Resolution 2023-32485RESOLUTION NoJ 2023-32485
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE ADMINISTRATION'S
RECOMMENDATION TO ALLOCATE UP TO $1,500,000 FROM THE GENERAL
OBLIGATION BOND FOR ARTS & CULTURE - MISCELLANEOUS ARTS &
CULTURE PROJECTS CATEGORY TO THE RENOVATION OF THE COLLINS
PARK ROTUNDA AS A PERFORMING ARTS VENUE.
WHEREAS,. on July 20, 2022, the Mayor and Commission approved Resolution 2022-
32261, authorizing a special election, submitting to the electorate of the City of Miami Beach a
question asking whether the City should be authorized to issue general obligation bonds, not
exceeding $159,000,000, to improve facilities for resiliency of arts and cultural institutions
throughout the city, including museums, performance venues, artistic playgrounds, senior/cultural
centers, Botanical Garden, aquatic sculpture park, and related artist/workforce housing ("Arts and
Culture Bonds"); and
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2022, the voters of the City of Miami Beach approved the
issuance of $159 million in Arts and Culture Bonds; and
WHEREAS, the final approved list of projects (Exhibit A) included a $3 million allocation
for Miscellaneous Arts & Culture Projects, to be vetted at a future date; and
WHEREAS, the City is currently working on the renovation of the Collins Park Rotunda
(the "Rotunda"), an iconic structure located in Collins Park at the Southwest corner of 22"d Street
and Collins Avenue (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Rotunda, previously a multi -purpose room that was connected to the
former Miami Beach Public Library and Arts Center, is currently not habitable and does not contain
life safety systems, running water, HVAC, electricity, ADA accessibility. and restrooms, among
other needs; and
WHEREAS, the scope of work of the Project includes the renovation of the Rotunda so
that it can serve as a performing arts venue, as well as the addition of restrooms and covered
walkways (Exhibit B); and
WHEREAS, the Project has been approved by the Historic Preservation Board and Miami
Dade -County DERM, and is currently under review by the City of Miami Beach Building
Department; and
WHEREAS, upon approval of all permits, which is anticipated to occur in late
February/early March 2023, an Invitation to Bid (ITB) will be issued for the selection of the General
Contractor for the Project; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that construction will commence in the fall of 2023 and last
for 9 months; and
WHEREAS, the total project budget is currently estimated at over $2.6 million, and the
current approved budget is $1.2 million; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated funding gap..'is. estimated at over $1.4 million; and
WHEREAS, the City has submitted a grant application through the State of Florida Cultural
Facilities program in the amount of $445,419; and
WHEREAS, if the City is successful in securing the grant, the grant award will 'assist in
reducing the funding.gap.
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 approve the Administration's recommendation to allocate up to $1,500,000 from the
=General Obligation Bond for Arts. & Culture — Miscellaneous Arts & Culture Projects category to
the renovation of the Collins Park Rotunda as a performing arts venue.
PASSED and ADOPTED: this day of ebruetf 2023.
Dan Gelber, Mayor
ATTEST:
FEB 0 8 2023
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk .
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MIAMIBEACH Resolutions - R7 F
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manag
DATE: February 1, 2023
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE ADMINISTRATION'S RECOMMENDATION TO
ALLOCATE UP TO $1,500,000 FROM THE GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND FOR ARTS &
CULTURE - MISCELLANEOUS ARTS & CULTURE PROJECTS CATEGORY TO THE
RENOVATION OF THE COLLINS PARK ROTUNDA AS A PERFORMING ARTS VENUE.
BACKGROUND
On July 20, 2022, the Mayor and Commission approved Resolution 2022-32261, authorizing a special
election, submitting to the electorate of the City of Miami Beach the question asking whether City shall be
authorized to issue general obligation bonds, not exceeding $159,000,000; to improve facilities for
resiliency of arts and cultural institutions throughout the city, including museums, performance venues,
artistic playgrounds, senior/cultural centers, Botanical Garden, aquatic sculpture park, and related
artist/workforce housing.
On November 8, 2022, the voters of the City of Miami Beach approved the issuance of $159 million in Arts
and Culture Bonds.
The final approved list of projects (Attachment A) included a $3 million allocation for Miscellaneous Arts &
Culture Projects, to be vetted at a future date.
ANALYSIS
The City is currently working on the renovation of an iconic structure, the Collins Park Performing Arts
Venue Rotunda (Rotunda) located in Collins Park at the Southwest comer of 22"d Street and Collins
Avenue along with the Bass Museum and Miami City Ballet. The area is considered to be the City's cultural
hub. This project will renovate the Rotunda to a performing arts venue and will provide a space for
presenting arts organizations and artists to create, display and perform. Currently, the City's cultural
facilities are designed only for larger scale performances.. This will provide smaller organizations with an
affordable venue. This renovation will result in additional and varied cultural events and performances,
increased cultural enrichment, improved quality of life and increased economic impact for local restaurants
and hotels.
The Rotunda building, as it exists today, contains deficient structural, mechanical, and electrical systems, a
series of code violations including building code, structural and ADA violations that need to be corrected.
In addition, the stage/performance area needs to be renovated. The Rotunda was constructed in 1961 and
remains unchanged from the original construction.
The Rotunda is approximately 1,830 square feet in total with 1,346 'square feet being assembly area to
serve 192 occupants. Currently, the Rotunda is not habitable and does not contain life safety systems,
running water, HVAC, electricity, ADA accessibility and restrooms, among other needs. The scope
includes renovation of the Rotunda, as well as the addition of restrooms and covered walkways
(Attachment B).
The project is currently in the permitting phase. It has been approved by the Historic Preservation Board
and Miami Dade County DERM, and is under review by the City of Miami Beach Building Department.
Upon approval of all permits, an Invitation to Bid will be issued, for the selection of the General Contractor
for the project, scheduled to begin in late February/early March 2023. Construction is anticipated 'to
commence Fall 2023 and last for 9 months.
The total budget required for the renovation of the Rotunda and the construction of new restrooms and
covered walkways is anticipated at over $2.6 million. The current approved project budget is $1.2 million.
The anticipated funding gap is estimated at over $1.4 million. The City was presented with an opportunity
to submit a grant application through the State of Florida Cultural Facilities program in the amount of
$445,419. If the City is successful in securing the grant awarded, the funding will assist in reducing the
funding gap.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
N/A
CONCLUSION
The administration recommends including the Collins Park Rotunda in the list of projects to be funded by
the Arts and Culture Bonds — Miscellaneous Arts & Culture Projects Category in the amount of up to $1.5
million, to cover the currentproject funding gap.
Applicable Area
Middle Beach
Is this a "Residents Right
To Know" item, pursuant to
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes
Does this item utilize G.O.
Bond Funds
Yes
Strategic Connection
Prosperity — Market and promote Miami Beach as a world class arts,.and quality entertainment destination.
Legislative Tracking
G.O. Bond
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A — Final. List of projects
Attachment B — Collins Park. Performing Arts Venue Rotunda Renderings
Resolution
ATTACHMENT A
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G.O. BOND for ARTS & CULTURE
FINAL SUMMARY
-ALL fA61l M Annunla
Bass Museum of Art
Miami City Ballet
Fillmore Miami Beach
Colony Theater
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Art Deco Welcome Center
New World Symphony
Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach
Byron Carlyle Theater
North Beach Oceanfront Center
Miami New Drama at Collins Park Garage
Miami Beach Bandshell
The Wolfsonian - FIU
The Jewish Museum of Florida - FIU
Other Cultural Institutions Total
OTHER PROJECTS) ENHANCEMENTS
15 Artistic Playgrounds
16 Aquatic Sculpture Park
17 Miscellaneous Arts & Culture Projects
18 Workforce Housing for Cultural Institutions
Other Projects Total
$
20,100,000
$
16,000,000
$
29,100,000
$
7,480,000
$
6,270,000
$
1,420,000
$
5,700,000
$
7,150,000
$
30,570,000
$
1,950,000
$
7,670,000
$
3,770,000
$
5,000,000
$
750,000
$ 142,930,000
$ 3,835,000
$
5,000,000
$
3,000,000
$
4,000,000
$151835,000
TOTAL 1 $ 158,765,000
TOTAL (rounded up) 1 $159,000,000
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ATTACHMENT B
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