C7AD - Negotiate Fiu Marine Science Center

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROMPTLY ENGAGE IN PRELIMINARY, NON-BINDING NEGOTIATIONS WITH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FIU) FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF A PUBLIC MARINE SCIENCE CENTER AT 7605 COLLINS AVENUE, WITHOUT ADDITIONAL OPERATING OR CAPITAL CITY FUNDING; AND FURTHER, IN THE EVENT SUCH NEGOTIATIONS WITH FIU ARE SUCCESSFUL, REQUIRING THAT ANY PROPOSED AGREEMENT BE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY COMMISSION AND A WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS.