The Florida Senate
BILL ANALYSIS AND FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
(This document is based on the provisions contained in the legislation as of the latest date listed below.)
Prepared By: The Professional Staff of the Committee on Appropriations
BILL: SB 1682
INTRODUCER: Senators Pizzo and Book
SUBJECT: Transportation Facility Designations/98 Points of Light Road
DATE: February 25, 2022
ANALYST STAFF DIRECTOR REFERENCE ACTION
1. Price Vickers TR Favorable
2. McAuliffe Hrdlicka ATD Recommend: Favorable
3. McAuliffe Sadberry AP Favorable
I. Summary:
SB 1682 designates the portion of S.R. A1A/Collins Avenue between 87th Terrace and
88th Street in Miami-Dade County as “98 Points of Light Road” and directs the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) to erect suitable markers.
The estimated cost to the FDOT to install the designation markers required under the bill is
$1,040. See the “Fiscal Impact Statement” below for details.
The bill takes effect July 1, 2022.
II. Present Situation:
Section 334.071, F.S., provides that legislative designations of transportation facilities are for
honorary or memorial purposes or to distinguish a particular facility. Such designations are not to
be construed as requiring any action by local governments or private parties regarding the
changing of any street signs, mailing addresses, or 911 emergency telephone number system
listings, unless the legislation specifically provides for such changes.
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When the Legislature establishes road or bridge designations, the FDOT is required to place
markers only at the termini specified for each highway segment or bridge designated by the law
creating the designation and to erect any other markers it deems appropriate for the
transportation facility.
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The FDOT may not erect the markers for honorary road or bridge designations unless the
affected city or county commission enacts a resolution supporting the designation. When the
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Section 334.071(1), F.S.
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Section 334.071(2), F.S.
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designated road or bridge segment is located in more than one city or county, each affected local
government must pass resolutions supporting the designations before the installation of the
markers.
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Surfside Condominium Collapse
On June 24, 2021, a 12-story oceanfront condominium in Surfside, Florida, partially collapsed
just before dawn. Ninety-eight people, ranging from children to the elderly, lost their lives.
III. Effect of Proposed Changes:
The bill designates the portion of S.R. A1A/Collins Avenue between 87th Terrace and
88th Street in Miami-Dade County as “98 Points of Light Road” in honor of the 98 victims of the
Surfside condominium collapse. The bill also directs the FDOT to erect suitable markers.
The bill takes effect July 1, 2022.
IV. Constitutional Issues:
A. Municipality/County Mandates Restrictions:
None.
B. Public Records/Open Meetings Issues:
None.
C. Trust Funds Restrictions:
None.
D. State Tax or Fee Increases:
None.
E. Other Constitutional Issues:
None identified.
V. Fiscal Impact Statement:
A. Tax/Fee Issues:
None.
B. Private Sector Impact:
None.
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Section 334.071(3), F.S. BILL: SB 1682 Page 3
C. Government Sector Impact:
The estimated cost to erect the designation markers required under this bill is $1,040,
based on the assumption that a minimum of two markers are required for each
designation at a cost to the FDOT of no less than $520 each. The estimate includes sign
fabrication, installation, and maintenance over time but does not include any additional
expenses related to maintenance of traffic, dedication event costs, or replacement
necessitated by damage, vandalism, or storm events. The FDOT is expected to absorb the
estimated cost within existing resources.
VI. Technical Deficiencies:
None.
VII. Related Issues:
None.
VIII. Statutes Affected:
The bill creates an undesignated section of Florida law.
IX. Additional Information:
A. Committee Substitute – Statement of Changes:
(Summarizing differences between the Committee Substitute and the prior version of the bill.)
None.
B. Amendments:
None.
This Senate Bill Analysis does not reflect the intent or official position of the bill’s introducer or the Florida Senate.