File #: 2020-R-02    Version: 1 Name: Proposed Resolution 2020-R-02: Naming and Dedication of NW 125th Avenue to "Abrahams-Torres Avenue"
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/6/2020 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 1/15/2020 Final action: 1/15/2020
Title: MOTION TO ADOPT PROPOSED RESOLUTION 2020-R-02. PROPOSED RESOLUTION 2020-R-02 IS A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA, NAMING AND DEDICATING N.W. 125th AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES “ABRAHAMS-TORRES AVENUE” IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 100.02 OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES CODE OF ORDINANCES; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO BROWARD COUNTY AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; DIRECTING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Attachments: 1. 1. 2020-R-02 Naming and Dedicating NW 125th Ave as Abrahams-Torres Ave.

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MOTION TO ADOPT PROPOSED RESOLUTION 2020-R-02.

 

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION 2020-R-02 IS A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA, NAMING AND DEDICATING N.W. 125th AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES “ABRAHAMS-TORRES AVENUE” IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 100.02 OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES CODE OF ORDINANCES; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO BROWARD COUNTY AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; DIRECTING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

 

Summary Explanation and Background

 

SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:

1.                      At the December 4, 2019 Commission Meeting, under OLD BUSINESS, Vice Mayor Siple introduced the matter and asked that the Commission agree by consensus to direct the City Attorney to draft a resolution on the renaming of Taft Street at 125th Avenue "Abrahams-Torres Avenue", and have a special event for the naming.  

 

2.                      In October 2011 and November 2018 there were two traffic fatalities in that area. Vice Mayor Siple said she received a request from the families of Cassie Tianna Torres and Alexandra Thomas Abrahams to rename 125th Avenue "Abrahams-Torres Avenue."

 

3.                      A motion was made by Vice Mayor Siple, seconded by the entire Commission, to direct City Manager to have a special event for the naming.

 

4.                      In 2011, Alexandra Abrahams, a 14-year old resident of the City was killed when a driver struck her at the intersection of Taft Street and N.W. 125th Avenue.

 

5.                      In 2018, Cassie Tianna Torres, a 15-year old resident of the City was killed when a driver struck her bicycle at the intersection of Taft Street and N.W. 125th Avenue.

 

6.                     Alexandra Abrahams and Cassie Tianna Torres were both students at Flanagan High School and residents of the City.

 

7.                     The City Commission desires to honor the memories of both Alexandra Abrahams and Cassie Tianna Torres.

 

 

 

 

Financial Impact

FINANCIAL IMPACT DETAIL:

 

a)   Initial Cost:  None

b)   Amount budgeted for this item in Account No: Not Applicable

c)   Source of funding for difference, if not fully budgeted: Not Applicable

d)   5 year projection of the operational cost of the project: Not Applicable

e)   Detail of additional staff requirements: Not Applicable