Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee September 26th, 2025

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This Agenda has 66 items
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Old Business

DISCUSS POTENTIAL SHORT-TERM IMPROVEMENTS AT MIAMI BEACH PROMENADE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MIAMI BEACH DRIVE), LOCATED BETWEEN 24TH STREET AND 29TH STREET, INCLUDING REHABILITATION OF SIDEWALKS, LANDSCAPES, LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER NECESSARY AESTHETICS
Middle Beach

Public Works

Commissioner Alex Fernandez

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine
DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INTEGRATE UNDERGROUND CISTERNS WITHIN THE WEST LOTS
North Beach

Public Works

Commissioner Tanya Bhatt
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 CONSIDERING BEAUTIFICATION OF THE ALLEYWAYS BEHIND ROASTERS & TOASTERS AND CAFÉ AVANTI ON THE 41ST STREET CORRIDOR
Middle Beach

Public Works

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
DISCUSS THE REMEDIATION RESULTING FROM THE PARK VIEW CANAL REPORT.
Middle Beach

Public Works

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

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 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 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 FIVE (5) YEARS AND ONE RENEWAL TERM OF FOUR (4) YEARS AND 364 DAYS AT THE CITY MANAGER'S SOLE DISCRETION; AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE THE LEASE AGREEMENT.
South Beach

Facilities and Fleet Management
DISCUSS THE FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING A GREEN ROOF AT CITY HALL.
South Beach

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner Tanya Bhatt
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 NEXT STEPS AND FUNDING FOR THE PINE TREE DRIVE AND 46 STREET TRAFFIC CIRCLE PROJECT
Middle Beach

Capital Improvement Projects
DISCUSS SENIOR MEAL SITE PROGRAMMING AT SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY CENTER
South Beach

Housing and Community Services

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
DISCUSS CONFLICT OF INTEREST /ETHICAL CONCERNS RE: MDPL'S MULTIPLE ROLES
Citywide

Office of Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner David Suarez
A DISCUSSION TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED NEW MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND THE MIAMI DESIGN PRESERVATION LEAGUE, INC. ("MDPL"), FOR THE USE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1001 OCEAN DRIVE (THE "PREMISES") FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS, WITH ONE MUTUAL RENEWAL OPTION OF THREE (3) YEARS; AND FURTHER, TO: 1) APPROVE A SIX (6) MONTH EXTENSION OF THE CURRENT AGREEMENT WITH MDPL; AND 2) DIRECT STAFF TO NEGOTIATE A NEW MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH MDPL FOR CONTINUED PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION OF THE MIAMI BEACH OCEAN FRONT AUDITORIUM; WAIVING, BY A 5/7THS VOTE, THE 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; OR, IF IT's IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY, TO ISSUE A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ("RFP").
South Beach

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner David Suarez
DISCUSSION AND TAKING ACTION ON THE 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

Environment and Sustainability

Commissioner David Suarez

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner Tanya Bhatt
DISCUSS 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, WITH SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT TO OFFSET PROJECT COSTS AND REDUCE FINANCIAL IMPACT ON THE CITY.
North Beach

Parks and Recreation

Commissioner Joseph Magazine
DISCUSS THE APPROPRIATE MECHANISM TO FUND A TRANSFORMATIVE TREE CANOPY PROJECT IN TARGETED AREAS THROUGHOUT MIAMI BEACH.
North Beach

Environment and Sustainability

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
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 and Sustainability

Commissioner Kristen 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

Commissioner Tanya Bhatt

Commissioner David Suarez
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
REQUEST FOR ADVISORY REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF FINAL SELECTION AND NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIAL FORM, AS SET FORTH IN ATTACHMENT "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
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT UPDATE: STEPS TAKEN TO IMPROVE BUSINESS RETENTION AND ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS
Citywide

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

Economic Development

Mayor Steven Meiner

Commissioner Laura Dominguez

New Business

DISCUSS THE ISSUANCE OF THE SECOND TRANCHE OF THE GENERAL OBLIGATION (G.O.) BONDS.
Citywide

G.O. Bond Program
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

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner Tanya Bhatt

Commissioner David Suarez
DISCUSS THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY CODE, INCREASING THE FEES CHARGED FOR THE TEMPORARY USE PERMIT RENEWALS FOR ELEVATORS.
Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Laura Dominguez
UTILITY COST RELIEF PROGRAM FOR TENANTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS
Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Alex Fernandez
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 LIVE NATION'S PROPOSAL FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE FILLMORE THEATER
South Beach

Facilities and Fleet Management

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Commissioner David Suarez

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

Parks and Recreation

Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
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 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
REVIEW AND CONSIDER AN APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY PLAYBOY ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL, INC., FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE JOB CREATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM (JCIP)
South Beach

Economic Development

Commissioner Joseph Magazine
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
Citywide

Public Works

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 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 A TEMPORARY HIRING FREEZE FOR NON-ESSENTIAL POSITIONS
Citywide

Human Resources

Commissioner David Suarez
DISCUSS RENEWAL OF THE TOWING PERMITS
Citywide

Parking Department
DISCUSS STRENGTHENING SMALL-BUSINESS OUTREACH AND PERMITTING GUIDANCE
Citywide

Building

Commissioner Tanya Bhatt
DISCUSS STRATEGIES TO ENSURE THAT THIRD PARTIES RETAINED FOR COMPENSATION BY BUSINESSES FOLLOW THROUGH ON OBTAINING ALL REQUIRED PERMITS
Citywide

Building

Commissioner Tanya Bhatt
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 EXPLORING WORKFORCE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS AND EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVES WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
Citywide

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner Alex Fernandez
DISCUSS POTENTIAL INSTALLATION OF SMALL AEROPONIC GARDENS AT A LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED WITHIN THE CONVENTION CENTER CAMPUS.
South Beach

Economic Development

Commissioner Dominguez

Commissioner Bhatt
SYSTEMIC REVIEW OF IMPACT FEES
Citywide

Management and Budget

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 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 RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PUT ITS BEST FOOT FORWARD AND USE BEST EFFORTS TO HAVE MUNICIPAL AND PRIVATE PROJECTS IN THE PIPELINE, PERMITTED AND COMPLETED, TO THE EXTENT FEASIBLE, AHEAD OF THE 2026 WORLD CUP, INCLUDING THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR NEW BUSINESSES
Citywide

Tourism and Culture

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

Future Items

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

Public Works - Sanitation

Commissioner Suarez
Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Rate Ordinance
Citywide

Public Works
REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO CREATE OR INCLUDE IN CURRENT PROGRAMS ECONOMIC INCENTIVES SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO ATTRACT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) COMPANIES TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
Citywide

Economic Development

Commissioner Magazine
REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE - DISCUSS OPTIONS FOR FUNDING AMOUNTS NECESSARY FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A TERRACE AT THE NORTH SHORE PARK TENNIS CENTER.
North Beach

CIP

Commissioner Magazine

Commissioner Bhatt
DISCUSS ESTABLISHING AN ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS SEEKING GRANTS OR OTHER FUNDING (EXCLUDING SPECIAL EVENT OR SIMILAR SPONSORSHIPS) FROM THE CITY, AND PROVIDING THAT, AS A CONDITION OF QUALIFICATION, EACH APPLICANT MUST CERTIFY THAT, DURING THE APPLICANT'S MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR, NO SALARIED EMPLOYEE, INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RECEIVED ANNUAL COMPENSATION EQUAL TO OR EXCEEDING TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($250,000.00).
Citywide

Tourism and Culture

Commissioner Magazine

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

City Manager's Office

Mayor Meiner
DISCUSS IMPACT OF CHANGE ORDERS FOR THE LINCOLN ROAD CONNECTORS ANCILLARY PROJECT ON FUNDING FOR THE PRINCIPAL LINCOLN ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT.
Citywide

CIP

Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez
DISCUSSION REGARDING FINANCIAL RELIEF, MARKETING SUPPORT, OR OTHER PROGRAMS TO ASSIST SMALL BUSINESSES MATERIALLY IMPACTED BY PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS.
Citywide

To be heard at the October 15, 2025 FERC meeting

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

Public works

Commissioner Bhatt
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO REFER THE MIAMI BEACH COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL POLICIES TO THE BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND ANALYSIS.
Citywide

Finance Department

Commissioner Magazine

Withdrawn Items

DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL EXTENSION OF, AND MODIFICATIONS TO, THE SEWAGE CONVEYANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE.
North Beach

Public Works

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

Public Works
DISCUSSION REGARDING TYLER TECHNOLOGIES' PERFORMANCE AND STRATEGY FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Citywide

Information Technology

Commissioner Fernandez
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.
Ciywide

Parking Department

Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez
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
Citywide

Police Department

Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez

Commissioner Bhatt
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