Resolution 2023-32760RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32760
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, BY 5/7TH VOTE,
FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 13,
2023, PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-504 (A) OF THE CITY CODE, THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A MEMORIAL PLAQUE LOCATED WITHIN
HISTORIC CITY HALL, IN MEMORY OF HARVEY RUVIN.
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
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.
WHEREAS, on July 26, 2023, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution
No. 2023-32688 accepting the recommendation of the Committee to approve the
establishment of a memorial plaque within Historic City Hall, and set a public hearing on
September 13, 2023, pursuant to Section 82-504 (a) (6) of the City Code, directing the
City Clerk to provide public notice of the hearing.
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, by 5/7ths vote, following a duly noticed public hearing on
September 13, 2023, pursuant to Section 82-504(a) of the City Code, the establishment
of a memorial plaque, located within Historic City Hall, in memory of Harvey Ruvin.
PASSED and ADOPTED this f' day of S'Pp M&ev' 2023.
ATTEST: Dan Gelber, Mayor
SEP 2 0 2023
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
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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 13, 2023
1:30 p.m. Public Hearing
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, BY 5/7TH VOTE, FOLLOWING
A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2023,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-504 (A) OF THE CITY CODE, THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A MEMORIAL PLAQUE LOCATED WITHIN
HISTORIC CITY HALL, IN MEMORY OF HARVEY RUVIN.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends the Mayor and City Commission adopt the Resolution.
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" or the "Committee") to discuss and recommend naming a
public facility to commemorate Harvey Ruvin.
On June 21, 2023, the Committee discussed the item and recommended in favor of
establishing a memorial plaque at the Courthouse lobby within Historic City Hall, located at 1130
Washington Avenue (the "Project"), in Harvey Ruvin's honor.
On July 26, 2023, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2023-32688
accepting the recommendation from the June 21, 2023, PSNQLC meeting to approve the
establishment of a memorial plaque within Historic City Hall to commemorate Harvey Ruvin.
Furthermore, said Resolution set a public hearing on September 13, 2023, pursuant to Section
82-504(a) of the City Code, to consider whether to approve the proposed memorial
establishment by a 5/7ths vote; and directed ttie City Clerk to provide public notice of the
hearing consistent with the requirements of Section 82-504(a)(6).
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
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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 Cleric 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 Counbes, Vice -President of the Intemabonal 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.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The fiscal impact for this Project is approximately $500.00.
Amount(s)/Account(s):
Funding for this Project has been appropriated in the following account:
520-1720-000342-
The Administration recommends approving by 5/7ths vote, the establishment of a memorial plaque
within Historic City Hall, in memory of Harvey Ruvin, following a duly noticed public hearing
pursuant to Section 82-504(a) of the City Code.
Applicable Area
South Beach
City Code Section
Yes
Strategic Connection
Non -Applicable
Legislative Tracking
Facilities and Fleet Management
Sponsor
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
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