R2026-06-94.pdf

CITY OF HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

RESOLUTION NO. R2026- 06- 94

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

DEVELOP A SCOPE OF SERVICES AND OBTAIN QUOTES,

PROPOSALS, OR OTHER PROCUREMENT RESPONSES FOR THE

PREPARATION OF A CITYWIDE TRANSIT NEEDS AND MOBILITY

SURVEY; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR

AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Homestead, Florida, desires to evaluate existing and future public transportation needs within the City in a manner that reflects the actual travel patterns, transit usage, and mobility needs of City residents; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the City should be in a position to present meaningful, locally generated data to the Miami -Dade Transportation Planning

Organization, Miami - Dade County, and other regional transportation partners when evaluating future transit corridors, routes, service models, and mobility investments affecting the City; and

WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that any comprehensive re- evaluation of mass transit serving the City should be informed by data regarding the number of residents who use public transportation, the type of public transportation used, the purpose of such use, general trip destinations, and the geographic areas of the City from which such riders originate; and

WHEREAS, the City Council desires that such survey include, without limitation, information concerning whether residents reside in areas such as west of Krome Avenue, east of U. S. 1, east of Florida' s Turnpike, or in other relevant geographic areas of the

City, so that future transit recommendations may be evaluated in relation to the actual distribution of resident demand; and

WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that locally generated transit data may assist the City in proposing new transit lines, route alignments, innovative transit systems, or alternative mobility solutions in lieu of, or in addition to, traditional linear north -south transit models, including Bus Rapid Transit or Metro raiI- related extensions; and

WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that, if a future major regional event or destination is located within or near the City, early collection of transit and mobility data would assist the City in planning for transportation systems that benefit residents before, during, and after such event; and

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the City Manager to develop a proposed scope of services and obtain quotes, proposals, or other procurement responses for the preparation of a Citywide transit needs and mobility survey, subject to the City' s applicable procurement requirements; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this Resolution is in the best interest and welfare of the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are confirmed, adopted, and incorporated herein and made a part hereof by this reference.

Section 2. Authorization. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to develop a scope of services and obtain quotes, proposals, or other procurement

R2026- 06- 94 2 responses, as appropriate under the City' s procurement procedures, for the preparation of a Citywide transit needs and mobility survey.

Section 3. Survey Scope. The Citywide transit needs and mobility survey may include, without limitation, the collection and analysis of information concerning:

A. the number or percentage of City residents who use public transportation;

B. the types of public transportation used by City residents;

C. the purposes for which residents use public transportation, including employment, education, medical, commercial, recreational, governmental, or other trip purposes;

D. the general destinations, routes, or travel corridors used by residents,- E. the geographic areas of the City from which public transportation users originate, including areas west of Krome Avenue, east of U. S. 1, east of

Florida' s Turnpike, and such other geographic subareas as may be determined appropriate by the City Manager;

F. unmet transit needs, service gaps, frequency concerns, access limitations, or first- mile/ last- mile issues affecting City residents;

G. resident interest in alternative or innovative transit systems, circulators, shuttles, microtransit, on -demand service, special event mobility systems, or other mobility options; and

H. such other information as may assist the City in developing recommendations for presentation to the Miami -Dade Transportation Planning Organization, Miami -Dade County, or other regional transportation partners.

Section 4. No Final Contract Award Authorized. This Resolution authorizes the City Manager to develop the scope of services and obtain quotes, proposals, or other procurement responses. This Resolution does not independently authorize the award or execution of any agreement unless such award or execution is otherwise authorized under the City Code, the City's adopted budget, and applicable procurement requirements. Any agreement requiring City Council approval shall be presented to the

City Council for further consideration.

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Section 5. Implementation. The City Manager and City Attorney are hereby authorized to take all actions necessary to implement the purposes of this Resolution, consistent with the City Code, applicable procurement requirements, and applicable law.

Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 2" d day of June, 2026.

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SPONSORED BY: MAYOR STEVEN D. LOSNER

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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY

FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE CITY ONLY:

WEISS SEROA HELFMA"N COLE & BIERMAN, P. L.

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Moved by: Councilwoman Kimberly Konsky

Seconded by: Councilwoman Erica G. Avila Council Vote: 7

FINAL VOTE AT ADOPTION

Mayor Steven D. Losner

Vice Mayor Jenifer N. Bailey Councilwoman Erica G. Avila Councilman Clemente Canabal

Councilman Sean L. Fletcher

Councilwoman Kimberly Konsky Councilman Larry Roth

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