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SUNDAY FEBRUARY 9 2020 NEIGHBORS 13NE
MIAMIHERALD.COM
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the following public hearings will be heard by the Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of Miami Beach,
Florida, in the Commission Chamber, Third Floor, City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, on February 26, 2020,at
the times listed, or as soon thereaer as the matter can be heard:
5:01 p.m. Public Hearing
ARESOLUTIONOFTHEMAYORANDCITYCOMMISSIONOFTHECITYOFMIAMIBEACH,FLORIDA,ACCEPTINGAREVISEDPRELIMINARY
REPORT SET FORTH AS AN EXHIBIT TO THE COMMISSION MEMORANDUM ACCOMPANYING THIS RESOLUTION, CONCERNING
A FINDING OF NECESSITY FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF A CERTAIN GEOGRAPHIC AREA LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, DESCRIBED GENERALLY AS BEING BOUNDED ROUGHLY BY 87TH TERRACE TO THE NORTH, 65TH STREET TO THE SOUTH,
THE ATLANTIC OCEAN TO THE EAST, AND RUE NOTRE DAME TO THE WEST, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP SET FORTH IN “EXHIBIT A”
HERETO, AND REQUESTING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO DECLARE SAID AREA AS A BLIGHTED AREA AND DELEGATE REDEVELOPMENT
POWERS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART III OF CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA STATUTES, SO AS TO PERMIT
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE AFORESAID AREA.This Resolution is
being heard pursuant to Section §166.041 F.S. Inquiries may be directed to the Economic Development Department at 305.673.7577.
5:02 p.m. Second Reading Public Hearing
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ENTITLED “ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES,” BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, ENTITLED
“IN GENERAL,” BY AMENDING SECTION 6-3 THEREOF, ENTITLED “HOURS OF SALE/VIOLATIONS,” TO PROHIBIT THE SALE AND/OR
SERVING OF ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE(S) BEYOND 2 A.M., FOR A DEFINED PERIOD OF TIME IN THE MONTH OF MARCH, BY ANY
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENT LOCATED IN THE MXE MIXED USE ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT (EXCLUDING THAT PORTION
OF THE MXE DISTRICT LOCATED BETWEEN 73RD AND 75TH STREETS), OR THAT PORTION OF THE CD-2 COMMERCIAL, MEDIUM
INTENSITY DISTRICT LOCATED BETWEEN PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AND COLLINS COURT, FROM 5TH STREET TO 16TH STREET; AND
PROVIDING FOR REPEALER, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.This Ordinance is being heard pursuant to Section
2.05 of the City Charter and §166.041 F.S. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of the City Attorney at 305.673.7470.
INTERESTED PARTIES are invited to appear at this meeting, or be represented by an agent, or to express their views in writing addressed
to the City Commission, c/o the City Clerk, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 1st Floor, City Hall, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. Copies of these
items are available for public inspection during normal business hours in the Office of the City Clerk,1700 Convention Center Drive, 1st Floor,
City Hall, Miami Beach, Florida 33139. This meeting, or any item herein, may be continued,and under such circumstances, additional legal
notice need not be provided.
Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Fla. Stat., the City hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the
City Commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or its hearing, such person must ensure that a verbatim record of
the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not
constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize
challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
To request this material in alternate format, sign language interpreter (five-day notice required), information on access for persons with
disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any document or participate in any City-sponsored proceedings, call 305.604.2489 and
select 1 for English or 2 for Spanish, then option 6; TTY users may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service).
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
City of Miami Beach
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NOTICE BY THE CITY OF ·MIAMI
BEACH, F L ORIDA,
OF THE CITY'S INTENT · TO USE .
THE UNIFORM METHOD OF
COLLECTION OF NON-AD
VALOREM ASSESSMENTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City of Miami Beach ("City") intends to use the uniform method
for collecting the non-ad valorem assessments to be levied by the City pursuant to Section 197.3632,
Florida Statutes, with regard to the Biscayne Beach Security Guard Special Taxing District ("Special
Taxing District"). The City Commission will hold a Public Hearing on this matter on February 12, 2020
at 2:01 P.M . at City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 3"' Floor, Commission Chambers, Miami Beach,
Florida, 33139.
The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider the adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City to
use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem assessments to be levied by the City pursuant to
Section 197 .3632 , Florida Statutes . The City intends to use the uniform method for collecting non-ad
valorem, assessments after the transfer of control of the Special Taxing District from Miami -Dade County
to the City in accordance with Section 18-3.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code .
The City may levy non-ad valorem assessments for the purpose of the continued operation and
maintenance of the Biscayne Beach Guard Special Taxing District , including but not limited to the
making of infrastructure and security improvements. The area or boundaries of Biscayne Beach Security
Guard Special Taxing District are as follows:
A portion of Sections 3 , Township 53 South , Range 42 East, Dade County, Florida; being
more particularly described as follows :
Lots 1 thru 52 , Block 15 ; and Lots 5 thru 58 , Block 16 of "Biscayne Beach Second Add ition "
according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 46 at Page 39 .
All the aforementioned plats being recorded in the Public Records of Dade County, Florida .
The City intends to use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem assessments for a perio9
of more than one year. This non -ad valorem assessment will be levied by the City for the first time;
however, Miami -Dade County has previously levied the non-ad va lorem assessment for the Special
Taxing Distri ct.
The City's non-ad valorem assessments shall be subject to the same discounts and penalties , and the
issuance and sale of tax certificates and tax deeds, for non -payment as for the non -payment of ad
valorem taxes. The non -payment of such non -ad valorem assessments will subject the property to the ·
potential loss of title .
INTERESTED PARTIES may appear at the Public Hearing , or be represented by an agent, to be heard
regarding the use of the uniform method of collecting such non-ad valorem assessments, or may
express their views in writing addressed to the City Commission , ~/o the City Clerk , 1700 Convention
Center Drive , 1st Floor, City Hall, Miam i Beach , Florida 33139 . This item is available for public inspection
during normal business hours in the Office of the City Clerk, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 1st Floor,
City Hall , Miami Beach, Florida 33139 . This item may be continued and, under such circumstances,
additional legal notice need not be provided .
Pursuant to Section 286 .0.105, Fla . Stat., the City hereby advises the public that if a person decides to
appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting
or its hearing, such person must ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which
record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not
constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant
evidence , nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
To request" this material in alternate format, a sign language interpreter (five-day notice required),
information on access for persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any document
or participate in any City-sponsored proceedings, call 305.604.2489 and select 1 for English or 2 for
Spanish, then option 6; TTY users may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service).
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MIAMI BE AC H
NOTICE BY THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA,
OF THE CITY'S INTENT TO USE
THE UNIFORM METHOD OF
COLLECTION OF NON-AD
VALOREM ASSESSMENTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City of Miami Beach ("City") intends to use the uniform method
for collecting the non-ad valorem assessments to be levied by the City pursuant to Section 197 .3632 ,
Florida Statutes , with regard to the Allison Island Security Guard Special Taxing District ("Special Taxing
District"). The City Commission will hold a Public Hearing on this matter on February 12, 2020 at 2:00 P.M.
at City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive , 3"' Floor, Commission Chambers, Miami Beach , Florida, 33139.
The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider the adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City to
use the uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem assessments to be levied by the City pursuant to
Section 197 .3632 , Florida Statutes . The City intends to use the uniform method for collecting non -ad
valorem assessments after the transfer of control of the Special Taxing District from Miami -Dade County
to the City in accordance with Section 18-3.1 of the Miami-Dade County Code.
The City may levy non-ad valorem assessments for the purpose of the continued operation and
maintenance of the Allison Island Guard Special Taxing District , including but not limited to the making
of infrastructure and security improvements . The area or boundaries of Allison lsland ·Security Guard
Special Taxing District are as follows :
A portion of Sections 11 , Township 53 South, Range 42 East, Dade County, Florida; being
more particularly described as follows :
Lots 2 thru 52 of "Indian Creek Subdivision" according to the plat thereof, as recorded in
the Plat Book 31 at page 75 .
All the aforementioned plats being recorded in the Public Records of Dade County,
Florida .
The City intends to use the uniform method of collecting nqn-ad valorem assessments for a period
of more than one year. This non-ad valorem assessment will be levied by the City for the first time;
however, Miami-Dade County has previously levied the non -ad valorem assessment for the Special
Taxing District.
The City's non -ad valorem assessments shall be subject to the same discounts and penalties , and the
issuance and sale of tax certificates and tax deeds, for non-payment as for t.he non-payment of ad
valorem taxes . The non-payment of such non-ad valorem assessments will subject the property to the
potential loss of title.
INTERESTED PARTIES may appear at the Public Hearing, or be represented by an agent, to be heard
regarding the use of the uniform method of collecting such non-ad valorem assessments , or may
express their views in writing addressed to the City Commission , c/o the City Clerk, 1700 Convention
Center Drive, 1st Floor, City Hall , Miami Beach, Florida 33139 . This item is available for public inspection
during normal business hours in the Office of the City Clerk, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 1st Floor,
City Hall, Miami Beach, Florida 33139 . This item may be continued , and , under such circumstances,
additional legal notice need not be provided .
Pursuant to Section 286.0105 , Fla. Stat., the City hereby advises the public that if a. person decides to
appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at its meeting
or its hearing, such person must ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made , which
record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based . This notice does not
constitute consent by the City for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant
evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law.
To request this material in alternate format, a sign language interpreter (five-day notice required),
information on access for persons with disabilities, and/or any accommodation to review any document
or participate in any City-sponsored proceedings , call 305.604.2489 and select 1 for English or 2 for
Spanish, then option 6; TTY users may call via 711 (Florida Relay Service).
1/15-22-29 2/5
City of Miami Beach
Rafael Granado, City Clerk
305 -673-7411
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18NE SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2 2020NEIGHBORSMIAMIHERALD.COM
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
The South Beach Business Improvement District
Pursuant to Florida Statutes § 170.05, notice is hereby given that, on January 15, 2020, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach
approved the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION 2020-31144
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CREATING, PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 170, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF A MAJORITY OF THE AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS,
A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS “THE SOUTH BEACH BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT,” FOR A TERM OF
TEN (10) YEARS, TO STABILIZE AND IMPROVE THAT CERTAIN AREA OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH HEREIN REFERRED TO AS THE
OCEAN DRIVE AND COLLINS AVENUE RETAIL BUSINESS DISTRICT, WHICH DISTRICT IS GENERALLY LOCATED WITHIN A NATIONALLY
RECOGNIZED HISTORIC DISTRICT, THROUGH PROMOTION, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND OTHER SIMILAR SERVICES (THE
“SERVICES”); PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,093,335 PER YEAR;
INDICATING THE LOCATION, NATURE, AND ESTIMATED COST OF THE SERVICES, WHOSE COSTS ARE TO BE DEFRAYED BY THE
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS SHALL BE MADE; PROVIDING WHEN SUCH
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS SHALL BE MADE; DESIGNATING THE LANDS UPON WHICH THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS SHALL BE LEVIED;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF THIS RESOLUTION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 170.05, FLORIDA STATUTES; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO CAUSE TO BE MADE A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 170.02,
FLORIDA STATUTES; AND UPON COMPLETION OF SUCH PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL, PROVIDING THAT SUCH ASSESSMENT
ROLL SHALL BE ON FILE WITH THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AND OPEN TO THE INSPECTION OF THE PUBLIC.
WHEREAS, Chapter 170, Florida Statutes, authorizes any municipality, subject to the approval of a majority of the affected property owners, to levy and collect special
assessments against property benefited for the purpose of stabilizing and improving retail business districts, wholesale business districts, or nationally recognized
historic districts, or any combination of such districts, through promotion, management, marketing, and other similar services; and
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2014, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2014-28881, which originally contemplated establishment of a special
assessment district, pursuant to Chapter 170, Florida Statutes, initially limited to a boundary encompassing solely the Ocean Drive retail business district. Following
adoption of Resolution No. 2014-28881, a steering committee of property owners requested that the City Commission expand the proposed special assessment district,
to include the Collins Avenue corridor, bounded on the south by 5th Street, and extending northward up to and including 21st Street; and
WHEREAS, on September 12, 2018, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2018-30487, which, in pertinent part,authorized the Offices of the City
Manager and City Attorney to work with a steering committee of Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue property owners for the purpose of establishing a special assessment
district, pursuant to Chapter 170, Florida Statutes, to stabilize and improve the Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue retail business district, that certain area generally
bounded on the north by the northern boundary lines of the properties located at 1601 Collins Avenue and 1610 Collins Avenue; and on the south by 5th Street; which
district is generally located within a nationally recognized historic district; through promotion, management,marketing, and other similar services (Resolution Nos.
2014-28881 and 2018-30487 are attached hereto as Exhibit “A”); and
WHEREAS, the special assessments levied within the proposed special assessment district, to be known as the “South Beach Business Improvement District” (the
“District”), shall be used to provide the services described in Exhibit “B,” attached hereto and incorporated herein (the “Services”); and
WHEREAS, the District is generally bounded on the north by the northern boundary lines of the properties located at 1601 Collins Avenue and 1610 Collins Avenue,
and on the south by 5th Street, and consists of properties abutting Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive; provided,however, that the following properties shall be excluded
and exempted from the District: (1) residential properties; (2) common areas owned by condominium associations; (3) any property owned by a City, County, State, or
Federal governmental entity or school district; (4) any property owned or occupied by a religious institution and used as a place of worship or education (as defined
in Section 170.201(2), Florida Statutes); and (5) properties that are 60 square feet or less in size; and
WHEREAS, an assessment plat of the proposed District, showing the areas to be assessed, as required in section 107.04, Florida Statutes, is on file with the Office
of the City Clerk, and is available for inspection by the public; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission hereby determine that it is in the best interest of the City, and of the District, to provide, or cause to be provided,
the Services for the District and, as such, wish to defray the cost of the Services by levying special assessments upon the affected properties within the District
(“Assessments”); and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission further determine that special benefits shall accrue to the properties within the District from the Services,and that the
Assessments shall be made in proportion to the benefits received; and
WHEREAS, an estimated budget outlining the proposed Services and estimated costs thereof, is attached as Exhibit “C,” and,pursuant to Section 170.04, Florida
Statutes, is on file with the City Clerk’s Office, and is available for inspection by the public; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission have determined that the Assessments to be levied shall not exceed the special benefits to the affected properties within
the District.
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2 2020 NEIGHBORS 19NE
MIAMIHERALD.COM
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: All findings and recitals contained in this Resolution are hereby adopted and incorporated herein.
SECTION 2: Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 170, Florida Statutes, the Mayor and Cit y Commission hereby authorize a special assessment
to be levied and collected, and hereby create a special assessment district, to be known as the “South Beach Business Improvement District,” for a term
of ten (10) years, subject to the approval of the majority of the affected property owners in the District, for the purposes of stabilizing and improving the
Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue retail business district, which is generally located within a nationally recognized historic district, through promotion,
management, marketing, and other similar services.
SECTION 3: The boundaries of the proposed District are as follows: All lots and lands adjoining and contiguous or bounding and abutting
upon such improvements or specially benefited thereby and further designated by the Assessment Plat, attached hereto and incorporated herein as
Exhibit “D.”
SECTION 4: The nature of the Services is set forth in Exhibit “B,” attached hereto and incorporated herein.
SECTION 5: The total estimated cost of the Services to be funded by the proposed Assessments is approximately $2,093,335 per year.
SECTION 6: The Assessments shall be levied in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 170, Florida Statutes, for the purposes of
defraying the cost of the Services, as described in Exhibit “B,” and in accordance with the assessment methodologies in Exhibit “E,” attached hereto
and incorporated herein.
SECTION 7: At the time of adoption of the Resolution by the Mayor and City Commission, there shall be on file with the Cit y Clerk the Assessment
Plat, showing the area to be assessed; a description of the Services; and an estimate of the cost of the Services, which documents shall be open to
inspection by the public.
SECTION 8: Following approval of this Resolution, the City Administration is hereby authorized and directed to cause to be made a preliminary
assessment roll, as promptly as possible, which shall show the properties assessed by folio number; the amount of benefit to each property; and the
special assessments against each property assessed by folio number. (A dra preliminary assessment roll is attached as Exhibit “F.”)
SECTION 9: The assessment shall be payable in one installment per year to the Finance Director of the City, or the Finance Director’s designee,
on such date as shall be contained in a bill to be mailed to each property owner within the District at least thirty (30) days prior to the due date, and
following the confirmation by the Mayor and City Commission of the Final Assessment Roll. Installments not paid when due shall become due and
payable in accordance with statutory provisions and shall remain liens, coequal with the lien of all state, county, district, and municipal taxes, superior
in dignity to all other liens, titles, and claims, until paid, and shall bear interest, at such rate or rates as specified in Section 170.09, Florida Statutes.
SECTION 10: Upon completion of the preliminary assessment roll, the Mayor and City Commission shall adopt a subsequent Resolution to fix
a time and place at which the owners of the property to be assessed or any other persons interested therein may appear before the Mayor and City
Commission and be heard as to the propriety and advisability of the Assessments or the provision of the Services, the costs thereof, the manner of
payment therefor, or the amount thereof to be assessed against each property so serviced, all in accordance with Chapter 170, Florida Statutes.
SECTION 11: The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause this Resolution to be published one time in a newspaper of general circulation published
in the City.
SECTION 12: The Resolution shall become effective upon the date of its adoption herein, provided, however, that if the proposed special
assessment does not receive the approval of a majority (50% plus one) of the affected property owners pursuant to an election to be duly conducted
by the City Clerk, the Resolution shall be null and void.
Copies of Resolution 2020-31144 and the exhibits referenced therein, including a map of the boundaries of the proposed South Beach Business
Improvement District, can be accessed via https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Resolution-2020-31144.pdf. Further information
can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk at 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, 33139 or by calling 305.673.7411.
Rafael E. Granado
City Clerk
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