Resolution 2023-32688 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32688
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION
OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE
COMMITTEE, MADE AT ITS JUNE 21, 2023 MEETING,AND APPROVING
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MEMORIAL PLAQUE, LOCATED WITHIN
HISTORIC CITY HALL, IN MEMORY OF HARVEY RUVIN; SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2023, PURSUANT TO SECTION
82-504 OF THE CITY CODE, TO CONSIDER WHETHER TO APPROVE
THE PROPOSED MEMORIAL BY A 5/7TH VOTE; AND DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO PROVIDE PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE HEARING
CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 82-504 (A)(6).
WHEREAS, Harvey Ruvin was a resident of the City of Miami Beach and the
longest-serving elected official in Miami Dade County, covering a span of nearly 55 years;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ruvin was first elected to public office in 1968, serving as Mayor
of the City of North Bay Village, was later elected in 1972 as Commissioner to the County,
where he served for twenty years, and in 1992, Mr. Ruvin was elected to the Office of the
Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts, where he was re-elected five times and held office
for almost thirty years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ruvin was a staunch defender of Miami-Dade's environment and
life-long advocate of environmental issues, and during his tenure as Commissioner, he
spearheaded the beach renourishment project; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ruvin was also affiliated with variety of organizations throughout
his distinguished career, where he served as Chairman of the South Florida Regional
Planning Council, President of the National Association of Counties,Vice-President of the
International Council of Local Environment Initiatives, Chairman of the County's Climate
Change Advisory Task Force, as well as its Sea Level Rise Task Force, among others;
and
WHEREAS, at the February 1, 2023 City Commission meeting, the Mayor and City
Commission referred a discussion item regarding naming a public facility in honor of
Harvey Ruvin to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee (the
"Committee"); and
WHEREAS, at its June 21, 2023 meeting, the Committee discussed and
recommended the installation of a commemorative plaque at the Courthouse lobby within
the Historic City Hall, located at 1130 Washington Avenue to commemorate Mr. Harvey
Ruvin; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 82-504(a) of the City Code, establishing a
memorial requires a public hearing, with notice of the public hearing regarding the
establishment of the memorial plaque published at least ten days prior to the hearing in
a newspaper of general circulation in the City.
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 of the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality
of Life Committee, made at its June 21, 2023 meeting, and approve the establishment of
a memorial plaque, located within Historic City Hall, in memory of Harvey Ruvin; set a
public hearing on September 13, 2023, pursuant to Section 82-504 of the City Code, to
consider whether to approve the proposed memorial establishment by 5/7ths vote; and
direct the City Clerk to provide public notice of the hearing consistent with the
requirements of Section 82-504(a)(6). 'j'
PASSED and ADOPTED this 0 day of J�l I 2023.
ATTEST:
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Dan Gelber, Mayor
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: July 26, 2023
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE
COMMITTEE AT ITS JUNE 21, 2023 MEETING TO APPROVE THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A MEMORIAL PLAQUE LOCATED WITHIN
HISTORIC CITY HALL, IN MEMORY OF HARVEY RUVIN; SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2023, PURSUANT TO SECTION
82-504 OF THE CITY CODE, TO CONSIDER WHETHER TO APPROVE
THE PROPOSED MEMORIAL BY A 5/7THS VOTE; AND DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO PROVIDE PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE HEARING
CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 82-504 (A)(6).
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends the Mayor and City Commission adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
On February 1, 2023, at the request of Commissioner Alex Fernandez, the Mayor and City
Commission approved the referral of item C4 U to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality
of Life Committee (PSNQLC) to discuss and recommend naming a public facility to
commemorate Harvey Ruvin.
ANALYSIS
Harvey Ruvin was a resident of the City of Miami Beach and the longest-serving elected official
in Miami Dade County, covering a span of nearly 55 years. Mr. Ruvin was first elected to public
office in 1968, serving as Mayor of the City of North Bay Village. He was later elected in 1972
as Commissioner to the County, where he served for twenty years. In 1992, Mr. Ruvin was
elected to the Office of the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts, where he was re-elected five
times and held office for almost thirty years.
Mr. Ruvin was a staunch defender of Miami-Dade's environment and life-long advocate of
environmental issues. During his tenure as Commissioner, he spearheaded the beach
renourishment project that began in 1977, which established dunes along the beaches to
address erosion occurring from Government cut to Haulover. As Clerk of Courts, he was
awarded the Public Technologist of the Year in 2003, by the Public Technology Institute, for his
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office's efforts in making public records more accessible to the public online. Mr. Ruvin was also
affiliated with variety of organizations throughout his distinguished career. He served as
Chairman of the South Florida Regional Planning Council, President of the National Association
of Counties, Vice-President of the International Council of Local Environment Initiatives,
Chairman of the County's Climate Change Advisory Task Force, as well as its Sea Level Rise
Task Force, among others.
Upon review of Commissioner this request, the Administration recommends honoring the life
and accomplishments of Harvey Ruvin with a memorial plaque to be installed at the lobby of the
courthouse in Historic City Hall, located at 1130 Washington Avenue (the Project). The Project
will consist of installation of the commemorative plaque, including design,fabrication, installation,
and necessary improvements to the area.
On June 21, 2023, the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee discussed
the item and recommended in favor of establishing a memorial plaque in Harvey Ruvin's honor.
Pursuant to Section to 82-504 (a)of the City Code,this recommendation is being transmitted to
the Mayor and City Commission for consideration and, consistent with the requirements of
Section 82-504 (a)(6),setting a public hearing for September 13, 2023.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The fiscal impact for this Project is approximately$500.00.
Am ou nt(s)/Accou nt(s):
Funding for this Project has been appropriated in the following account:
520=1720-000342-
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends adopting the Resolution accepting the recommendation of
Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee at its June 21, 2023, meeting to
establish a memorial plaque in honor of Harvey Ruvin located at the lobby of the courthouse
within Historic City Hall. Furthermore, said Resolution setting a public hearing on September 13,
2023, to consider whether to approve the proposed memorial by a 5/7ths vote; and directing the
City Clerk to provide public notice of the hearing consistent with the requirements of Section 82-
504(a)(6)of the City Code.
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
Strategic Connection
Non-Applicable
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Legislative Tracking
Facilities and Fleet Management
Sponsor
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
ATTACHMENTS:
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City
Commission
FROM: Aline T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: July 26, 2023
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION
OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE
COMMITTEE AT ITS MARCH 22, 2023 MEETING TO APPROVE THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A MEMORIAL PLAQUE LOCATED WITHIN
HISTORIC CITY HALL, IN MEMORY OF HARVEY RUVIN; SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 13,2023,PURSUANT TO SECTION
82.504 OF THE CITY CODE, TO CONSIDER WHETHER TO APPROVE
THE PROPOSED MEMORIAL BY A 5/7TH VOTE; AND DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO PROVIDE PUBLIC NOTICE OF THE HEARING
CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 82-504(A)(6).
BACKGROUND
On February 1, 2023, at the request of Commissioner Alex Fernandez, the Mayor and City
Commission approved the referral of item C4 U to the Public Safety and Neighborhood
Quality of Life Committee (PSNQLC)to discuss and recommend naming a public facility to
commemorate Harvey Ruvin.
ANALYSIS
Harvey Ruvin was a resident of the City of Miami Beach and the longest-serving elected
official in Miami. Dade County, covering a span of nearly 55 years. Mr. Ruvin was first
elected to public office in 1968, serving as Mayor of the City of North Bay Village. He was
later elected in1972 as Commissioner to the County, where he served for twenty years. In
1992, Mr. Ruvin was elected to the Office of the Miami-Dade County Clerk of Courts,where
he was re-elected five times and held office for almost thirty years.
Mr. Ruvin was a staunch defender of Miami-Dade's environment and life-long advocate of
environmental issues. During his tenure as Commissioner, he spearheaded the beach
renourishment project that began in 1977, which established dunes along the beaches to
address erosion occurring from Government cut to Haulover. As Clerk of Courts, he was
awarded the Public Technologist of the Year in 2003, by the Public Technology Institute,for
his office's efforts in making public records more accessible to the public online. Mr. Ruvin
was also affiliated with variety of organizations throughout his distinguished career. He
served as Chairman of the South Florida Regional Planning Council, President of the
National Association of Counties, Vice-President of the International Council of Local
Environment Initiatives, Chairman of the County's Climate Change Advisory Task Force, as
well as its Sea Level Rise Task Force, among others.
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Commission Memorandum
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Upon review of Commissioner this request, the Administration recommends honoring the
life and accomplishments of Harvey Ruvin with a memorial plaque to be installed on the at
the lobby of the courthouse in Historic City Hall, located at 1130 Washington Avenue (the..
Project). The Project will consist of installation of the commemorative plaque, including
design, fabrication, installation, and necessary improvements to the area.
On June 23,2023,the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee discussed
the item and recommended in favor of establishing a memorial plaque in Harvey Ruvin's
honor. Pursuant to Section to 82-504 (a) of the City Code, this recommendation is being
transmitted to the Mayor and City Commission for consideration and, consistent with the
requirements of Section 82-504 (a)(6), setting a public hearing for September 17, 2023.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends adopting the Resolution accepting the recommendation of
Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee at its June 23, 2023, meeting to
establish a memorial plaque in honor of Harvey Ruvin located lobby of the courthouse within
Historic City Hall. Furthermore, said Resolution setting a public hearing on September 17,
2023 to consider whether to approve the proposed memorial by a 5/7ths vote; and directing
the City Clerk to provide public notice of the hearing consistent with the requirements of
Section 82-504(a)(6)of the City Code.
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