Resolution 2019-30670RESOLUTION NO. 2019 -30670
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD /COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, AT ITS DECEMBER 14, 2018 MEETING, AND
APPROVING EXPANDED GOLF PRIVILEGES AT MIAMI BEACH
GOLF CLUB AND AT NORMANDY SHORES GOLF CLUB FOR
MEMBERS OF MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH AND NAUTILUS
MIDDLE SCHOOLS' GOLF TEAMS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND INCORPORATE THE TERMS OF
THE EXPANDED GOLF PRIVILEGES IN THE CITY'S MANAGEMENT
AGREEMENTS FOR THE AFORESTATED GOLF CLUBS.
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2018, the City Commission referred a discussion to
the Neighborhood /Community Affairs Committee ( "NCAC") to create free, year -round
practice accommodations for Miami Beach Senior High and Nautilus Middle Schools'
golf teams at Miami Beach golf course locations; and
WHEREAS, at the December 14, 2018 NCAC meeting, the Committee moved the
Parks and Recreation Department's proposed golf teams' practice schedules, as
modified, to the City Commission with a favorable recommendation; and
WHEREAS, currently, members of Miami Beach Senior High and Nautilus Middle
Schools' golf teams have access to Miami Beach Golf Club ( "MBGC ") throughout their
regular golf season, on designated days, and includes unlimited range /bucket of balls;
and
WHEREAS, Miami Beach Senior High School's golf season runs from August to
mid - October, during which time their golf team currently has access to practice at
MBGC Monday through Friday; and
WHEREAS, Nautilus Middle School's golf season runs February to March,
during which time their golf team currently has access to practice at MBGC on
Wednesdays; and
WHEREAS, the Administration proposed the following expanded year -round
practice and playing privileges for members of both teams, during the days and times
designated below, subject to practice facility and golf course availability and the terms
and conditions set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, expanded in- season access at MBGC and at Normandy Shores Golf
Club (the "NSGC ") includes Sunday to Friday after 3:00 p.m., access to the practice
facility, unlimited range /bucket of balls for players at both courses, two scheduled
matches per season and, if course usage is running slow, the team will be allowed to
walk 9 holes, all subject to practice facility and golf course availability; and
WHEREAS, expanded off- season access at MBGC includes Sundays and
Tuesdays after 3:00 p.m. for use of the course and Sunday through Friday after 3:00
p.m. for range access, unlimited buckets of balls and, if course usage is running slow,
the team will be allowed to walk 9 holes, all subject to practice facility and golf course
availability; and
WHEREAS, expanded off - season access at NSGC includes Sunday through
Friday after 3:00 p.m. and Sunday through Friday after 3:00 p.m. for range access and
unlimited buckets of balls, subject to practice facility and golf course availability; and
WHEREAS, as part of the proposed policy, team members will be expected to
review and sign the golf course rules and regulations prior to usage of the facilities; and
WHEREAS, Miami Beach Golf Club is evaluated as one of the top 2% of
municipal golf facilities in the United States and golfers have a level of expectation with
overall facility service that is commensurate with MBGC's premier golf course status
and as such, team members are expected to adhere to the rules and observe
customary golf etiquette during use of the golf facilities; and
WHEREAS, a team member's failure to comply with golf course rules and
etiquette will result in the loss of privileges for the team member; and
WHEREAS, the Administrator and /or Athletic Director from both Miami Beach
Senior High and Nautilus Middle school will be required to submit their team roster to
the City's Parks and Recreation Athletic Manager, at the start and end of the Miami
Dade County Public School year, and the roster will determine which participants are
eligible for golf practice and privileges; and
WHEREAS, use of such privileges at the above - referenced golf courses by the
team members at the aforestated Schools is non - transferable and does not extend to a
team member's parent or guardian; and
WHEREAS, team members must present their school ID upon
registration /check -in at the respective golf club, may reserve tee times 24 hours in
advance, and must register in the pro shop to obtain practice balls, must always be
cleared by the starter prior to teeing off, and must give priority to club members and
guests by allowing them to play through; and
WHEREAS, depending on demand, team members may be paired up in order to
maximize utilization of the course, and both Course Management and the City
Administration reserve the right to decide player groupings.
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 hereby accept the recommendation of the Neighborhood /Community
Affairs Committee, at its December 14, 2018 meeting, and approve expanded golf
privileges for members of Miami Beach Senior High and Nautilus Middle Schools' golf
teams as set forth herein, at Miami Beach Golf Club and Normandy Shores Golf Club,
and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and incorporate the terms of the expanded
golf privileges in the City's management agreements for the aforestated Golf Clubs.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th day of January, 2019.
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Dan Gelber, Mayor
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: January 16, 2019
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE NEIGHBORHOOD /COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, AT ITS
DECEMBER 14, 2018 MEETING, AND APPROVING THE EXPANDED GOLF
PRIVILEGES FOR MEMBERS FROM MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOL AND NAUTILUS MIDDLE SCHOOL'S GOLF TEAM.
ANALYSIS
On December 12, 2018, the City Commission referred a discussion to create free, year -round
practice accommodations for Miami Beach Senior High and Nautilus Middle School's golf teams at
Miami Beach golf course locations to the Neighborhood /Community Affairs Committee (the "NCAC ")
meeting.
At the December 14, 2018 NCAC meeting, the Committee moved the Parks and Recreation
Department's proposed practice schedule, with changes, to City Commission with favorable
recommendation.
At the time of this memo, members of Miami Beach Senior High School and Nautilus Middle School's
golf teams have access to Miami Beach Golf Club (the "MBGC ") throughout their regular golf
season, on designated days. Current access is as follows:
• Miami Beach Senior High (August — mid October)
• Practice Monday — Friday
• Includes access to the practice facility and range /bucket of balls for players (driving
range, putting green, etc.)
• If the course usage is running slow, team will be allowed to walk 9 holes
• 2 scheduled matches per season
• Nautilus Middle School (February — March)
• One practice a week on Wednesday
• Range /bucket of balls for players
Administration is proposing the following expanded year -round practice and playing privileges for
members of both teams, during the days and times designated below, subject to practice facility
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and golf course availability:
• Expanded In- Season Access
o Miami Beach Senior High (August — mid October)
o Nautilus Middle School (February— March)
• Sunday — Friday after 3:00 p.m. at Miami Beach Golf Club
• Sunday — Friday after 3:00 p.m. at Normandy Shores Golf Club
• Includes access to the practice facility and unlimited range /bucket of balls for
players (driving range, putting green, etc.) at both courses, subject to practice
facility and golf course availability
• If the course usage is running slow, team will be allowed to walk 9 holes
• 2 scheduled matches per season
• Expanded Off- Season Year -Round Access
o Miami Beach Golf Club
• Sunday and Tuesday after 3:00 p.m. - If the course usage is running slow, team
will be allowed to walk 9 holes
• Sunday — Friday: Range access and unlimited buckets of balls after 3 :00 p.m.,
subject to practice facility and golf course availability
o Normandy Shores Golf Club
• Sunday — Friday after 3:00 p.m. - If the course usage is running slow, team will be
allowed to walk 9 holes
• Sunday — Friday: Range access and unlimited buckets of balls after 3:00 p.m.,
subject to practice facility and golf course availability
As part of the proposed policy, team members will be expected to review and sign the golf course
rules and regulations prior to usage of the facilities.
Miami Beach Golf Club is evaluated as one of the top 2% of municipal golf facilities in the United
States and golfers have a level of expectation with overall facility service that is commensurate with
MBGC's premier golf course status. As such, team members are expected to adhere to the rules and
observe customary golf etiquette during use of the golf facilities. Failure to comply with rules and
etiquette will result in loss of privileges.
The Administrator and /or Athletic Director from both Miami Beach Senior High and Nautilus Middle
school will be required to submit their team roster to the City's Parks and Recreation Athletic
Manager, at the start and end of the Miami Dade County Public School year. The roster will
determine which participants are eligible for golf practice and privileges. Use of such privileges is
non- transferable and do not extend to that of a player's parent or guardian.
Team members must present their school ID upon registration /check -in at the respective golf club,
may reserve tee times 24 hours in advance, and must register in the pro shop to obtain practice balls,
must always be cleared by the starter prior to teeing off, and give priority to club members and guests
by allowing them to play through.
Depending on demand, team members may be paired up in order to maximize utilization of the
course. Course Management/Administration reserves the right to decide player groupings.
CONCLUSION
Mayor and City Commission should accept the recommendation of the Neighborhood and
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Community Affairs Committee to approve expanding year -round practice and playing privileges for
members of Miami Beach Senior High and Nautilus Middle School's golf teams, during designated
days and times as proposed.
Legislative Tracking
Parks and Recreation
Sponsor
Commissioner John Elizabeth Aleman
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