HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-070-2527_-_Gateway_Signs_-_Gold_Glades_Interchange_Improvements_-_Adopted_-_PdfRESOLUTION NO. 2026-070-2527
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE DESIGN,
CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION OF AN AESTHETIC
GATEWAY GLADES GOLDENTHE AS PART SIGN OF
INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, IDENTIFYING
THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS AT A LOCATION MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED
ADOPTION OF THE PROVIDING HERETO; FOR
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, as part of the Golden Glades Interchange Improvements Project,
FDOT seeks to design and construct two City of Miami Gardens Identity Signs
(aesthetic features) on S.R. 860/NW 183 Street/Miami Gardens Drive, east and west
sides of Florida’s Turnpike bridge over S.R. 860/NW 183 Street/Miami Gardens Drive,
to enhance community identity and gateway aesthetics, and
WHEREAS, these identity signs fulfill the commitment to install aesthetic features
next time this bridge is widened, as outlined on the executed Joint Participation
Agreement between the Florida Department of Transportation (Florida’s Turnpike
Enterprise) and the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, Article 9, Page 5 of 8, dated June 2,
2009, and
WHEREAS, the proposed concept plan depicts the installation of two City of
Miami Gardens Identity Signs on the grass median of S.R. 860/NW 183 Street/Miami
Gardens Drive, east and west sides of Florida’s Turnpike bridge over S.R. 860/NW 183
Street/Miami Gardens Drive, that enhances community identity and gateway aesthetics,
and
WHEREAS, the signs will be protected by concrete barrier walls in both
directions of traffic to prevent damage, and
WHEREAS, the signs will incorporate the City’s latest reflective seal, as provided
by the City, thus eliminating the need for additional lighting components, and
WHEREAS, the signs will be located as close as practicable to the bridge
structure without being physically affixed to the bridge, and
WHEREAS, FDOT seeks the City’s approval to design and construct these City
identity signs under the Golden Glades Interchange Project, and
WHEREAS, Staff recommends the approval of the aesthetic City of Miami
Gardens sign,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby approves the design, construction, and installation of an aesthetic gateway sign
as part of the Golden Glades Interchange Improvements Project, identifying the City of
Miami Gardens at a location more particularly described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JUNE 24, 2026.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, MMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: CAMERON BENSON, CITY MANAGER
Moved by: Councilwoman Powell
Seconded by: Vice Mayor Stephens
VOTE: 5-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Stephens, III Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
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Councilwoman Julien Absent
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