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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. lJ.-Sl-oD
DATE: June 7, 2000
Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and
Members of the City Commission
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $60,000 AVAILABLE FROM THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND
UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE TO BE REIMBURSED FROM THE
FUTURE GENERAL OBLIGATION (GO) BOND ISSUE FOR LANDSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS TO STAR ISLAND, AS SPECIFIED IN THE 1999
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PROGRAM; SAID FUNDS SHALL BE
EXPENDED IN ADVANCE BY THE STAR ISLAND HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION AND REIMBURSED TO THE ASSOCIATION BASED ON
A REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF ALL COSTS DEEMED TO BE FAIR AND
REASONABLE BY THE ADMINISTRATION BASED ON PREVAILING
COST OF CONSTRUCTION, MATERIALS AND LABOR FOR THE SOUTH
FLORIDA AREA AT THE TIME OF THE EXPENDITURE.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS:
In 1994 a landscape beautification program for the Star Island median was approved by the City
Commission. The comprehensive project scope included the installation of a fully automated
irrigation system, the planting of Royal Palms and other shade trees, construction and installation
of concrete bollards, grading and sodding and two (2) median end features such as water fountains
or elevated concrete planters with specimen trees or palms, ground cover and up lighting. At the
time of the bid award funding in the amount of $280,150 was available for this project. This
allocation enables phase one construction of all components with the exception of the median end
features, species trees, ground cover and up lighting.
Since the completion of the initial phase of the project, residents of Star Island, under the direction
of the Star Island Homeowners' Association and the City, have worked together to complete the
residents' vision of this beautification plan.
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Commission Memorandum
June 7, 2000
Star Is/and Beautification Project
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In support of this effort at the June 23,1999 Commission meeting, representatives of the Star Island
TaxpayeT's Association made a presentation to the Commission requesting approval to expend
$40,000 that remained from the Star Island unallocated irrigation line item for additional island
landscape beautification improvements, This request was approved by a 6-0 voice vote.
Expenditures in the amount of$40,000 for additional landscaping improvements have since been
made by the Star Island Homeowners' Association and this amount reimbursed to them by the City,
On November 2, 1999, the voters of Miami Beach approved the issuance of an approximate $92
Million General Obligation (GO) Bonds. Included in the $92 Million was an allocation of $200,000
to be expended on Star Island. On March 20, 2000, a GO Bond Neighborhood meeting was held for
the Venetian Islands, Star, Palm & Hibiscus Islands Neighborhoods. At this meeting the Star Island
residents stated the desire to have the improvements planned for their island to proceed as
expeditiously as possible. Subsequent to the March 20, 2000 GO Bond Neighborhood meeting,
representatives of Star Island and the Administration met to discuss the action steps necessary to
proceed with the implementation oftheir plan.
As a result of these meetings, the Star Island representatives requested approval to proceed with the
expenditure of $60,000 of their own funds for the purchase and installation of the two (2) median
end features, estimated at a cost of $20,000 each, consisting of a coral rock border, specimen date
~ palms, ground cover, conduit for the up lighting and irrigation and the purchase and installation of
additional Medjool Dates and Royal Palms in specific public areas at a cost of$20,000. The Star
Island Homeowners' Association agreed to proceed with these improvements at $60,000 of their own
expense with the assurance of the Commission they will be reimbursed from the City's General Fund
Undesignated Fund Balance and the City's Fund being reimbursed from the 1999 GO Bond
allocation of $200,000 earmarked for Star Island, when funding is available. The plan for the
remaining $140,000 of the 1999 GO Bond allocation will be expended for additional lights and
curbing of the island median. This work would be done in conjunction with other street, drainage,
water and sewer improvements made to the island.
In addition to City funding, the Star Island Homeowners' Association expended in excess of
$100,000 of the their own funds to continue the beautification improvements of their neighborhood.
The approval of this resolution would enable this effort to continue and demonstrate the City's
commitment to complete this project.
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Consent Agenda
June 7, 2000
City of Miami Beach
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A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of an Application, in the Amount of $669,496, to the State
of Florida, Department of Children and Families Services (CFS), for Continuation of Funding ofthe
Log Cabin Training Center, for the Following Programs: the Developmental Training Program,
Consisting of an Independent Living Skills ProgTam; Supported Employment Training Program;
Transportation Services; and the Supported Independent Living Program; All Programs Designed to
Benefit Developmentally Disabled Adults; Appropriating Said Funds, If Approved; and Authorizing
the City Manager to Execute Any and All Contract(s), Including Amendments, for the Final Grant
Award(s), from the Period of July 1,2000, to June 30, 2001.
Administration Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
(CommunitylEconomic Development)
ACTION: Resolution No. 2000-23950 adopted. Christina Cuervo to handle.
'i/ C7E Commission Memorandum No. 451-00
r A Resolution Appropriating Funds in the Amount of $60,000 Available from the City's General
Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to Be Reimbursed from the Future General Obligation (GO)Bond
Issue for Landscape Improvements to Star Island, as Specified in the 1999 General Obligation Bond
Program; Said Funds to be Expended in Advance by the Star Island Homeowners Association And
Reimbursed by the Gity of Miami Beach Based on a Review and Approval of All Costs Deemed to
Be Fair and Reasonable by the Administration, Based on PTevailing Cost of Construction, Materials
and Labor for the South Florida Area at the Time of the Expenditure.
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Administration Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
(Parks and Recreation Department)
ACTION: Resolution No. 2000-23951 adopted. Kevin Smith to handle.
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C7F Commission Memorandum No. 452-00
A Resolution Approving the Acceptance of a Promissory Note from the Miami Beach Chamber of
Commerce, Inc., in the Form Attached, for Parking Impact Fees in Connection with the Construction
of the Miami Beach Visitors Information Center.
Administration Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution
(Planning Department)
ACTION: Separated for discussion, Discussion held. Resolution No. 2000-23952 adopted.
Motion made by Vice-Mayor Dermer to deny the promissory note; seconded by Commissioner
Smith; Voice Vote: 1-6; Opposed: Mayor Kasdin, Commissioners Bower, Cruz, Garcia, Liebman,
Smith. Motion made by Commissioner Liebman to approve the promissory note; seconded by
Commissioner Bower; Voice Vote: 6-1; Opposed Vice-Mayor Dermer. Christina Cuervo and
,.- Patricia Walker to handle.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $60,000, AVAILABLE FROM THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND
UN DESIGNATED FUND BALANCE, TO BE REIMBURSED FROM THE
FUTURE GENERAL OBLIGATION (GO) BOND ISSUE, FOR LANDSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS TO STAR ISLAND, AS SPECIFIED IN THE 1999
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PROGRAM; SAID FUNDS TO BE
EXPENDED IN ADVANCE BY THE STAR ISLAND HOMEOWNERS'
ASSOCIATION AND REIMBURSED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
BASED UPON A REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF ALL COSTS DEEMED TO
BE FAIR AND REASONABLE BY THE ADMINISTRATION, BASED ON
PREVAILING COST OF CONSTRUCTION, MATERIALS AND LABOR
FOR THE SOUTH FLORIDA AREA AT THE TIME OF THE
EXPENDITURE.
WHEREAS, in 1994 a landscape beautification program for the Star Island median was approved by
the Mayor and City Commission; and
WHEREAS, the comprehensive project scope included the installation of a fully automated irrigation
system; the planting of Royal Palms and other shade trees; construction and installation of concrete bollards;
grading and sodding; and !WO (2) median end features such as water fountains or elevated concrete planters
~ with specimen trees or palms; ground cover; and up lighting; and
WHEREAS, at the time of the bid award funding, in the amount of $280, 150, was available for this
project and this allocation enable Phase One construction of all components with the exception of the median
end features, species trees, ground cover, and up lighting; and
WHEREAS, on November 2, 1999, the voters of Miami Beach approved the issuance of a $92
Million General Obligation (GO) Bond issue; and
WHEREAS, included in this General Obligation Bond Program was a $200,000 allocation to Star
Island for additional landscape improvements; and
WHEREAS, representatives of the Star Island Homeowners' Association and the Administration
have been working together to identifY these additional enhancements; and
WHEREAS, as a result of this effort, the Star Island representatives have requested approval to
proceed with the expenditure of$60,000 of their own funds for the purchase and installation of the two (2)
median end features, estimated at a cost of $20,000 each, consisting of a coral rock border; specimen date
palms; ground cover; conduit for the up lighting and irrigation, and the purchase and installation of additional
Royal and Date Palms in specific areas of the median, at a cost of $20,000; and
WHEREAS, the Star Island Homeowners' Association has agreed to proceed with these
improvements at $60,000 of their own expense with the City's assurance that they it be reimbursed from the
City's General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance, and with the City's Fund being reimbursed from the 1999
GO Bond allocation of $200,000, earmarked for Star Island when the funding is available; and
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WHEREAS, the plan for the remaining $1<Ul,000 of the 1999 GO Bond allocation will be expended for such
improvements as additional lights and curbing of the Island median, and will be done in conjunction with other
streetldrainage/water/sewer improvements made to the Island.
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 appropriate funds in the amount of $60,000, available from the City's General Fund Undesignated
Fund Balance, to be reimbursed from the future General Obligation Bond issue, for landscape improvements
to Star Island, as specified in the 1999 General Obligation Bond Program; said funds to be expended in
advance by the Star Island Homeowners' Association and reimbursed by the City of Miami Beach based upon
a review and approval of all costs deemed to be fair and reasonable by the Administration, based on prevailing
cost of construction, materials and labor for the South Florida area at the time of the expenditure.
PASSED and ADOPTED this _ day of May, 2000.
MAYOR
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