2010-27318 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2010-27378
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF 7HE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, JOINING THE CITIES OF CORAL
GABLES, DORAL, HIALEAH, NORTH MIAMI, SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
SOUTH MIAMI, MIAMI GARDENS, THE TOWN OF GOLDEN BEACH,
THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IN
SUPPORTING AND ENDORSING THE SOUTH FLORIDA PARKS
COALITION CHARTER AND THE PRINCIPLES ON WHICH IT tS
ESTABLISHED.
WHEREAS, parks, open spaces, and preserves are vital to the quality of life of
all residents of Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach is committed to the fundamental and
abiding values of equity, recreation opportunities, and environmental stewardship; and
WHEREAS, the South Florida Parks Coalition is comprised of park and
recreational professionals from federal, state, county and city jurisdictions, including
Miami Beach: and
WHEREAS, the South Florida Parks Coalition via its Charter, which is attached
hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, is dedicated to building a
model park system that will foster economic prosperity by promoting a greener,
healthier, and more livable South Florida community; and
WHEREAS, the South Florida Parks Coalition is created to foster a seamless,
connected, and sustainable parks system for the residents of Miami Beach and all
South Florida communities; and
WHEREAS, the South Florida Parks Coalition will meet, collaborate,
coordinate, and share knowledge and professional expertise regarding parks, recreation,
and the conservation of open spaces.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT 7HE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA hereby join the Cities of
Coral Gables, Doral, Hialeah, North Miami, Sunny Isles Beach, South Miami, Miami
Gardens, the Town of Golden Beach, the Village of Key Biscayne, and Miami-Dade
County in supporting and endorsing the South Florida Parks Coalition Charter, and the
principles on which it is established.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 3rd day of February, 2010.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
A resolution supporting and endorsing the South Florida Parks Coalition Charter, attached and
included b reference, and the rinci les on which it is established.
Condensed Title:
Ke Intended Outcome Su orted:
Increase Satisfaction with Recreational Programs
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): Miami Beach Customer Survey
indicates 84.9% of residents rated the City's Recreation programs as either excellent or
ood.
Issue:
Shall the Mayor and City Commission approve this resolution?
The South Florida Park Coalition was established in 2006 in conjunction with the development of
the Miami-Dade County Parks and Open Space Master Plan. The purpose of the Coalition is to
meet, collaborate, and share knowledge and professional expertise regarding park, recreation
and conservation open spaces. The Coalition, which includes representatives from our Parks
and Recreation Administration, has convened to discuss relevant issues, such as green space
management; accessible, diverse and balanced parks system of active and passive recreation
opportunities; and the stewardship of parks, recreation or conservation open spaces. The
Coalition has developed the attached Charter to guide the creation of a seamless and connected
park system for the South Florida community. The Administration views this joint effort to
envision and plan a vision of a seamless, connected, and sustainable parks and recreation for
the South Florida community as valuable. The concepts in the Charter mirror the City's own
progressive approach and vision for our Parks system. Other cities have provided resolutions in
support of this effort. Approval of this resolution is recommended.
Recommendation:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: ~ There are no funding requirements or financial
commitments attached to this action.
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Financial Information:
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: February 3, 2010
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, JOINING THE CITIES OF CORAL GABLES, DORAL, HIALEAH,
NORTH MIAMI, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, SOUTH MIAMI, MIAMI GARDENS, THE TOWN
OF GOLDEN BEACH, THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
IN SUPPORTING AND ENDORSING THE SOUTH FLORIDA PARKS COALITION
CHARTER, ATTACHED AND INCLUDED BY REFERENCE, AND THE PRINCIPLES ON
WHICH IT IS ESTABLISHED.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the resolution.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOME SUPPORTED
Increase Satisfaction with Recreational Programs.
BACKGROUND
The South Florida Park Coalition was initiated in 2006 in conjunction with the development of the
Miami-Dade County Parks and Open Space Master Plan. The purpose of the Coalition is to meet,
collaborate, and share knowledge and professional expertise regarding park, recreation and
conservation open spaces. The Coalition consists of city, county, state and federal agencies
located within Miami-Dade County and has convened seven times to discuss relevant issues
including but not limited to green space management; the development of an accessible, diverse
and balanced parks system of active and passive recreation opportunities; the preservation and
enhancement of ecological and cultural resources; and the stewardship of parks, recreation or
conservation open spaces by fostering educational and recreational programming and volunteerism.
Our Parks and Recreation Administration has participated in the Coalition meetings. Collectively,
the Coalition has developed a Charter to guide the creation of a seamless and connected park
system for the South Florida community.
To date, various local, county, state and federal governmental agencies have taken legislative
actions in support of the South Florida Park Coalition and the proposed Charter. These include:
Coral Gables, South Miami, North Miami, Miami Gardens, Doral, Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens, Miami
Dade School Board, Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, and State Parks.
CONCLUSION
The Administration views this joint effort of local, county, state and federal agencies to come
together to envision and plan a vision of a seamless, connected, and sustainable parks and
recreation for the South Florida community that will serve us now and in the future as valuable. The
concepts included in the Charter are consistent with the City's progressive approach and vision for
our Parks system. It is recommended that the Mayor and Commission join other cities in support of
this effort by approving the resolution.
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SOUTH FLORIDA PARK COALITION
A COALITION OFCITY, COUNTY, STATE AND FEDERAL PARKS IN MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY
CHARTER
Preamble:
The South Florida Park Coalition is created to foster a seamless, connected, and
sustainable parks system for the South Florida community. The Coalition will meet,
collaborete, share knowledge and professional expertise regarding park, recreation and
conservation open spaces.
Our work is rooted in the fundamental values of recreation opportunity and environmental
stewardship. It is dedicated to building a model park system that will promote a greener,
healthier, and more livable South Florida community.
We believe that a model park system consists of parks and public spaces, recreation
facilities, greenways, blueways, great streets and conservation lands.
We believe that a sustainable, model Park System must be planned and created with an
eye to its impact on the neighborhood, city, county and region as a whole. It must be
effective, efficient, fair and balanced. It must work with other public and private agencies;
and it must enhance the health, safety, happiness and well-being of all residents and
visitors to South Florida, now and in the future.
We believe that a modei park system is integral to social, environmental and economic
sustainability; It must become a vital part of everyday human experience; it must be
connected spiritually and physically; and it must provide accessibility for people of all
means and abilities. The model Park System must raise the quality of life for the region
and Inspire generations of people to care for and contribute to their communities.
Based on the beliefs of equity, access, beauty, seamlessness,
sustainability and multiple benefits,
We assert that the Model Park System shall:
• Ensure an accessible, diverse and balanced system of passive and active recreation
opportunities that promote safety, security and healthy lifestyles.
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• Ensure the preservation, protection and enhancement of ecological resources to
sustain and preserve blodiversity and the environmental health of the reglon.
• Ensure the preservation, protection and enhancement of cultural resources to sustain
landscapes and their historical and heritage features.
• Ensure that park, recreation and conservation open spaces guide the shape of urban
form.
• Ensure that there is no net loss of park, recreation or conservation lands and mandate
replacement of land of equal value, context and significance.
• Ensure community stewardship of park, recreation, and conservation open spaces by
fostering educational and recreational progremming, civic art, volunteerism and
support of philanthropic and grassroots organizations.
• Ensure the continual enhancement of economic development and quality of life in the
region by partnering and collaborating with the business community.
• Ensure the equitable distribution of park, recreation and conservation open spaces for
all communities in the region.
• Ensure and support responsible growth to conserve environmental and cultural
resources, promote economk investment, and support neighborhood stability, while
reclaiming marginal and abandoned areas.
• Ensure the support and development of an interconnected framework of transportation
alternatives such as transit, pedestrian, bicycle and waterway systems that link parks,
recreation and conservation open spaces to each other and to communities.
• Ensure high standards of design excellence, Innovation and beauty to support
economic, social and environmental sustainability of the region.
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