2018-30190 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO 2018..30190
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 82 -504
OF THE CITY CODE, FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC
HEARING, APPROVING BY 517TH VOTE OF THE CITY COMMISSION,
THE ADOPT -A -BENCH PROGRAM APPLICATION FROM MAXIMILIAN
CAMINO.
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 Maximilian Camino (the "Applicant ") in September 2017, as set
forth in the attached Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant selected an existing bench within South Pointe Park and
requested the commemorative bench plaque read as follows: "Maximilian & Dimitri Camino" as
set forth in the attached Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, at its October 31, 2017 meeting, the City Commission referred this item,
sponsored by Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, to the Neighborhood /Community Affairs
Committee (NCAC) for its recommendation, pursuant to the process set forth in Section 82 -504
of the City Code; and
WHEREAS, at its December 20, 2017 meeting, the Neighborhood /Community Affairs
Committee recommended approval of the Applicant's Adopt -A -Bench Program application and
moved this item to the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, on January 16, 2018, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution
No. 2018 -30141 accepting the recommendation of the Neighborhood /Community Affairs
Committee to approve the Adopt -A -Bench Program application from Maximilian Camino, and
set a public hearing for February 14, 2018 to consider the application; 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 estimated cost for design, fabrication, and installation of the stainless -
steel commemorative plaque is $300.00; 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.
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 approve, by 517th vote, following a duly noticed public hearing, the Adopt -A-
Bench Program application submitted by Maximilian Camino.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 14th day of February, 201
ATTEST:
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Dan Gelber, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: February 14, 2018
2:25 p.m. Public Hearing
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 82 -504 OF THE CITY CODE,
FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING, APPROVING BY 5 /7TH VOTE
OF THE CITY COMMISSION, THE ADOPT -A- BENCH PROGRAM APPLICATION
FROM MAXIMILIAN CAMINO.
RECOMMENDATION
City Commission 517th vote approving the Adopt -A -Bench application from Maximilian Camino.
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
Maximilian Camino (the "Applicant ") in September2017 (Exhibit A).
Pursuant to the CitVs 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.
b. 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 estimated costs for design,
fabrication, installation, and /or maintenance of the monument/memorial.
At its October 31, 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
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Commission with favorable recommendation,
At the January 17, 2018 City Commission meeting, Resolution 2018 -30141 was adopted setting a public hearing for
February 14, 2018.
The Applicant selected an existing bench within South Pointe Park and requested the
commemorative bench plaque ( "the Plaque ") read as follows: "Maximilian & Dimitri Camino" (Exhibit
B). The persons to be recognized on the Plaque are family members of the applicant.
Since the proposed location for the Plaque is on an existing bench, the Department will not have
initial costs associated with the purchase and installation of a new bench. Ongoing maintenance
includes a monthly pressure wash and repairs as needed, at an estimated annual cost of $216.00
including labor. The estimated cost for design, fabrication, and installation of a 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. In the event the bench needed to be replaced within the 10 -year adoption period, the
estimated unit price of an aluminum backed Arcata Bench, one of the 3 standard bench designs
found at South Pointe Park, is approximately $2,600.00.
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
a Exhibit A _ Maximilian Camino Adopt -A -Bench Application
a Exhibit B — Proposed Site Plan and Bench Plaque
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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 or by email to adoptabench @miamibeachfl.gov. 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 wit 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 305.673,7767 or by email to adoptabench@miamibeachfl.gov; office hours are
Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 :00 PM,
City of Miami Beach Parks & Recreation
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EXHIBIT A
ADOPT -A -BENCH PROGRAM
APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION
SECTION 1 - PARK/BENCH LOCATION
Name of park:
Park address: ' `CO Gf T1 ?
Indicate the bench that is desired to be adopted:
M Existing bench 0 New bench at a proposed location
Specific bench location within park (attach photograph or map if possible):
SECTION 2
APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. (SECTION APP LICArLE ONLY TO INDIVIDUALS, NOT CORPORATIONS OR OTHER ENTITI
Name of applicant (individuat):
Home address:
Mobile telephone number:
Alternate telephone number:
Email address:
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EXHIBIT A
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:
City of MiamI Beach Parks & Recreation
0 Corporation ❑ Partnership 0 LLC ❑ Other
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EXHIBIT A
SECTION 3 — ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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, 1 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.
Individual or Entity representative:
Individual or Entity representative's title /position:
Individual or Entity representative's signature;
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BENCH PLAT
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Person /special event to be commemorated:
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,
3 4 2 4 > B 5 1b 31 12 12 14
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SECTION 5 — NEW BENCH OPTIONS
(ONLY APPLICABLE FOR NEW BENCHES
EXHIBIT A
If adopting a new bench, to be installed at a City - approved location within a park, bench options are
limited to the following, based on their location:
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
• Allison Park
• Altos Del Mar Park
• Beach View Park
• Belle Isle Park
• Brittany Bay Park
• Crespi Park
• Fairway Park
• Fisher Park
• Hibiscus Island Park
• Indian Beach Park
• La Gorce Park
• Marjory Stoneman Douglas Park
• Maurice Oibb Memorial Park
• Miami Beach Golf Club
• Muss Park
• Normandy Isle Park
• Normandy Shores Golf Club
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• Normandy Shores Park
• North Shore Bandshell Park
• North Shore Open Space Park
• North Shore Park & Youth Center
• Palm Island Park
• Parkview Island Park
• Parkview Park Annex (Beach Garden)
• Pinetree Park
• Poinciana Park
• Polo Park
• Scott Rakow Youth Center
• Stillwater Park
• Sunset Isle II Park
• Sunset Lake Park (Sunset Island IV Park)
• Tatum Park
* Washington Park
• Washington Park Annex
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