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FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE 

Hybrid Meeting - Commission Chambers and Zoom

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September 20, 2024 - 10:30 AM

 

Commissioner Joseph Magazine, Chair 

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, Vice-Chair 

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, Member 

Commissioner Alex Fernandez, Alternate 

 

Jason Greene, Liaison 

Nattaly Cuervo, Support Staff 

 

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OLD BUSINESS

 

OB 1.

DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY OF THE CITY ENTERING INTO ONE OR MORE AGREEMENTS WITH PRIVATE PARKING FACILITY OPERATORS IN NORTH BEACH IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AVAIlaBLE PARKING SPACES FOR NORTH BEACH RESIDENTS.

Applicable Area: North Beach

Parking

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

Commissioner David Suarez

December 13, 2024 – C4 D

 

 

OB 2.

DISCUSS FENCING FOR CITY OWNED VACANT/ABANDONED LOTS

Applicable Area: Citywide

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

January 31, 2024 – R5 E

 

 

OB 3.

DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY OF THE CITY ASSUMING CONTROL AND MANAGING THE SUNSET HARBOUR LIFT STATION.

Applicable Area: South Beach

Public Works

Commissioner David Suarez

April 3, 2024- C4 L

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

NB 1.

UPDATE ON NEGOTIATIONS WITH 1940 BARCLAY PARTNERS, LLC, PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 2023-115-KB, FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1940 PARK AVENUE (THE BARCLAY) FOR A DEVELOPMENT AND GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT

Applicable Area: South Beach

Economic Development

Economic Development

April 3, 2024 – C2 C

 

 

NB 2.

DISCUSS THE DESIREABILITY, FEASABILITY, AND COST OF CONSTUCTING A CHILDREN'S PARK AT THE EUCLID CIRCLE ON LINCOLN ROAD.

Applicable Area: South Beach

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner David Suarez

June 26, 2024 – C4 M

 

 

NB 3.

EXPLORE CREATION OF AN EMPTY SPACE RE-UTILIZATION INITIATIVE TO SET UP AS PHOTO SHOOT STUDIOS FOR ASPIRING ARTISTS/PHOTOGRAPHERS (ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY).

Applicable Area: South Beach

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

June 26, 2024 – C4 K

 

 

NB 4.

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO INCORPORATE THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN CITY OPERATIONS AND FURTHER IMPROVE CITY SERVICES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CITY PERMITTING PROCESSES, 311 NON-EMERGENCY REPORTING, TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT, AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION; AND TO DISCUSS A POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIP WITH MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE ON AI INITIATIVES.

Applicable Area: Citywide

Information Technology

Mayor Meiner

June 26, 2024 – C4 G

 

 

NB 5.

DISCUSS BEAUTIFYING WASHINGTON AVENUE BY ENHANCING LIGHTING AND STREET-SCAPING

Applicable Area: South Beach

Public Works

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner David Suarez

June 26, 2024 – C4 C

 

 

NB 6.

DISCUSS POSSIBLE EXPANSION OF THE COMPOSITION OF THE SPECIAL EVENT REVIEW COMMITTEE BEYOND CITY ADMINISTRATION

Applicable Area: Citywide

Tourism and Culture

Vice-Mayor Alex Fernandez

January 31, 2024 – C4 AC 

 

 

NB 7.

RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO EXPLORE FEASIBLE STRATEGIES FOR CREATING AND EXPANDING "GREEN ROOFS", AS WELL AS INCORPORATING GREENERY AND LANDSCAPING ON CITY BUILDINGS, AND PRESENT ITS FINDINGS TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE AND THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION

Applicable Area: Citywide

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

May 15, 2024 – C7 BH

 

 

NB 8.

DISCUSS THE CREATION OF AN ARTISTIC RECYCLING PROGRAM ON MIAMI BEACH THAT ACCENTUATES THE SIGNATURE STYLE OF THE AREAS OF MIAMI BEACH (SOUTH, MID, NORTH ETC.) AND CAN POTENTIALLY DOUBLE AS USE FOR BRAND AWARENESS AND PROMOTION OPPORTUNITIES.

Applicable Area: Citywide

Public Works and Tourism & Culture

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

June 26, 2024 – C4 B

 

 

NB 9.

DISCUSS STEPS THAT COULD BE TAKEN TO ENHANCE THE IDENTIFICATION OF GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH

Applicable Area: Citywide

Grants Management

Mayor Steven Meiner

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

July 24, 2024 – C4 F

 

 

NB 10.

DISCUSS ESTABLISHING A MATCH FUNDING PROGRAM TO INCENTIVIZE BUILDING OWNER PARTICIPATION IN THE HULANICKI ART DECO PASTEL COLORS INITIATIVE

Applicable Area: Citywide

Economic Development

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

July 24, 2024 – C4 G

 

 

NB 11.

DISCUSS SPONSORSHIP OF THE WOLFSONIAN-FIU AUDIOVISUAL UPGRADE TO SUPPORT LOCAL CINEMA PROGRAMMING.

Applicable Area: Citywide

Tourism and Culture 

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

July 24, 2024 – C4 H

 

 

NB 12.

DISCUSS THE POSSIBLE CREATION OF INCENTIVES FOR OWNERS OF VACANT COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES TO LEASE VACANT SPACES

Applicable Area: Citywide

Economic Development

Mayor Steven Meiner

Vice-Mayor Fernandez

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt

July 24, 2024 – C4 K

 

 

NB 13.

DISCUSS THE CREATION OF INCENTIVES TO ESTABLISH MIAMI BEACH AS THE LOCAL HUB FOR WORLD CUP 2026

Applicable Area: Citywide

Tourism and Culture

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

July 24, 2024 – C4 M

 

 

NB 14.

DISCUSSION REGARDING TYLER TECHNOLOGIES' PERformance AND STRATEGY FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH

Applicable Area: Citywide

Information Technology

Vice-Mayor Fernandez

October 13, 2021 – C4 J

 

 

NB 15.

DISCUSS A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE, AT ITS APRIL 19, 2024 MEETING, TO ACCEPT THE CITY ADMINISTRATION’S UPDATE ON THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH PARKING DEPARTMENT ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS.

Applicable Area: Citywide

Parking Department 

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

July 24, 2024 – C4 M

 

 

NB 16.

A REFERRAL TO DISCUSS A PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING AS THE POLICY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH THAT MEDICAL MARIJUANA IS MEDICINE AND NOT AN ILLICIT RECREATIONAL DRUG; THAT EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY WHO ARE PRESCRIBED MEDICAL MARIJUANA BY A PROPERLY LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN FLORIDA LAW SHALL BE PERMITTED TO USE THIS PROPERLY PRESCRIBED MEDICATION DURING NONWORKING HOURS AND SUFFICIENTLY IN ADVANCE OF ANY SCHEDULED WORK SHIFT IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT THE EMPLOYEE IS NOT IMPAIRED BY THE USE OF THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA WHILE ON THE JOB; AND DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO DRAFT AND PROMULGATE WRITTEN DIRECTIVES EFFECTUATING THIS CITY POLICY

Applicable Area: Citywide

Human Resources

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

July 24, 2024 – C7 AR

 

 

NB 17.

REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION ON FAVORABLE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR POTENTIAL COMPOSTING PROGRAM AND MORE SPECIFICALLY TO EXPAND AT HOME COMPOSTING FOR RESIDENTS AND AT YOUTH AND RECREATION CENTERS WITH ASSOCIATED FUNDING REQUIREMENTS.

Applicable Area: Citywide

Environment and Sustainability

Mayor Steven Meiner

July 24, 2024 – C4 C

 

 

NB 18.

DISCUSS A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER TO AUTHORIZE NEGOTIATIONS RELATING TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 2024-234-ND, FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SEAWALLS AND LIVING SHORELINES; AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH BCC ENGINEERING, LLC, AS THE PROPOSER DETERMINED TO BE THE BEST QUALIFIED TO SERVE AS THE PRIME/LEAD CONSULTANT FOR SEAWALLS; FURTHER, IF THE ADMINISTRATION IS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT WITH BCC ENGINEERING, LLC, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH CUMMINS CEDERBERG, INC., AS THE PROPOSER DETERMINED TO BE THE SECOND BEST QUALIFIED CONSULTANT FOR SEAWALLS; FURTHER, IF THE ADMINISTRATION IS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT WITH CUMMINS CEDERBERG, INC., AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH GHD SERVICES INC., AS THE PROPOSER DETERMINED TO BE THE THIRD BEST QUALIFIED CONSULTANT FOR SEAWALLS; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH CUMMINS CEDERBERG, INC., AS THE PROPOSER DETERMINED TO BE THE BEST QUALIFIED TO SERVE AS THE PRIME/LEAD CONSULTANT FOR LIVING SHORELINES; FURTHER, IF THE ADMINISTRATION IS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT WITH CUMMINS CEDERBERG, INC., AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH MOFFATT & NICHOL, INC., AS THE PROPOSER DETERMINED TO BE THE SECOND BEST QUALIFIED CONSULTANT FOR LIVING SHORELINES; FURTHER, IF THE ADMINISTRATION IS NOT SUCCESSFUL IN NEGOTIATING AN AGREEMENT WITH MOFFATT & NICHOL, INC., AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH GHD SERVICES INC., AS THE PROPOSER DETERMINED TO BE THE THIRD BEST QUALIFIED CONSULTANT FOR LIVING SHORELINES; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT(S) UPON THE CONCLUSION OF SUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATIONS BY THE ADMINISTRATION. (PUBLIC WORKS)

Applicable Area: Citywide

Procurement 

Vice-Mayor Fernandez 

July 24, 2024 - C2 F

 

 

FUTURE ITEMS

 

F 1.

HIGHLIGHT THE DEMAND FOR THE MIAMI BEACH SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM, AND EXPLORE THE EXPANSION OF THE MIAMI BEACH SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM IF NEEDED

Applicable Area: Citywide

Parks & Recreation 

Commissioner Magazine 

June 26, 2024 – C4 AO

Item to be heard at the October 18, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 2.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF SUB-CONTRACTING SOME OF THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT'S PERMITTING FUNCTIONS FOR MAJOR COMMERCIAL PROJECTS TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S BUILDING DEPARTMENT; AND FURTHER, REFERRING THIS MATTER TO BE FULLY CONSIDERED AND DISCUSSED BY THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE

Applicable Area: Citywide

Building Department 

Vice-Mayor Fernandez 

May 15, 2024 – C7 AF

Item to be heard at the October 18, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 3.

DISCUSS INDEXING THE LIVING WAGE RATES FOR EMPLOYEES OF SERVICE CONTRACTORS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2025, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI, DIVISION 6, OF THE CITY CODE

Applicable Area: Citywide

Procurement 

Procurement 

April 3, 2024 – C4 K

Item to be heard at the October 18, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 4.

DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON FAVORABLE PUBLIC SAFETY NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO EXPAND THE TREE CANOPY IN NORTH BEACH THROUGH A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY FIRM FOR TWO (2) MAIN THOROUGHFARES SUCH AS ABBOTT AVE OR DICKENS AVE AND EXPLORE PARK VIEW ISLAND WITH ASSOCIATED FUNDING.

Applicable Area: North Beach 

Environment & Sustainability 

Commissioner Suarez 

Commissioner Magazine 

July 24, 2024 – C4 E

To be heard at the October 18, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 5.

DISCUSS THE ACTIVATION OF ALLEYS IN SOUTH BEACH (ART DECO SIGNS) AND NORTH BEACH (MIMO SIGNS)

Applicable Area: South Beach 

Public Works

Commissioner Bhatt

July 24, 2024 – C4 L

To be heard at the October 18, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 6.

DISCUSS POTENTIALLY ENACTING A RED FLAG ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL TO REVIEW CITY COMMISSION AGENDAS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING ALL AGENDA ITEMS THAT WILL LIKELY RESULT IN AN EXPENDITURE GREATER THAN $100,000.00

Applicable Area: Citywide

Office of Inspector General 

Vice- Mayor Fernandez 

June 26, 2024 – C4 J

Item to be heard at the October 18, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 7.

DISCUSS A  POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIP WITH BEACH BOX FOR THE INSTALLATION OF  BEACHBOX KIOSKS AND/OR PORTABLE LOCK BOXES ON THE CITY’S BEACHES

Applicable Area: Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner Dominguez 

July 24, 2024 – C4 N

To be heard at the October 18, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 8.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A PLAN AND A COST ESTIMATE FOR TRAPPING, AND SPAYING OR NEUTERING ALL COMMUNITY CATS WITHIN MIAMI BEACH OVER A PERIOD OF SIX MONTH, WITH THE PLAN TO BE PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE ("FERC") AT ITS JULY 26, 2024 MEETING

Applicable Area: Citywide 

Public Works – Sanitation 

Commissioner Suarez 

May 15, 2024 – C7 AJ

Last heard at the July 26, 2024 FERC meeting.  To be heard at the October 18, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 9.

DISCUSS NEXT STEPS AND FUNDING FOR THE PINE TREE DRIVE AND 46 STREET TRAFFIC CIRCLE PROJECT

Applicable Area: Mid Beach 

CIP 

CIP 

June 26, 2024 – C4 AF

Last heard at the July 26, 2024 FERC meeting.  To be heard at the October 18, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 10.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE APPROPRIATE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE POSSIBLE EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF THE MIAMI BEACH MARINA LEASE, TO INCLUDE OPTIONS FOR BOTH A SHORT-TERM (LESS THAN 10 YEARS) AND LONG-TERM (10 YEARS OR MORE) EXTENSION, AND TO PRESENT A DRAFT TERM SHEET THAT INCLUDES BOTH OPTIONS TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE (FERC) AND TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY NEIGHBORHOODS AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE (PSNQLC) FOR REVIEW BY EACH COMMITTEE AS SOON AS REASONABLY PRACTICABLE.

Applicable Area: South Beach 

Facilities and Fleet Management 

Commissioner Suarez

April 3, 2024 – C7 U

Last heard at the July 26, 2024 FERC Meeting. To be heard at the October 18, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 11.

DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION TO FUND EXPANDING THE NORTH BEACH TREE PLANTING  PILOT PROGRAM TO ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES LOCATED AT 78TH, 79TH, AND  80TH STREETS OR OTHER POTENTIAL LOCATIONS

Applicable Area: North Beach

Environment & Sustainability 

Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez 

July 24, 2024 – C4 D

To be heard at the November 8, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 12.

DISCUSS  THE APPROPRIATE MECHANISM TO FUND A TRANSFORMATIVE TREE CANOPY  PROJECT IN TARGETED AREAS THROUGHOUT MIAMI BEACH

Applicable Area: Citywide 

Environment & Sustainably 

Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez 

July 24 , 2024 – C4 I

To be heard at the November 8, 2024 FERC meeting

 

F 13.

DISCUSS THE POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN OUTLOTS ALONG INDIAN CREEK DRIVE FOR THE CREATION OF BUS PULLOUT BAY/BUS STOPS TO AMELIORATE TRAFFIC. 

Applicable Area: Mid Beach 

Transportation 

Vice-Mayor Fernandez 

March 13, 2024 – C4 F

Last heard at the July 26, 2024 FERC Meeting. To be heard at the November 8, 2024  FERC meeting.

 

F 14.

DISCUSS QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE CRITERIA TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE PROCUREMENT OF A “SINGLE HAULER” FOR MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL.

Applicable Area: Public Works 

Vice-Mayor Fernandez 

January 31, 2024 – C4 S

Last heard at the March, 2024 FERC Meeting. To be heard at the November 8, 2024  FERC meeting

 

F 15.

DISCUSS THE ISSUANCE OF NEW MONEY WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS

Applicable Area: Citywide 

Finance 

Finance 

Last heard at the April 19, 2024 FERC Meeting. To be heard at the November 8, 2024 FERC meeting

 

WITHDRAWN ITEMS

 

W 1.

 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING OF A PEDESTRIAN JOGGING PATH AROUND THE MIAMI BEACH GOLF CLUB AND PRESENT ITS FINDINGS AND ESTIMATED COST TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE AND THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION

Applicable Area: Citywide 

Parks and Recreation / Code / Legal 

Commissioner Magazine 

Commissioner Suarez 

May 15, 2024 – C7 BF

Item withdrawn by sponsor 

 

W 2.

DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION ON THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE  FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION TO CREATE AN ENERGY BENCHMARKING  ORDINANCE, PROGRAM AND ASSOCIATED FUNDING REQUIREMENTS

Applicable Area: Citywide

Environment & Sustainability 

Commissioner Dominguez 

July 24, 2024 – C4 B

Item withdrawn by sponsor 

 

W 3.

DISCUSS  A REQUEST BY THE ALLISON ISLAND ASSOCIATION FOR A CITY SUBSIDY TO  DEFRAY THE CAPITAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ALLISON  ISLAND GUARD HOUSE.

Applicable Area: North Beach 

Facilities and Fleet Management

Mayor Meiner 

July 24, 2024 – C4 J

Item withdrawn by Sponsor 

 

FERC SCHEDULE

 

2024 FERC Schedule

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