Resolution 2020-31228 RESOLUTION NO 2020-31228
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE AT ITS MARCH 4,
2020 MEETING, TO IDENTIFY AND APPROVE FUNDING TO BE USED TO
ENHANCE LIGHTING AT BELLE ISLE PARK.
WHEREAS, at the February 12, 2020 meeting, the Mayor and City Commission
approved a referral to the Neighborhoods and Quality of Life Committee to discuss lighting at
Belle Isle Park and potential avenues for enhancement; and
WHEREAS, residents of Belle Isle have reported concerns regarding the lack of lighting
at Belle Isle Park and corresponding safety concerns; and
WHEREAS, the City's Public Works Infrastructure Division staff have assessed lighting
at Belle Isle Park and surrounding areas and made a few recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the project's estimated total cost is $110,000, and the cost estimate for in-
house labor and other miscellaneous materials is $31,221; and
WHEREAS, this item was presented to Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee(the
"Committee") meeting for further discussion at its March 4, 2020 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the need for enhanced lighting was acknowledged at the Committee and a
motion was made: (1) to identify and approve funding to be used for this cause, (2) to provide
notification to Belle Isle associations and residents, and to bring the item to the March 18, 2020
City Commission meeting for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby
accept the recommendation of the Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee at its March 4,
2020 meeting, to identify and approve funding to be used to enhance lighting at Belle Isle Park.
PASSED and ADOPTED this aa' day of __ 0p0l 2020.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: April 22, 2020
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE AT ITS
MARCH 4, 2020 MEETING, TO IDENTIFYAND APPROVE FUNDING TO BE
USED TO ENHANCE LIGHTING AT BELLE ISLE PARK.
RECOMMENDATION
Due to diminished revenue being received by the City presently, the Administration
recommends putting forth a capital budget amendment that will include this item at a later date.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
At its February 12, 2020 meeting,the City Commission approved agenda item number C4L, by
Commissioner Samuelian, a referral to the Neighborhoods and Quality of Life Committee to
discuss lighting at Belle Isle Park and potential avenues for enhancement.
Residents of Belle Isle have reported concerns regarding the lack of lighting at Belle Isle Park
and corresponding safety concerns. Miami Beach Police has been informed of this issue and is
open to a discussion on the matter.This item asks that the Committee review the current lighting
situation at Belle Isle Park and identify opportunities for lighting and safety enhancements.
ANALYSIS
The Public Works Infrastructure Division staff have assessed Belle Isle Park and surrounding
areas and made the following recommendations:
There are 23 existing holophane light fixtures including 11 on the Park's southern perimeter
road.The cost estimate to replace all 23 light fixtures with new LED lighting is $30,360.
The Dog Park is an area that presently does not have any lighting. There is potential to have 6
poles installed as well as fixtures within its surrounding for an estimated cost of$20,755.
The Park's core area could also benefit from lighting enhancements. The area allows for 8 new
poles to be installed at an estimated cost of$27,664.
The cost estimate for In-house labor and other miscellaneous materials is $31,221. The
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project's estimated total cost is $110,000.
This item was presented at the March 4, 2020 Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee
meeting for further discussion. The need for enhanced lighting was acknowledged at the
Committee and a motion was made to identify and approve funding to be used for this cause,
provide notification to Belle Isle associations and residents, and to bring the item to the March
City Commission for approval.
Results from the 2019 Resident Survey show that 64% of residents rated street lighting as
excellent/good. In order to continue maintaining excellent standards in this area, the City
continues to find alternatives for lighting enhancement throughout the City.
CONCLUSION
Due to diminished revenue being received by the City presently, the Administration
recommends putting forth a capital budget amendment that will include this item at a later date.
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item. pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes No
Legislative Tracking
Public Works
Sponsor
Commissioner Mark Samuelian
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Referral memo
❑ Resolution
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Coversheet Page 1 of 1
Committee Assignments-C4 L
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Commissioner Mark Samuelian
DATE: February 12,2020
SUBJECT:REFERRAL TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE CURRENT
LIGHTING AT BELLE ISLE PARK AND POTENTIAL AVENUES FOR ENHANCEMENT.
ANALYSIS
The residents of Belle Isle have reported concerns regarding the lack of lighting at Belle Isle Park,and corresponding safety concerns that
come from it. Miami Beach Police has been informed of this issue, and is open to a discussion on the matter. This item asks that the
Committee review the current lighting situation at Belle Isle Park and identify opportunities for lighting and safety enhancements.
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a"Residents Right to Does this item utilize G.O.
Know"item,pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes No
Legislative Tracking
Commissioner Mark Samuelian
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