Resolution 2018-30140RESOLUTION NO. 2018 -30140
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD /COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT ITS DECEMBER 20, 2017 MEETING
TO APPROVE THE ADOPT -A -BENCH PROGRAM APPLICATION
FROM JANE GOODMAN AND, PURSUANT TO SECTION 82 -504
OF THE CITY CODE, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
FEBRUARY 14, 2018 TO CONSIDER THE APPLICATION AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH THE APPROPRIATE
PUBLIC NOTICE.
WHEREAS, on November 9, 2016, the City Commission passed Resolution No. 2016-
29649 supporting the creation of an "Adopt -A -Bench Program" to provide the public an
opportunity to adopt existing or new park benches for the commemoration of loved ones or
special events, and to provide the Parks and Recreation Department an additional means to
finance the beautification of City parks; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department received an application for the
Adopt -A -Bench Program from Jane Goodman (the "Applicant ") in November 2017, as shown on
Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant proposed that a new bench be installed at Fisher Park by the
intersection of Delaware Avenue and W 49th Street, as shown in Exhibit B, and requested the
commemorative bench plaque read as follows: "In Memory of Jerrold F. Goodman / Who did all
he could for all he could / In all ways he could / For as long as he could "; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 82- 504(a)(2)(a) of the City Code, for proposals
establishing a monument or memorial, the person to be recognized must be in good standing in
the community; and
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood /Community Affairs Committee recommended approval of
the Applicant's Adopt -A -Bench Program application and moved this item to the City Commission
with its favorable recommendation; and
WHEREAS, if an application is ultimately approved by the City Commission following a
public hearing, participation in the Adopt -A -Bench Program requires a $10,000.00 adoption fee,
to be paid in full by the donor within (30) days of application approval, and benches are made
available for re- adoption after 10 years; and
WHEREAS, the standard bench product line and design for Fisher Park is approximately
$1,900.00, plus shipping, and the estimated cost for design, fabrication, and installation of the
stainless -steel commemorative plaque is $300.00; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 82- 504(a)(6) of the City Code, a duly noticed public
hearing is required prior to final approval of the Applicant's application and should be set for the
February 14, 2018 City Commission meeting.
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 Neighborhood /Community Affairs
Committee at its December 20, 2017 meeting to approve Jane Goodman's Adopt -A -Bench
Program application and, pursuant to Section 82 -504 of the City Code, hereby set a public
hearing for February 14, 2018 to consider the application and direct the City Clerk to publish the
appropriate notice.
PASSED and ADOPTED this /7 day of V I1 CI7 , 2018.
ATTEST:
c. Cu.V an Gelber, Mayor
2s tW
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
City Attorney
Date
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BEACH
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: January 17, 2018
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD /COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT ITS DECEMBER 20,
2017 MEETING TO APPROVE THE ADOPT -A -BENCH PROGRAM APPLICATION
FROM JANE GOODMAN AND, PURSUANT TO SECTION 82 -504 OF THE CITY
CODE, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 14, 2018 TO CONSIDER
THE APPLICATION AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH THE
APPROPRIATE PUBLIC NOTICE.
RECOMMENDATION
Mayor and City Commission to accept the recommendation of the Neighborhood /Community Affairs
Committee from its December 20, 2017 meeting, approving the Jane Goodman's Adopt -A -Bench
Program application.
ANALYSIS
On November 9, 2016, the City Commission passed Resolution No. 2016 - 29649 supporting the
creation of an "Adopt -A- Bench Program" similar to the Central Park Conservancy's program in New
York City. The program provides the public an opportunity to adopt park benches for the
commemoration of loved ones or special events, and would be an additional means to finance the
beautification of City parks.
The Parks and Recreation Department received an application for Adopt -A -Bench Program (the
"Program ") from Jane Goodman (the "Applicant ") in November 2017 (Exhibit A).
Pursuant to the City's existing policies and procedures for proposals establishing
monuments /memorials, the application must be in compliance with Article VI, Section 82 -504 of the
City Code, according to the following requirements:
1. Only the Mayor or a Member of City Commission may propose the establishment of a
monument /memorial and submit the proposal as a request for referral to Committee.
2. Establishment of monument/memorial shall also be subject to the following:
a. The person to be recognized on the monument/memorial is in good standing in the community.
a. Any proposal for the establishment of a monument/memorial approved by the Committee shall
not be transmitted to the City Commission without an accompanying analysis detailing the
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estimated costs for design, fabrication, installation, and /or maintenance of the
monument /memorial.
At its December 13, 2017 meeting, the City Commission referred this item to the
Neighborhood /Community Affairs Committee (NCAC) for its recommendation, pursuant to the
process set forth in Section 82 -504 of the City Code.
On December 20, 2017, NCAC approved the Applicant's Program application and moved this item to
City Commission with favorable recommendation.
The Applicant proposed that a new bench be installed at Fisher Park, by the intersection of
Delaware Avenue and W 49th Street (Exhibit B). The Applicant requested the commemorative bench
plaque (the "Plaque ") read as follows: "In Memory of Jerrold F. Goodman. Who did all he could for
all he could in all ways he could for as long as he could." The person to be recognized on the Plaque
is the applicant's husband.
The proposed location does not have an existing bench in the desired area. The estimated cost of
purchasing and installing a 3 -arm cast aluminum Dumor Bench, the standard bench product line and
design for Fisher Park, is approximately $1,900.00 plus shipping. The bench would need to be
secured to a 7ft by 4ft concrete slab, which is a one -time expense of $400. Ongoing maintenance,
including monthly pressure washes and repairs as needed, run at an estimated annual cost of
$216.00 including labor. The estimated cost for design, fabrication, and installation of the 3 "h x 10 "w
stainless steel Plaque is $300.00.
Participation in the Program requires a $10,000.00 adoption fee, to be paid in full by the donor within
(30) days of application approval. Under the Program, benches are made available for re- adoption
after 10 years.
As required in Section 82 -504 (2)(a) of the City Code, the person to be recognized on the Plaque is
in good standing in the community.
Legislative Tracking
Parks and Recreation
Sponsor
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
D Exhibit A
D Exhibit B
D Resolution
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EXHIBIT A
MIAMIBEACH PARKS & RECREATION
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EXHIBIT A
ADOPT -A -BENCH
PROGRAM
The City of Miami Beach has established an Adopt -A -Bench Program, providing individuals or entities the
ability to commemorate or honor family, friends, or special events by adopting a new or an existing bench in a
City park.
The following are the established procedures and requirements for the Adopt -A -Bench Program, which are
subject to change by the City:
• In order to participate in the Program, the attached application must be completed and submitted to the
City of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department, 1701 Meridian Avenue, Suite 401, Miami Beach,
FL 33139. Donors may elect to adopt an existing park bench or propose the addition of a new bench
within a City park. Participation in the Program requires a $10,000.00 adoption fee, to be paid in full by the
donor within thirty (30) days of application approval. The adoption fee will cover the cost of new bench
installation and maintenance, or the maintenance of an existing bench, whichever is applicable, including
the purchase, inscription, and installation of a commemorative plaque. Proceeds from the Adopt -A -Bench
Program will be used to finance City park beautification efforts. Donors must acknowledge that the
adopted bench is for the use of the general public at all times during park hours, and that the
commemorative plaque is subject to approval pursuant to Section 82 -504 of the City Code.
• The City of Miami Beach is a duly incorporated municipality in the State of Florida exempt from federal
taxation as a tax exempt public corporation. Donations to the City of Miami Beach through the Adopt -A-
Bench Program are defined as charitable contributions and are deductible as provided by federal law.
Donors are responsible for consulting with a tax professional.
• Parks and Recreation Department standards will be used in the selection of bench and plaque options. If a
new bench is to be installed, it shall replicate other benches at that park. Donors may not design their own
bench /plaque, or have an external vendor supply a bench /plaque. Not all City park benches (or proposed
sites) are eligible for participation in the program.
• Park location and bench sites are subject to approval and availability. Bench and plaque options (design,
color, material, inscription, etc.) shall be strictly limited to those pre- determined by the Parks and
Recreation Department, as described in the attached application. The plaque will remain affixed to the
bench for a minimum of ten years. After ten years, the bench will be made available for re- adoption,
provided that the Adopt -A -Bench Program is in existence. Prior to expiration of the ten -year period, the
original donor may contact the City of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department to re -adopt the
bench. If a donor does not re -adopt the bench by paying the re- adoption fee to the Parks and Recreation
Department prior to the expiration of the ten year period, the bench will be eligible for adoption by another
individual or entity.
• The City reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to alter, relocate, permanently move, or replace a
bench /plaque due to capital construction, landscape redesign, or other extenuating circumstances. During
the ten -year donation period, a comparable location will be provided by the City. In the event of damage to
the bench and /or plaque as a result of a natural disaster or vandalism, the City is not obligated to repair or
replace the bench and /or plaque. Donors are encouraged to keep all contact information up -to -date with
the Parks and Recreation Department.
• The City reserves the right not to accept applications from entities whose business involves products
and /or services which, at the City's sole discretion, are not considered appropriate in terms of affiliation
with a public entity, particularly a parks and recreation system, and which would conflict with the City's
brand or licensing agreements.
All inquiries regarding the Adopt -A -Bench Program should be referred to the City of Miami Beach Parks and
Recreation Department at 305.673.7272 or by email to adoptabench @miamibeachfl.gov; office hours are
Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
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EXHIBIT A
ADOPT-A-BENCH PROGRAM
APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION
SECTION 1
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Indicate the bench that is desired to be adopted:
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New bench at a proposed location
Specific bench location within park (attach photograph or map if possible):
SECTION 2
APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. (SECTION APPLICABLE ONLY TO INDIVIDUALS, NOT CORPORATIONS OR OTHER ENTITIES)
Name of applicant (individual):
Horne address:
Mobile telephone number:
Alternate telephone number:
Email address:
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B. (SECTION APPLICABLE ONLY TO PRIVATE OR PUBLIC ENTITIES, NOT INDIVIDUALS)
Name of entity:
Type of entity:
Entity representative:
Entity representative's title /position:
Entity representative's telephone number:
Entity's primary nature of business:
Entity address:
Office telephone number:
Alternate telephone number:
Email address:
State of organization:
Date of organization:
Name of registered agent:
Address of registered agent:
Name of President or equivalent:
Name of Vice President or equivalent:
Name of Treasurer or equivalent:
❑ Corporation ❑ Partnership ❑ LLC ❑ Other
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SECTION 3 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
EXHIBITA
By submitting this application, I acknowledge and agree that I will abide by all of the procedures and
requirements of the Adopt -A -Bench Program. I further acknowledge that my contribution will be placed
into the Adopt -A -Bench Program Fund, the purpose of which is to install and maintain park benches in the
Adopt -A -Bench Program, and to finance City park beautification efforts, and that the City reserves the
right to temporarily or permanently alter or relocate adopted benches. In addition, I acknowledge that
donors may not design their own bench and plaque, and donors must select a bench and plaque from
City- approved options. I further acknowledge that the bench I adopt pursuant to the Adopt -A -Bench
Program is for the use of the general public, is subject to use only during park hours, and is subject to all
other applicable City regulations, I also understand that it is my responsibility to update the City of Miami
Beach Parks and Recreation Department with my current contact information, In addition, I acknowledge
that the City of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to
reject any proposed plaque inscription containing language that is obscene, lewd, defamatory, infringes
on the proprietary rights of any third party, or which is submitted by an entity whose business involves
products or services that are considered inappropriate in terms of affiliation with a public entity, or which
would conflict with the City of Miami Beach's brand or its licensing agreements.
Name of Individual or Entity representative:
Entity representative's title /position (if applicable);
Signature of Individual or Entity representative:
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SECTION 4 - BENCH PLAQUE
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Person(s) /special event to be commemorated: e e
Using the numbered spaces provided below, insert your desired plaque inscription.
Note there is a limit of one character per box and a maximum of four rows with thirty characters per row.
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