Resolution 2019-30947 • RESOLUTION NO, 2019-3.0947 •
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-30380, WHICH CREATED THE CITY'S
BRICK PAVER PROGRAM; AND AMENDING RESOLUTIONS
NO. 2016-29649 AND NO. 2018-30143, RESPECTIVELY, AND
APPROVING THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S
ADOPT-A-BENCH PROGRAM (THE "PROGRAM"): 1) A TIERED
FEE STRUCTURE; 2) DELEGATING THE PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT WITH THE AUTHORITY TO
ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVE FUTURE APPLICATIONS FOR
THE PROGRAM; 3) ELIMINATING THE ELEMENT OF
COMMEMORATIVE BENCH PLAQUES FROM THE PROGRAM
AND INSTEAD, PRESENTING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WITH
CERTIFICATES; AND 4) PROVIDING THAT ALL PROCEEDS
FROM THE PROGRAM GO TOWARD OFF-SETTING SUBSIDIES
OFFERED TO PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAM
PARTICIPANTS WHO QUALIFY FOR FREE OR REDUCED-
PRICE RECREATION PROGRAMS.
WHEREAS, on November 9, 2016, the City Commission passed Resolution
No. 2016-29649 supporting the creation of the Adopt-A-Bench Program, which provides
the public an opportunity to commemorate park benches in honor of loved ones at an
initial adoption fee of$10,000; and
WHEREAS, at the January 17, 2018 Commission meeting, City Commission
passed Resolution No. 2018-30143, supporting a fee increase associated with bench
adoption from $10,000, to $20,000; and
WHEREAS, since adoption fees were increased in 2018,, interested parties
have contacted the Department by phone or email to request additional information;
however, all potential applicants have declined to participate, citing the cost as a
deterrent; and
. WHEREAS, no other benches have been adopted to date; and
WHEREAS, on June 6, 2018, the City's Brick Paver Program was created via
Resolution No. 2018-30380, to provide the public an opportunity to purchase
commemorative brick pavers on the beachwalk corridor, between 53rd and 64th Streets,
at a cost of$1,000 per paver, with no corporate sponsorship option; and
WHEREAS, although the Parks and Recreation Department has also received
several inquiries regarding the program, no brick pavers have been sold to date; and
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WHEREAS, after further evaluation, the Administration is recommending fee
changes to these programs in the hope that fee reductions will foster the community's
ownership and pride in our City's park system, and provide residents and visitors an
opportunity to invest in our parks as individual entities; and
WHEREAS, to revive the Adopt-A-Bench Program, the Administration
proposed an overall cost reduction and the implementation of tiered pricing as set forth
in Exhibit "A" to this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, in the new fee structure set forth in Exhibit A, eligible parks are
categorized into one of three tiers, and each tier features separate pricing for the
adoption of existing benches and of new benches; and
WHEREAS, moreover, to incentivize participation in the Brick Paver Program,
the Administration recommended lowering the required donation fee from $1,000 to
$250, regardless of residence, with no corporate sponsorship option; and
WHEREAS, additionally, the application process for both the Adopt-A-Bench
and the Brick Paver Programs has deterred some applicants, as it requires a public
hearing process; an application must be vetted by the Neighborhoods and Community
Affairs Committee; approved for public notice at a Commission meeting; and approved
by 5/7th vote at such public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the process may take anytime between 2-3 months, and
somewhat hinders the programs' potential to reach a larger audience; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommended the City Commission delegate
the Parks and Recreation Department with the authority to administer and approve any
Adopt-A-Bench and Brick Paver Program applications; and
WHEREAS, the Administration also recommended that proceeds from the
Adopt-A-Bench and the Brick Paver Programs go toward off-setting City subsidies
offered to Parks and Recreation program participants enrolled in after-school, summer
camp, and athletic programming, who qualify for free or reduced-price recreation
programs; and
WHEREAS, at the September 11, 2019 City Commission meeting, City
Commission passed a motion to (1) eliminate the Brick Paver Program in its entirety,
and (2) eliminate the element of commemorative bench plaques from the Adopt-A-
Bench Program and instead, present program participants with certificates based on
tiered pricing as set forth in Exhibit "A" to this Resolution.
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 repeal Resolution No. 2018-30380, which created the City's Brick
Paver Program; and amend Resolutions No. 2016-29649 and No. 2018-30143,
respectively, and approve the following amendments to the City's Adopt-A-Bench
Program (the "Program"): 1) a tiered fee structure; 2) delegating the Parks and
Recreation Department with the authority to administratively approve future applications
for the Program, 3) eliminate the element of commemorative bench plaques from the
Program and instead, present program participants with certificates; and 4) providing
that all proceeds from the Programs go toward off-setting subsidies offered to Parks and
Recreation program participants who qualify for free or reduced-price recreation
programs.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of Se tember, 2019.
Dan Gelber, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Tiered Fee Structure for Adopt-A-Bench Program
Tier 1 Parks— Pocket/Mini Parks
(Hibiscus Island Park, Poinciana Park,Sunset Isle II Pork, Sunset Lake Park, Washington Park, Washington Park Annex.)
• Existing Bench:$1,000
• New Bench:$4,000
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Tier 2 Parks— Neighborhood Parks
(Allison Park,Altos Del Mar Park, Beach View Park, Belle Isle Park, Brittany Bay Park, Crespi Park, Fairway Park, Fisher
Park, Indian Beach Park, La Gorce Park, Marjory Stoneman Douglas Park, Maurice Gibb Memorial Park, Muss Park,
Normandy Shores Park, Palm Island Park, Parkview Island Park, Parkview Park Annex, Pine Tree Park, Polo Park,
Stillwater Park, Tatum Park.)
• Existing Bench:$1,500
• New Bench:$4,500
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Tier 3 Parks—Special, District& Regional Parks
(82' Street Skatepark, Bandshell Park, Collins Park, Flamingo Park, Lummus Park, MB Golf Club, Normandy Isle Park,
Normandy Shores Golf Club, North Beach Oceanside Park, North Shore Park& Youth Center,Scott Rakow Youth Center,
South Pointe Park.)
• Existing Bench:$2,000
• New Bench:$6,000
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: September 11, 2019
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTIONS NO. 2016-29649,
NO. 2018-30143, AND NO. 2018-30380, RESPECTIVELY, AND APPROVING
THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S ADOPT-A-BENCH AND
BRICK PAVER PROGRAMS: 1) A TIERED FEE STRUCTURE FOR THE
ADOPT-A-BENCH PROGRAM; 2) LOWERING THE REQUIRED DONATION
FEE FOR THE CITY'S BRICK PAVER PROGRAM; 3) DELEGATING THE
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT WITH THE AUTHORITY TO
ADMINISTRATIVELY APPROVE FUTURE APPLICATIONS FOR BOTH
PROGRAMS; AND 4) PROVIDING THAT ALL PROCEEDS FROM SUCH
PROGRAMS GO TOWARD OFF-SETTING SUBSIDIES OFFERED TO
PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WHO QUALIFY
FOR FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE RECREATION PROGRAMS.
RECOMMENDATION
Mayor and City Commission to amend resolutions 2016-29649, 2018-30143, and 2018-30380,
respectively, and approving the following amendments to the City's Adopt-A-Bench and Brick Paver
Programs: 1) A tiered fee structure for the Adopt-A-Bench Program; 2) Lowering the required
donation fee for the City's Brick Paver Program; 3) Delegating the Parks and Recreation Department
with the authority to administratively approve future applications for both programs, and 4) Provided
that all proceeds from such programs go toward offsetting subsidies offered to Parks and Recreation
program participants who qualify for free or reduced-price recreation programs.
ANALYSIS
On November 9, 2016, the City Commission passed Resolution No. 2016-29649 supporting the
creation of the Adopt-A-Bench Program, which provides the public an opportunity to comemorate
park benches in honor of loved ones at an initial adoption fee of$10,000.
At the January 17, 2018 Commission Meeting, City Commission passed Resolution No. 2018-30143,
supporting a fee increase associated with bench adoption from$10,000, to$20,000.
Since adoption fees were increased in 2018, interested parties have contacted the Department by
phone or email to request additional information; however, all potential applicants have declined to
participate, citing the cost as a deterrent. No other benches have been adopted to date.
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On June 6, 2018, the city's brick paver program was created via Resolution No. 2018-30380, to
provide the public an opportunity to purchase commemorative brick pavers on the beachwalk
corridor, between 53rd and 64th streets, at a cost of $1,000 per paver, with no corporate sponsorship
option.
Although the Parks and Recreation Department has also received several inquiries regarding the
program, no brick pavers have been sold to date.
At the present time, participation in the Adopt-A-Bench Program requires a $20,000 adoption fee,
participation in the Beachwalk Bricks Program (the "Brick Paver Program") requires a $1,000
donation fee, and proceeds from both fundraising programs go toward funding public educational
programs in the City.
After further evaluation, the Administration is recommending fee changes to these programs in the
hope that fee reductions will foster the community's ownership and pride in our city's park system and
provide residents and visitors an opportunity to invest in our parks as individual entities.
To revive the Adopt-A-Bench Program, the Administration proposes an overall cost reduction and the
implementation of tiered pricing (Exhibit A). In the new fee structure, eligible parks are categorized
into one of three tiers, and each tier features separate pricing for the adoption of existing benches
and of new benches. In consideration of the initial costs associated with purchase, shipping, and
installation of new bench placements, the adoption fee for new benches must be higher to offset
costs.
Determined by the park type classification, Tier 1 features "Pocket Parks" and offer the most
affordable bench adoption fees, starting at$1,000 for an existing bench and $4,000 for a new bench.
Parks in Tier 2 are classified as"Neighborhood Parks" and fees start at $1,500 for an existing bench
and $4,500 for a new bench. All parks in Tier 3 are classified as either, "District", "Regional" or
"Special Use". Existing benches in Tier 3 parks may be adopted for $2,000, and new benches may
be adopted for$6,000.
Moreover, to incentivize participation in the Brick Paver Program, the Administration recommends
lowering the required donation fee from$1000 to $250, regardless of residence.
Additionally, the application process for both Adopt-A-Bench and the Brick Paver Programs has
deterred some applicants, as it requires a public hearing process. The application must be vetted by
the Neighborhoods and Community Affairs Committee, approved to for public notice at a Commission
meeting, and approved by 517th vote at such public hearing. The process may take anytime between
2-3 months, and somewhat hinders the program's potential to reach a larger audience.
The Administration recommends City Commission delegate the Parks and Recreation Department
with the authority to administer and approve any Adopt-A-Bench and Brick Paver Program
applications.
Furthermore, the Parks and Recreation Department seeks to communicate its vision through a
meaningful cause that is specifically aligned with its mission. In FY 18 alone, the Department
subsidized 1,515 program registrations for children who qualified for free or reduced fees. As such,
the Administration recommends that profits from the Adopt-A-Bench and the Beachwalk Bricks
programs go toward offsetting city subsidies offered to parks and recreation program participants
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enrolled in after-school, summer camp, and athletic programming, who qualify for free or reduced-
price recreation programs.
Legislative Tracking
Parks and Recreation
Sponsor
Mayor Dan Gelber
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
n Exhibit A- Tiered Fee Structure Adopt A Bench
D Resolution
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Exhibit A
Tiered Fee Structure for Adept-A Bench Program
Tier 1 Parks— Pocket/Mini Parks
(Hibiscus Island Pork, Poinciana Park, Sunset Isle II Park, Sunset Lake Park, Washington Park, Washington Park Annex.)
• Existing Bench: $1,000
• New Bench: $4,000
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Tier 2 Parks— Neighborhood Parks
(Allison Park, Altos Del Mar Park, Beach View Park, Belle Isle Park, Brittany Bay Park, Crespi Park, Fairway Park, Fisher
Park, Indian Beach Park, La Gorce Park, Marjory Stoneman Douglas Park, Maurice Gibb Memorial Park, Muss Park,
Normandy Shores Park, Palm Island Park, Parkview island Park, Parkview Park Annex, Pine Tree Park, Polo Park,
Stillwater Park, Tatum Park.)
• Existing Bench: $1,500
• New Bench: $4,500
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Tier 3 Parks—Special, District & Regional Parks
(820d Street Skatepark, Bondshell Park, Collins Park, Flamingo Park, Lummus Park, MB Golf Club, Normandy Isle Park,
Normandy Shores Golf Club, North Beach Oceanside Park, North Shore Park& Youth Center,Scott Rakow Youth Center,
South Pointe Park.)
• Existing Bench: $2,000
• New Bench: $6,000
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