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RESOLUTION NO. 2009- I 4 <6S A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE PROPOSED TRAFFIC LIGHT ON 182ND STREET AND COLLINS AVENUE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach and Miami-Dade County School Board formed a partnership to create a new kindergarten through eighth grade school which is located less than a mile from the proposed traffic light; and WHEREAS, due to changing traffic patterns at the new school, opened in August 2008 with expected enrollment of 1,600 children, the need for the proposed traffic light is paramount to create a safe route for children living in condominiums on the east side of Collins A venue; and WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the proposed traffic light will protect the public welfare; and WHEREAS, the City strongly supports the proposed traffic light and traffic intersection at 182nd Street and Collins Avenue; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the health, safety and welfare of its citizens and visitors alike to have a safe intersection near a public school. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals set forth in this resolution are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein. Section 2. Express Support for Proposed Traffic Signal. The City Commission hereby supports the proposed traffic light and traffic intersection at 182nd Street and Collins Avenue. Section 3. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary to effectuate this Resolution. Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of September 2009.