Resolution 2024-33370 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33370
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILENCY COMMITTEE, AT ITS
OCTOBER 18, 2024, MEETING, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
REQUEST A DONATION FROM THE FIVE PARK DEVELOPER FOR A
MATURE SHADE TREE FOR THE CANOPY PARK PLAYGROUND, AND
TO COMBINE AND REINVIGORATE THE MARKETING OF THE VARIOUS
COMMEMORATIVE PARK PROGRAMS.
WHEREAS, during the September 11, 2024 Commission meeting, Commissioner
Kristen Rosen Gonzalez referred a discussion on installing shade above the children's
playground equipment in Canopy Park to the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee
("FERC") and the Public Safety and Neighborhood quality of Life Committee ("PSNQLC"); and
WHEREAS, during the October 18,2024 FERC meeting, the Committee discussed and
passed a unanimous recommendation for the City Commission to direct the Administration to
request a donation from the Five Park developer for a mature shade tree for the Canopy Park
playground, and to combine the various commemorative programs and reinvigorate the
marketing of the programs (Adopt A Bench, Brick Paver Program and Commemorative Tree
Program); and
WHEREAS, the playground at Canopy Park was originally designed to be shaded by
mahogany trees as they grow in over the years along with other trees planted by the City; and
WHEREAS, currently, there are several points in the day in which the temperatures
are very high, making it unpleasant for parents to take their children to the playground; and
WHEREAS, during the FERC meeting, the Parks and Recreation Department
proposed two shade solutions for the Canopy Park playground; and
WHEREAS, the first option involved the installation of multiple shade sails strategically
placed around the existing tree canopy; while this approach did not offer complete coverage of
the playground, it presented a more budget-friendly alternative, with an estimated cost of
$265,000; and
WHEREAS, the second option entailed. constructing a shade structure that would
envelop the entire playground area; however, this would necessitate the relocation of several
trees; and
WHEREAS, this more extensive solution comes with a higher budget, estimated at
$429,000, reflecting the significant alterations required to the current landscape; and
WHEREAS, Administration will be contacting the developer regarding the tree
donation; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department will work on the recommended
shade solution and the Marketing and Communications Department will lead efforts on
reinvigorating the marketing of the City's commemorative programs.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby accept the recommendation of the Finance and Economic Resiliency
Committee, at its October 18, 2024 meeting, and direct the Administration to request a donation
from the Five Park developer for a mature shade tree for the Canopy Park playground, and to
combine and reinvigorate the marketing of the various commemorative park programs.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of Nov ber 2024.
teven Meiner, Mayor
ATTEST:
NOV 2 2 2024
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
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Sponsored by Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE.
& FOR EXECUTION
City Attorney cy Date
Resolutions - C7 0
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager
DATE: November 20, 2024
TITLE: 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 OCTOBER 18,
2024, MEETING, DIRECTING ADMINISTRATION TO REQUEST A DONATION
FROM THE FIVE PARK DEVELOPER FOR A MATURE SHADE TREE FOR THE
CANOPY PARK PLAYGROUND, AND COMBINE THE VARIOUS
COMMEMORATIVE PROGRAMS AND REINVIGORATE THE MARKETING OF
THE PROGRAMS.
RECOMMENDATION
Accept the recommendation of the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee, at its October
18, 2024 meeting, directing Administration to request a donation from the Five Park developer for
a mature shade tree for the Canopy Park playground, and combine the various commemorative
programs and reinvigorate the marketing of the programs.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
During the September 11, 2024 Commission meeting, Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
referred a discussion on installing shade above the children's playground equipment in Canopy
Park to the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee ("FERC") and the Public Safety and
Neighborhood quality of Life Committee ("PSNQLC").
During the October 18,2024 FERC meeting, the Committee discussed the item and
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez motioned this item to Commission directing
Administration to request a donation from the Five Park developer for a mature shade tree for the
Canopy Park playground, and combine the various commemorative programs and reinvigorate
the marketing of the programs (Adopt A Bench, Brick Paver Program and Commemorative Tree
Program). Commission Tanya K. Bhatt seconded the motion and all were in favor.
ANALYSIS
The playground at Canopy Park was originally designed to be shaded by Mahogany trees as they
grow in over the years along with other trees planted by the City. Currently, there are several
points in the day in which the temperatures are very high, making it unpleasant for parents to take
their children to the playground.
During the FERC meeting, the Parks and Recreation Department proposed two shade solutions
for the Canopy Park playground. The first option involved the installation of multiple shade sails
strategically placed around the existing tree canopy. While this approach did not offer complete
coverage of the playground, it presented a more budget-friendly alternative, with an estimated
cost of$265,000. The second option entailed constructing a shade structure that would envelop
the entire playground area; however, this would necessitate the relocation of several trees. This
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more extensive solution comes with a higher budget, estimated at $429,000, reflecting the
significant alterations required to the current landscape.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Administration will be contacting the developer regarding the tree donation. At this point, there is
no financial impact.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https:/lwww.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
The Parks and Recreation Department will work on the recommended shade solution and the
Marketing and Communications Department will lead efforts on reinvigorating the marketing of
the City's commemorative programs.
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?
Yes No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
Parks and Recreation
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
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Accept Recommendation/Shade Above Children's Playground at Canopy Park. (Rosen
Gonzalez) PKS
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C4 F REFERRAL TO FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE AND
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO
DISCUSS INSTALLING SHADE ABOVE CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
IN CANOPY PARK.
Applicable Area:
b
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Committee Referrals - C4 F
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
DATE: September 11, 2024
TITLE: REFERRAL TO FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE AND
PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO
DISCUSS INSTALLING SHADE ABOVE CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND
EQUIPMENT IN CANOPY PARK.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
NA
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?
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Yes No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
Office of Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Ref: FERC/PSNQLC -Add Shade Above Children's Equipment in Canopy Park. (Rosen
Gonzalez)
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