Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee May 7th, 2025

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This Agenda has 75 items

Old Business

DISCUSS NEXT STEPS AND FUNDING FOR THE PINE TREE DRIVE AND 46 STREET TRAFFIC CIRCLE PROJECT
Middle Beach
DISCUSS THE POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN OUTLOTS ALONG INDIAN CREEK DRIVE FOR THE CREATION OF BUS PULLOUT BAY/BUS STOPS TO AMELIORATE TRAFFIC.
Middle Beach
DISCUSS EARMARKING ALL RENT IN EXCESS OF THE MINIMUM FIXED RENT RECEIVED PURSUANT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MB MIXED USE INVESTMENT, LLC, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF THE CONVENTION CENTER HEADQUARTER HOTEL FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING WORKFORCE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
Citywide
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.
North Beach
DISCUSS THE BYRON CARLYLE WORKFORCE HOUSING COMPONENT AS IT PERTAINS TO UNIT SIZE AND AFFORDABILITY.
North Beach
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 THE PUBLIC SAFETY NEIGHBORHOODS AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE (PSNQLC) FOR REVIEW BY EACH COMMITTEE AS SOON AS REASONABLY PRACTICABLE.
South Beach
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT UPDATE: STEPS TAKEN TO IMPROVE BUSINESS RETENTION AND ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS
Citywide

New Business

DISCUSS A CITY OF MIAMI BEACH COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL POLICY
Citywide
DISCUSS EARMARKING FUNDS COLLECTED BY THE CITY FROM SPEED DETECTION SYSTEMS IN SCHOOL ZONES, PURSUANT TO SECTION 316.1896, FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR THE USE OF PUBLIC/PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLIST SAFETY INITIATIVES.
Citywide
DISCUSS AMENDING PARKING FEES TO PROVIDE FREE PARKING FOR CONSTITUENTS MEETING WITH THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OFFICE AT CITY HALL.
South Beach
DISCUSS POSSIBLE IMPLEMENTATION OF A HOTEL EMPLOYEE PARKING PROGRAM AT THE 17TH STREET GARAGE (G5).
South Beach
REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE - DISCUSS POSSIBLE CONTRIBUTION TO MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TO HELP FUND RENOVATIONS OF FIELD.
Citywide
DISCUSSION REGARDING EXPANDING KIDS' PARKS AND RECREATION OFFERINGS TO INCLUDE SUNDAY CLASSES.
Citywide
DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL REPEAL OF THE CITY'S RED-LIGHT CAMERA ORDINANCE.
Citywide
REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS NEXT STEPS TO ESTABLISH A MARINE PARK OR CONSERVATION AREA IN SOUTH BEACH.
South Beach
DISCUSS DIVIDING AREA 2 INTO TWO (AREAS/ZONES): EAST OF INDIAN CREEK AND WEST OF INDIAN CREEK, AND FUNDING FOR ANY ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICERS NECESSARY FOR FY 2026 TO PROPERLY STAFF THIS INITIATIVE.
Middle Beach
DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL FUNDING FOR FY 2026 TO EXPAND THE MARINE PATROL UNIT TO DETECT AND DETER CRIME AND QUALITY OF LIFE OFFENSES IN BISCAYNE BAY.
Citywide
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.
Citywide
REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER A REDUCED PARKING RATE FOR MIAMI BEACH WORKFORCE, INCLUDING HOSPITALITY EMPLOYEES.
Citywide
DISCUSS POSSIBLE ECONOMIC INCENTIVES TO ATTRACT MORE BUSINESSES TO THE CITY AND EXPAND EXISTING PROGRAMS.
Citywide
DISCUSS THE ACTIVATION OF ALLEYS IN SOUTH BEACH (ART DECO SIGNS) AND NORTH BEACH (MIMO SIGNS).
North Beach
DISCUSS SENIOR MEAL SITE PROGRAMMING AT SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY CENTER.
South Beach
REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER IMPLEMENTING A PARKING HOLIDAY DURING SLOWER MONTHS OF THE YEAR.
Citywide
DISCUSS INSTALLATION OF WRAP-AROUND PALM TREE LIGHTING IN THE SOUTH OF FIFTH NEIGHBORHOOD ON MERIDIAN AVENUE BETWEEN 5TH STREET AND 2ND STREET.
South Beach
CONSIDER EXTENDING THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PROGRAMMING AND PROJECTION MAPPING TO NORTH BEACH OCEAN TERRACE
North Beach
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PARKING DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHING ITS OWN CLEANING CREW.
Citywide
DISCUSS LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AT THE 17TH STREET PARKING GARAGE (G5).
Middle Beach
EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITY OF PURCHASING A MOBILE POLICE SUBSTATION TO ENHANCE LAW ENFORCEMENT RESOURCES, INCIDENT REPORTING, HIGH VISIBILITY AND CRIME DETERRENCE THROUGHOUT MIAMI BEACH.
Citywide
DISCUSS DEPLOYMENT OF PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICERS ON LINCOLN ROAD AND WASHINGTON AVENUE
South Beach
DISCUSS CONSIDERING BEAUTIFICATION OF THE ALLEYWAYS BEHIND ROASTERS 'N TOASTERS AND CAFÉ AVANTI ON THE 41ST STREET CORRIDOR
Middle Beach
DISCUSS COMMISSIONING OF A SURVEY OF DRIVERS EXITING MIAMI BEACH TO INFORM TRAFFIC MITIGATION POLICIES.
Citywide
DISCUSS EXPLORING WORKFORCE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS AND EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVES WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
Citywide
DISCUSS PURCHASE OF A NEW TRAILER TO SUPPLEMENT THE CITY'S TRAP NEUTER VACCINATE RELEASE ("TNVR") PROGRAM AND THE KITTY CAMPUS.
North Beach
DISCUSS SPONSORING A PROJECTION MAPPING EVENT IN CANOPY PARK FOR MEMORIAL DAY 2025 OR ANOTHER SUITABLE FESTIVE DATE
South Beach
DISCUSS EXPANDING MIAMI BEACH'S PARTNERSHIP WITH MIAMI SWIM WEEK
South Beach
DISCUSS THE CREATION OF A MIAMI BEACH HISTORICAL MUSEUM, AND IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SITES ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION AN UNDERUTILIZED OR VACANT STOREFRONT IN A CITY-OWNED BUILDING, IN ORDER TO COMPLEMENT THE CITY'S ROBUST CULTURAL OFFERINGS WITH A NEW INSTITUTION FOCUSED ON THE HISTORY OF MIAMI BEACH.
Citywide
DISCUSS POTENTIAL SHORT-TERM IMPROVEMENTS AT MIAMI BEACH PROMENADE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MIAMI BEACH DRIVE), SITUATED BETWEEN 24TH STREET AND 29TH STREET, INCLUDING REHABILITATION OF SIDEWALKS, LANDSCAPING, LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER NECESSARY AESTHETICS.
Middle Beach
DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL CREATION OF A SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT TO FUND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SECURITY FEATURES IN THE BAYSHORE AND NORTH BAY ROAD NEIGHBORHOODS.
South Beach
DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL CREATION OF A SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT TO FUND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GUARD GATES AND/OR IMPLEMENTATION OF OTHER SECURITY FEATURES IN VENETIAN ISLANDS.
Middle Beach
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE MIAMI BEACH EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN CREATED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2006-3504, AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED, TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ELECTED OFFICIALS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Citywide
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN ANNUAL ALLOCATION OF $3,000 TO EACH OF THE CITY'S SIX ADVISORY COMMITTEES ADDRESSING HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS (I.E., THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE, CITY OF MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION FOR WOMEN, DISABILITY ACCESS COMMITTEE, BLACK AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, HISPANIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, AND LGBTQIA+ ADVISORY COMMITTEE) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $18,000 IN THE AGGREGATE, TO ENABLE THESE COMMITTEES TO SPONSOR EDUCATIONAL, COMMUNITY-WIDE EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, SUBJECT TO CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL.
Citywide
DISCUSS FY 2026 BUDGET PRIORITIZATION OF RENOVATION FOR SUNSET ISLANDS PARK AND INCLUDE RESIDENTS' OPTIONS AND FEEDBACK.
Citywide
DISCUSS REQUESTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A MUSCLE BEACH IN NORTH BEACH, CONSIDERING THE WIDELY RECOGNIZED POSITIVE IMPACT ON HEALTH, COMMUNITY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE OBSERVED AT MUSCLE BEACH IN SOUTH BEACH
North Beach

Future Items

DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INTEGRATE UNDERGROUND CISTERNS WITHIN THE WEST LOTS
Mid Beach
DISCUSS THE REMEDIATION RESULTING FROM THE PARK VIEW CANAL REPORT.
Citywide
DISCUSS A PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE A DISCOUNT ON BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR RENOVATIONS UP TO $100,000 FOR HOMEOWNERS AGED 65 AND OLDER, WITH AN ASSESSED PROPERTY VALUE OF $750,000 OR LESS.
Citywide
DISCUSS PLANTING 100 JAMAICAN TALL COCONUT PALMS AT LUMMUS PARK
Mid Beach
FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A CITY HALL GREEN ROOF
Mid Beach
DISCUSS SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF ALL IMPACT FEES/CPI INCREASES
City wide
DISCUSS INSTALLING TEMPORARY PADDLE/PICKLE BALL COURTS IN PRIDE PARK.
Mid Beach
DISCUSS CONSIDER EXPANDING THE CITY'S PREKINDERGARTEN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO INCLUDE OPTIONS FOR THREEYEAR-OLD STUDENTS
City wide
DISCUSS THE CURRENT AGREEMENT WITH 1ST CLASS PARKING CORPORATION FOR VALET PARKING CONCESSION AND THE POTENTIAL OF CREATING A SUBSIDIZED AND UNIFIED VALET PARKING SYSTEM OFFERING REDUCED RATES AND GREATER CONVENIENCE TO CUSTOMERS.
Citywide
UTILITY COST RELIEF PROGRAM FOR TENANTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS
Citywide
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.
Citywide
DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY OF THE CITY ASSUMING CONTROL AND MANAGING THE SUNSET HARBOUR LIFT STATION
Mid beach
DISCUSSION REGARDING TYLER TECHNOLOGIES' PERFORMANCE AND STRATEGY FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Citywide
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
Citywide
DISCUSS THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF PUBLIC BEACHFRONT CONCESSION AGREEMENT(S) AS IT PERTAINS TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND ADVERTISING / SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Citywide
DISCUSS CONFLICT OF INTEREST /ETHICAL CONCERNS RE: MDPL'S MULTIPLE ROLES
Citywide
DISCUSS WATER, SEWER, AND STORMWATER RATE ORDINANCE
Citywide
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, TO AWARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 2023-115-KB, FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1940 PARK AVENUE (THE BARCLAY) AND AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR A DEVELOPMENT AND GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH 1940 BARCLAY PARTNERS, LLC, THE SOLE PROPOSER, WITH THE FINAL MATERIAL TERMS FOR THE PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION; AND FURTHER, REFERRING THE PROPOSED PROJECT AND ANY ACCOMPANYING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE, THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE, AND THE PLANNING BOARD FOR REVIEW, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY CODE.
Mid Beach
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
North Beach
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.
North Beach
DISCUSS THE APPROPRIATE MECHANISM TO FUND A TRANSFORMATIVE TREE CANOPY PROJECT IN TARGETED AREAS THROUGHOUT MIAMI BEACH
Citywide
DISCUSS 30% OF DEUVILLE FINES FOR NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT PROGRAM
North Beach
POTENTIAL EXTENSION OF, AND MODIFICATIONS TO SURFSIDE SEWAGE AGREEMENT
North Beach
DISCUSS PLACING ARTWORK ON FACADE OF 17TH STREET GARAGE, LINCOLN ROAD MURAL
South Beach
DISCUSS PLACING ADDITIONAL IMPROVED WAYFINDING FROM MBCC TO LINCOLN ROAD
South Beach
DISCUSS THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE AND REGULARLY SCHEDULED SEA GRAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Citywide
DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL CREATION OF A SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT TO FUND THE INSTALLATION OF GUARD GATES AND/OR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF OTHER SECURITY SERVICES OR FEATURES ON FLAMINGO DRIVE.
Mid Beach
DISCUSS THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A ONE MIAMI BEACH CALL TO ACTION FOR INCREASED PROACTIVE SERVICE DURING IMPORTANT MOMENTS, ACTIVATE DEPARTMENT-WIDE TEAMS TO RESPOND WITH AN EMPHASIS ON CITYWIDE RESPONSIVENESS, CLEANLINESS AND SETTING CULTURE FROM THE TOP OF LEADERSHIP.
Citywide
DISCUSS IMPLEMENTING A FLAT BUDGET WITH A CPI ADJUSTMENT TO FULLY FUND INFRASTRUCTURE, LOWER PROPERTY TAXES, AND CONTROL GENERAL FUND SPENDING.
Citywide
DISCUSS EXPANDED ACCESS AND DISCOUNTED RATES FOR NORTH BAY VILLAGE RESIDENTS AT NORMANDY PARK POOL AND NORTH BEACH RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING.
Citywide
DISCUSS THE POSSIBLE REVISION OF NON-RESIDENT ENTRANCE FEES AND/OR THE INTRODUCTION OF RESIDENT GUEST PASSES FOR CITY POOLS
Citywide

Withdrawn Items

DISCUSS CONTRACTING WITH PRIVATE OWNERS OF GARAGES THAT ARE CURRENTLY OPERATIONAL OR THAT ARE UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN NORTH BEACH FOR EMERGENCY RESIDENT PARKING DURING A STATE OF EMERGENCY.
Citywide