2018-30200 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 2018 -30200
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, IN
CONCEPT, THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE EMPLOYEE
SUGGESTION PROGRAM TO INSTALL MOTION SENSORS
FOR LIGHTING IN CITY BUILDINGS AND DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER TO INVESTIGATE THE COSTS AND
FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING SUCH SUGGESTION AND
TO REPORT HIS FINDINGS TO THE CITY COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, the Employee Suggestion program ( "Program ") is one of the City's five
Reward and Recognition programs implemented June 16, 2015. This Program allows
employees to share innovative ideas, which may enhance productivity, efficiency, effectiveness,
safety, and /or the quality of local government services; and
WHEREAS, at the end of each fiscal year, additional prizes are awarded based on a
recommendation from the Program's Procedure team, including intangible recommendations;
one award of $1,000 goes to an employee for the suggestion of the year resulting in cost
savings /revenues for the City, and up to three other awards go to the runners -up at $500 each;
and
WHEREAS, for FY 2017, a suggestion to install Motion Sensors for lighting in City
Buildings was selected for an award of $1000 and possible implementation; and
WHEREAS, currently there are no City buildings with motion sensors that control
Fighting; and
WHEREAS, the Sustainability Committee (SRC) is scheduled to meet October 30th to
discuss a proposal from one of the city's A/E rotational companies, Glavovic Studio, assessing
the costs for retrofits to achieve LEED EBOM baseline certification for the three previously
selected municipal properties: The Art Deco Welcome Center, South Shore Community Center,
and Fire Station No. 3. Motion sensors could count credits (points) towards the LEED EBOM
certification; and
WHEREAS, motion sensors that control lighting may have a potential cost savings, deter
criminal activity and conserve energy; and
WHEREAS, the following the City buildings located at 1833 Bay Rd, 1755 Meridian, and
the Exterior of City Hall are on a schedule where all lights turn off via a Lutron panel, therefore
these areas would not need occupancy sensors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby approve, in concept, the recommendation from the Employee Suggestion
Program to install Motion Sensors for lighting in City Buildings and direct the City Manager to
investigate the costs and feasibilitycw suggestion and to report his findings to the City
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New Business and Commission Requests - R9 H
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: February 14, 2018
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION RELATED TO EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION PROGRAM 2017.
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, IN CONCEPT, THE RECOMMENDATION
FROM THE EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION PROGRAM TO INSTALL MOTION
SENSORS FOR LIGHTING IN CITY BUILDINGS AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO INVESTIGATE THE COSTS AND FEASIBILITY OF
IMPLEMENTING SUCH SUGGESTION AND TO REPORT HIS FINDINGS TO THE
CITY COMMISSION.
2. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, IN CONCEPT, THE RECOMMENDATION
FROM THE EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION PROGRAM TO PLACE WAYFINDING
SIGNAGE ON BEACH WALK BETWEEN 6TH AND 16TH STREET (SERPENTINE
AREA)AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INVESTIGATE THE COST AND
FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING SUCH SUGGESTIONS AND TO REPORT HIS
FINDINGS TO THE CITY COMMISSION.
3. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, IN CONCEPT, THE RECOMMENDATION
FROM THE EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION PROGRAM TO VINYL WRAP TRAFFIC
CONTROL BOXES THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO INVESTIGATE THE COST AND FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING
SUCH SUGGESTION AND TO REPORT HIS FINDINGS TO THE CITY
COMMISSION.
4. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, IN CONCEPT, THE RECOMMENDATION
FROM THE EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION PROGRAM TO CHANGE THE TRAFFIC
FLOW IN THE CITY HALL GARAGE AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
INVESTIGATE THE COSTS AND FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING SUCH
SUGGESTION AND TO REPORT HIS FINDINGS TO THE CITY COMMISSION.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the employee suggestions mentioned herein be reviewed for
potential implementation. These forward thinking ideas will enhance city facilities and operations by
demonstrating cost savings, efficiencies, and environmental positive impact. If selected for
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implementation, additional data will be provided.
ANALYSIS
The Employee Suggestion program is one of the City's five Reward and Recognition programs
implemented June 16, 2015. This program allows employees to share innovative ideas, which may
enhance productivity, efficiency, effectiveness, safety, and /or the quality of local government
services. Employees whose suggestions and innovations result in monetary savings, increased
revenues to the City, improved quality of services, or otherwise benefit the City and its residents are
recognized annually, and may receive a monetary award based on program guidelines.
At the end of the year, additional prizes are awarded based on a recommendation from the
Procedure team, including intangible recommendations; one award of $1,000 goes to an employee
for the suggestion of the year resulting in cost savings /revenues for the City and up to three others
go to the runners -up at $500 each.
In Addition, viable and implemented suggestions estimated to result in savings or revenues of more
than $5,000, will be evaluated for a trial period of six (6) months. The applicable department(s) will
assess the success of the trial and recommend whether the idea should be adopted permanently. If
adopted permanently, the employee will receive a special award, based on the savings or increase in
revenue generated by a "tangible" idea with awards up to 1% of the estimated net monetary savings
or increase in revenue during the first full year of implementation ranging from a minimum of $50 to a
maximum of $5,000 per suggestion. The cost of capital expenditures shall be amortized over the
useful life of the equipment or facility. Direct labor costs and indirect or administrative costs of
implementation shall be considered first year costs.
For FY 2017, four suggestions were selected for additional prizes and possible implementation:
• Motion Sensors for lighting in City Buildings
• Vinyl Wrapping of Traffic Control Signs
• Wayfinding Signage on Beachwalk between 6th and 16th street (Serpentine Area)
• Traffic Flow in City Hall Garage
Suggestion 1: Motion Sensors for Lighting in City Buildings
Employee Suggestion submitted as "When 1 walk by City Hall or the building located at 1755
Meridian on the weekends, the lights are kept on in many departments. Lights are left on by City
employees, as well as the cleaning employees. My office does not even have a light switch; all of the
lights are kept on 24/7. We should utilize motion sensors in some areas, so at night and on the
weekends the lights can be turned off or at least dimmed) ".
BACKGROUND
Currently the • are, no buildings with motion sensors that control lighting. The Sustainability
Committee (S. C)'Is scheduled -to meet October 30th to discuss a proposal from one of the city's NE
rotational companies, Glavovic Studio, assessing the costs for retrofits to achieve LEED EBOM
baseline certification for the three previously selected municipal properties: The Art Deco Welcome
Center, South Shore Community Center, and Fire Station No. 3. Motion sensors could count credits
(points) towards the LEED EBOM certification.
ANALYSIS
Property Management Department is currently researching device options, device cost, and cost to
retrofit an office, with anticipation to pilot the 4th floor in City Hall. Additional information will be
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provided by the Property Management department, is selected for possible implementation.
The following locations are on a schedule in which the lights turn off via a Lutron panel; therefore
these areas would not need occupancy sensors.
• 1833 Bay Rd
• 1755 Meridian Avenue
• Exterior of City Hall
Benefits to the City include:
• Potential energy cost savings
• May deter criminal activity around City facilities
• Energy Conservation
Concerns:
• Lack of control
• The reliability can be affected by environmental changes and direct sunlight
Suggestion 2: Vinyl Wrapping of Traffic Control Signs
Employee Suggestion submitted as "Let's get permission from Miami Dade County to wrap or paint
the traffic control boxes throughout our City with decorative designs (perhaps tropical designs) to
make these unsightly boxes more visible. This will only add to the tropical feeling that CMB is. In
other cities they have had artists come and paint these boxes free of charge with a variety of designs.
Silhouettes or pictures of police officers on these boxes give the appearance that there is someone
standing there thus reducing crime or undesirable activity. This fact has been proven in other locales.
I have photos and websites that I can share if the City is interested in endeavoring with project."
BACKGROUND
The City has many traffic control boxes and street light service boxes placed at signalized
intersections, which are owned by Miami -Dade County, FPL, and the City of Miami Beach.
ANALYSIS
Based on staff research, in 2015, Miami -Dade County Art in Public Places implemented a series of
artist designed vinyl wraps for traffic control boxes located in Miami -Dade County District 11 (The
West End) The project was implemented in collaboration with then Miami -Dade County
Commissioner Juan C. Zapata and funded entirely by the Commissioner. Image of completed project
attached (Exhibit A)
The following information was obtained from Miami -Dade County Art in Public Places regarding the
2015 Miami -Dade County Art in Public Places (AIPP) project scope mentioned above:
1. Project Budget: $35,000/ approximately $1750 per box.
2. Number of boxes wrapped: 20
3. Material: 3M Vinyl adhesive (3 -5 year life span). It was determined paint was not feasible or
durable for this type of installation.
4. Maintenance: Approximately 1 box was replaced every 2 -3 months due to vandalism. Please
keep in mind, this project is in a residential /suburban part of the County with light pedestrian
traffic (if any at all). When the work was commissioned, an overage of vinyl was produced in
anticipation of high vandalism.
5. Ensure Professional, High Quality Artistic Content: Michelle Weinberg, a well noted and
exhibited Miami based artist, was commissioned to create the design for the boxes. She created
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a geometric pattern that could be replicated on all of the boxes with inversions of the pattern.
This was to ensure ease of replacement of vinyl.
6. Ownership of Boxes: Various entities have boxes throughout the County, including Miami -
Dade County Transit, FPL, Telecom, City of Miami Beach, etc. For this project, it took
approximately one year to negotiate a contract with FPL to allow for temporary use of the boxes.
The boxes owned by Miami -Dade County were secured through the Transit Department by the
Office of the Commissioner.
If recommended for implementation, funding would need to be identified and commissioning an artist
would follow the Art in Public Places Selection Process, which includes review by Historic
Preservation Board /Design Review Board, as applicable, and approval of the City Commission.
Artworks commissioned by the City of Miami Beach should add value to the City's public art
collection, attract international attention, strengthen economic development and tourism and heighten
civic identity. The Art in Public Places program commissions professional visual artists that
demonstrate innovative, contemporary and creative approaches in addressing permanent, site
specific works. The strength of the artist's concept, design capabilities and established track record
of museum/gallery exhibitions are the program's highest priorities.
Alternate recommendations would be to partner with Miami Beach schools and Parent Teacher
Association (PTA) to have designs done by our youth. Additionally, it was recommended to place ads
on the boxes to ensure project is self - sustaining. As Art in Public Places works exclusively with
professional visual artists, neither of these two options would be implemented through the Art in
Public Places program
Benefits to the City of Miami Beach are:
• Visibility for a local artist
• Providing Beautiful Ambiance for Residents and Tourists
• Potential shared cost to implement if used for advertising purposes
Concerns:
• Due to the nature of the boxes, it is not a simple wrap, as ventilation and accessibility is
necessary
• Boxes vary greatly in size depending on function of utility
• Vandalism
• Timeframe for negotiations with utility box owners, if applicable
Suggestion 3: Wayfinding Signage on Beachwalk at Lummus Park (Serpentine Area)
Employee Suggestion submitted as "Interior signage of street locations for pedestrians and
tourists along Lummus Park interior walkway (beach walk). I noticed this as a concern and
know it can be easily remedied. I worked this past Saturday at Lummus Park and was asked
numerous times by pedestrians /tourists along the interior hard surface walkway (beach walk),
"Where am I ?" Location: Lummus Park - From 16th to 6th in general. Reason: This is a high
pedestrian /tourist area. Concern: Safety. Street signs are located along Ocean Drive, but
when a pedestrian /tourist is inside on the interior hard surface walkway (beach walk) there are
no markers as to the street location to inform them of where they are or how far they have
walked from their original destination point. I observed in one morning, people strolling away
from their belongings to take pictures and then unable to find their way back. I had also found a
wallet on a park bench and thought to myself, that it might have been recovered by the person
who lost it if they had had a location marker. (It was turned over to PD.) Justification: Other
cities have markers along the interior beach walk ways (Hollywood /Ft. Lauderdale) to let
pedestrians /tourists know where they are at. It provides safety in the most simplest way by
allowing visitors to our beautiful parks know where they parked to find their car, where they
were dropped off at (by a bus tour), how far they walked away from their original destination,
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etc... We all have gone somewhere excited to go to our destination point; only to get lost finding
our way back."
BACKGROUND
Currently there are no wayfinding signs on the beach walk /between 6th and 16th street
(Serpentine Area). The Wayfinding signage design has already been developed by the
Marketing and Communications Department as they are currently working on implementing
signage along the entire beach on both the east and west side of the dune.
The larger Beachwalk projects completed by the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
Department include wayfinding markers within the existing design. The Environment &
Sustainability Department and Communications Department have been working to implement
beach street markers.
Alternatively, this suggested project does not include installing way finding signage in the
Serpentine pathway.
ANALYSIS
Recommendation received from the Environmental and Sustainability Department to have the
Property Management or Public Work's Department to complete the installation, since this
project is on a smaller scale than the previous project.
If approved by Commission and selected for possible implementation, additional information
regarding signage specifications will be provided by the Marketing and Communications
Department.
Benefits to include:
• Pedestrian /Tourist Safety
• Easy navigation
Concerns:
• Concrete stenciling that has lasted very long in this environment
• Potential ongoing maintenance problem
Su •gestion 4: Flow of Traffic in City Hall Garage
Employee suggestion submitted as "I would like to suggest an idea for our Multi- Purpose Parking
Garage (1755 building). I have been using this garage for quite a while, and have seen a few close
calls and even some accidents when coming up /down the ramp. When coming up the ramp most
drivers make the first right onto the (West Lanes), this traffic flow can get a bit tricky when cars are
coming down in the same lane. In order to increase safety in this garage, I recommend we change
flow of traffic on each floor. In the "Existing Layout ", All paths (UP /Down) can be used in both
directions. I'm suggesting to change the "Non- Ramp" paths to the lanes closer to the ramp (West
Lanes) should be for Up traffic only and the lanes farther from the ramp (East Lanes) should be for
traffic coming down only. This can be achieved by adding a few ceiling and /or ground signs ".
BACKGROUND
The City Hall Garage has an up /down ramp and 2 (West and East) paths to continue to other floors,
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on each floor. Several near misses and speeding have been witnessed in this garage. In September
2017, the Parking department has taken preliminary precautions and placed 10 miles per hour speed
limit signs throughout the garage.
ANALYSIS
Recommendation received to use one lane (West Lane) to come up and other (East Lane) to come
down. The Parking department is currently evaluating the effects of the recently placed speed limit
signs and potential traffic flow design changes. Should the Commission choose to implement the
suggestion, it is noted by the Parking Director that the parking flow was originally designed by the
Engineer of record and any alterations would require approval from a new engineer.
Benefits to the City include:
• Less vehicle accidents /near misses
• Increased pedestrian safety
Concerns:
• Enforcement of designated speed limit and /or traffic flow
• Potential liability if new design causes Acquisition of engineer that opposes the original
engineer of record's design
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the employee suggestions mentioned herein be reviewed for
potential implementation.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Improve City's Managerial Leadership To Reward Innovation And Performance
Legislative Tracking
Organizational Development Performance Initiatives
ATTACHMENTS:
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, IN
CONCEPT, THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE EMPLOYEE
SUGGESTION PROGRAM TO INSTALL MOTION SENSORS
FOR LIGHTING IN CITY BUILDINGS, AND DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER TO INVESTIGATE THE COSTS AND
FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING SUCH SUGGESTION AND
TO REPORT HIS FINDINGS TO THE CITY COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, the Employee Suggestion program ("Program") is one of the City's five
Reward and Recognition programs implemented June 16, 2015. This Program allows
employees to share innovative ideas, which may enhance productivity, efficiency, effectiveness,
safety, and/or the quality of local government services; and
WHEREAS, at the end of each Fiscal Year ("FY"), additional prizes are awarded based
on a recommendation from the Program's Procedure team, including intangible
recommendations; one award of S1,000 goes to an employee for the suggestion of the year
resulting in cost savings/revenues for the City, and up to three other awards go to the runners-
up at $500 each; and
WHEREAS, for FY 2017, a suggestion to install Motion Sensors for lighting in City
Buildings was selected for an award of $1000 and possible implementation; and
WHEREAS, currently, there are no City buildings with motion sensors that control
lighting; and
WHEREAS, the Sustainability and Resiliency Committee ("SRC") is scheduled to meet
October 30th to discuss a proposal from one of the City's Architectural and Engineering
rotational companies, Glavovic Studio, assessing the, costs for retrofits to achieve LEED
Existing Buildings Operational Maintenance ("EBOM") baseline certification for the three
previously selected municipal properties: The Art Deco Welcome Center, South Shore
Community Center, and Fire Station No, 3, Motion sensors could count as credits (points)
towards the LEED EBOM certification; and
WHEREAS, motion sensors that control lighting may have a potential cost savings, deter
criminal activity, and conserve energy; and
WHEREAS, the following the City buildings located at 1833 Bay Rd, 1755 Meridian, and
the Exterior of City Hall are on a schedule where all lights turn off via a Lutron panel, therefore
these areas would not need occupancy motion sensors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby approve, in concept, the recommendation from the Employee Suggestion
Program to install Motion Sensors for lighting in City Buildings and direct the City Manager to
investigate the costs and feasibility of such suggestion and to report his findings to the City
Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of October, 2017.
ATTEST:
Philip Levine, Mayor
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Rafael E. Granado, Citv Clerk
APPROVED AS TO
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, IN
CONCEPT, THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE EMPLOYEE
SUGGESTION PROGRAM TO PLACE WAYFINDING SIGNAGE
ON THE BEACHWALK BETWEEN 6TH AND 16TH STREETS
(SERPENTINE AREA), AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
INVESTIGATE THE COST AND FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING
SUCH SUGGESTION AND TO REPORT HIS FINDINGS TO THE
CITY COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, the Employee Suggestion program ("Program") is one of the City's five Reward
and Recognition programs implemented June 16, 2015. This Program allows employees to share
innovative Ideas, which may enhance productivity, efficiency, effectiveness, safety, and/or the
quality of local government services; and
WHEREAS, at the end of each Fiscal Year ("FY"), additional prizes are awarded based on
a recommendation from the Program's Procedure team, Including intangible recommendations;
one award of S1,000 goes to an employee for the suggestion of the year resulting in cost
savings/revenues for the City, and up to three other awards go to the runners-up at $500 each; and
WHEREAS, for FY 2017, a suggestion to place Wayfinding Signage on the Beachwalk
between 6th and 16th street (an area known as the Serpentine Area) was selected for an award of
$500 and possible implementation; and
WHEREAS, currently, there are no wayfinding signs on the beachwalk/between 6th and 16th
streets; and
WHEREAS, the printing and installing of signage could be implemented by the Environment
and Sustainability Department; and
WHEREAS, the designing of the signage will be developed by the Marketing and
Communications Department; and
WHEREAS, the potential benefits of placing wayfinding signage includes ease of
navigation and Pedestrian/Tourist Safety.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission
hereby approve, in concept, the recommendation from the Employee Suggestion Program to place
Wayfinding Signage on the Beachwalk between 6th and 16th Streets (an area known as the
Serpentine Area), and directing the City Manager to investigate the cost and feasibility of
implementing such suggestion and to report his findings to the City Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of October, 2017.
ATTEST:
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
Philip Levine, Mayor
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, IN
CONCEPT, THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE EMPLOYEE
SUGGESTION PROGRAM TO VINYL WRAP TRAFFIC
CONTROL BOXES THROUGHOUT THE CITY, AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INVESTIGATE THE
COST AND FEASIBILITY OF IMPLEMENTING SUCH
SUGGESTION AND TO REPORT HIS FINDINGS TO THE CITY
COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, the Employee Suggestion program ("Program") is one of the City's five
Reward and Recognition programs implemented June 16, 2015, This Program allows
employees to share innovative ideas, which may enhance productivity, efficiency, effectiveness,
safety, and/or the quality of local government services; and
WHEREAS, at the end of each Fiscal Year ("FY"), prizes are awarded based on a
recommendation from the Program's Procedure team, including intangible recommendations;
one award of $1,000 goes to an employee for the suggestion of the year resulting in cost
savings/revenues for the City, and up to three other awards go to the runners-up at $500 each;
and
WHEREAS, for FY 2017, a suggestion to Vinyl Wrap Traffic Control Signs was. selected
for an award of 0500 and possible implementation; and
WHEREAS, various entities have traffic control boxes throughout the City, including, but
not limited to, Miami-Dade County Transit, FPL, Telecom, and the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, if recommended for implementation, funding would need to be identified
and artist selection would follow the Art in Public Places Selection Process, which also includes
review by the Historic Preservation Board/Design Review Board, as applicable; and,
agreements may be required with other entities; and
WHEREAS, a recommendation was received from the City's Chief Learning and
Development Officer to partner with Miami Beach schools and Parent Teacher Student
Associations (PTSA) to consider designs done by our youth; and
WHEREAS, a recommendation was also received from the Public Works Director to
place ads on the traffic control boxes, as a way to ensure the project is self-sustaining.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby approve, in concept, the recommendation from the Employee Suggestion
Program to vinyl wrap traffic control boxes throughout the City and direct the City Manager to
investigate the costs and feasibility of implementing such suggestion and to report his findings
to the City Commission,
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of October, 2017.
ATTEST:
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
Philip Levine, Mayor
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, IN
CONCEPT, THE RECOMMENDATION FROM THE EMPLOYEE
SUGGESTION PROGRAM TO CHANGE THE TRAFFIC FLOW
IN THE CITY HALL GARAGE, AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO INVESTIGATE THE COSTS AND FEASIBILITY
OF IMPLEMENTING SUCH SUGGESTION AND TO REPORT
HIS FINDINGS TO THE CITY COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, the Employee Suggestion program ("Program") is one of the City's five
Reward and Recognition programs implemented June 16, 2015. This Program allows
employees to share innovative ideas, which may enhance productivity, efficiency, effectiveness,
safety, and/or the quality of local government services; and
WHEREAS, at the end of each Fiscal Year ("FY"), prizes are awarded based on a
recommendation from the Program's Procedure team, including intangible recommendations;
one award of $1,000 goes to an employee for the suggestion of the year resulting in cost
savings/revenues for the City, and up to three other awards go to the runners-up at $500 each;
and
WHEREAS, for FY 2017, a suggestion to change the flow of traffic in the City Hall
Garage was selected for an award of $500 and possible implementation; and
WHEREAS, each floor in the City Hall garage has an up/down ramp and two (West and
East) paths to continue to other floors; and
WHEREAS, to ensure safety, it is recommended to use one lane (West Lane) to come
up and the other (East Lane) to come down; and
WHEREAS, the printing and installing of signage could be implemented by the Parking
Department; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that installing speed limit signs throughout the
garage instead of changing the flow of traffic, would be a more immediate solution; and
WHEREAS, potential benefits include less accidents and increased safety.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby approve, in concept, the recommendation from the Employee Suggestion
Program to change the traffic flow in the City Hall garage and direct the City Manager to
investigate the costs and feasibility of implementing such suggestion and to report his findings
to the City Commission,
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of October, 2017.
ATTEST:
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
Philip Levine, Mayor
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