Resolution 2020-31152 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-31152
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO COMMIT $250,000 TOWARDS THE
RENOVATION OF THE FOOTBALL FIELD AT MIAMI BEACH
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, AND ADDTIONALLY, OFFER A
MATCHING GRANT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 IN THE EVENT
ANY ENTITY, NONPROFIT OR OTHER ORGANIZATION
COMES FORWARD WITH ADDITIONAL DONATIONS.
WHEREAS, the football field behind Miami Beach Senior High ("MBSH") is currently
unusable and is in need of renovation; and
WHEREAS, the Parent Teacher Student Association at MBSH formed a Field Committee
to discuss improvements necessary at the field; and
WHEREAS, the Field Committee determined the scope of the new design should include
a multi-use artificial turf field, lined for soccer, football, and a 50-meter running track, as well as
batting cages; and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost of the project is between $750,000 and $1 million; and
WHEREAS, there are three entities interested in funding the field project — The Dolphin
Foundation, which agreed to fund $250,00, with an opportunity to make an in-kind contribution
of another $200,000, Miami-Dade County Public Schools Systems ("MDCPS"), and the City of
Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, the City will identify funding in the amount of $250,000 to allocate towards
the project, conditioned upon Miami-Dade County Public Schools and The Dolphin Foundation
matching funding by way of cash and in-kind donations; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the City's $250,000 commitment, the City will also offer a
matching grant not to exceed $100,000, in the event any other entity, nonprofit, or other
organization comes forward with additional donations.
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 authorize the City Manager to commit $250,000 towards the renovation of the
football field at Miami Beach Senior High School, and additionally, offer a matching grant not to
exceed $100,000 in the event any entity, nonprofit or other organization comes forward with
additional donations.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 13th day of February, 2019.
ATTEST:
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