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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_14-16_05/23/2016 RESOLUTION 14 -16 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO INCLUDE THE TWO (2) RIGHT -TURN LANES LOCATED ADJACENT TO ST. JUDE CHURCH AND ADJACENT TO TEQUESTA SHOPPES IN THE CURRENT U.S. HIGHWAY ONE RECONFIGURATION PROJECT BETWEEN ALTERNATE AIA/BEACH ROAD AND COUNTY LINE ROAD; FURTHER EXPRESSING ITS INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL FUNDING AGREEMENTS FOR INCLUSION OF SUCH RIGHT TURN LANES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta, Florida, is a full- service municipality located in northern Palm Beach County; and WHEREAS, U.S. Highway One (US 1) is a roadway controlled by the Florida Department of Transportation that traverses the Village of Tequesta from north to south, connecting the Town of Jupiter to the south and unincorporated Martin County to the north; and WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation is currently developing plans to resurface and restripe US 1, from Alternate AIA/Beach Road to County Line Road, as part of its regular long -term maintenance program (see Exhibit 1); and WHEREAS, US 1 is currently configured as a six -lane facility, with a posted speed limit of 45 miles per hour, without bicycle facilities or right -hand turn-lanes, and with multiple driveways that provide access to Village of Tequesta businesses and destinations; and WHEREAS, a reconfiguration of US 1 to a facility with four "through" lanes for vehicles with designated bicycle /turning lanes would provide safer access to Tequesta businesses and destinations as well as safer accommodations for cyclists; and WHEREAS, a reconfigured US 1 would allow the opportunity for beautification to improve the appearance of the corridor through the Village of Tequesta; and WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation has developed a "Lane Elimination Program" to enable municipalities to request roadways such as US 1 be reconfigured with fewer "through" lanes and the re -use of additional lanes for designated bicycle /turning lanes; and WHEREAS, the Village Council desires to specifically include two (2) right turn lanes as part of the reconfiguration of USI, to be located adjacent to St. Jude Church and adjacent to Tequesta Shoppes, and intends to participate in local funding agreements for the inclusion of said right turn lanes as part of the overall reconfiguration project. WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta has undertaken a public process to evaluate the configuration US 1, gain public input, and determine its desired configuration for the roadway; and WHEREAS, the Village Council has received public support for the reconfiguration of US 1 through the Village of Tequesta to four "through" lanes with designated bicycle /turning lanes, and further believes that such a reconfiguration will serve the public health, safety and welfare, and will be in the•best interest of the Village of Tequesta, as well as its residents, businesses and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA THAT: Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption hereof. Section 2. The Village of Tequesta hereby requests the Florida Department of Transportation modify the plans for USl to reconfigure the section from Alternate AIA/Beach Road to County Line as a facility with four "through" vehicular lanes with two designated bicycle /turning lanes, and to specifically include within said reconfiguration, two (2) right turn lanes, to be located adjacent to St. Jude Church and adjacent to Tequesta Shoppes. Section 3. It is the intent of the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta to participate in local funding agreements for said right turn lanes. Section 4. The Village Clerk is directed to provide a copy of this Resolution to the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council and the Florida Department of Transportation. Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption. RESOLUTION 14 -16 MOTION SECOND Council Member Steve Okun Vice -Mayor Vince Arena VOTE FOR AGAINST ABSENT ADOPTION ADOPTION Mayor Abby Brennan a Vice -Mayor Vince Arena Ll Council Member Steve Okun ❑ Council Member Tom Paterno Council Member Frank D'Ambra ❑✓ The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted on 23- May -2016 MAYOR OF TEQUESTA ATTEST: OF v Q, GO FtPO� QGy Lori McWilliams, MMC Village Clerk z ,INCO RPORATED' %' /'j 1911 SAS�uiput I ps5detta � i, ���x���i ����t�l�l l ,������ '�����1� I fc�f Rt��t�way Ifi�: �3C�4(}t��}4 �il� f�t�st. �1.1�'7't+� 'f�.41'#, Rc��tf�i��r,Siti�: L I ' �r� > there�nr�s a �€�bi�rn�+ith the �ra � ca�trr�� c�r 1� _�n in 'our b'rc�wser. �h� c� ti "Ptc�t r�f ra#ellat b ;�csYr ict�nttfi��l b,: II ��te"�' "�arrr�ot be ci'rs la �d, v ?� k � � � � � � � _� F, �,�,. . ,. . , . rl.�+..;�IIKI..I�:��i�l.M1�f....�... , �.. 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