Attachment A
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Of Plea OF THE CITV MANAGER 1'I!LIPHQNE; (305) 673-7010
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. .31:')-ceL ~~ m-m'
TO:
Mayor Seymour Gelber and
Members of the CIty Commlsslon
DATE: April 20, 1994
FROM:
Roger M. eaJJ...,~ 1.-.-
City Manag8mt!~~
SUBJECT:
A lU:~.RRAL 'fa A JOINT XBBTIXG OJ' TD l'I!OUIICZ UID OPI'lAL
IXPROVJlKD1'1'S COIDII'f'l'BES 1'0a DISCUSSIOIl Oil 'fHE :raSUUCB 01'
GBJdDL OBUcm'fXOJI BOWS 11101' '1'0 EXCEED $(,0,000,000 I'Oll
PAD DOROVEJIZJI'1'S 'l'O BB PLACED OK 'I'D JfOVEDER, 1""
BALLOT .
~JU:)tI81'D'l'l:0. ItECOJDdNDA'1'1:0N:
The Administration recommends that the city commission refer to a
joint meeting of the Finance and Capital Improvements committees
the discussion of the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, to be
placed before the voters this Fall, not to exceed $40,000,000 for
Parks Improvements and establish a maintenance fund.
BACJtGJlOUJm:
In the past several years the City of Miami Beach has witnessed the
slow deterioration of its parks, beaches, boardwalk, playgrounds,
ballfields and recreation facilities in general. This has
transpired as a result ot a declining tax base, Shifting median age
of our residents, a reduction in touriS1ll and economic development
as well as an increased demand for City services other than those
provided by Parks and Recreation.
The most siqnificant statistic which dramatically and clearly
indicates the need for a complete and comprehensive renovation of
the City of Miami Beach park and recreation system is the rapidly
changinq median age of our residents. In 1980 the median age was
65.3, in 1990 it was 49.5, and if current trendS continue, the
projected median age 1n 1995 will be 46.5, and in the year 2000,
43.7. This drop in the median age places a much greater demand on
the park and recreation system. First, the average resident will be
more likely to have active recreational interests such as biking,
swi1lllDing, jogging, skating, volleyball, softball, baseball,
basketball or golf. Additionally, their demand for passive,
cultural and family oriented activities will also increase.
Even more importantly, it is a safe assumption that these younger
residents will have families with children. Accordinq to available
statistics in 1980 only 6.5% of the Beach's 96,298 residents were
, 14 years of aqe or younger. In 1990 this number increased to 12. ot
of 92,639 residents and is projected to be 20.6% of 95,881
residents in the year 2000. This represents 19,751 children who
potentially will be looking to the city of Miami Beach to meet
their leisure time needs.
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CODlJllission Memo t 315 -q~ R.Q~
April 20, 1994
page 2
The value of this bond issue has. been recognized by both the
Administration and the city's Recreation Centers and Parks
Facilities Board. The concepts, benefits of, and need tor a bond
issue were discussed .xtensively at several of the Recreation
Centers and Parks Facilities Board meetings, with the end result
being the Board's unaniDOUs approval of the issue. Attached is a
copy of the Board's resolution expressing support of the bond
issue.
DE PROJBC'1'S:
The attached Capital Improvements projects list reflects 22
individual park projects plus four (4) City-wide projects in the
amount of $25,000,000 located throughout the City of Miami Beach.
There are major park renovations as well as beautification and
urban reforestation projects. Most importantly, a $10,000,000
trust fund will be established, the earnings of which will provide
for maintenance of the facilities. The potential for the trust
fund is under review by bond counsel.
~YSIS:
The City commission and this Administration have clearly recognized
the need to improve our park and recreation facilities. This
commitment has been demonstrated by the allocation of $1,150,000 in
Capital Improvements to the Recreation, CUlture and Parks
Depart1ll.ent1s FY 93-94 budget. An additional cOJllJllitment was made in
January of 1994, with the allocation of $2,122,500 for various
Citywide Streetscape and Landscape capital Projects.
A nuDber of these capital projects are currently in various stages
of development and our residents and guests are now enjoying the
benefits of these improvements. However, it must also be pointed
out that if the attached list of proposed capital improvements were
to be implemented on our current timeline it would take
approximately 10 years to accomplish, if the funds to do so were
available, which is not a certainty.
Should the City Commission decide to place a question on the Fall
ballot asking for the authority to issue up to $40 million for
improvements and a maintenance fund for the Parks system, this debt
issuance may be acc01llpl ished without an increase in the millaqe
rate for debt service. By structuring the bonds into three series,
the city will be able to take advantage of the declining annual
costs for the existing General Obligation Bonded Debt (which is
completely amortized in 2003) and layer the cost of aJIlortizing
these new bonds on the current annual cost with the ability to fund
the additional cost by maintaining the current debt SQrvice millage
rate of 2.3 mills beyond 2003. The Administration will explore
alternative financing methods with the Finance and Budget Advisory
Committees, to determine Which best accomplishes this goal.
CONCLUSIOR:
The Administration recommends that the City Commission refer this
issue to a joint meeting of the Finance and capital Improvements
committees for further discussion.
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April 15, 1994
Mr. Roger Carlton
City Manager
2700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, PI 33139
Dear Roger:
~he Recreation and parks Facility Board has been frustrated
by budgetary constraints the past 20 to 15 years as we
watched the quality of the facilities and programing dete-
riorate.
The past two years we have been encouraged as our budget in-
creased slightly and funds were allocated to correct a few
problems.
Th. demographics of our City bas changed dramatically since
1980. There are more young families with pre-SChool and
school age children than ever before in our City'S history.
It is imperative that our City address this "quality of life"
issue immediately.
Host of the buildings in our park system need total renova-
tion or replacement. Some parks do not even have water foun-
tains or bathrooms.
Modest incremental increases in the budget will not, in
opinion of our Board, resolve the problems in a timely
nero
the
man-
~he Board, therefore, passed a resolution at our April 6th,
1994, meeting recommending that a General Obligation Bond is-
sue be placed on the ballot this fall for voter approval in
an amount not to exceed $3S,OOO,OOo...with the funds to be
spent for parkS and recreation facilities.
Approval by the voters would assure our City o~ having
first-class recreatiQnal and park zacilitles through out the
City with sufficient funds for maintance and operations by
~he year 2000.
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Hr. Roger Carlton
c.ity Manager
April 15, 1994
page '2
A copy of the proposed improvements is attached to the
resolution. The list is comprehensive; but not cast in
stone. AS our City changes some additians and modificatioDR
might be necessary to meet the needs of our residents and
visitors.
Our Board is committed to a successful campaign to inform the
voters in our city so they can make an informed, positive de-
cision in the fall.
Sincerely,
k~
paul A. Whitebrook
Chairman
Recreation << parks Facility
Advisory Board
PAW/ten
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A Resolution of the Recreation Centers and Park$ Facilities Soard
approving In concept of recommending a Park Improvements bond
Issue In an amount not to exceed $35,000,000 to be Issued as needed
for the Improvements proposed In the Recreation, CultUre and Parks
Depanment Capital ProjeCtS list. To be effective In November. 1994.
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ex," 01' KIaJa BEACH
uc:REATXOB, CUL1'UU UD PAlUCS DZPARTJmN'l'
PROPOSED CAPITAL PROJECTS LIST
FY 93 - 98
llPRTlI DISTltICT
~r.sDi Park
security lighting
New Restroomsjstorage
Landscaping
Resurface Basketball Court
Park signage/Site furnishings
'fOTAL
painay Park
New Recreation Center w/parking
lot
Field Renovations/Irrigation
Ballfield installation w/lights
Park SignagejSite Furnishings
Tennis court Resurfacing
Basketball Resurfacing
Landscaping
TOTAL
LaGorc. park
Playground ImprovementS/Fencing
Park Signage/Site Furnishings
Landscaping/Irrigation
TOTAL
Norman4v Isle Park
Field Renovations/Irrigation/Lighting
New Pool/Lockerrooms
Park signagejSite Furnishings
TOTAL
$ 50,000
100,000
25,000
20,000
10.000
$ 205,000
$ 225,000
275,000
10,000
60,000
20,000
15.00C!
$ 605,000
$
35,000
5,000
10.000
50,000
.
$ 75,000
1,000,000
10.000
$1,085,000
.. nnUOTES PROJBC'1' IS J'UlQ)BD DI I':ISCAL YEAR 1993/94
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worth Shore Park
Activity Center Renovations
New Recreation Center
New Tennis Center Builu1ng
Tennis court Replacement
Landscaping/Irrigation
Park Signaqe/Site Furnishings
'rOTAL
sti11"ater parl:
New Recreation Building
Baseketball court Renovations
Field Renavations/lrriqation
Landscaping
security Lighting
Park siqnage/Site ~urnishings
TOTAL
'1'atum l'ark
New Recreation Building
Basketball Court Renovations
Tot-Lot
Field Renovations/Irrigation
Landscapinq
Security Lighting
Park Siqnaqe/Site Furnishings
TOTAL
KID BEaCH DISTRIC'1'
"i.her Park
Park Siqnage and Site Furnishings
Decorative Access Contral Fencing
tor park perimeter
TOTAL
DSS Park
Basketball Court Renovation
Tennis Court Renovation
Enclose Building
TOnI.
$ 8!5,000
2,750,000
100,000
250,000
"60,000
10.000
$3,255,000
$ 150,000
20,000
60,000
20,000
50,000
10.000
$ 310,000
$ 150,000
20,000
35,000
40,000
15,000
50,000
10.000
$ 320,000
$
10,000
35.000
$
45,000
$ 20,000
30,000
75.000
$ 125,000
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z'-ne Tree ~arJt
parking Lot Improvements
Security Liqhtinq
Landscaping/Native Plant Hammock
Nature centerjRestroolUJ
Playfield/lrrigation Installation
Park signage/Park Furnishings
'fO'l'JU,
,cott Rakow youth center
Conversion of Par 3 Golf Course to
Multi-Purpose Ballfield complex
site demolition and preparation
construction of tour (4) field
complex including tencinq, lighting,
irrigation
concession/restrooms/storage/meetinq
rooms
Parking lot improvements
Playground equi~ent
Access control fencing
Expansion of High School Fields
"Central Park" Theme
Youth Center entrance reconfiquration
Ice Rink refrigeration equipment
(Compressors, piping. brine system)
Boards around rink to include
plexiglass for hockey programs,
replacement of rubber flooring
Lockerroom renovations
(Benches. lockers, ADA compliance,
ventilation system)
Redesign and renovation of interior
(both upstairs and downstairs) for
better space utilization, including
painting, new carpet, etc.
Enclosing the Zambon! storage shed,
inClude hot water heater
painting exterior
Landscaping
pool improvements
(Heater modifications, blanket,
resurfacinq)
TOTAL
25,000
50,000
135,000
150,000
75,000
10.000
. .U,OOO
$ 225,000
1,245,000
250,000
200,000
75,000
100,000
600,000
150,000
100,000
175,000
30,000
50,000
65,000
45,000
30,000
25,000
30.000
$3,tt5,000
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,arkS Division Yar4
Hazardous chemical storage and
containment building
Greenhouse renovations
Installation of garage doors
security Lignting
TOTAL
80tJ'l'll BEACB DIS'l'RIC'l'
Island View Park
Landscaping/Playground/Irrigation
Park Signaqe/Site Furnishings
'1'O'1'~L
Garden center
NeY auditorium complex
New conservatory structure
Conservatory horticultural material
Irrigation
Exterior garden areas
including site enclosure and
furnishings
'f()'1'~L
J'lam.inqo ParJt
Tennis Court Renovations/Replacement
Handball/Racquetball Court Renova-
tions/Basketball
Pool Renovations - conversion to
aqua tie complex
Teen Center Renovations
Friendship Corner Improvements
Landscaping
TO'rAL
l-mnftlua Park
New Restroom Buildings
AutomatiC Irrigation
Playground Improvements
Install additional volleyball/
beach soccer fields, eourts
Landscaping, including area
vest of dune
Signage/Park FurniShings
TOTAL
$ 75,000
25,000
70,000
15.000
, 185,000
$
$
20,000** 35,000
5.000
25,000
$ 250,000
250,000
100,000
100,000
300.000
$1,000,000
$ 225,000
190,000** 60,000
1,000,000
100,000
50,000
75.000
$1,'40,000
$ 300,000
100,000
100,000
75,000
400,000
85.000
$1,0'0,000
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Q$:eall I'rotlt AuditoriUII
Renovations/Expansion
,outh Shore COJllDlunitv Cente.r
BUilding Renovations, a/c
replacement, painting, furnishing.,
and flooring
Landscaping
Siqnage/Furnishings
'1'O'J!AL
south pointe Park
Re-design entrance and traffic
flow, observation towers,
lighting and restrooms
Automatic Irrigation
Playground Equipment
Landscaping
signagejFurnishings
Pier Renovations
Renovate equestrian area
Expanded Field Electrical system
'1'OTAL
Palm Island Park
Playground Equipment
Court Resurfacing
Automatie Irrigation
Park Signage/Site Furnishings
TOTAL
Beach Lan4scapinq
Re-landscaping public beach areas
from South pointe to North Shore
Open Space Park
Boardwalk a.tlOvatiODS
Repair/replace as necessary, worn/
damaged portions of boardwalk
$ 500,000
$ 150,000
10,000
5.000
$ 165,000
$ 900,000
50,000
30,000
80,000
25,000
50,000
150,000
25.000
$1,310,000
$ 30,000
50,000
25,000
5.000
$ 110,000
$3,000,000
S 900,000
:1.3
.asbin9~OD park/Yri.nd.bi~ COrDer
SUildin9 Renovations
Playground Equipment
Remove shuffleboard courts, re-sod
Landscaping
Park siqnage/Site Furnishings
'1'O'nL
North SbOre ODen Space Park
Recreation Facilities
Boardwalk Renovations
Building Renovations/Restrooms
Maintenance Yard Renovations
TO'l'AL
Citvvide Plav9round ear.tv surracin9
citvvide LandscapinalUrban
Forestry proaraa
N'fAL
Trust Fund ror Maintenance
or Be. Facilities
1'O1'~
$ 100,000
30,000
5,000
10,000
5.000
, 150,000
$ 150,000
100,000
US,OOO
40.000
, 415,000
$ 600,000
53 .SOO. 000.
$25,000,000
$10,000,000
$35,000,000
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