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RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
FEC RAILWAY CROSSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN FLORIDA
EAST COAST RAILWAY, LLC., ALL ABOARD FLORIDA –
OPERATION LLC AND THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM AS ATTACHED AND MADE
A PART OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on February 6, 2013, the City Commission approved a resolution expressing
support for efforts to establish rail on the FEC railway corridor; and
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WHEREAS, All Aboard Florida (AAF) will be making certain upgrades at crossings in order
to meet minimum standards to have passenger trains on the FEC; and
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WHEREAS, the initial development improvements will be paid for by AAF and will be
completed regardless of what happens with quiet zones; and
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has agreed to undertake the
improvement of select crossings to create quiet zones; and
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WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission have previously adopted a resolution of
support for the application of the TIGER grant to improve all crossings to quiet zones; and
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WHEREAS, the amendment to the agreement indicates that while AAF will be paying for
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the initial development improvements, their doing so does not waive FEC’s rights to charge for
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crossing improvements in the future; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the existing agreements, the City will be liable for any and all
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other costs due subsequent to AAF paying the initial development cost; it is anticipated that the
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maintenance and/or replacement costs may increase the City Manager’s spending authority in
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future budget years; and
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WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Hallandale Beach deems it to
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be in the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City, to accept the proposed
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amendments to the crossing agreement, and authorize the City Manager to execute the
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amendment in substantially the same form as attached to effectuate the project.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA:
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SECTION 1. City Manager Authorization. The Mayor and City Commission of the City
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of Hallandale Beach authorizes the City Manager to execute an Amendment to the existing
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railroad crossing agreement in substantially the same form as attached to effectuate the project.
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SECTION 2.
Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this _____ day of September, 2014.
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JOY F. COOPER
MAYOR
SPONSORED BY: CITY ADMINISTRATION
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ATTEST:
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SHEENA JAMES, CMC
CITY CLERK
Approved as to legal sufficiency and form
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V. LYNN WHITFIELD
CITY ATTORNEY
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