Res 62-94 RESOLUTION NO. 62-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE CONTINUATION OF
CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY (CMAQ) FUNDING
FOR AIR QUALITY MAINTENANCE AREAS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties have been
individually designated as non-attainment areas for ozone and comprise
the Southeast Florida Airshed; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida has submitted a request to the
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to redesignate the
Airshed from non-attainment to attainment and become an air quality
maintenance area; and
WHEREAS, the Airshed and the respective counties would lose
eligibility for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program
funds used for transportation improvement projects which contribute to
maintaining or reducing air quality emission levels; and
WHEREAS, the Clean Air Act Amendments require the counties
to attain and maintain clean air standards; and
WHEREAS, a coalition effort of non-attainment areas proposed
for redesignation to maintenance areas is underway to pursue changes
in ISTEA to enable maintenance areas to qualify for CMAQ funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
$~tion 1. That the City of Delray Beach supports the
amendment of the CMAQ program language to provide funding for air
quality maintenance areas to continue implementation of projects that
contribute to maintaining or improving air quality.
Section 2. That the City of Delray Beach supports the
coalition efforts to change ISTEA to enable maintenance areas to
qualify for CMAQ funds.
Section 3, That this Resolution shall take effect
immediately upon adoption, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to
forward a copy of the same to the Florida Department of
Transportation, the Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Palm Beach
County Municipal League, the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation,
the Board of County Commissioners, and all Palm Beach County
Municipalities.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 2nd day of
August, 1994.
ATTEST:
City C~erk '
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BOB GRAHAM
FLORIDA
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WASHINGTON, DC 20510-0903
October 6, 1994
Ms. Allison MacGregor Harty
City Clerk
City of Delray Beach
100 Northwest First Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
Dear Allison:
Thank you for contacting me regarding the congestion mitigation
and air quality (CMAQ) program.
I am aware of the impending loss of CMAQ funding by areas
reaching air quality attainment status. The House of
Representatives has passed legislation which would freeze the
current CMAQ apportionments for three years, regardless of
whether an area comes into compliance with clean air requirements
during that tlme. This provision is part of H.R. 4385, a bill
which would establish the National Highway System (NHS}.
The Senate passed NHS bill (S. 1887) does not include any changes
to CMAQ or other transportation policies. I am uncertain whether
a final NHS bill including these CMAQ changes could be approved
by Congress before it adjourns in October, but I hope to be
closely involved in any negotiations toward a final version of
the bill.
Senator Baucus has announced his intention to hold an oversight
hearing on issues relating to the 1991 highway bill in
anticipation of developing legislation in 1995 making mid-course
corrections to the law. Additionally, the U.S. Department of
Transportation is considering what ~lexibility ].t nas under
existing law to address the CMAQ concerns of several states with
metropolitan areas coming into compliance.
Please be assured that I will have your comments in mind should
the Environment Committee or the full Senate have the opportunity
to address this issue.
With kind regards,
Sincerely,
United States Senator
MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: ~ITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM #--'~ - MEETING OF AuGusT 2, %994
RESOLUTION NO. 62-94/CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR
QUALITY (CMAQ) FUNDING
DATE: JULY 29, 1994
This is a resolution in support of efforts by the Metropolitan
Planning Organization to encourage the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) to continue funding for congestion
mitigation and air quality for air quality maintenance areas. As
noted in the Municipal League's memorandum, if this program is not
continued the County could lose approximately $5,000,000 which is
used to implement this program.
Recommend approval of Resolution No. 62-94.
ref: agmemo8
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CouilIy MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
PO. BOX 1~8~, CI~NT~:R, W~$T PALM BEACH, FLORiOA 33~,0~ (407) 355-44~4
MBMO ANDUM
'Z~3t Mayors a~,~a~nagers (f appropriate distribution)
FROM~ Jack Ho~an, Executi"e Director
DATB~ July 14t 1994
]tl~; Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ)' Funding
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At the July 13, 1994 Municipal L~ague Board of Directors Meeting
the Board agreed to support the tropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO) in their efforts to encourage tho United States
Environmental Protection Agency ~(EPA) to continue funding for
congestion mitigation and air quality f~r air quality maintenance
areas. Attached is the League R~solut~on that was passed by the
Board and which will be submitte~ %o the general m~.~ership for
ratification. The Board is encou~ag~n~ all municipalities to pass
a similar Besolution in support o~ th~s effort. Basically, if
this program is not continued the'County could lose approximately
$5 Million which is used to this program.
If you have any questions reg&rdin! this matter either contact this
office or Randy Whitfield, Direct~ MPO at 684-4170.
Attachment
bce: Randy Whip,laid
JUL 19 1994
RESOLUTION NC
A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE, , SUPPORTIN~ THE
CONTINUATION OF CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR
QUALITY (CMAQ) ~ FOR AIR QUALITY
MAINTENANCE AREAS; AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; AND FOR OTHER 'OSES.
WHE~AS, Dads, Broward a Palm Beach Counties have been
individually designated as non-a areas for ozone and
comprise the 8outheast Florida ; and
WHEREAS, the State of Fl¢~rida has submitted a request to
the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to
redesignate the Airshed from non ~tt&inmen: to attainment and
become an air quality maintenance ~rea; and
W~REAS, the Airshed the respective counties would
lose eligibility for Congestion Ml, igation an~ Air Quality (CMAQ)
program funds used for transportatLon improvement projects which
contribute to maintaining or ~g air quality emission levels;
and
'WHEREAS, t~e Clean Air Act Amendments require the
counties to attain and maintain cle~n air standards; and
WHZR~As', a ..~oalltion ef loft of .non-attainment areas
proposed for redesignation to areas is underway to
pursue changes in.ISTEA to enable maintenance areas. ~o qualify for
CMAQ funds,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BY THE PALM BEACH COUNTY
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE, INC., THAT:
Sectlon__l~ The Palm Beach Muni¢~pal League, Inc.
supports ~he amendment of the CMAQ program language ~o provide
funding for air quality ma.ntenance areas to continue
implementation of projects that contribute to maintaining or
improving air qual£ty.
~e~i'on 2= The Palm County Municipal League, Inc.
supports the coalition efforts to change ISTEA to enable
maintenance areas to qualify for funds.
Section__3~ This shall take effect immediately
upon adoption.
.PASSED. A~D ADOPTED this day o~' _ , i994.
PALM BEACE COUNTY MUNICIPAL
LEAGUe, INC,
McCARTHY, President
Attest ~
( Seal )
C :\OLD W 8LMUNLI~AO LT~CMAQ
07/13/94
September 6, 1994
Commissioner Karen T. Marcus
Board of County Commissioners
301 N. Olive Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Dear Commissioner Marcus:
Enclosed please find a copy of Resolution No. 62-94 supporting
the continuation of Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ)
funding for air quality maintenance areas. This resolution was
passed and adopted by the City Commission of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, in regular session on August 2, 1994.
Your serious consideration is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Alison MacGregor Harty
City Clerk
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Distribution
Richard Walesky, Dept of Environmental Resources Mgmt
Trela White, Corbett and White
Ben Watts, Secretary of Transportation
David VanLeuvan, Federal Highway Authority
Robert Graham, U.S. Senate
Connie Mack, U.S. Senate
Clay Shaw, U.S. House of Rep
Jim Scott, Florida State Senate
Carol Hanson, Florida State House of Rep
Palm Beach County Municipal League
Metropolitan Planning Organization
County Commissioners
All County Municipalities
Board of County Commissioners County Administrator
Mary McCarty, Chair Robert Weisman
Ken L. Foster, Vice Chairman
Karen t. Marcus EECEIVED
Carol A. Roberts 71q//3Jc]
Warren H. Newell
Burt Aaronson ~/~~-~'~ CITY CLEr~K
Maude Ford Lee ~ ........
September 9, 1994
Alison MacGregor Harty
City Clerk
City of DelrayBeach
100 N.'W. 1st Avenue
DelrayBeach, Florida 33444
Dear Ms. Harty=
Thank~ou for sending me a copy of Resolution no. 62-94 supporting
the continuation of Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ)
funding for air quality maintenance areas.
I have forwarded the resolution and the interlocal agreement to the
County's Agenda Coordinator to be placed on the next available
agenda to be received and filed. If I m~y be of further
assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
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Ms. Alison MacGregor Harty
City of Delray Beach
City Clerk
100 N.W.. 1st Avenue
Delray Beach, FL. 33444
Dear Ms. Harty:
Subject: Florida - Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ)
In response to your September 6, 1994, letter supporting the
continuation of CMAQ funding for air quality maintenance areas the
following information is provided. The Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA),
in cooperation with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are
currently conducting a "Process Review" of the CMAQ Program to
determine if it is meeting its goals under the Intermodal Surface
Transportation Efficiency Act and the Clean Air Act. This review
includes evaluating the CMAQ Program objectives, approaches, and
policy issues. The results and recommendations of this CMAQ review
will be included in a final report to be released later this year,
with additions or changes to the program guidance to follow, as
necessary. This report will be available ~rom the FHWA
Headquarters office of Environment and Planning through the Florida
Division Office.
Your interest and support of the CMAQ Program is-aPpreciated, and a
for their review and consideration in developing modifications to
the CMAQ program guidance.
If you have any questions about this subject, please do not
hesitate to contact this office.
Sincerely yours,
_ R. Skinner
J:
R£CH{VHD ~4~/vision Administrator
CII'Y CLERK
Board of County Commissioners County Administrator
Mary McCarty, Chair Robert Weisman
Ken L. Foster, Vice Chairman
Karen T. Marcus
Carol A. Roberts
Warren H. Newell
Burt Aaronson ~
Maude Ford Lee
October 4, 1994
Alison MacGregor Harty, City Clerk
City of Delray Beach
100 N.W. 1st Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
Dear Ms. Harty:
This letter acknowledges receipt of Resolution No. 62-94,
supporting the continuation of Congestion Mitigation and Air
Quality (CMAQ) funding for air quality maintenance areas.
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners officially
received and filed your correspondence at the October 4th Board
meeting. A copy of your resolution was sent to Richard Walesky,
Director of Environmental Resources Management.
Sincerely,
Diane Bethel
Agenda Coordinator
cc: Richard Walesky
RECEIVED
CITY CLERK
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OCTOBER 4, 1994
3. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL
A. ADMINISTRATION
1. Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Resolution No. 94-42 of the Village
Council of the Village of Royal Palm Beach, Florida, establishing an additional
assessment as a result of violations of criminal law.
2. Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Resolution No. 94-142 of the City
Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, supporting the Pa{m Beach
County Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 3 Grant Application.
3. Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Resolution No. 217 of the Town
Commission of the Town of South Palm Beach, Florida, supporting the
countywide referendum regarding County property-tax exemptions as an economic
incentive.
i 4. Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Resolution No. 62-94 of the City
Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, supporting the continuation of
congestion mitigation and air quality (CMAQ) funding for air quality maintenance
areas.
5. Staff recommends motion to receive and file: Resolution 41 ~94 of the Town of
Jupiter, Florida, requesting that Palm Beach County designate Center Street as a
constrained roadway at a lower level of service (CRALLS) facility.
6. Staff recommends motion to approve and execute: The First Amendment to the
Tri-Party Interlocal Waterfront Redevelopment Agreement for the expenditure of
$20,000 to fund the County's portion of this agreement with the Port of Palm
Beach and the City of Riviera Beach (each contributing $20,000), and with the the
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) contributing 840,000, if approved by
MPO as requested at the October 1994 MPO meeting. SUMMARY: On-going
discussions and coordination by the Tri-Party Interlocal Agreement Steering
Committee have resulted in support for the $100,000 expenditure for consultant
contractual services with Prime Interests to provide a conceptual plan for
economic development/redevelopment of the Riviera Beach/Port of Palm Beach
waterfront and surrounding area. The Metropolitan Planning Organization is being
requested to provide $40,000 for transportation-related costs, making the total
contractual cost for Phase II $100,000 (see below). Phase II will finalize planning
and expedite implementation in three areas: anchor validation, property
relationship, and program development, as explained in the attached Scope of
Services. The Port will continue to act as the Interlocal Agreement Contract
Administrator. (Companion Item 3G-9)
M.P.O. $40,000 transportation-related costs only
Port of P.B. $20,000
Riviera Bch. $20,000
P. Bch. County $20,000
+
$100,000 contingent upon each entity's approval