lakes Drainage Improvements Project
Drainage system installation of drainage pipes in residential arterial roads and exfiltration trenches (French Drains), connecting to existing underground infrastructure, leading to an outfall. The previously installed underground infrastructure is the main system which West Lakes Drainage Improvements Project new structures and inlets will intersect, completing the drainage system.
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$328,600
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Lake Sarah/Lake Hilda Drainage Improvements Project
Drainage improvement project consisting of a complete drainage system retrofit and installation of drainage pipes and exfiltration trenches (French Drains) throughout the project.
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$1 Million
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59th Avenue Extension Project
Purchase the property from the Miami-Dade Aviation Department to design and construct a bridge and roadway improvement to connect residential and commercial population to an industrious business district. This project is of great significance to open and expand connectivity to and from the business district. The project would benefit the Town and neighboring jurisdictions by improving transportation infrastructure, increasing access to commerce, and expanding economic opportunities in this region by diverting local traffic from 57th Avenue to 59th Avenue. In addition, the project will include a storage yard for Public Works equipment and materials, as well as a boat storage facility for Town residents to be operated by the private sector through a revenue sharing agreement with the Town.
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$1 Million
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87th Avenue Ramp to Miami-Dade Expressway (MDX) 924 Extension West (Gratigny) to the Homestead of the Florida's Turnpike (HEFT) Project
Design and construct a new 87th Avenue access ramp improvement to be included into the MDX existing 924 West Extension project plans and the on ramp could possibly connect to I-75 northbound. This project is consistent with the Town's Comprehensive Development Master Plan, 2025 Strategic Plan, and Transportation Master Plan. The 87th Avenue ramp will enhance regional connectivity and improve transportation infrastructure.
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