Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee July 16th, 2025

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This Agenda has 63 items
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Old Business

DISCUSS CONFLICT OF INTEREST /ETHICAL CONCERNS RE: MDPL'S MULTIPLE ROLES
Citywide

Office of Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner David Suarez
DISCUSS NEXT STEPS AND FUNDING FOR THE PINE TREE DRIVE AND 46 STREET TRAFFIC CIRCLE PROJECT
Middle Beach

Capital Improvement Projects
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
South Beach

Economic Development
DISCUSS SENIOR MEAL SITE PROGRAMMING AT SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY CENTER
South Beach

Housing and Community Services

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
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

City Manager's Office

Commissioner Tanya Bhatt
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

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner David Suarez
DISCUSS CONSIDERING BEAUTIFICATION OF THE ALLEYWAYS BEHIND ROASTERS 'N TOASTERS AND CAFÉ AVANTI ON THE 41ST STREET CORRIDOR
Middle Beach

Public Works

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
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
Citywide

Parking Department

Commissioner Joseph Magazine
DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY OF THE CITY ASSUMING CONTROL AND MANAGING OF THE SUNSET HARBOUR TOWERS, TOWNHOMES, AND YACHT CLUB PUMP STATION
South Beach

Public Works

Commissioner David Suarez
DISCUSS A DISCOUNT FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT PERMIT FEES FOR RENOVATIONS, AGE 65 & OLDER HOMEOWNERS
Citywide

Building Department

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
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

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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

City Manager

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

New Business

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

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner Alex Fernandez
DISCUSS AMENDING PARKING FEES TO PROVIDE FREE PARKING FOR CONSTITUENTS MEETING WITH THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OFFICE AT CITY HALL.
South Beach

Parking Department

Commissioner Alex Fernandez
REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER A REDUCED PARKING RATE FOR MIAMI BEACH WORKFORCE, INCLUDING HOSPITALITY EMPLOYEES
South Beach

Parking Department

Commissioner Alex Fernandez
DISCUSS THE ACTIVATION OF ALLEYS IN SOUTH BEACH (ART DECO SIGNS) AND NORTH BEACH (MIMO SIGNS).
Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Tanya Bhatt
DISCUSS COMMISSIONING OF A SURVEY OF DRIVERS EXITING MIAMI BEACH TO INFORM TRAFFIC MITIGATION POLICIES.
Citywide

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner David Suarez
DISCUSS EXPLORING WORKFORCE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS AND EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVES WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
Citywide

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner Alex Fernandez
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

Tourism and Culture

Commissioner Tanya Bhatt
DISCUSS THE REMEDIATION RESULTING FROM THE PARK VIEW CANAL REPORT
Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Tanya Bhatt
DISCUSS PLANTING 100 JAMAICAN TALL COCONUT PALMS AT LUMMUS PARK
South Beach

Parks and Recreation

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
UTILITY COST RELIEF PROGRAM FOR TENANTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS
Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Alex Fernandez
DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL EXTENSION OF, AND MODIFICATIONS TO, THE SEWAGE CONVEYANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE.
Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner David Suarez
A DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED NEW MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1001 OCEAN DRIVE (MIAMI BEACH OCEAN FRONT AUDITORIUM) WITH THE MIAMI DESIGN PRESERVATION LEAGUE (MDPL) FOR A TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS AND ONE (1) RENEWAL OPTION OF FOUR (4) YEARS AND THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-FOUR (364) DAYS.
South Beach

Facilities and Fleet Management
DISCUSS PLACING/WRAPPING ARTWORK ON THE FACADE OF THE 17TH STREET PARKING GARAGE (G5) AND A MURAL THAT LEADS TO LINCOLN ROAD.
South Beach

Tourism and Culture

Commissioner Joseph Magazine
DISCUSS THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE AND REGULARLY SCHEDULED SEAGRAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Tanya Bhatt
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
Middle Beach

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner Alex Fernandez
DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION TO EXPAND ACCESS AND DISCOUNTED RATES FOR NORTH BAY VILLAGE RESIDENTS AT NORMANDY PARK POOL AND NORTH BEACH RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING.
North Beach

Parks and Recreation

Commissioner David Suarez
DISCUSS/TAKE ACTION ON THE POSSIBLE REVISION OF NON-RESIDENT ENTRANCE FEES AND/OR THE INTRODUCTION OF RESIDENT GUEST PASSES FOR CITY POOLS.
North Beach

Parks and Recreation

Commissioner David Suarez
DISCUSS MAINTENANCE OF THE PEDRA PORTUGUESA SIDEWALK ON THE 1100 BLOCK OF LINCOLN ROAD.
South Beach

Public Works

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
DISCUSS A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 2024-277-KB, FOR SECURITY OFFICER SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS AND THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO DYNAMIC INTEGRATED SECURITY, INC., THE SECOND-RANKED PROPOSER, AS THE PRIMARY CONTRACTOR AND TO GOOD GUARD FLORIDA, INC., THE THIRD-RANKED PROPOSER, AS THE SECONDARY CONTRACTOR; FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS AFTER THE ADMINISTRATION HAS CONCLUDED NEGOTIATIONS. (POLICE)
Citywide

Procurement Department & Police Department
DISCUSS THE SUSPENSION OF THE ANNUAL CONSUMER PRICE INDEX INCREASE TO RESIDENTIAL PARKING RATES AND EVALUATE THE POSSIBILITY OF A CASHLESS OPTION AT ALL CITY OWNED GARAGES.
Citywide

Parking Department

Commissioner Alex Fernandez
DISCUSS A TEMPORARY HIRING FREEZE FOR NON-ESSENTIAL POSITIONS
Citywide

Human Resources

Commissioner David Suarez
DISCUSS A PROPOSED NEW LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, A FLORIDA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION (LANDLORD), AND LITTLE HAVANA ACTIVITIES AND NUTRITION CENTERS OF DADE COUNTY, INC. (TENANT), WAIVING, BY 5/7THS VOTE, THE FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS, AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 82-39 OF THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CODE, FINDING SUCH WAIVER TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY FOR THE USE OF APPROXIMATELY 2,690 SQUARE FEET OF GROUND FLOOR, CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AND ADJACENT PLAYGROUND AREA HAVING APPROXIMATELY 7,646 SQUARE FEET, LOCATED AT 833 SIXTH STREET, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, FOR A TERM OF NINE (9) YEARS AND 364 DAYS; AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE THE LEASE AGREEMENT.
South Beach

Facilities and Fleet Management
DISCUSS THE ISSUANCE OF THE SECOND TRANCHE OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATION (G.O.) BONDS
Citywide

G.O. Bond Program
REQUEST FOR advisory review of final selection and negotiated agreement, in substantial form, as set forth in exhibit "a" with LIMOUSINES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE (ITN) 2024-008-ND, FOR MUNICIPAL CIRCULATOR SERVICES. (TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY DEPARTMENT)
Citywide

Procurement and Transportation Department

Future Items

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.
City wide

Environment & Sustainability

Commissioner Suarez

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

Environment & Sustainability

Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez
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.
Mid Beach

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner Suarez
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT UPDATE: STEPS TAKEN TO IMPROVE BUSINESS RETENTION AND ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS
City wide

Economic Development
DISCUSS POSSIBLE ECONOMIC INCENTIVES TO ATTRACT MORE BUSINESSES TO THE CITY AND EXPAND EXISTING PROGRAMS.
Citywide

Economic Development

Mayor Meiner

Commissioner Dominguez
DISCUSSION REGARDING TYLER TECHNOLOGIES' PERFORMANCE AND STRATEGY FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
City wide

Information Technology

Commissioner Fernandez
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.
City wide

Public Works

Commissioner Suarez
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

Environment & Sustainability

Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez
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, LANDSCAPES, LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER NECESSARY AESTHETICS
Mid Beach

Public Works

Commissioner Fernandez

Commissioner Dominguez
DISCUSS THE PLACEMENT OF ADDITIONAL OR IMPROVED WAYFINDING THAT WOULD DIRECT GUESTS/CUSTOMERS/RESIDENTS FROM THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER TO THE LINCOLN ROAD MALL.
Mid Beach

Public Works

Marketing & Communications

Commissioner Magazine
DISCUSS THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF PUBLIC BEACHFRONT CONCESSION AGREEMENT(S) AS IT PERTAINS TO THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND ADVERTISING / SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
February 26, 2025 - C4 AC

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez
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

Parking Department

Commissioner Bhatt

Commissioner Suarez
FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A CITY HALL GREEN ROOF
Mid Beach

Facilities & Fleet Management

Building Department

Commissioner Bhatt
DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INTEGRATE UNDERGROUND CISTERNS WITHIN THE WEST LOTS
City wide

Public Works

Environment & Sustainability

Commissioner Bhatt
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.
City wide

Parking Department

Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez
DISCUSS POTENTIAL INSTALLATION OF SMALL AEROPONIC GARDENS AT A LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED WITHIN THE CONVENTION CENTER CAMPUS
Mid Beach

Economic Development

Commissioner Dominguez

Commissioner Bhatt
DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION REGARDING THE POTENTIAL CREATION OF A PROGRAM FOR MIAMI BEACH RESIDENTS TO ADOPT DOGS AND CATS FROM MIAMI-DADE SHELTERS, WHERE ADOPTEES CAN BE REIMBURSED OR PROVIDED VOUCHERS FOR CERTAIN VETERINARY BILLS AND FOOD FOR THE FIRST YEAR
City wide

Public Works

Commissioner Suarez
EXPLORE LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY IN NEIGHBORHOODS EXPERIENCING HIGH LEVELS OF BURGLARIES AND AUTO THEFTS AND DISCUSS THE BEST STRUCTURE TO IMPLEMENT TECHNOLOGY-CENTERED SECURITY MEASURES IN THOSE NEIGHBORHOODS
City wide

Police Department

Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Bhatt
A 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.
City wide

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner Magazine

Commissioner Suarez

Commissioner Bhatt
DISCUSS RENEWAL OF THE TOWING PERMITS.
City wide

Parking Department
DISCUSS THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CODE, INCREASING THE FEES CHARGED FOR THE TEMPORARY USE PERMIT RENEWALS FOR ELEVATORS.
Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Dominguez
DISCUSS LIVE NATION'S PROPOSAL FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE FILLMORE THEATER
Citywide

Facilities & Fleet Management
DISCUSS STRENGTHENING SMALL-BUSINESS OUTREACH AND PERMITTING GUIDANCE.
Citywide

Building Department

Commissioner Bhatt
DISCUSS SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF ALL IMPACT FEES/CPI INCREASES
Citywide

Management and Budget

Commissioner Bhatt
DISCUSS MEASURES THAT CAN BE TAKEN TO STREAMLINE THE USE OF STAFF RESOURCES
Citywide

City Managers Office, Maria Hernandez

Mayor Meiner
Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Rate Ordinance
Citywide

Public Works
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