Resolution 2021-31847RESOLUTION NO. 2021-31847
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 JULY
30, 2021 MEETING, AND APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE SABRINA
COHEN FOUNDATION, INC.'S DONATION OF UP TO $73,000.00 FOR
ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO COMPLETE THE INCLUSIVE OUTDOOR
PARK PROJECT AT BEACH VIEW PARK, ADJACENT TO THE FUTURE
SABRINA COHEN ADAPTIVE RECREATION CENTER.
WHEREAS, on October 31, 2017, the City Commission adopted Resolution No.,2017-
30082, approving a Management Agreement (the "Agreement") with the Sabrina Cohen
Foundation (the "Foundation"), for the Foundation to raise the funds and be responsible for all
expenses related to the City's design, development, and construction of an Adaptive Recreation
Center (the "Center") to be located within a portion of the City's P72 surface parking lot at 53rd
Street and Collins Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Agreement provides that the City would be the owner of the Center,
which would primarily be used for providing the general public, and more specifically, persons
living with physical and cognitive disabilities with an access point to the beach and related
beach programming; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, on January 16, 2019, the City Commission approved Amendment No. 1 to
the Agreement 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; and
WHEREAS, on July 31, 2019, the City Commission approved Amendment No. 2 to the
Agreement via Resolution No. 2019-30922, extending the fundraising schedule and deadlines in
the Agreement by 12 months to provide the Foundation with additional time to raise donations
for the design and construction of the Center; and
WHEREAS, due to the COVID-19 emergency, the Foundation was entitled to an
extension to its fundraising schedule and deadline, which is set to expire in September 2021;
and
WHEREAS, funding has been secured through the Miami -Dade County Building Better
Communities General Obligation Bond Program, from which the County has allocated
$577,000, which will be provided to the City on a reimbursement basis, for the design and
construction of public infrastructure improvements associated with the development of an
inclusive outdoor park; and
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2021, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution
No. 2021-31683, accepting a grant allocation, in addition to the $577,000 funding from Miami -
Dade County (Attached to the memorandum accompanying this Resolution as Exhibit "A"), the
Foundation has separately identified $73,000 in additional funds to be donated to the City and
applied to the park project (the "Donation"); and
WHEREAS, during the July 30, 2021 Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee
(the "Committee") meeting, the Committee recommended that the City Commission accept the
Donation of $73,000 from the Foundation towards the inclusive outdoor park and beach project;
and
WHEREAS, through a separate resolution, the City may authorize the Administration
to work with the Foundation on leveraging additional funding for the project, through various
sponsorship opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends accepting the recommendation of the
Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee at its July 30, 2021 meeting to accept the
donation by the Sabrina Cohen Foundation, Inc. of up to $73,000 in additional funding to be
applied toward the inclusive outdoor park project at Beach View Park, adjacent to the future
Adaptive Recreation Center.
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 approve and accept the recommendation of the Finance and Economic
Resiliency Committee, at its July 30, 2021 meeting, to accept the Sabrina Cohen Foundation,
Inc.'s donation of up to $73,000 for additional funding to be applied toward the inclusive outdoor
park project at Beach View Park, adjacent to the future adaptive recreation center.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 17th day of September 2021.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: September 17, 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 JULY
30, 2021 MEETING, AND APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE SABRINA
COHEN FOUNDATION, INC.'S DONATION OF UP TO $73,000.00 FOR
ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO COMPLETE THE INCLUSIVE OUTDOOR
PARK PROJECT AT BEACH VIEW PARK, ADJACENT TO THE FUTURE
SABRINA COHEN ADAPTIVE RECREATION CENTER.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends accepting the recommendation of the Finance and Economic
Resiliency Committee, at its July 30, 2021 meeting, to accept the Sabrina Cohen Foundation,
I nc.'s donation of up to $73,000 for additional funding to be applied toward the inclusive outdoor
park project at Beach View Park, adjacent to the future adaptive recreation center.
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 (the "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 -
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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 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.
The Foundation has worked with the County to secure funding for an accessible park to
complement the mission of the future the Center. Funding has been secured through the Miami -
Dade County Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond Program, from which the
County has allocated $577,000 for the design and construction of public infrastructure
improvements associated with the development of an inclusive outdoor park. The funds will be
provided to the City on a reimbursement basis. On April 29, 2021, the Mayor and City
Commission adopted Resolution No. 2021-31683, accepting a grant allocation. In addition to
the $577,000 (Exhibit "A"), the Foundation has separately identified $73,000 in additional funds
to be donated to the City and applied to the project
ANALYSIS
During the July 30, 2021 Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee meeting, the
Committee approved to accept up to $73,000 from the Foundation towards the inclusive
outdoor park and beach project.
Through a separate resolution, the City will be authorizing Administration to work with the
Foundation on leveraging additional funding for the project, through various sponsorship
opportunities.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
N/A
Amount(s)/Account(s):
N/A
Applicable Area
Middle Beach
Is this a "Residents Right
to Know" item, pursuant to
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes
Strategic Connection
Non -Applicable
Legislative Tracking
Parks and Recreation
Does this item utilize G.O.
Bond Funds?
No
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ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Exhibit A— Miami- Dade County Resolution No. R-913-04
Resolution
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OFFICIAL FILE COPY
CLERK OF TIM BOARD
OF COUNTY COADAISSIONRS
3QA3dI DADS COMM. FLORIDA
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Chairman Jose "Pepe" Diaz
and Members, Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Geri Bonzon-Keenan
County Attorney
Agenda Item No. 5(C)
DATE: April 20, 2021
SUBJECT: Resolution approving significant
modification to Building Better
Communities General Obligation
Bond ("Bond") Program Project
No. 161- "Unincorporated
Municipal Service Area —
Infrastructure Improvements",
as identified in Appendix A to
Resolution No. R-913-04, after
a public hearing, to change the
project name and location;
approving allocation of
$577,000.00 to the City of Miami
Beach of Project No. 161 funds
for infrastructure improvements
associated with development
of Sabrina Cohen Adaptive
Recreation Center to be built
at 5301 Collins Avenue, Miami
Beach, Florida 33140
Resolution No. R-257-21
The accompanying resolution was prepared and placed on the agenda at the request of Prime Sponsor
Commissioner Eileen Higgins.
GBK/smm
Geri Bonzon-Keenan
County Attorney
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@ MEMORANDUM
(Revised)
TO: Honorable Chairman Jose "Pepe" Diaz
and Members, Board of County Commissioners
FROM: gonion -Keenan
County Attorney
Please note any items checked.
DATE: April 20, 2021
SUBJECT: Agenda Item No. 5(C)
"3 -Day Rule" for committees applicable if raised
6 weeks required between first reading and public hearing
4 weeks notification to municipal officials required prior to public
hearing
Decreases revenues or increases expenditures without balancing budget
Budget required
Statement of fiscal impact required
Statement of social equity required
Ordinance creating a new board requires detailed County Mayor's
report for public hearing
No committee review
Applicable legislation requires more than a majority vote (i.e., 2/3's
present , 2/3 membership , 3/5's , unanimous , CDMP
7 vote requirement per 2-116.1(3)(h) or (4)(c) , CDMP 2/3 vote
requirement per 2-116.1(3)(h) or (4)(c) , or CDMP 9 vote
requirement per 2-116.1(4)(c)(2) _ ) to approve
Current information regarding funding source, index code and available
balance, and available capacity (if debt is contemplated) required
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Approved Mayor
Veto
Override
RESOLUTION NO.
R-257-21
Agenda Item No. 5(C)
4-20-21
RESOLUTION APPROVING SIGNIFICANT MODIFICATION
TO BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES GENERAL
OBLIGATION BOND ("BOND") PROGRAM PROJECT NO.
161 - "UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREA —
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS", AS IDENTIFIED IN
APPENDIX A TO RESOLUTION NO. R-913-04, AFTER A
PUBLIC HEARING, TO CHANGE THE PROJECT NAME AND
LOCATION; APPROVING ALLOCATION OF $577,000.00 TO
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH OF PROJECT NO. 161 FUNDS
FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED
WITH DEVELOPMENT OF SABRINA COHEN ADAPTIVE
RECREATION CENTER TO BE BUILT AT 5301 COLLINS
AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33140
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. R-914-04 ("Public Infrastructure Resolution"), the
voters of Miami -Dade County (the "County") approved the issuance of general obligation bonds in a
principal amount not to exceed $352,182,000.00 to construct and improve walkways, bikeways,
bridges and access to the Seaport and other municipal and neighborhood infrastructure improvements
to enhance quality of life; and
WHEREAS, Appendix A to the Public Infrastructure Resolution lists projects eligible for
funding from the Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond Program (the "Bond
Program") by project number, municipal project location, Commission district, project name, project
description, street address and allocation; and
WHEREAS, one of the original projects listed in Appendix A to the Public Infrastructure
Resolution is Project No. 161 — "Unincorporated Municipal Service Area — Infrastructure
Improvements" ("Project No. 161") in Commission District 5, with a municipal project location of
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Agenda Item No. 5(C)
Page No. 2
unincorporated Miami -Dade County, a project location of "various", an original allocation of
$577,000.00 and a project description as follows: "Various infrastructure improvements to include
but not be limited to: sidewalks, resurfacing and guardrails in District 5"; and
WHEREAS, to date, no funds from Project No. 161 have been spent; and
WHEREAS, according the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau, nearly one in five U.S. residents have
a disability; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach (the "City"), in collaboration with the Sabrina Cohen
Foundation (the "Foundation'), is in the process of developing the Sabrina Cohen Foundation
Adaptive Recreation Center at 5301 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida 33140 which will consist
of a City -owned building (the "Center") for community wellness and recreation programs focusing
on persons with various disability needs along with associated public, outdoor facilities and amenities
(the "project"); and
WHEREAS, the project is located on the beach and will be open to, and serve, all County
residents and visitors worldwide; and
WHEREAS, the project will be unique in Florida and the United States as it will provide
access to the beach as well as a state-of-the-art health and wellness facility for County residents,
tourists worldwide and visitors living with disabilities and mobility challenges; and
WHEREAS, since 2016, the Foundation has hosted Adaptive Beach Days twice a month to
provide access to the beach and ocean for disabled individuals, veterans, children with special needs,
and the elderly; and
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Agenda Item No. 5(C)
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WHEREAS, the project will be developed in two phases, consisting of the outdoor public
access space and amenities as phase 1 to allow for year-round access to the beach, and the Center as
phase 2; and
WHEREAS, the Center and outdoor public access space will be equipped with adaptable
playgrounds, picnic areas, accessible walkways, and exercise equipment, and additional quality of
life improvements for the community at large; and
WHEREAS, the Center and surrounding outdoor public space will put the County, the City,
South Florida, and Florida on the map as a welcoming and accommodating destination for those with
disabilities and their families; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the County, the City, and the Foundation is to improve the quality
of life and make the County an accessible place for residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the project will, most importantly, be an invaluable amenity and service to
County residents and visitors worldwide that are physically disabled and allow them to enjoy the
beach; and
WHEREAS, the project will be developed, owned and operated by the City and the design
and construction of the public infrastructure improvements needed for the project are approximately
$650,000.00, which will be developed as part of phase 1; and
WHEREAS, this Board desires to approve a significant modification of Project No. 161 to
modify the municipal project location from "UMSA" to "Miami Beach" and the name of Project No.
161 from "Unincorporated Municipal Service Area — Infrastructure Improvements" to "Infrastructure
Improvements"; and
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Agenda Item No. 5(C)
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WHEREAS, this Board further desires to approve an allocation of $577,000.00 of Project
No. 161 funds to the City for the design and construction of the public infrastructure improvements
associated with the project; and
WHEREAS, the Project No. 161 funds will go towards development of phase 1 of the project,
and the Foundation has identified the remaining $73,000.00 in additional funds necessary to complete
phase 1; and
WHEREAS, the City's contribution to the project is the public land and the Center,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board:
Section 1. After a public hearing, approves the significant modification of Project No.
161 to modify the municipal project location from "UMSA" to "Miami Beach" and the name of
Project No. 161 from "Unincorporated Municipal Service Area — Infrastructure Improvements" to
"Infrastructure Improvements".
Section 2. Approves the allocation of $577,000.00 of Project No. 161 funds to the City
for the design and construction of the public infrastructure improvements associated with the project.
The Prime Sponsor of the foregoing resolution is Commissioner Eileen Higgins. It was
offered by Commissioner Eileen Higgins , who moved its adoption. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, III and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows:
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Agenda Item No. 5(C)
Page No. 5
Jose "Pepe" Diaz, Chairman aye
Oliver G. Gilbert, III, Vice -Chairman aye
Sen. Rene Garcia
aye
Keon Hardemon
aye
Sally A. Heyman
aye
Danielle Cohen Higgins
aye
Eileen Higgins
aye
Joe A. Martinez
aye
Kionne L. McGhee
aye
Jean Monestime
aye
Raquel A. Regalado
aye
Rebeca Sosa
aye
Sen. Javier D. Souto
aye
The Chairperson thereupon declared this resolution duly passed and adopted this 20'' day of
April, 2021. This resolution shall become effective upon the earlier of (1) 10 days after the date of
its adoption unless vetoed by the County Mayor, and if vetoed, shall become effective only upon an
override by this Board, or (2) approval by the County Mayor of this resolution and the filing of this
approval with the Clerk of the Board.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY ITS BOARD OF
C0.0 M Mss COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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could m HARVEY RUVIN, CLERK
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By: Melissa Adames
Deputy Clerk
Approved by County Attorney as
to form and legal sufficiency.
Monica Rizo Perez
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