97-22324 RESO
RESOLUTION NO: 97-22324
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE A
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BEACHFRONT
MASTER PLAN FOR THE AREA FROM GOVERNMENT
CUT TO 47TH STREET.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission have determined that there is a need t)
develop a Master Plan for the beachfront area from Government Cut to 47th Street; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has determined that the City does not have the in-hom e
resources currently available to undertake this task; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use and Development Committee, at its February 13, 1997, meetin ~
recommended that the Mayor and City Commission authorize the Administration to purslle i
Request for Qualifications for the development of a Master Plan in two phases; and
WHEREAS, Phase I would consist of design and management related issues, and Pha~;e : I
would consist of developing future revenue sources and identifying funding mechanisms.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIOri
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH that the Administration is hereby authorized to proceed wit 1
a Request for Qualifications for the development of a Beachfront Master Plan for the area f~OI 1
Government Cut to 47th Street.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 19th day of
March
, 1997.
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Attest:
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CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGI:
& FOR EXECUTION
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. I R~ - Cj 7
SUBJECT:
Mayor Seymour Gelber and DATE: March 19, ] 99 r
Members of the City Commission
Jose Garcia-Pedrosa A...... T
City Manager l~
A RESOLUTIOt OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIOf"[
AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FO]{
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THli:
DEVELOPMENT OF A BEACHFRONT MASTER PLAN FOR THE AREi\
FROM GOVERNMENT CUT TO 47TH STREET.
TO:
FROM:
ADMINISTRA TION RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
In August of 1995 a Beach Task Force was established to identify issues of concern with regard t,)
the general conditions existing on the beachfront, the approaches thereto, and the current problem;
experienced by the residents and tourists visiting our beaches. Task Force members represente,l
various segments of the community including local hotels, beachfront concessionaires, the Mimi
Beach Marine Authority, the Recreational Centers and Park Facilities Board, Metro-Dade COlnt r
Department of Parks and Recreation, Metro-Dade County Department of Environmental ResoUl'ce;
Management, the Greater Miami Hotel Association, Miami Beach Development Corporation, Nt)rt 1
Beach Development Corporation, the Council of Condominiums, State Representative Elain:
Bloom, State of Florida Department of Environmental Regulation, the United State Coast GUlfC ,
and the Florida Marine Patrol.
The Task Force conducted an intensive fact~finding, and information-gathering effort, wIdc 1
included a variety of subcommittees. A final report (attached) was issued with recommendation;
on the creation of a Master Plan in order to achieve the desired Beach experience.
ANALYSIS:
On February 13, 1997, the Land Use and Development Committee recommended that the Cit r
Commission authorize the Administration to pursue the issuance of a Request for Qualifications fo r
the development of a two (2) phase masterplan.
continued......
AGENDA ITEM ~ 1 G)
DATE~[l
BEACH MASTERPLAN
- 2 -
MARCH 19, 11~9'
Phase I would consist of the following scope:
1. Identify and recommend guidelines for the architectural design of concession kiosks, sigm,
beach chairs, umbrellas, beach equipment, landscaping, and restroom facilities.
2. Develop and propose requirements for enhancing the street-end entrances to the bead,
including parking, landscaping, and signs.
3. Ensure compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) on the beachfront.
4. Review and make recommendations for revisions to the beach management contract, and th ~
existing Rules and Regulations for Beachfront Concession Operators.
5. Develop criteria for selecting and permitting beachfront concession operators.
6. Develop criteria for the allocation and mix of the different types of concessions, such a;
watersports, beach equipment (chairs, umbrellas, etc.), and food and beverage, whil ~
ensuring unhindered public access to the beach area.
7. Establish operational and maintenance standards for concession operators, includin ~
enforcement procedures that specifically addresses removal, storage, and disposal (f
equipment, for non-compliance with the rules and regulations.
Phase II would consist of the following scope:
1. Create a funding mechanism for the effective implementation and management of th ~
master plan.
2. Identify and recommend new revenue sources which may be derived associated wit 1
beachfront operations.
3. Identify and recommend the types of recreation and special events activities which shoul i
be permitted on the beach east of Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive.
CONCLUSION:
The Administration has determined that in-house resources are not currently available to under tal< e
this task and concurs with the recommendation of the Land Use and Development Committee th:lt
a Request for Qualifications be issued. Furthermore, it is recommended that the issues identhiel.l,
and the recommendations offered, by the Task Force should be incorporated into the Reques: f( r
Qualifications, and be evaluated and considered in the formulation of the beachfront master plar.
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