Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee April 1st, 2026

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This Agenda has 53 items
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Old Business

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 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
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
Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Tanya Bhatt
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.
South Beach

Tourism and Culture

Commissioner Joseph Magazine

New Business

UTILITY COST RELIEF PROGRAM FOR TENANTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS
Citywide

Public Works

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 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
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER A REDUCED PARKING RATE FOR MIAMI BEACH WORKFORCE, INCLUDING HOSPITALITY EMPLOYEES.
South Beach

Parking

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 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 COMMISSIONING OF A SURVEY OF DRIVERS EXITING MIAMI BEACH TO INFORM TRAFFIC MITIGATION POLICIES.
Citywide

Transportation and Mobility

Commissioner David Suarez
DISCUSS INCLUDING A REQUIREMENT TO REPAVE THE ENTIRE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY BEFORE CLOSING OUT A PERMIT FOR FDOT WORK IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
Citywide

Public Works

Commissioner Joseph Magazine
DISCUSSION ON INSTALLATION OF ENHANCED LIGHTING AT THE DOG PARK LOCATED AT 201 2ND STREET.
South Beach

Parks, Facilities, Fleet & Beaches

Commissioner Monica Matteo-Salinas
DISCUSS CHANGING THE SURFACE TO ARTIFICIAL GRASS AT THE DOG PARK LOCATED AT SOUTH POINTE PARK, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ADVISORY BOARD (LTC 542-2025), AND TO ALSO DISCUSS CHANGING THE SURFACE TO ARTIFICIAL GRASS AT THE DOG PARK LOCATED AT MAURICE GIBB PARK FOR THE SAME REASONS, INCLUDING REDUCING MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY AND ASSOCIATED COSTS.
South Beach

Parks, Facilities, Fleet & Beaches

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 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 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
WATER, SEWER, AND STORMWATER RATE ORDINANCE
Citywide

Public Works
A DISCUSSION REGARDING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH (OWNER), AND RK RIVANI LLC, (TENANT) IN CONNECTION WITH A PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1691 MICHIGAN AVENUE (PROPERTY).
South Beach

City Manager’s Office

Commissioner Joseph Magazine
DISCUSS POTENTIAL WAIVERS OF SPECIAL EVENT FEES AND RELATED PERMITTING COSTS FOR F1 MIAMI GRAND PRIX FAN FESTIVAL.
South Beach

Tourism and Culture

Commissioner Alex Fernandez
DISCUSSION OF FEASIBILITY OF A LONG-TERM LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH UNTITLED ART FAIR.
City wide

Tourism & Cultural Department

Commissioner Dominguez

Future Items

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.
South Beach

Asset Management

Commissioner Suarez
DISCUSS NEXT STEPS FOR THE 19TH STREET PARKING FEASIBILITY STUDY.
Mid Beach

CIP
DISCUSS MEASURES THAT CAN BE TAKEN TO STREAMLINE THE USE OF STAFF RESOURCES
CItywide

City Manager's Office

Mayor Meiner
DISCUSS MUNICIPAL CIRCULATOR ADVERTISING SERVICES
Citywide

Procurement
DISCUSS PLACING/WRAPPING ARTWORK ON THE FACADE OF THE 17TH STREET PARKING GARAGE (G5) AND A MURAL THAT LEADS TO LINCOLN ROAD
Mid Beach

Tourism & Cultural Department

Commissioner Magazine
DISCUSS ESTABLISHMENT OF A RECURRING GRANT TO THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE IN HONOR OF THE LATE SERGEANT DAVID A. CAJUSO
Citywide

Grants

Police Department

Commissioner Bhatt
REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE TO RECONSTRUCT THE NORTH BEACH HISTORIC LOG CABIN AT ITS ORIGINAL LOCATION AT 8128 COLLINS AVENUE; AND FURTHER, DIRECT THE ADMINISTRATION TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO PROCEED WITH THIS NEW DIRECTIVE WITH ALL DELIBERATE SPEED.
North Beach

CIP

Economic Development

Parks, Facilities, Fleet & Beaches

Commissioner Bhatt

Commissioner Dominguez
DISCUSS ELIMINATING THE CURRENT 30-DAY WAITING PERIOD FOR NEW CITY EMPLOYEES TO RECEIVE CITY HEALTH BENEFITS, INCLUDING HEALTH INSURANCE, AND TO REVIEW THE FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL IMPACT OF IMPLEMENTING COVERAGE EFFECTIVE UPON HIRE.
Citywide

Human Resources

Commissioner Fernandez
DISCUSS POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OF 819 - 5TH STREET TO HOUSE SOUTH SHORE COMMUNITY CENTER.
South Beach

Parks, Facilities, Fleet & Beaches

Commissioner Matteo-Salinas
DISCUSS A POTENTIAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR HOTEL AND HOSPITALITY EMPLOYEES REPORTING HUMAN OR SEX TRAFFICKING
CItywide

Police

Commissioner Matteo-Salinas
THE FEASIBILITY, FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS, AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES REGARDING THE POTENTIAL ESTABLISHMENT OF A MOUNTED (HORSE) POLICE PATROL.
Citywide

Police

Mayor Meiner
CALL ON OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL TO PRESENT THEIR ANNUAL REPORT AT THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE AND ADOPT AUDIT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION TO INSTITUTIONALIZE THIS PRACTICE YEARLY.
Citywide

Office of Inspector General

Commissioner Magazine
DISCUSS THE POSSIBLE REVISION OF NON-RESIDENT ENTRANCE FEES AND/OR THE INTRODUCTION OF RESIDENT GUEST PASSES FOR CITY POOLS
Citywide

Parks, Facilities, Fleet & Beaches

Commissioner Suarez

Commissioner Bhatt

Commissioner Fernandez
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 IMPACT OF HOUSE BILL 103 ON THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET
Citywide

Commissioner Magazine
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 AVAIABLE PARKING SPACES FOR NORTH BEACH RESIDENTS.
North Beach

Parking Department

Commissioner Bhatt

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

CIP
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
City wide

Parking Department

Commissioner Magazine
DISCUSS POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH MAC LR HOLDCO, LLC FOR THE LINCOLN LANE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY
North Beach

Asset Management

PW

CIP

Commissioner Magazine

Commissioner Bhatt
INSTALL BIRD BATH WATER FEATURE AT BELLE ISLE PARK
Parks, Facilities, Fleet & Beaches

Commissioner Suarez
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A CONDOMINIUM SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR FINANCIALLY VULNERABLE RESIDENTS.
City wide

Housing

Commissioner Suarez
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
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, (1) REINSTATING THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL RELATED GRANT DISBURSEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND OOLITE ARTS INC., FORMERLY KNOWN AS SOUTH FLORIDA ART CENTER, INC.("OOLITE ARTS"), AND (2) LIFTING THE PAUSE ON THE EXECUTION OF ALL FUTURE GRANT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND OOLITE THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY DIRECTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION VIA RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33265, FOLLOWING OOLITE ARTS' HIRING OF A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION'S REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF OOLITE ARTS' STATEMENT OF INTERNAL CONTROLS.
City wide

Tourism & Cultural Department
FEE WAIVER FOR F1 MIAMI GRAND PRIX FAN FESTIVAL
Mid Beach

Tourism & Cultural Department

Commissioner Fernandez

Commissioner Dominguez
PAINT LIGHT POLES ON LINCOLN ROAD WHITE
City wide

CIP

Commissioner Matteo-Salinas

Commissioner Fernandez
EXTEND LINCOLN RD OUTDOOR CONCESSIONS FEE ABATEMENT PROGRAM FOR A YEAR
Mid Beach

Public Works

Commissioner Dominguez

Commissioner Matteo-Salinas

Commissioner Fernandez
EVALUATE RESURFACING ALLISON PARK DOG PARK & OTHER DOG PARK W/ ARTIFICIAL GRASS
North Beach

Parks, Facilities, Fleet & Beaches

Commissioner Bhatt
ASSESS REPLACING 5TH ST. PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE W/OVER-WATER CONNECTION
South Beach

CIP

Commissioner Matteo-Salinas

Withdrawn Items

DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL CREATION OF SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS TO FUND THE INSTALLATION OF GUARD GATES AND/OR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF OTHER SECURITY FEATURES IN VENETIAN ISLANDS
Mid Beach

Parks, Facilities, Fleet & Beaches

Commissioner Suarez
DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL CREATION OF A SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT TO FUND THE INSTALLATION OF GUARD GATES AND/OR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF OTHER SECURITY FEATURES IN THE BAYSHORE NEIGHBORHOOD AND NORTH BAY ROAD NEIGHBORHOOD.
North Beach

Parks, Facilities, Fleet & Beaches

Commissioner 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.
Mid Beach

CIP

Parks, Facilities, Fleet & Beaches

Commissioner Fernadnez

Commissioner Dominguez

Commissioner Suarez

Commissioner Magazine
DISCUSS THE REMEDIATION RESULTING FROM THE PARK VIEW CANAL REPORT.
Mid Beach

Public Works

Environment & Sustainability

Commissioner Bhatt
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