2003-25265 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2003-25265
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING TO CONSIDER NAMING A PROPOSED FOUNTAIN TO
BE CONSTRUCTED AND LOCATED WITHIN COLLINS PARK, IN
MEMORY OF THE LATE JOSEPH NEVEL.
WHEREAS, a request to consider naming a proposed fountain to be constructed and located
within Collins Park, in memory of the late Joseph Nevel, came before the Community Affairs
Committee for discussion and recommendation at its meeting on June 5, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the Community Affairs Committee considered and reviewed the aforestated
request and, after reviewing the proposal in accordance with the established selection criteria, as set
forth in Article VI, Section 82-504 of Chapter 82 of the Miami Beach City Code, unanimously
recommended that the Mayor and City Commission consider naming the aforestated proposed
fountain in Collins Park, in Mr. Nevel's memory; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article VI of Miami Beach City Code, Chapter 82-504, the Mayor
and City Commission must now hold a public headng to consider the aforesaid request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, setting a public hearing to consider naming a
proposed fountain to be constructed and located within Collins Park, in memory of the late Joseph
Nevel, is hereby called to be held before the Mayor and City Commission in their Chambers on the
Third Floor of City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida, at/~ :~d/}/~, on
Wednesday,$e?t..10, 2003, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish
appropriate Public Notice of the 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.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 30th day of
ATTEST:
/' ' 'MAYOR
CITY CLERK
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FORM & LANGUAGE
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Date
CI'IY OF MIAMI BEACH
COIVMISSlON ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
IA resolution setting a public hearing to consider naming a proposed fountain to be constructed and located
within Collins Park, in memory of the late Joseph Nevel.
Issue:
IShall the City Commission set a public hearing to consider naming the proposed fountain to be constructed
and located within Collins Park, in memory of the late Joseph Nevel?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The Administration recommends that the City Commission set the required public hearing to consider
naming the proposed fountain to be constructed and located within Collins Park, in memory of the late
Joseph Nevel.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
At the Community Affairs Committee meeting of June 5, 2003, a request was made by the Joseph Nevel
Family for the fountain in Collins Park to be named as a memorial in honor of the late Joseph Nevel. The
Committee voted unanimously to accept Commissioner Richard L. Steinberg's motion for the Nevel Family
request to go to the City Commission for approval and, if approved, for the setting of a public hearing for
the naming of the fountain in Collins Park.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds:
2
3
4
Finance Dept. Total
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
I Mayra Diaz Buttacavoli
Sign-Offs:
Department Director Assistant City Manager I City Manager
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AGENDA ITEM
DATE
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To:
From:
Subject:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez
City Manager ~//
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO
CONSIDER NAMING A PROPOSED FOUNTAIN TO BE
CONSTRUCTED AND LOCATED WITHIN COLLINS PARK, IN
MEMORY OF THE LATE JOSEPH NEVEL,
Date: July 30, 2003
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the resolution.
ANALYSIS
At the Community Affairs Committee meeting of April 24, 2003, Vice-Mayor Luis R. Garcia,
Jr. made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Matti H. Bower, to have a memorial in honor
of the late Joseph Nevel within Collins Park. A meeting was to be scheduled by Assistant City
Manager Mayra Diaz Buttacavoli, with staff from Capital Improvement Projects Office (CIP),
and representatives from the Nevel Family, to formulate a recommendation for the memorial
and its location. Once the final recommendation was completed, it would be presented to the
Community Affairs Committee, and then to the City Commission for final approval.
On Tuesday, May 13, 2003, Tim Hemstreet, CIP Director, met with Mr. David Nevel,
representing the Nevel family, concerning the possibility of creating a memorial for Joseph
Nevel in the Collins Park area. The following is a summary of that meeting.
Mr. Nevel verbally provided a brief history of the family in Miami Beach and of the
contributions made by Joseph Nevel to this community. Mr. Nevel indicated that the family
was approached by Commissioner Smith and informed that he was interested in having a
permanent memorial to Joseph Nevel and invited the family to have input into that decision.
According to Mr. Nevel, they were advised that the initial forum for this input would be the
Community Affairs Committee. He was advised for the family to attend the meeting wherein
the Commission would direct the Administration to make a recommendation for an
appropriate memorial after direct consultation with the Nevel family. Mr. Nevel also indicated
that the Commissioner had a preference for the Collins Park and that any memorial should be
of prominence to reflect Joseph Nevel's significant contributions to the City's history, with the
total cost being born by the City.
Based on the summary provided by the Commdnity A~fairs Committee and the verbal history
provided by Mr. Nevel, Mr. Nevel and Mr. Hemstreet discussed the issue and determined that
if the City is responsible for paying for the memorial and that a prominent place in the Park
was appropriate, then the City should probably refer to the existing Master Plan and
determine if any of the currently planned components would be appropriate for the City
Commission to consider as a tribute to the late Joseph Nevel. Upon review of the Master
Plan, Mr. Nevel indicated that the preference of the family is to have either the proposed
plaza, or the proposed fountain within the plaza, named for Joseph Nevel. Mr. Nevel
indicated that the family would like to have input to the design and language of the signage
dedicating the area to Joseph Nevel. He indicated that the family is content, for the moment,
to have the architectural/engineering professional design the plaza/fountain area as
appropriate for the design of the park. For reference the proposed plaza/fountain area is
located directly east of the rear doors to the Bass Museum of Art at the intersection of the
walkways traversing the park at its geographical center.
Mr. Nevel was advised that the final design of Collins Park is subject to the Community
Design Workshop (CDW) public process, administrative/internal review, the Historic
Preservation Board, and the City Commission. This means that the park design may be
altered by any of these bodies before the Basis of Design Report is approved and the design
process commences. Of course, if the City Commission is interested in dedicating the area or
fountain to Joseph Nevel, then it is appropriate to do so prior to the commencement of the
CDW process.
Mr. Nevel was further advised that the City Code regarding the naming of places for people
may have an impact as to whether or not the plaza area could be named for Joseph Nevel by
an action of the City Commission. However, the fountain, which could be considered an
element, as opposed to a facility, could be named by an action of the Commission. This is
the reason for the distinction between the plaza area and the fountain noted above. The
preference of the family, if legal, would be for the plaza area. CIP recommended that the
Administration consult with the Legal Department for a final determination.
The City Attorney's official has stated that naming of an area within a park is within the
jurisdiction of the Commission and therefore does not require referendum approval.
At the Community Affairs Committee meeting of June 5, 2003, the Nevel Family requested for
the fountain in Collins Park to be named as a memorial in honor of the late Joseph Nevel.
The Committee voted unanimously to accept Commissioner Richard L. Steinberg's motion for
the Nevel Family request to go to the City Commission for approval and, if approved, for the
setting of a public hearing for the naming of the fountain in Collins Park.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission set the required public hearing to
consider naming a proposed fountain to be constructed and located within Collins Park, in
memory of the late Joseph Nevel.
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