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RESOLUTION NO. 20R-02-37: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA SUPPORTING THE BROWARD METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) AND THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES IN ITS EFFORT TO COORDINATE THE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING FOR THE N.W. 31st AVENUE TRANSPORTATION/TRANSIT RELATED CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FROM BROWARD BOULEVARD TO COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA).
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Request Action:
Support N.W. 31st Avenue Corridor Improvement Project.
Need:
To support the effort to coordinate the transportation planning for the N.W. 31st Avenue transit corridor led by the City of Lauderdale Lakes.
Summary Explanation/ Background:
The City of Lauderdale Lakes has taken the lead to request a Planning, Development and Environmental Study to be conducted of 31st avenue between Broward Boulevard and McNab Road. The study will review the current conditions and projections for a Transportation and Transit Related Corridor Improvement Project from Broward Boulevard to Commercial Boulevard on 31st Avenue. The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is anticipated to provide funding for this Study. The Cities proposed to participate in this study are: Fort Lauderdale, Tamarac, Oakland Park, Lauderhill, and Lauderdale Lakes
The City of Lauderdale Lakes and the City of Fort Lauderdale have passed resolutions. The other Cities are encouraged to pass a resolution to participate in this study.
The City of Lauderhill supports the effort and would like to be included in the application process.
Attachments:
PD&E Study
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Letter to Charles Faranda
Fort Lauderdale Supporting Resolution
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
Include projected cost, approved budget amount and account number, source of funds, and any future funding requirements
There are no costs anticipated at this time.
Estimated Time for Presentation: 3 minutes
Master Plan:
Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[X ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption
Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities
Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes
Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas
[ ] Increase commercial tax base [ ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses
[ ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas
Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities
[ ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs [X ] Housing & streets improved, litter reduced
[ ] Increase proportion of single family homes and owner occupied housing
Goal 6: Efficient and Effective City Government, Customer Focused & Values Diversity
[ ] Improves City efficiency [ ] Increase use of Information Technology
[ ] Increases residents perception of Lauderhill as an excellent place to live