Attachment B
CITY OF
MIAMI
BEACr-l
CITY HALL 1700 CONVEIHION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH FLOHIDA 33139
OFFICE OF TilE CITY MANAGER
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO.J:5~,C;.</(/
TELEPHONE: (305) 673.7010
FAX: (305) 673-7782
TO:
FROM:
Mayor Seymour Gelber and
Members of the City Commission
Roger M_ carlto~ I (\ ^ /'
City Manager ~
DATE:
July 13, 1994
SUBJECT:
STATUS REPORT REGARDING THE PARKS GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND
ISSUE AND THE MAINTENANCE/OPERATION TRUST FUND.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission
review and analyze the enclosed information in reference to a
proposed general obligation bond issue for parks and recreation
improvements and the maintenance/operation trust fund, and to
provide direction to the Administration concerning the proposal.
BACKGROUND
As instructed by the City Commission, the Administration has
prepared a comprehensive presentation which explains the proposed
parks and recreation enhancement program. The computer graphic
presentation (please see Attachment A) addresses the following
topics:
* Population projections and changing demographics for
1980-2010.
* Projected cost and time lines related to the issuance of
bonds in amounts of $20, $25 or $30 million dollars.
* The effect of the bond issue on property taxes for the
average residential property owner.
* Property tax rates for all taxing jurisdictions
throughout Dade County for the period of 1978-1994.
* A thirty two (32) year analysis of the Parks and
Recreation Department's operating budget and authorized
personnel listing, which reflects the steady decline in
resources available until the last two (2) fiscal years.
* Overv iew of how a trust fund could be establ ished through
the assessment of a ran~e of ~ to one additional mill for
a period of two (2) to four (4) years to establish a fund
for increased recreatioh and parks personnel and general
facilities maintenance necessary to support the capital
improvements. The fund is proposed to be non-
supplantihg, which means that the interest on the fund
could not be used to reduce existing expenditures.
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A comprehensive master plan for the next ten Yl?ars
listing potential improvements for consideration.
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AGENDA
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I. SUlli~RY OF PRESENTATION NARRATIVE
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In addition to the attached set of computerized graphics, the
Administration team explained the various components of this issue.
The following is a summarization of the key points that were
stressed,
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Based on 1990 statistics, the U.S. Bureau of Census,
Metro-Dade County Planning Department and the City of
Miami Beach Department of Development, Design and
Historic Preservation are projecting very significant
changes in the population of Miami Beach. In 1980 the
median age of our citizens was 65.3 years with less than
28% of the total 96,298 residents under the age of 44
years. Conversely, in 1995 it is projected that the
median age will be 46.5 years with approximately 45% of
all residents under the age of 44 years old. It is also
projected that by the year 2010, more than 52% of all
residents will be under the age of 44 years old. This
demographic projection stresses the need for advanced
planning to ensure our recreation and parks system is
responsive and capable of meeting the active and passive
recreational needs of our citizens in the future.
* The City of Miami Beach has a current General Obligation
debt of approximately $10 million per year. This equates
to 2.3 mills annually per home owner on the assessed
value of their property. As the debt service continues
to be paid, at the current rate, the City will be free of
this debt by the year 2003. It should also be noted that
the 2.3 mills will begin declining gradually in 1995,
accelerate in 1998, balloon slightly in 2002, and retire
in 2003. .
For purposes of the presentation, three (3) levels of
bond funding were discussed, $20, $25 and $30 million.
In each case the projected millage rate did not exceed
2.3 mills, while projected tax revenues continued to
increase.
In the $20 million plan, the first $10 million would be
issued in 1996 and the second $10 million in 1997. The
$20 million bond would be retired no later than 2006.
In the $25 million option, the first $10 million would
again be issued in 1996, $15 million issued in 1997, and
the debt retired in 2008.
In the $30 million option, the first $10 million would
again be issued in 1996 with the second and third $10
million being issued in 1997 and 1998. In this case, all
debt service would be retired by the year 2010.
It was clearly stressed that in all cases the tax rate
for debt service would not be increased due to the bond
issue, the rate would decline no later than 1999, and any
increases in taxes paid to Miami Beach will be due to
value changes. This represents that the average $150,000
home will pay no more than 2 mills (based on recent
projections) for this debt service which currently
equates to $250 million annually.
* The proposed special m~llage for the establishment of an
endowment for recreation and parks personnel and facility
maintenance was also explained. The basic premise was
that there must be a plan and a revenue source that will
ensure the personnel and funding for the upkeep of the
new/improved facilities is assured.
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The second scenario would seek approval for ~ of one mill
for three (3) years, and the third option, \ mill for a
four (4) year period. Each would generate approximately
$850,000 in revenue to be added to the Recreation and
Parks Department budget.
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Again, there was a three (3) option scenario presented.
The first suggested a separate one (1) mill tax be levied
for a two (2) year period and then be eliminated. This
would cost the average homeowner approximately $125 per
year or $250 in total. The tax revenue collected would
establish an estimated endowment of $11 million, which
would be established as a trust fund. It was then
projected that, based on a conservative 7% annual return
on investment, the interest would generate approximately
$850,000 additional revenue to be added to the Recreation
and Parks budget for increased recreation program
personnel as well as park maintenance staff.
It was made very clear that this special tax would be for
a predetermined number of years and would then cease. It
was also clearly understood this increased revenue for
the Recreation and Parks Department would be in addition
to their annual general fund budget, and in no way would
it be utilized to supplant their annual operational
budget. It was also stated that this condition would be
incorporated into the ballot question.
The finalization of the establishment of the endowment is
currently under review by both the City Attorney and our
bond counsel. Following their review, the ballot
question will be prepared and presented for Commission
consideration at the J'uly 27, 1994 Commission meeting,
should the Administration be so directed.
* The actual need for the City to issue general obligation
bonds rather than fund these improvements from the annual
operational budget was also discussed.
It was explained, as an example, that the 1994 budget
appropriation for the Recreation, Culture and Parks
Department included approximately $1.1 million for
capital improvements. This revenue was to be allocated
from various one-time revenue sources including Resort
Taxes and the TOPA arbitration settlement. However, due
to this issue not yet being settled, the actual funding
available for capital improvements was $650,000.
Assuming the City could actually identify the minimum of
$650,000 per year for additional improvements, it would
take no less than thirty (30) years to accomplish the $20
million plan, 38 years for the $25 million plan and 46
years for the $30 million plan. Based on current
estimates, it is anticipated that the total parks
improvements plan could be completed in five (5) to seven
(7) years if funded through a bond issue.
It was also stressed that although the growth in the
property values is strong, it is difficult to accurately
project any fluctuations in the growth or down turns in
the economy. Additionally, increased costs to the City
for such items as labor'contracts, capital equipment, and
other unforseen expend~ tures must be considered. . It is
not reasonable to expect that these improvements could be
planned for, adequately funded and complete in an
acceptable time line if they were to be funded from any
other method than a general obligation bond.
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II. PUBLIC NOTICE OF CITYWIDE MEETINGS
To ensure the citizens of Miami Beach were well informed of the
Town Meetings scheduled, the following steps were taken:
Notices (Please see Attachment B)
* Miami Herald Neighbors, June 16 & 26, 1994.
* Miami Art Deco Newspaper, July 1, 1994.
Information Articles
Other
* Miami Herald-Neighbors, June 19 and July 3, 1994.
* Letters of invitation and a complete schedule of Town
Meetings were mailed on June 17, 1994 to the Chairperson
of 41 Miami Beach civic organizations, currently listed
with the City Clerk's Office.
* Provided 2,760 date specific flyers to various homeowner
association chairpersons requesting their membership
attend the meetings in their geographic areas.
* Mailed 450 date specific notices to homeowner groups who
provided mailing labels.
III. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS SCHEDULE
The following is a listing of meetings conducted by the
Administration throughout the community specifically intended to
inform the citizens of the proposed bond program as well as gain
their comments, input and responses to the proposal.
Date
May 10, 1994
May 13, 1994
June 6, 1994
June 16, 1994
June 20, 1994
June 21, 1994
June 23, 1994
June 27, 1994
June 29, 1994
June 30, 1994
July 6, 1994
July 7, 1994
July 7, 1994
July 11, 1994
July 12, 1994
GrouP/Location
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce/Board
of Governors
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce,
Parks SUb-Committee
North Beach Development Corporation
Board Meeting
Miami Beach Tax Payers Association
City wide meeting, Miami Heart
Institute North
City wide meeting, Commission Chambers
City wide meeting, Commission Chambers
City wide meeting, Biscayne Community
School
City wide meeting, Commission Chambers
City wide meeting, Police (main) Station
Recreation Centers and Parks Facilities
Board
City wide meeting, Police (main) Station
Youth Center Advisory Board
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce,
Parks Sub Committee
Miami Beach Chambrr of Commerce, Board
of Governors '
Total Estimated Attendance
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Estimated
Attendance
31
10
35
40
50
9
8
30
60
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43
8
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IV. SUMMARY OF PUBLIC COMMENTS
* The vast majority of citizens in attendance agreed with
the need to renovate the City of Miami Beach Parks
System.
* There is a definite need to increase funding for
personnel in both the Parks Maintenance Division and
Recreation Division to return the Parks System to the
high quality level it was in years past.
* There were comments related to the City's ability to
adequately maintain the new capital improvement without
the addition of personnel.
* The possible conversion of the Par 3 Golf Course to
multipurpose ball fields was discussed at several of the
meetings. It was stated clearly by the vast majority of
individuals discussing this issue that the Par 3 Course
remain unchanged. The need for the Par 3 property to be
maintained in the City's open space land bank was also
stressed. There were also speakers who felt there is a
definite need for a ball field at the Scott Rakow Youth
Center and that perhaps there could be a field for youth
(15 years and younger) located on the southeast section
of the Youth Center property. However, it may b!,!
necessary to utilize a small section of the Par 3
immediately adj acent to the Youth Center property to
complete the field layout. The Administration does not
support the use of the Par 3 for any purpose other than
its current role and will work with the Dade County
School Board to develop a Master Plan for the entire area
should the Bond Issue'be approved and the funds made
available.
* It was stated for the record that the Youth Center
Advisory Board voted on July 7, 1994, against any field
expansion that would in anyway effect the Par 3 Golf
Course.
* There was strong neighborhood opinion that pine Tree Park
remain passive in nature, with the only improvements
being landscaping and lighting. The Administration
supports this concept.
* Some of the attendees questioned the need of a bond issue
and why not other sources of funding. It was explained
that there is no guaranteed source from the general fund
to support projects of this magnitude on an annual basis.
V. ADDITIONAL PROJECTS AND OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS
BY THE CITIZENS INCLUDE:
* Expanded bike path routes throughout the City of Miami
Beach in accordance with the Bikeways Master Plan.
* Landscaping for Collins Park in conjunction with the Bass
Museum project.
* A 50 meter pool for Normandy Isle Park.
* Hedian landscaping for Allison and Palm/Hibiscus Islands.
* The renovation/expansion of the boardwalk/broadwalk to
include:the full length of the City.
* Additional park security for the boardwalk and other
parks.
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* The construction of a new multi-purpose Youth/Community
Center for North Shore Park.
* The Urban Forestry Program should include the residential
areas and utilize various varieties of palms and shade
trees.
* The addition of lighting on the Par 3 Golf Course to
enable night play.
* Concerns that all renovated facilities be handicapped
accessible.
* Utilization of neighborhood groups to raise funds for
design of unique facilities, which the City cannot fund
with the bond issue. (South Pointe).
* Attendants in City's restrooms, particularly Lummus Park.
* Batting cages at Flamingo Park.
* Community Gardens at Washington Park.
* Concerns about existing shortages of staff.
* Concerns about City's obligation toward renovating golf
course(s) buildings, why not the lessee (American Golf,
Inc.) .
CONCLUSION
In summary, the community inv'olvement process leads to the
conclusion that there would be support for a parks and recreation
General Obligation bond issue including the establishment of a
trust fund for maintenance and recreational programs. The
Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission review
and analyze the enclosed information in reference to a proposed
general obligation bond issue for parks and recreation improvements
and the maintenance/operation trust fund, and to provide direction
to the Administration relative to the proposal in general and the
scheduling of an election at one of the three (3) elections in the
Fall of 1994.
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ATTACHMENT A
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PROPOSED PARI(S
BOND ISSlIE
COMMUNITY MEETING TO SOLICIT
NEIGHBORHOOD GOALS TO DEVELOP
CITYvVIDE COMPREHENSIVE PARKS
MASTER PLAN
POPlILATION PROJECTIONS &
DEMOGH.API-IICSt980 - 20t 0
Population
120,000
100,000 .
075+
fJ 65 - 74
[] 45 - 64
o 25 - 44
Gl 15 - 24
00- 14
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010
Year
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POPULATION PROJECTIONS AND
DEMOGRAPI-IICSI980 - 2010
Population
60,000
II1II 25 - 44
815-24
o 0 - 14
50.000 .
40,000 .
30,000 -
20,000
10.000,
1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010
Year
POPLILATION PROJECTIONS AND
DEMOGRAPI-IICS 1980 - 2010
Population
80,000
20,000
UI 75+
Cl 65 - 74
045 - 64
60,000
40,000
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1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010
Year
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FUNDING FOR A $20 MILLION
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ISSUE
Millions
25 25
II Existing
20 . 20 Deb.!
15 . 15
10 . 10
5 . 5
o 0
1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010
Year
FIINDING FOR A $20 MILLION
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ISSIIE
Millions
25
25
mTIl Tax
L2d Revenue
20 _ Existing
IlllH1lI Debt
15
10
10
5
5
o
1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008
Year
Constant Millage Rate or 2 Mills
11
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FUNDING FOR A $20 MILLION
GENEH.AL OBLIGATION BOND ISSlIE
Millions
25
25
20
Tax
Revenue
$10 Million
Issue
15 11 Existing
Debt
10
10
5
5
o
o
1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2000 2010
Year
Constant Millage Rate ot 2 mills
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FUNDING FOR A $20 MILLION
GENEH.AL OBLIGATION BOND ISSlIE
Millions
25
25
10
Tax
Revenue
$10 Million
Issue
15 fP2l.... ii $10 Million
L.B:J Issue
10 _ Existing
_Debt
5
5
o
o
1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010
Year
Constant Millage Rate ot 2 Mills
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FUNDING FOR A $25 MILLION
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ISSlIE
Mil/ions
25
25
15
Tax
Revenue
20 _ Existing
-Debt
15
10
10
5
5
o
1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008
Year
Constant Millage Rate of 2 Mills
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FlINDING FOR A $25 MILLION
GENERAL OBLIGATION nOND ISSUE
Millions
25
25
10
Tax
20 Revenue
[lill]] ~S~~J~illion
15 II Existing
Debt
20 -
10
5
5
o
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1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 200G 2008 2010
Year
Constant Millage Rate of 2 Mills
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FUNDING FOR A $25 MILLION
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ISSUE
Millions
25
5
25
15
II ~~~enue
20
II fs~~~illion
15 f%0l. j $10 Million
lilliliJ Issue
10 .. Existing
-Debt
20
10
5
o
o
1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010
Year
Constant Millage Rate of 2 Mills
FUNDING FOR A $30 MILLION
GENEH.AL OBLIGATION BOND ISSUE
Millions
25 25
Tax
20 - Revenue
. Existing
Debt
15 - 15
10 10
5 5
o 0
1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 200B 2010
Year
Constant Millage Rate of 2 Mills
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FlINDING FOR A $30 MILLION
GENERAL OllLIGATION llOND ISSUE
Millions
25 25
Tax
20 - 20 Revenue
$10 Million
Issue
15 15 II Existing
Debt
10 10
5 5
0 0
1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010
Year
Constant Millage Rate of 2 mills
FUNDING FOR A $30 MILLION
GENERAL OllLIGATION llOND ISSlIE
Millions
25
25
20
Tax
Revenue
$10 Million
Issue
15 f7l.?? $10 Million
lllJ Issue
10 III Existing
Debt
20
10
5
5
o
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1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010
Year
Constant Millage Rate of 2 Mills
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15
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FUNDING FOR A $30 MILLION
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ISSUE
Millions
25
5
25
15
II ~a:venlle
20
II fs~~~illion
15 II fs~~~illion
10 III fs~~~jllion
_ Existing
_Debt
20
10
5
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1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010
Year
Constant Millage Rate of 2 mills
EFFECT OF BOND ISSlIE ON
PROPERTY TAXES FOR TI-IE
AVERAGE PROPERTY OWNER
tij The tax rate for Debt Service will not be
increased due to the bond issue.
tij The tax rate for Debt S.ervice will decrease
no later than 1999. I
tij Any increase in taxes paid to Miami Beach
will be:due to value changes.
il Averag~ $150,000 home will pay no mOI"e
than the current 2 Mills for debt service
which currently ;tmounts to $250
annually.
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PROPERTY TAX RATES
ALL TAXING JURISDICTIONS
Millage Rate
35
30 -
25 -
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15
10 -
5 -
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1978 1980 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994
Year
From 1990 10 1994 Miami Beach has declined
Irom 43% 10 33% of Ihe lolallax bill
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PARKS AND RECREATION
OPERATING lllIDGET
Millions
8
7
6
5
1978 1982 1986 1990 1994
Year
IBm Other
Ltill.f Districts
. Dade
Counly
~i@' Dade
z.z,'~ Schools
_Miami
Beach
III ~~[I~::lon
fTITI Parks
L2J Maintenance
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PAIlI(S AND RECIlEATION
OPERATING BUDGET ON A
CONSTANT DOLLAR BASIS
Millions
3
2
2.5
1.5 .
1 -
0.5 -
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1962 1966 1970 1974 1978 1982 1986 1990 1994
Year
1962 = 100
. ~'6[~::ion
RWl Parks
W8.J Maintenance
PARKS AND RECH.EATION
DEPARTMENT AUTI-IORIZED
PEIlSONNEL
Personnel
400
200
100
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1962 1966 1970 1974 1978 1982 1986 1990 1994
Year
R ~'6[I~::lon
r0l Parks
L2J Maintenance
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- ENDOWMENT FUNDING FOR PARI(S
ONE MILL EXTRA LEVY FOR TWO
YEARS
o
1995
Millions
6
5
6
I7'0l Amount
Iilifj Collected
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3
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ENDOWMENT FUNDING FOR PARI(S
TI-IREE QlIARTERSOF A MILL FOR
TI-IREE YEARS
MIllions
6
5
4
3
2
P995
4
3
2
1996
1997 1998
Year
1999
1996
1997 1998
Year
1999
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G"0I Amount
5 L.illJ Collected
Earnings
Thereon
4
3
2
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ENDOWMENT FUNDING FOR PARI(S
ONE I-IALF MILL EXTRA LEVY FOR
FOUR YEAH.S
Millions
6
6
5
/JJ7J Amount
5 IiliLl Collecled
II] i~~~~~~s
4
4
3
3
2
2
P99S
1996
1997 1998
Year
1999
PARI(S DEPARTMENT BUDGET
EFFECT OF ENDOWMENT FlINDING
ON PROJECTED BUDGET
10
8
. Recreation
fEill Endowment
_ Recreation
- BUdget
I11III Maintenance
- Endowment
- r-7l Maintenance
L.J BUdgel
2 -
1 _
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
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PARI(S
COMPREI-IENSIVE
MASTER PLAN
POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS LIST
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STILLWATER PARK
New Recreation
Building and Field
Renovations
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TATUM PARK
New Recreation
Building, Lighting
and Field and Court
Renovations
CRESPI PARK
New Restrooms,
Lighting, Landscaping
and Court
Renovations
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OPEN SPACE PARK
I3uilding/ Restroom /
I30ardwalk
Renovations,
Landscaping
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NORTH SHORE
PARK
New Recreation/
Activity I3uilding,
New Tennis Center,
Tennis Court
Replacement,
Landscaping
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FAIRWAY PARK
New Recreation
I3uilding, Field
Renovations, I3allnelJ
Lighting, Tennis &
I3asketball Court
Resurfacing, Park1l1
Improvements
NORMANDY
SHORES GOLF
CO U RSE
Renovate I3uilding,
Landscaping
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PARK
Field Renovations,
New Pool & Locker
Rooms, Lighting
LaGORCE PARK
Playground Improvements,
Fencing, Landscaping
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BRITTANY BAY PARK
Improvement Contract to be
Awarded at 7/13/94
City Commission meeting,
Public/Private Landscaping
ALLISON ISLAND
Landscaping Improvements
to Median Areas
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FISHER PARK
Site Furnishings,
Fencing, Landscaping
POLO PARK
Improvements Provided
by Dade Schools as Part of
School Rehabilitation Project
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MUSS PARK
I3asketball and Tennis Court
Renovations, Enclose
I3l1i1ding
PINE TREE PARK
Landscaping, Lighting
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BAYSHORE GOLF COURSE
Renovate Clubhollse
YOUTH CENTER
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Comprehensive Renovations
inclllding Ice Rink Refrigeration,
I-Iockey I30ards and Flooring,
Locker Rooms, Redesign Use of
Interior Space, Pool Renovations,
Landscaping
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PAR THREE GOLF COURSE
Maintain as Golf Course, Add
Additional Landscaping
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HIGH SCHOOL PLAYING FIELDS
Work with Dade Schools to Renovate
and Utilize Fields as Pa,"k when
not in Use by School
PARKS MAINTENANCE YARD
I3uild Chemical Storage I3uilding,
Renovate Greenhouse
ISLAND VIEW PARK
Landscaping, Site
Furnishings
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New auditorium &
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New Restroom I3uildings,
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Building Renovations,
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Tennis/ Handball / Pool
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Stadium Renovations
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Renovate and Expand
I3uilding, Landscaping
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Renovate I3uilding,
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ATTACHMENT B
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THE MIAMI HERALD
NEIGHBORS- JUNE 16,1994
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH ro
NOTICE OF TOWN MEETINGS ~
The City of. Miami Beach has scheduled a series of public
meetings to discuss plans to Issue general obligation bonds to
pay for Park and Recreation facility Improvements, as well as
establish funds for operational maintenance of our park system.
The City Is seeking citizen Input and comments related to
improvements throughout the City's Parks system. This Includes
but Is not limited to parks, the boardwalk, beautification of
roadways and beach Improvements. All meetings are open to the
public, and citizens are encouraged to attend. The meetings will
be held at various sites throughout the city. All will begin at 7 p.m.
June 20 Miami Heart Institute North (formerty SI. Francis)
Auditorium
250 W. 63rd Street. (parking In rear)
. June 21 City Hall . .
Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor
1700 Convention Center Drive
June 23 City Hall
2nd Floor Conference Room
1700 Convention Center Drive
June 27 Biscayne Community School
Cafeteria
800 77th SI. (Parking on 75th Street)
June 29 City Hall
Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor
1700 Convention Center Drive
June 30 City of Miami Beach Police Station
Community Room
1100 WaShington Ave.
July T City of Miami Beach Police Station
Community RoomÕ1100 Washington Ave.
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20 THE HER D. UNDA Y JUNE 26 1994 . MIl
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
NOTICE OF TOWN MEETINGS ~
The City of Miami Beach has schedul8d a series of public meetings to
discuss plans to issue general obligation bonds to pay fbr. Parl< and
Recreation facility Improvements. as well as establish funds for
operational maintenance Of our part< system. The City Is seeking citizen
Input and comments related to Improvements throughout the CIty's
Parks system. This Includes but Is not limited to par1(s, the boardwalk,
beautification of roadways and beach Improvements. All meetings are
open to the public, and citizens are encouraged to attend. 1he meetings
will be held at various sites throughout the city. All will begin at 7 p.m.
June 27 Blscayne Community School
Cafeteria
800 nth St. (Par1dng on 75th street)
June 29 City Hall
Commission Chambers. 3rd Roar
1700 Convention Center Drive
June 30 City of MJamlBeach Police Station
Community Room
1100 Washington Ave.
July 7 City of Miami Beach Police Station
. Community Room.
1100 Washington Ave.
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18
THE HIAHI BEACH ART DECO.
.JULY I, 1994'
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o;:.h 1.:.1lh'~;'I" . i .:.' ", j ",.,
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Ylemes I..-Co de .JlJllo lie 1994 . fuUlcm:Il>lllernaml - 4ilo~. !lliUrnero 6:J ,:,;', .
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,...:~.... CIUQ/tQ,QEMIAMI BE~CH..:;~111~
AVISO DE REUNIONCOMUNITARIA . ';
La Chiliad de Miami Beuh hapnipuiuldo un. mmi6npdbU-
ca """ el objclD de CUscWli 101 pI..... cli emlsl6n de banDs de
obligllcl6n ame...1 con ell-"VJl6lilD de pagu el mejoranUenlo
en Iu insLIIllclones do parquet Y recracidn, ul ccrno pua
esublecer fondo. pus gUlD. de mantmimiatlO do nuestro
sistemi de parqUet. La Ciwbd .,Ii ..licitando IUlerendu y
comenlarios del pdbUco relaciomdos con lu mejoru de todo
el .istema de parqUet de la Ciudad.. !!aID incluye, pen> no .e
Umiu a 10. parqUet. el pueo enublado a \a orilla del mu.
anbellecimienlO de lu calles y. mejorunienlO de lu playu.
.Esta reuni6n esllri abieru aI p6bUco y II exhorta alados lot
residaues a uislir. La reunl6nc:omalZlri alu 7:00p.m. en eI
liluienu lugu y feeM:. ~::-,t. c. .:~ ". '" " '! .-
Julio 7 Deputameato de PoUcla de MIami Bacb
. Sal6a Comuallliio (Commualty Room)
llOO WublDgtoa "waae, MiamI Bacb. .
Pua mu inConnaci6n. pur favor. IIame aI DeplltlmenlD do
Recreaci6n. Cullura y Parquci a1673-mO ' '.':
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THE MIAMI nERALD
NEIGHBORS- JUNE 19, 1994
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:,~~j~~..~~:~fCN~~:, ~.
'"F.~c~e.~tIOn~fiUld.!ng
,. :;:' J.,.,' - - '
~: The'cUy-of Miami Bench will
hav~ seven town meetings .to dis-
cuss: parks and recreation "fund-
,ing beginning at 7 p.m. Monday
at Miami Heart Institute North.
2~O ~.,63r~. SL. ~:., ..,.. .
i-T.he c.iiy wants to hear from
residents about using general
obligation bonds to improve
parks, beaches and the board-
walk, and to beautify roadways.
Kevin Smith, director of recre.
ation, culture and parks for the
city, said the recreation' system
has needed an overhaul for a long
time. ....'.:. . ... .... ' ,
: Herei"S'i .scheduleof the meet-
ings; all start at 7.p.m.: . .
,MODUY: Miami Heart Insti-
tute North, 250 W. 63rd St..
auditorium. .: . "
,pTuesday: Miami Beach City
Hall, 1700 Convention . Center
Dr., commission chambers, third
floor. ...,
.Thursday: Miami .Beach City
Hall, . second floorcdnference
room. '. .
June.27: Biscayne Community
School, 800 17th St., cafeteria.
June 29: Miami Beach Cit\'
Hall, commission chambers. .
June 30: Miami Beach Police
Station, 1100. Washington Avc..
community mom. -
July 7: Miami Beach Policc
Station, community room,
50
THE MIAMI HERALD
~EIGHBORS- JULY 3. 1994
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JlayeyoUr say
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on. . n g
: f9f. c~tv parks
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; the city of Mi.am"i Beach ~ill
. h~Ye..,tb~ last of seven town meet-
" in~" to discuss parks .and recre.
, atlon funding at 7 p.m. Thursday
. in tbe.community room at the
Miami Beach Police Depart-
. ment. 1100 Washington Ave.
" The city wants to" hear from
" residents" about using general
obligation . bonds to improve
parks.. beaches and the board-
: walk. a~d to beautify the road-
~ w~~~,. "
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Hon. Roger Cariton, City Nanager
City Hall - 1 700 Convention Center Drive
City of Miami Beach
Miami Beach,' Ftorida 331 40
Re: Miami Beach Taxpayers Association
Dear Mr. Carlton:
You have requested that the Miami Beach Taxpayers Association provide to you its
position with regard to the proposed Parks and Recreation Bond issue. Inasmuch as we do
not have scheduled meetings of the Association after the month of June, we had the matter
taken up at a special meeting of the Board of Directors so that you would have the
information prior to the end of July. After extensive discussion the Board passed the
following resolution:
The TaxpayerfAssociation supports the revitalization project for Lincoln
Road only if more than 50% of the cost of said project is paid for by the
propertY owners who will benefit from revitalization. The Taxpayers
Association opposes a re'/itaHzation project that provides for half or mere of
the revenues to come from the City of Miami Beach.
The Board authorized Warren Stamm to appear on behalf of the
Association to present both of the aforesaid resolutions.
Please let me know if you require any further information or action on the part of the
Miami Beach Taxpayers Association.
Sincerely yours,
Dictated but not read
Gerald F. Richman
President
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MINUfES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
OF TIlE rvnAMI BEACH TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION
of
July 6, 1994
at the residence of the President
Gerald F. Richman
The meeting which was duly noticed was called to order at approximately 7:15 p.m.
Present in attendance at the meeting were the President Gerald F. Richman, Vice President Perry
Fabian, Treasurer, Karen Solomon, Raymond Fisch, Met Richard, Warren StarnIl\ Gwen
Richman, Mmette Benson, and Victor Diaz.
The President v.ith the consent of the Board added Victor Diaz as a member of the Board
of Directors to. fiJl an existing vacancy.
The President began the meeting by reporting that the Mayor of Miami Beach had
requested that a committee be appointed on behalf of the Association to investigate and render
an independent opinion with regard to allegations of bias and discrimination on the part of the
City of Miami Beach. The Chainnan with the consent of the Board appointed the following
persons on the Bias Investigation Committee: (l) Warren Stamm, Chair, (2) :Minette Benson,
Vice Chair; (3) Bernie Wall; (4) Terry Jonas; (5) Casey O'Hara; (6) David Farber; (7) Gwen
Richman; (8) Victor Diaz; (9) (Subject to her consent) Joe Asmundsson.
The Board then had an extensive discussion on the Parks and Recreation Bond issue. On
motion made and duly seconded, the Board resolved as follows:
The Association favored a bond issue for Parks and Recreation purposes in principal
provided that any such bond issue contain provisions within the bond issue for adequate money
for maintenance of the Parks and Recreation areas in the fonn of a restricted trust fund, and
further providing that "Where user fees are charged for the facilities, the fees charged for non-
residents who are not tourists staying on Miami Beach shaH be greater than the fees paid by
Mami Beach residents and tourists staying on Miami Beach. This latter requirement is in
recognition of the fact that locaI residents are contributing toward the tax base to support the
Parks and Recreation areas whereas non-residents and those "Who are not staying on Miami Beach
as tourists do not provide such support. That support for a bond issue for Parks and Recreation
is further conditioned upon the City obIigating itseIf to enforce existing and any future user fees,
and on the affmnative representation by the City Manager on behalf of himself and the City
Commission that there are no other bond issues contemplated or pIanned in the foreseeable
future. In stating this support, the Taxpayers Association does so reluctantly because of its
concern about prior fiscal irresponsibility that has resulted, among other things, in the neglect of
Parks and Recreation services, and in further recognition by the Taxpayers Association of the
need for these facilities in our community which has an increasingly younger population.
The Board then discussed the current proposal for the revitalization project on Lincoln
Road. After discussion and on motion duly made and seconded the Board resolved as follows:
The Taxpayers Association supports the revitalization project tor Lincoln Road only if
more than 50% of the cost of said project is paid for by the propmy O\lmers who will benefit
from revital ization. The Taxpayers Association opposes a revitalization project that provides for
half or more of the revenues to come from the City of Miami Beach.
The Board authorized Warren Stamm to appear on behalf of the Association to present
both of the aforesaid resolutions.
The Treasurer reported that there was in excess of $1,600.00 in our bank account. The
Vice President Perry Fabian \vas asked to seek to obtain the services of an executive secretary
for the Association. The Pre.sident reported that in August there would be a mailing to attempt
to seek a \vider recruitment of members for the Association and to increase the Association's
membership and dues base.
There bemg no further business to come before the meeting, the meeting was adjourned
at approximately 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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GeraId F. Richman. President