98-22984 RESO
RESOLUTION NO. 98-22984
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING AN "ADOPT -A-PARK" PROGRAM
ACCOUNT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH BOTANICAL GARDEN AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO SAID ACCOUNT AS THEY ARE RECEIVED
FROM VARIOUS FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL OR FOUNDATION GRANT
SOURCES, CORPORATION DONATIONS, INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS, OR
OTHER PRIVATE SECTOR SUPPORT TO ASSIST IN THE RENOVATION,
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE BOTANICAL GARDEN.
WHEREAS, since early 1997, the Administration, the Tourism and Convention Center
Authority (TCCEA) and other interested groups have been working together to develop a list of
needed improvements for the Miami Beach Botanical Garden; and
WHEREAS, at the Commission meeting of September 10, 1997, the City Commission
approved a resolution appropriating $176,100 from the Tourism and Convention Center Authority
for "Phase One" renovations for the Miami Beach Botanical Garden; and
WHEREAS, improvements completed to date include a new fence, new roof, interior and
exterior painting of all buildings, restroom renovations, new doors with hardware, and new site
furnishings including benches and trash receptacles; and
WHEREAS, there has been significant commitment by the Mayor and Members of the City
Commission, the Administration and the community to restore the Miami Beach Botanical Garden
as a premiere focal point in our community; and
WHEREAS, this commitment has extended to include fund raising efforts from private
donations, grant opportunities and corporate support; and
WHEREAS, this "Adopt-A-Park" program will provide a mechanism by which the
community, City Commission and Administration can work together to obtain the additional funding
necessary to renovate, maintain and operate the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT nUL Y RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby authorize the establishment of an "Adopt-A-Park" Program Account for the
Miami Beach Botanical Garden, and appropriate funds to said account as they are received from
various Federal, State, local and Foundation grant sources, corporate donations, individual donations,
or other private sector support, to assist in the construction, maintenance and operation of the
Garden.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day OfDeccmbe7f 1998.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO.
60~ ~98
TO:
Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and
Members of the City C mission
DATE: December 2,1998
FROM:
Sergio Rodriguez
City Manager
SUBJECT:
A RESO TION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING AN "ADOPT-A-
P ARK" PROGRAM ACCOUNT FOR THE MIAMI BEACH BOTANICAL
GARDEN AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO SAID ACCOUNT AS THEY
ARE RECEIVED FROM VARIOUS FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL OR
FOUNDATION GRANT SOURCES, CORPORATION DONATIONS,
INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS, OR OTHER PRIVATE SECTOR SUPPORT
TO ASSIST IN THE RENOVATION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
OF THE BOTANICAL GARDEN.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
Since early 1997, the Administration, the Tourism and Convention Center Authority (TCCEA) and
other interested groups have been working together to develop a list of needed improvements for the
Miami Beach Botanical Garden. The Administration met with the TCCEA Board, members of the
Miami Beach Botanical Garden affiliated garden clubs, the Mayor's Ad Hoc Garden & Conservatory
Committee and other interested individuals to discuss needed improvements and other various issues
related to the future of the Garden.
This list of improvements was discussed by TCCEA on June 11,1997. At this meeting, TCCEA
passed a resolution recommending that the City Commission appropriate the necessary funds for the
improvements. At the Commission meeting of September 10, 1997, the City Commission approved
a resolution appropriating $176,100 from the Tourism and Convention Center Authority for "Phase
One" renovations for the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. Improvements completed to date include
a new fence, new roof, interior and exterior painting of all buildings, restroom renovations, new
doors with hardware, and new site furnishings including benches and trash receptacles.
At the November 18, 1998 City Commission meeting, a status report on the Miami Beach Botanical
Garden and request for direction for the future restoration and renovation was discussed.
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Additionally, the City Commission appropriated funds in the amount of $15,000 from Bond Fund
351 and established the necessary work order for professional architectural/engineering services
necessary to prepare schematic plans and cost estimates for the Garden.
ANALYSIS:
There has been significant commitment by the Mayor and Members of the City Commission,
Administration and the community to restore the Miami Beach Botanical Garden as a premiere focal
point in our community. This commitment has extended to include fund raising efforts via private
donations, grant opportunities and corporate support.
This "Adopt-A-Park" program will provide a mechanism by which the community, City Commission
and Administration can work together to obtain the additional funding necessary to renovate,
maintain and operate the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. When completely renovated, this facility
will serve as an excellent example of what can be accomplished when everyone works together to
restore and enhance a resource that will become a focal point for residents, tourists, conventioneers
and day guests.
CONCLUSION
Approve the attached Resolution.
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