Resolution 2021-31660 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-31660
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 REGARDING THE
USE OF CUSTOM PRINTED WINDSCREENS FOR CITY CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS, AND DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ESTABLISH A
POLICY FOR USE OF CUSTOM PRINTED WINDSCREENS ON CITY
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; AND FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR THE POLICY
TO SPECIFY THAT THE USE OF CUSTOM PRINTED WINDSCREENS SHALL
BE SUBJECT TO AVAILABLE FUNDING AND AT THE DISCRETION OF THE
ADMINISTRATION FOR UPCOMING CITY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
WHEREAS, a discussion was held at the January 28, 2021 Neighborhood and Quality of
Life Committee ("NQLC") meeting regarding the potential use of pre-approved, custom printed
windscreens for construction fencing in City projects in lieu of the standard, plain, green
windscreens currently provided; and
WHEREAS, implementation of custom printed windscreens as visual barriers would
improve the aesthetics of surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, items that will be considered include potential costs, planning and zoning
restrictions, graphic content, and code compliance; and
WHEREAS, current City code allows construction fencing to include artistic murals,
subject to design review approval, and includes regulations regarding size, location and number
of signs; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends establishing a policy to include project
renderings, City logos, project related text, or any other type of graphic that would improve visual
aesthetics for City construction projects, and the selected graphics will be coordinated with the
City's Marketing and Communications Department and reviewed by the Planning Department to
determine appropriateness and full compliance with City code; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of custom fencing screens shall be subject to available
funding and at the discretion of the Administration for upcoming City construction projects; and
WHEREAS, on March 22, 2021, the item was presented at the NQLC meeting and the
NQLC favorably accepted the recommendation from the Administration and it is being presented
to the City Commission for their consideration and approval; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends that the City Commission adopts the
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
accept the recommendation from the Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee regarding the
use of custom printed windscreens for City construction projects, and directing the Administration
to establish a policy for the use of custom printed windscreens on City construction projects; and
further, providing for the policy to specify that the use of custom printed windscreens shall be
subject to available funding and at the discretion of the Administration for upcoming City
construction projects.
PASSED and ADOPTED this a9 day of trier// , 2021.
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Dan Gelber, Mayor
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Raul J.Aguila, Interim City Manager
DATE: April 29, 2021
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 REGARDING
THE USE OF CUSTOM PRINTED WINDSCREENS FOR CITY
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, AND DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION
TO ESTABLISH A POLICY FOR USE OF CUSTOM PRINTED
WINDSCREENS ON CITY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; AND FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR THE POLICY TO SPECIFY THAT THE USE OF CUSTOM
PRINTED WINDSCREENS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO AVAILABLE FUNDING
AND AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ADMINISTRATION FOR UPCOMING
CITY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
RECOMMENDATION
A discussion was held at the January 28, 2021 Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee
meeting regarding the potential use of pre-approved, custom printed windscreens for
construction fencing in City projects in lieu of the standard, plain, green windscreens currently
provided. Implementation of custom printed windscreens as visual barriers would improve the
aesthetics of surrounding areas. Items that will be considered include potential costs, planning
and zoning restrictions, graphic content and code compliance.
Current City code allows construction fencing to include artistic murals, subject to design review
approval, and includes regulations regarding size, location and number of signs.
The Administration recommends establishing a policy to include project renderings, City logos,
project related text, or any other type of graphic that would improve visual aesthetics for City
construction projects. The selected graphics will be coordinated with the City's Marketing and
Communications Department and reviewed by the Planning Department to determine
appropriateness and full compliance with City code. Implementation will be subject to available
funding and at the discretion of the Administration for upcoming City construction projects.
On March 22, 2021, the item was presented at the NQLC meeting. The NQLC favorably
accepted the recommendation from the Administration and it is being presented to the City
Commission for their consideration and approval.
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SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
Not applicable.
Applicable Area
Citywide
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
Strategic Connection
Non-Applicable
Legislative Tracking
Capital Improvement Projects
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