I believe that it's in the public interest to implement solutions to our traffic problems, to provide short term relief, prior to further exacerbation of the problem. I do not wish to shut down Miami Lakes from development or retreat from our being a pro-development, job creating leader in South Florida. I think we should expedite the issuance of permits on existing construction and for average residents. But, for any new projects that could exacerbate and worsen our traffic problems, I would like to research the legality and consider the policy implications of a short term moratorium on new projects that have not yet applied for permits that could worsen gridlock on already maxed out roadways. I would like to consider and discuss whether a short term moratorium on development would provide us with the authority that we do not legally have at times to insure that new development projects that substantially increase traffic are done in conjunction with roadway improvements and that we are not forced to say “yes” without these improvements being in place. We should explore whether such an initiative will be a strong tool to serve the public interest. I understand that we need to research the legal implications and policy issues before such an undertaking.

Fiscal Impact: High