2014-28602 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2014-28602
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING, AS REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-504 OF THE CITY CODE, ACCEPTING
THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT ITS MARCH 29, 2014 MEETING TO
PLACE A PLAQUE HONORING JERRY MOSS INSIDE THE
FLAMINGO PARK TENNIS CENTER WITH SAID PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE SCHEDULED FOR THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF
JUNE 11, 2014.
WHEREAS, on April 27, 2010, the Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee
discussed honoring Mr. Moss with a plaque to be placed at the Flamingo Park Tennis Center
and moved to refer the item to the Art in Public Places Committee with the caveat that the
Administration consider a design that allows for recognitions of others in the future; however, no
further action was taken at that time; and
WHEREAS, on September 30, 2013, the item was again discussed at the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee and the Committee directed staff to explore
placing a plaque at the Flamingo Park Tennis Center while incorporating a Wall of Honor or
something similar which would allow for the names of others to be placed on the "Honor List";
and also referred the item to the Tennis Advisory Committee for further discussion; and
WHEREAS, the Tennis Advisory Committee discussed the item during the December
18, 2013 meeting and determined that since a "Wall of Fame" plaque already exists inside of the
Flamingo Park Tennis Center, the Committee made a recommendation to the
Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee to memorialize the history of Miami Beach Tennis
starting with the placement of a plaque or other decorative feature honoring the significant
contributions made by Jerry Moss and to work with the Tennis Advisory Committee to move it
forward; and
WHEREAS, on January 27, 2014, Commission Malakoff requested to place on the
February 12, 2014 City Commission agenda a request for referral to the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee for discussion of placing a plaque at the Flamingo
Park Tennis Center in memory of Jerry Moss, to read "In Memory of Jerry Moss, the First
National Tennis Champion from Miami Beach"; and
WHEREAS, the item was discussed again at the March 29, 2014,
Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee meeting where the Committee recommended
that an item be presented to the full City Commission approving the placement of a plaque
inside the Flamingo Park Tennis Center; and
WHEREAS, in order to be consistent with the two existing plaques inside of the facility,
the recommendation is to install a 12 x 12 bronze plaque inside the Flamingo Park Tennis
Center, (please refer to Exhibit A). The estimated cost of the plaque is approximately $1,000
plus $375 for installation, for a total of$1,375; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 82-504 of the City's Code, upon approval and
recommendation by the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee, the City Commission
shall call for a public hearing regarding the placement of the memorial, and at the close of the
hearing, the City Commission may approve the proposed memorial; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends that a public hearing be called on
Wednesday, June 11, 2014, and the City Clerk should publish the appropriate Public Notice at
least ten days prior to said Public Hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of
Miami Beach, at which time and place all interested parties will be heard; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, hereby set a public hearing, as
required pursuant to Section 82-504 of the City Code, to accept the recommendation of the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee and approve the placement of a commemorative
plaque honoring Jerry Moss, to be installed inside of the Flamingo Park Tennis Center in the
location referenced in Exhibit A of the Commission Memorandum. With said public hearing to
be scheduled for the City Commission meeting of June 11, 2014.
PASSED and ADOPTED this .,& day of Q' , 2014.
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution Setting A Public Hearing, As Required Pursuant To Section 82-504 Of The City Code, Accepting
The Recommendation Of The Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee To Place A Plaque Honoring Jerry
Moss Inside The Flamingo Park Tennis Center With Said Public Hearing To Be Scheduled For The City
Commission Meeting Of June 11, 2014.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Supporting Data(Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc
Item Summary/Recommendation:
On April 27, 2010, the Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee discussed honoring Jerry Moss with a
plaque to be placed at the Flamingo Park Tennis Center. The Committee moved to refer the item to the Art in
Public Places Committee with the caveat that the Administration consider a design that allows for recognitions
of others in the future. However, no further action was taken at that time.
On September 30, 2013, the item was again discussed at the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee.
The Committee directed staff to explore placing a plaque at the Flamingo Park Tennis Center while
incorporating a Wall of Honor or something similar which would allow for the names of others to be placed on
the "Honor List". In addition, the Committee referred the item to the Tennis Advisory Committee for further
discussion. The Tennis Advisory Committee discussed the item during the December 18, 2013 meeting.
Since a "Wall of Fame" plaque already exists inside of the Flamingo Park Tennis Center, the Committee made
a recommendation to the Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee to memorialize the history of Miami
Beach Tennis starting with the placement of a plaque or other decorative feature honoring the significant
contributions made by Jerry Moss and to work with the Tennis Advisory Committee to move it forward. On
January 27, 2014, Commission Malakoff requested to place on the February 12, 2014 City Commission
agenda a request for referral to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee for discussion of placing a
plaque at the Flamingo Park Tennis Center in memory of Jerry Moss, to read "In Memory of Jerry Moss, the
First National Tennis Champion from Miami Beach." The item was discussed again at the March 29, 2014,
Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee meeting. The Committee recommended that an item be
presented to the full City Commission approving the placement of a plaque inside the Flamingo Park Tennis
Center. In order to be consistent with the two existing plaques inside of the facility, the recommendation is to
install a 12 x 12 bronze plaque inside the Flamingo Park Tennis Center, (please refer to Exhibit A). The
estimated cost of the plaque is approximately$1,000 plus $375 for installation, for a total of$1,375.
Pursuant to Section 82-504 of the City's Code, upon approval and recommendation by the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee, the City Commission shall call for a public hearing regarding the
placement of the memorial, and at the close of the hearing, the City Commission may approve the proposed
memorial.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee moved to present the proposed resolution at their meeting of
March 29, 2014.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1 $1,375 305-232-0000674
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Financial Impact Summary:
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of he City Co ission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: May 21, 2014
SUBJECT: A Resolution Setting A Publ Hearing, As Required Pursuant To
Section 82-504 Of The City Co e, Accepting The Recommendation Of
The Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee At Its March 29, 2014
Meeting To Place A Plaque Honoring Jerry Moss Inside The Flamingo
Park Tennis Center With Said Public Hearing To Be Scheduled For The
City Commission Meeting Of June 11, 2014.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends approving the resolution and setting a public hearing for June 11,
2014.
BACKGROUND
Jerry Moss began playing tennis at a very early age, winning tournaments at Flamingo Park Tennis
Center on Miami Beach. He entered his first tournament at age 10, reaching the finals, and was just
under 12 when he won his first national tournament, the Orange Bowl Junior Championship. Mr.
Moss progressed through the J unior ranks, U.S. Boys' Singles Champion (15 and Under), U.S.
Singles and Doubles Champion (18 and Under), member of the U.S. Davis Cup team, until entering
the University of Miami in 1958. As a Miami Hurricane, Mr. Moss earned All-American honors two
ears, was team captain in 1959 and had a career record of 70-1 playing Y Y 9 #1 singles and doubles.
His biggest win came after leaving the University of Miami when he defeated the worlds #1 ranked
player, Rod Laver, in the 1961 Masters Championship.
On April 27, 2010, the Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee discussed honoring Mr. Moss
with a plaque to be placed at the Flamingo Park Tennis Center. The Committee moved to refer the
item to the Art in Public Places Committee with the caveat that the Administration consider a design
that allows for recognitions of others in the future. However, no further action was taken at that
time.
On September 30, 2013, the item was again discussed at the Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee. The Committee directed staff to explore placing a plaque at the Flamingo Park Tennis
Center while incorporating a Wall of Honor or something similar which would allow for the names of
others to be placed on the "Honor List". In addition, the Committee referred the item to the Tennis
Advisory Committee for further discussion.
The Tennis Advisory Committee discussed the item during the December 18, 2013 meeting. Since a
"Wall of Fame" plaque already exists inside of the Flamingo Park Tennis Center, the Committee
made a recommendation to the Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee to memorialize the
City Commission Memorandum—Moss Plaque at Flamingo Tennis—Setting public hearing
May 21,2014
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history of Miami Beach Tennis starting with the placement of a plaque or other decorative feature
honoring the significant contributions made by Jerry Moss and to work with the Tennis Advisory
Committee to move it forward.
On January 27, 2014, Commission Malakoff requested to place on the February 12, 2014 City
Commission agenda a request for referral to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee for
discussion of placing a plaque at the Flamingo Park Tennis Center in memory of Jerry Moss, to read
"In Memory of Jerry Moss, the First National Tennis Champion from Miami Beach." The item was
discussed again at the March 29, 2014, Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee meeting.
The Committee recommended that an item be presented to the full City Commission approving the
placement of a plaque inside the Flamingo Park Tennis Center. In order to be consistent with the
two existing plaques inside of the facility, the recommendation is to install a 12 x 12 bronze plaque
inside the Flamingo Park Tennis Center, (please refer to Exhibit A). The estimated cost of the
plaque is approximately $1,000 plus $375 for installation, for a total of$1,375.
Pursuant to Section 82-504 of the City's Code, upon approval and recommendation by the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee, the City Commission shall call for a public hearing
regarding the placement of the memorial, and at the close of the hearing, the City Commission may
approve the proposed memorial.
CONCLUSION
Should the City Commission wish to proceed with the placement of this memorial plaque, a public
hearing should be called before the Mayor and Commission on June 11, 2014, and the City Clerk
should publish the appropriate Public Notice at least ten days prior to said Public Hearing in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City of Miami Beach at which time and place all interested
parties will be heard.
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