Resolution 2021-31751 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-31751
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO APPROPRIATE
AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $2.5 MILLION, FOR THE
CITY TO MATCH FUTURE DONATIONS MADE TO THE
SABRINA COHEN FOUNDATION, FOR THE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SABRINA COHEN
FOUNDATION ADAPTIVE FITNESS AND RECREATION
CENTER TO BE LOCATED AT 53RD STREET AND
COLLINS AVENUE, PROVIDED THAT THE FOUNDATION
RAISE THE FUNDS WITHIN A PERIOD OF TIME TO BE
DETERMINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2021, the Finance & Economic Resiliency Committee
("FERC") discussed an item referred by Commissioner Arriola to consider the City
appropriating $2 million for the Sabrina Cohen Foundation Adaptive Fitness and
Recreation Center (the "Project") that will serve as a first-class accessible amenity for
people from our community with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, on October 31, 2017, the City Commission adopted Resolution No.
2017-30082, approving a Management Agreement with the Sabrina Cohen Foundation
(the "Foundation"), for the Foundation to raise the funds and be responsible for all of the
expenses related to the City's design, development, and construction of an Adaptive
Recreation Center to be located within a portion of the City's P72 surface parking lot at
53rd Street and Collins Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Management Agreement provides that the City would be the
owner of the Center, which would be used for the primary purpose of providing the
general public and, specifically persons living with physical and cognitive disabilities
with an accessible access point to the beach and related beach programming; and
WHEREAS, on July 2, 2018, pursuant to the Management Agreement's terms,
the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2018-30377, approving the Foundation's
proposed Concept Plan for the Project; and
WHEREAS, on January 16, 2019, the City Commission approved Amendment
No. 1 via Resolution No. 2019-30671, updating certain technical references, consistent
with the Concept Plan approved by the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, on July 31, 2019, the City Commission approved Amendment No.
2 via Resolution' No. 2019-30922, extending the fundraising schedule and deadlines in
the Agreement by 12 months in order to provide the Foundation with additional time to
raise donations for the design and construction of the Adaptive Recreation Center; and
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WHEREAS, due to the COVID-19 emergency, the Foundation was entitled to
an extension to their fundraising schedule and deadline, which is set to expire in
September 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Project includes a new 3 story wellness center that will house
an adaptive gym, rooftop pool, robotics lab, locker rooms, and storage space for the
Beach Days program, with planned services that includes a resource library, yoga and
meditation classes and various therapy forms (water, art, dance, music); and
WHEREAS, the cost of the Project is currently estimated at $15 to $20 million,
to be funded by private donations; and
WHEREAS, in April 2021, a new beachfront observation deck and park
designed to be accessible for people with disabilities was funded for$577,000 in Miami-
Dad'e County general obligation bond; and
WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade County beachfront observation deck is separate
from the Adaptive Recreation Center and not included in the Management Agreement;
and
WHEREAS, on April 21, 2021, the Mayor and City Commission approved a
settlement agreement between Ocean Terrace Holding and its related entities ("Ocean
Terrace") and the City which provided for a $3 million contribution to the City; and
WHEREAS, of the total $3 million contribution to the City pursuant to the
Settlement Agreement with Ocean Terrace, $1 million is earmarked for the 72nd Street
Community Complex, and $400,000 is needed to cover the legal fees for the settlement
agreement, leaving a total of $1.6 million that is uncommitted and available to fund a
capital project; and
WHEREAS, during the June 11, 2021 FERC meeting, the Committee
recommended that the City appropriate and match, dollar for dollar, future donations
made to the Foundation for the design and construction of the Project, up to an amount
not-to-exceed $1.6 million, and provided further that the Foundation be required to raise
the funds within a period of time specified by the Mayor and City Commission; and
WHEREAS, during the June 23, 2021 City Commission Meeting, following a
presentation by the Foundation, the City Commission an appropriation to the
Foundation, to match future donations made to the Foundation for the design and
construction of the Project, up to an amount not-to-exceed $2.5 million, and provided
further that the Foundation be required to raise the funds within a period of time
specified by the Mayor and City Commission.
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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 the City to appropriate an amount not-to-exceed $2.5 Million, for.the City to
Match future donations made to the Sabrina Cohen Foundation, for the design:and
construction of the Sabrina Cohen Foundation Adaptive Fitness and.Recreation Center,
to be located at 53rd Street and Collins Avenue, provided that the Foundation raise the
funds within a period of time to be determined by the Mayor and City Commission.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 23rd day.of June, 2021.
ATTEST: Dan Gelber, Mayor
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: June 23, 2021
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE, AT ITS JUNE
11, 2021 MEETING, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO APPROPRIATE AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1.6 MILLION, FOR THE CITY TO MATCH
FUTURE DONATIONS MADE TO THE SABRINA COHEN FOUNDATION,
FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE SABRINA COHEN
FOUNDATION ADAPTIVE FITNESS AND RECREATION CENTER TO BE
LOCATED AT 53RD STREET AND COLLINS AVENUE, PROVIDED THAT
THE FOUNDATION RAISE THE FUNDS WITHIN A PERIOD OF TIME TO
BE DETERMINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION.
RECOMMENDATION
The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee recommends accepting the
recommendation of the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee at its June 11, 2021
meeting, and authorize the City to appropriate an amount not-to-exceed $1.6 Million, for the City
to Match future donations made to the Sabrina Cohen Foundation, for the design and
construction of the Sabrina Cohen Foundation Adaptive Fitness and Recreation Center, to be
located at 53rd Street and Collins Avenue, provided that the Foundation raise the funds within a
period of time to be determined by the Mayor and City Commission.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
This item was referred to the Finance & Economic Resiliency Committee (FERC) at the May
12, 2021 City Commission meeting by Commissioner Arriola. The purpose of the referral is to
consider appropriating $2 million for the Adaptive Fitness and Recreation Center(the "Project")
that will serve as a first-class accessible amenity for people from our community with disabilities.
ANALYSIS
Project Timeline
On October 31, 2017, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2017-30082, approving a
Management Agreement with the Sabrina Cohen Foundation (the "Foundation"), for the
Foundation to raise the funds and be responsible for all of the expenses related to the City's
design, development, and construction of an Adaptive Recreation Center to be located within a
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portion of the City's P72 surface parking lot at 53rd Street and Collins Avenue. The Agreement
provides that the City would be the owner of the Center, which would be used for the primary
purpose of providing the general public and, specifically persons living with physical and
cognitive disabilities with an accessible access point to the beach and related beach
programming.
On July 2, 2018, pursuant to the Agreement's terms, the City Commission adopted Resolution
No. 2018-30377 approving the Foundation's proposed Concept Plan for the Center.
On January 16, 2019, the City Commission approved Amendment No. 1 via Resolution No.
2019-30671 updating certain technical references, consistent with the Concept Plan approved
by the City Commission on July 2, 2018 and applicable provisions of the City Code.
On July 31, 2019, the City Commission approved Amendment No. 2 via Resolution No. 2019-
30922 extending the fundraising schedule and deadlines in the Agreement by 12 months in
order to provide the Foundation with additional time to raise donations for the design and
construction of the Adaptive Recreation Center.
Due to the COVID-19 emergency, the Foundation was entitled to an extension to their
fundraising schedule and deadline,which is set to expire in September 2021.
Project Costs
The project includes a new 3 story wellness center that will house an adaptive gym, rooftop
pool, robotics lab, locker rooms, and storage space for the Beach Days program. Planned
services include a resource library, yoga and meditation classes and various therapy forms
(water, art, dance, music). The cost of the project is currently estimated at$15 to $20 million to
be funded entirely by private donations.
In April 2021, a new beachfront observation deck and park designed to be accessible for
people with disabilities was funded for$577,000 in Miami-Dade County general obligation bond.
This project is separate from the Adaptive Recreation Center and not included in the
management agreement. The City will be meeting with the Foundation to further understand the
scope of work for the beachfront observation deck and park to develop the total project budget.
Ocean Terrace Settlement Agreement
A settlement agreement between Ocean Terrace Holding and its related entities (Ocean
Terrace) and the City was approved by the City Commission on April 21, 2021. Of the total $3
million contribution to the City, $1 million is earmarked for the 72nd Street Community Complex
and $400,000 is needed to cover the legal fees for the settlement agreement, leaving a total of
$1.6 million that is uncommitted and available to fund a capital project.
During the June 11, 2021 FERC meeting, the Committee recommended that the City
appropriate and match, dollar for dollar, future donations made to the Foundation for the design
and construction of the Project, up to an amount not-to-exceed $1.6 million, and provided further
that the Foundation be required to raise the funds within a period of time specified by the Mayor
and City Commission.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
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N/A
Applicable Area
Middle 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
Strategic Connection
Non-Applicable
Legislative Tracking
Parks and Recreation
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Exhibit A—Referral Memo C4C from May 12, 2021 Commission Meeting
❑ Exhibit B—Memo from June 11, 2021 FERC Meeting
❑ Resolution
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Committee Assignments -C4 C
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Commissioner RickyAmola
DATE: May 12, 2021
SUBJECT: REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY
COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS APPROPRIATING $2 MILLION FOR THE
ADAPTIVE FITNESS AND RECREATION CENTER.
ANALYSIS
I am asking the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee to consider appropriating $2
million from the Ocean Terrace settlement for the Adaptive Fitness and Recreational Center
that will serve as a first class accessible amenity for people from our community with disabilities.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
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
Neighborhoods - Evolve parks and green spaces to meet the changing needs of the
community.
Legislative Tracking
Commissioner Ricky Arriola
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM
TO: Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee Members
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: June 11,2021
SUBJECT:DISCUSS APPROPRIATING $2 MILLION FOR THE ADAPTIVE FITNESS
AND RECREATION CENTER OR OTHER CITY PROJECTS
Applicable Area
Not Applicable
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item. pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
0 Memorandum Memo
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM
TO: Members of the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: June 11, 2021
SUBJECT: DISCUSS APPROPRIATING $2 MILLION FOR THE ADAPTIVE FITNESS AND
RECREATION CENTER OR OTHER CITY PROJECTS
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
This item was referred to the Finance & Economic Resiliency Committee (FERC) at the May 12,
2021 City Commission meeting by Commissioner Arriola. The purpose of the referral is to
consider appropriating $2 million for the Adaptive Fitness and Recreation Center that will serve
as a first-class accessible amenity for people from our community with disabilities.
ANALYSIS
Project Timeline
On October 31, 2017, the City Commission adopted.Resolution No. 2017-30082, approving a
Management Agreement with the Sabrina Cohen Foundation, for the Foundation to raise the
funds and be responsible for all of the expenses related to the City's design, development, and
construction of an Adaptive Recreation Center to be located within a portion of the City's P72
surface parking lot at 53rd Street and Collins Avenue. The Agreement provides that the City would
be the owner of the Center,which would be used for the primary purpose of providing the general
public and, specifically persons living with physical and cognitive disabilities with an accessible
access point to the beach and related beach programming.
On July 2, 2018, pursuant to the Agreement's terms, the City Commission adopted Resolution
No. 2018-30377 approving the Foundation's proposed Concept Plan for the Center.
On January 16, 2019,the City Commission approved Amendment No. 1 via Resolution No. 2019-
30671 updating certain technical references, consistent with the Concept Plan approved by the
City Commission on July 2, 2018 and applicable provisions of the City Code.
On July 31, 2019, the City Commission approved Amendment No. 2 via Resolution No. 2019-
30922 extending the fundraising schedule and deadlines in the Agreement by 12 months in order
to provide the Foundation with additional time to raise donations for the design and construction
of the Adaptive Recreation Center. The Agreement was amended as follows:
• 25% of project costs raised (in cash, donation pledges and grant commitments)within 24
months following the City Commission's approval of the Concept Plan (July 2, 2020);
• 50% of project costs raised (in cash, donation pledges and grant commitments)within 36
months following the City Commission's approval of the Concept Plan;
• 100% of project costs raised (in cash, donation pledges and grant commitments) within
48 months following the City Commission's approval of the Concept Plan
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DISCUSS APPROPRIATING$2 MILLION FOR THE ADAPTIVE FITNESS AND RECREATION CENTER OR
OTHER CITY PROJECTS
FERC June 11,2021
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Due to the COVID-19 emergency, the Foundation was entitled to an extension to their fundraising
schedule and deadline, which is set to expire in September 2021. A separate item on this FERC
agenda addresses a potential extension to the fundraising schedule and deadline.
Project Costs
The project includes a new 3 story wellness center that will house an adaptive gym, rooftop pool,
robotics lab, locker rooms, and storage space for the Beach Days program. Planned services
include a resource library, yoga and meditation classes and various therapy forms (water, art,
dance, music). The cost of the project is currently estimated at $15 to $20 million to be funded
entirely by private donations.
In April 2021, a new beachfront observation deck and park designed to be accessible for people
with disabilities was funded for $577,000 in Miami-Dade County general obligation bond. This
project is separate from the Adaptive Recreation Center and not included in the management
agreement. The City will be meeting with the Foundation to further understand the scope of work
for the beachfront observation deck and park to develop the total project budget.
Ocean Terrace Settlement Agreement
A settlement agreement between Ocean Terrace Holding and its related entities (Ocean Terrace)
and the City was approved by the City Commission on April 21, 2021. As part of the settlement
agreement, Ocean Terrace will make a$3 million contribution to the City on the following terms:
• The first payment of $1,000,000 shall occur within 10 days of the execution of the
Settlement Agreement (this amount has been received);
• The second payment of$1,000,000 shall occur on or before September 1, 2021; and
• The third payment of$1,000,000 shall be contributed towards the construction of the 72nd
Street Community Complex and paid on the earlier of the execution of the design-build
agreement for the 72nd Street Community Complex, or April 1, 2022. In the event the City
does not proceed with the 72nd Street Community Complex on or before January 1, 2024,
the City will have the sole discretion to use the $1,000,000 for another project in North
Beach.
Of the total $3 million contribution to the City, $1 million is earmarked for the 72nd Street
Community Complex and $400,000 is needed to cover the legal fees for the settlement
agreement, leaving a total of $1.6 million that is uncommitted and available to fund a capital
project.
Funding Needs
The City has several capital projects that are experiencing high cost inflation due to COVID-19's
impact on the global supply chains. This impact is in addition to normal cost impacts from scope
changes,,cost inflation, permitting delays, competition with private sector construction, etc. The
following are various capital projects with funding that currently have projected funding gaps:
• 72nd Street Community Complex: >$20 million
• Bayshore Park(Par 3): $6 to 7 million
• Fire Station#1: $6 to$10 million
• Maurice Gibb Park: $500K to$1 million
• North Beach Oceanside Park: $2 million
• West Avenue: $15 million
• First Street: $20 million
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OTHER CITY PROJECTS
FERC June 11,2021
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In addition, there are several projects that are currently unfunded:
• Collins Park Cultural Facility
• Byron Carlyle
• Barclay
• Old Fire Station#1
• Fillmore Theater
• Tight Urbanism
CONCLUSION
The City has several capital projects with significant funding gaps as well as other projects that
are currently unfunded. The Administration recommends that the City Commission holistically
evaluate all of the City's capital project funding needs as part of the FY 2022 Budget process
before committing to allocating the $1.6 million available from the Ocean Terrace settlement
agreement to any capital project.
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