Ordinance 2025-4719 ORDINANCE NO. za25-4719
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 82 OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ENTITLED "PUBLIC
PROPERTY," BY AMENDING ARTICLE VI, ENTITLED "NAMING OF
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND ESTABLISHMENT OF MONUMENTS OR
MEMORIALS," BY AMENDING SECTION 82-503 THEREOF, ENTITLED
"NAMING OF PUBLIC FACILITIES; CO-NAMING AND RE-NAMING OF
STREETS," BY AMENDING SUBSECTIONS (C)(1)(A) AND (C)(2)(A) TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CO-
NAMING OF STREETS IN HONOR OF AN INDIVIDUAL WHO MADE
LASTING AND SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH COMMUNITY THROUGH HEALTHCARE PHILANTHROPY,
AND ARTS AND CULTURE; PROVIDING SUNSET PROVISIONS
THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY,
CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, under existing criteria in Section 82-503 of the City Code, City streets
may only be co-named of (1) Miami Beach police o�cers who died or were killed in the
line of duty; (2) a public facility located on the street to be co-named; (3) private not-for-
profit organizations with significant historic value to the city and associated with structures
which have a significant historical value or architectural significance to the city; (4)
geographic areas within the city; or (5) a commercial establishment that has been in
business in the City of Miami Beach for 100 or more years and which is located on the
street to be co-named; and
WHEREAS, at the December 11, 2024 City Commission meeting, Commissioners
Alex J. Fernandez and Joseph Magazine referred to the Public Safety and Neighborhood
Quality of Life Committee ("PQNQLC") a proposal to co-name a portion of 17th Street in
honor of Norman Braman, along with any amendment to Section 82-503 of the City Code
that may be required to accomplish the co-naming; and
WHEREAS, the proposal was discussed at the January 29, 2025 PSNQLC
meeting, and received favorable recommendations to proceed to the full City
Commission, along with necessary amendments to Section 82-503(c)(1)of the City Code
with a sunset date; and
WHEREAS, Norman Braman, born on August 22, 1932, in West Chester,
Pennsylvania, is married to Irma Miller; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Braman has created a legacy in South Florida, not only through
his business achievements but also through his deep commitment to enhancing the well-
being of others; and
WHEREAS, his leadership and generosity have shaped the cultural, healthcare
and civic fabric of Miami Beach and beyond; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Braman's philanthropic leadership was instrumental in the
establishment of the Braman Comprehensive Cancer Center at Mount Sinai Medical
Center, which is set to open in 2026 to provide state-of-the-art, personalized, and
comprehensive cancer care for individuals across the region, leaving a lasting impact on
the South Florida healthcare system; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Braman has also been key in preserving the memory of the
Holocaust in Miami Beach as an original founder and former president of the Miami Beach
Holocaust Memorial, a place of reflection, education, and remembrance for the
community; and
WHEREAS, additionally, Mr. Braman and Ms. Miller have been influential patrons
of the arts, with a paRicular focus on bringing world-class cultural events and exhibitions
to Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, in the early 2000s, they helped bring the Swiss art fair Art Basel—one
of the most prestigious contemporary aA fairs in the world — to Miami Beach, solidifying
Miami Beach as a prominent destination for artistic and cultural innovation; and
WHEREAS, in order to co-name a City street in honor of a of an individual who
made lasting and signifcant contributions to the City of Miami Beach community through
healthcare philanthropy, and arts and culture, the adoption of the limited, additional co-
naming criteria set forth herein is required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. That section 82-503 of Article VI of Chapter 82 of the Code of the City of
Miami Beach is hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER 82
PUBLIC PROPERTY
Article VI. Naming of Public Facilities and Establishment of
Monuments or Memorials
Sec. 82-503. Naming of public facilities; co-naming and renaming of streets.
(c) Co-naming/renaming of streets or portions thereof.
(1) a. Streets, or portions thereof, located in the city may be co-named in honor
of:
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1. Miami Beach police officers who died or were killed in the line of duty;
2. A public facility located on the street to be co-named;
3. Private not-for-proft organizations with significant historic value to the
city and associated with structures which have a significant historical
value or architectural significance to the city and which are located on
the street, or portion thereof, to be co-named;
4. Geographic areas within the city;
5. A commercial establishment that has been in business in the City of
Miami Beach for 100 or more years and which is located on the street to
be co-named; or
6. Deceased person who served as the spiritual leader of a prominent
religious institution in the City of Miami Beach for 35 or more years and
resided in the City of Miami Beach.
7. Deceased persons who are known for their role as a gay-rights pioneer
and as one of the first openly LGBTQ people ever elected to public office
in the U.S.
8. Deceased historical figure who was instrumental in helping Latin
American countries achieve independence from the Spanish Empire.
9. A prominent Jewish figure who made significant civic contributions to
Jewish history and/or Jewish-related initiatives.
10. Deceased Cuban-American artist who made vast contributions to Latin
music history and culture.
11. Deceased photographer who documented the life and residents of Miami
Beach.
12. Deceased spiritual leader of a prominent religious institution in the City of
Miami Beach who also made signifcant civic contributions to the City.
13.Grammy-award winning singer, actress, songwriter, author,
philanthropist, and businesswoman who made extraordinary
contributions to music and culture in the United States and
internationally.
14. Deceased internationally renowned art collector who significantly
contributed to the City's arts and culture.
15. Notable women who made significant contributions to the civic and/or
political fabric of Miami Beach.
16. Dedicated athlete, world-renowned streak runner, and community icon
who made significant contributions to the wellness culture of Miami
Beach.
17 An individual who made lastinq and siqnificant contributions to the Miami
Beach communitv throuqh healthcare philanthropy and arts and culture
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The provisions in this subsection 82-503(c)(1)a., shall not apply to streets named or co-
named prior to June 21, 2014. The provisions in subsection 82-503(c)(1)a.6. and
(c)(2)a.7. shall automatically sunset on July 1, 2019. The provisions in subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.7. and (c)(2)a.8. shall automatically sunset on May 1, 2022. The provisions in
subsection 82-503(c)(1)a.8. and (c)(2)a.9. shall automatically sunset on July 1, 2022. The
provisions in subsections 82-503(c)(1)a.9 and (c)(2)a.10 shall automatically expire on
September 30, 2022. The provisions in subsections 82-503(c)(1)a.10 and (c)(2)a.11 shall
automatically expire on January 31, 2023. The provisions in subsections 82-503(c)(1)a.11
and (c)(2)a.12 shall automatically expire on March 1, 2023. The provisions in subsections
82-503(c)(1)a.12 and (c)(2)a.13 shall automatically expire on May, 2025. The provisions
in subsections 82-503(c)(1)a.13-a.15 and (c)(2)a.14-a.16 shall automatically expire on
July 31, 2027. The provisions in subsection 82-503(c)(1)a.16 and (c)(2)a.17 shall
automatically expire on December 31, 2027. The provisions in subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a 17 and (c)(2)a 18 shall automaticallv expire on March 31 2028.
b. Notwithstanding the provisions in subsection 82-503(c)(1)a., the following
streets, or portions thereof, shall not be co-named or renamed: Sth Street,
41st Street, 71st Street, Collins Avenue, Washington Avenue, Alton Road,
and Ocean Drive. The provisions in this subsection 82-503(c)(1)b., shall not
apply to streets, or portions thereof, that are co-named or renamed prior to
December 27, 2014.
(2) Whenever a request is made to co-naming shall first be considered and reviewed
by the committee according to the following procedures:
a. Any person, organization, association, corporation or other entity, including
a member of the city, may propose that a street be co-named, by submitting
the request in writing to the committee. At a minimum, such request shall
include the following:
1. The street, or portion thereof, to be co-named; and
2. The proposed co-name of the street, or portion thereof; and
3. The reason forthe request; and
4. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.1., a factual summary including the date and circumstances
under which the o�cer died or was killed in the line of duty; and
5. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.3., a factual summary confirming the significant historic value
of the private not-for-proft organization, and the associated structure, to
the city; and
6. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.5., a factual summary confirming the commercial
establishmenYs contribution to the city; and
7. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.6., a factual summary confirming the status of the person as
a spiritual leader of a prominent religious institution in the City of Miami
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Beach for 35 or more years and that the person resided in the City of
Miami Beach.
8. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.7., a factual summary confirming the status of the person as
a gay-rights pioneer and one of the first openly LGBTQ people ever
elected to public affice in the U.S.
9. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.8., a factual summary confirming the status of the person as
a deceased historical figure who was instrumental in helping Latin
American countries achieve independence from the Spanish Empire,
10. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.9., a factual summary confirming the status of the person as
prominent Jewish figure who made significant civic contributions to
Jewish history and/or Jewish-related initiatives.
11. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.10., a factual summary confirming the status of the person as
a deceased Cuban-American artist who made vast contributions to Latin
music history and culture.
12. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.11., a factual summary confirming the status of the person as
a deceased photographer who documented the life and residents of
Miami Beach.
13. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.12., a factual summary confrming the status of the person as
a deceased spiritual leader of a prominent religious institution in the City
of Miami Beach who also made significant civic contributions to the City.
14. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.13, a factual summary confirming the status of the person as
a Grammy-award winning singer, actress, songwriter, author,
philanthropist, and businesswoman who made extraordinary
contributions to music and culture in the United States and
internafionally.
15. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.14, a factual summary confirming the status of the person as
a deceased internationally renowned art collector who significantly
contributed to the City's arts and culture.
16. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.15, a factual summary confirming the status of the person as
a notable woman who made significant contributions to the civic and/or
political fabric of Miami Beach.
17. If the proposed co-naming is requested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a.16, a factual summary confirming the status of the person as
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a dedicated athlete, world-renowned streak runner, and community icon
who made significant contributions to the wellness culture of Miami
Beach.
18 If the proposed co-naminq is reauested pursuant to subsection 82-
503(c)(1)a 17 a factual summary confirminq the status of Ihe person as
an individual who made lastinq and sionificant contributions to the Miami
Beach community throuqh healthcare philanthropv and arts and culture
b. Within a reasonable time after receipt of the request, the committee shall
meet to consider and review same. Notice of the meeting shall be given to
the person and/or organization that made the request.
c. After reviewing the request, the committee shall transmit its recommendation
to the city commission regarding the request. The committee's
recommendation requires a simple majority vote.
d. Within a reasonable time after receiving the recommendation from the
committee, the commission shall call a public hearing regarding the co-
naming. Notice of the public hearing shall be published at least ten days prior
to the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the city.
e. At the close of the public hearing, the city commission may approve the
request. Any request to co-name a street or portion thereof pursuant to this
subsection 82-503(c) must be approved by a 5/7ths vote of the city
commission.
f. Any person, not-for-profit organization, or commercial establishment to be
recognized by the co-naming of a street, or portion thereof, must be in good
standing in the community at the time of final approval of same by the city
commission and if, after the street is co-named, the person recognized, or
the principal(s) of the not-for-profit commercial establishment recognized are
subsequently convicted or adjudicated guilty of a felony, the co-name shall
be removed from the street sign. In addition, the city commission may
approve the removal of the co-name of a street at a public hearing if said
person, not-for-profit organization, or commercial establishment is no longer
in good standing in the community. In either case, neither the city, nor any of
its officers, employees, contractors, or agents, shall have any liability to the
person, not-for-profit organization, or commercial establishment recognized
by the co-naming of the street or to the principal(s) of such not-for-profit
organization or commercial establishment (including, without limitation, if
such person or principal(s) are deceased, his/her heirs, relatives,
successors, or assigns), and/or any other party(ies) for any costs or claims
resulting from such removal (and including, without limitation, reimbursement
of any costs incurred for design, fabrication, installation, and/or maintenance
of the street sign, if applicable).
SECTION 2. REPEALER.
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All ordinances or paAs of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same are
herebyrepealed.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY.
If any section, subsection, clause or provision of this Ordinance is held invalid, the
remainder shall not be affected by such invalidity.
SECTION 4. CODIFICATION.
It is the intention of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach,
and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this ordinance shall become and be made
part of the Miami Beach City Code. The sections of this ordinance may be renumbered
or relettered to accomplish such intention, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to
"section," "article,° or other appropriate word.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall take effect on the 3 day of ��, 2025.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ,3 day of ri � , 2025.
ATTEST:
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(sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez
co-sponsored by Joseph Magazine)
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Ordinances - R5 L
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: April23, 2025 9:55 a.m. Second Reading Public Hearing
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,AMENDING CHAPTER 82 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH. ENTITLED"PUBLIC PROPERN;'BY AMENDING ARTICLE VI,
ENTITLED "NAMING OF PUBLIC FAGLITIES AND ESTABLISHMENT OF
MONUMENTS OR MEMORIALS," BY AMENDING SECTION 82-503 THEREOF,
ENTITLED "NAMING OF PUBLIC FACILITIES; CO-NAMING AND RE-NAMING OF
STREETS;' BY AMENDING SUBSECTIONS(C)(1)(A)AND (C)(2)(A)TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CO-NAMING OF
STREETS IN HONOR OF AN INDIVIDUAL WHO MADE LASTING AND
SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH COMMUNITY
� THROUGH HEALTHCARE PHILANTHROPY, AND ARTS AND CULTURE;
PROVIDING SUNSET PROVISIONS THERWF; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER,
SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUNDIHISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Ordinance was prepared al the request of Commissioners Alex J. Femandez and
Joseph Magazine.
At the December 11, 2024 City Commission meeting, Commissioners Alex J. Fernandez and
Joseph Magazine referred to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee
("P�NQLC") a proposal to co-name a portion of 17th Street in honor of Norman Braman, along
with any amendment to Section 82-503 ot the City Code that may be required to accomplish the
co-naming.
Under ezisting criteria in Section S&503 of the City Code, City sireels may oniy be co-named of
� (1) Miami Beach police officers who died or were killed in the line of duty; (2) a public facility
located on ihe street to be co-named; (3) private not-for-profit organizations with significant
his�oric value to the ciry and associated with structures which have a significant historical value
or architectural significance lo �he city; (4) geographic areas within Ihe city; or (5) a commercial
establishment that has been in business in the City of Miami Beach for 700 or more years and
which is located on the street to be co-named.
The proposal was discussed at Ihe January 29, 2025 PSN�LC meeting, and received (avorable
recommendations to proceed to Ihe full City Commission, along with necessary amendments to
Section 82-503(c)(1) of the City Code with a sunset date.
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Norman Braman, bom on August 22, 1932, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, is married �o Irma
Miller. Mr. Braman has created a legacy in Soulh Rorida, not only through his business
achievements but also through his deep commitment to enhancing the well-being of others. His
leadership and generosity have shaped the cultural, healthcare and civic fabric of Miami Beach
and beyond.
Mr. Braman's philan�hropic leadership was insVumenlal in ihe establishmenl of the Breman
Comprehensive Cancer Center at Mount Sinai Medical Center, which is set to open in 2026 ro
provide state-of-ihe-art, personalized, and comprehensive cancer care for individuals across the
region, leaving a lasting impact on the South Florida healthcare system.
Mr. Breman has also been key in preserving the memory of ihe Holocaust in Miami Beach as an
original founder and former president of the Miami Beach Holocaust Memorial, a place of
reflection, education, and remembrance for Ihe community.
Additionally, Mr. Braman and Ms. Miller have been inFluen�ial pa[rons of ihe arts, with a particular
focus on bringing world-class cultural evenis and exhibitions to Miami Beach. In ihe eady 2000s,
ihey helped bring the Swiss art fair Art Basel—one of the most prestigious contemporary art fairs
in the wodd—to Miami Beach, solidifying Miami Beach as a prominent destination for artistic and
cultural innovation.
In order to co-name a Ciry street in honor of a of an individual who made lasting and significant
conMbutions to the City of Miami Beach community through heal�hcare philanthropy,and arts and
culture, Ihe adoption of the limited. additional co-naming criteria set foAh herein is required.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
Does this Ordinance require a Business Imoact Estimate? Yes
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estima[e (81E)was published on: 3/27/2025
See BIE at http 11www m'am'beachfl qovldty-halllcitv-clerk/meetinq-notiwsl
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Aopliwble Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residen[s Riqht to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuan[to Citv Code Section 2-17� Proiect?
No No
2013
Was this Aqenda Item initiallv requested bv a lobbyist which as defined in Code Sec. 2d81.
includes a principal enaaqed in lo6byinq? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Allorney
Soonsorls)
Commissioner Alex Femandez
CO-SpOn50�(5)
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
Condensed Title
9:55 a.m. 2nd Rdg, Amend CrilerialProcedures, Co-Naming Streets-Norman Braman. (ANJM)
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