HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-25334 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2003-25334
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY ADMINISTRATION TO SUBMIT AN UPDATED
BEACHFRONT MANAGEMENT PLAN TO THE STATE OF
FLORIDA, AS REQUIRED BY THE BEACHFRONT
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH AND THE STATE'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND
WHEREAS, on February 3, 1982, the City of Miami Beach (City) entered into
Management Agreement No. 750-0006 (renumbered 3595) with the Board of Trustees of
the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida (State)for the management of
the beach property from Government Cut to 87th Terrace for recreational and other related
activities; and
WHEREAS, the term of said Management Agreement is for a period of twenty five
(25) years and provides that the City comply with applicable statutory requirements, which
currently requires submittal of a management plan for said beachfront land, at least every
five years; and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2003, the Administration presented the City Commission
with a status report that included the City's submittal of an updated beachfront
management plan to the State; and
WHEREAS, in response to said submittal, the State's Department of Environmental
Protection responded by providing additional information that affects individual
management plans for parcels of over 160 acres, which require that said management
plans be developed with input from an advisory group; and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2003, the Administration presented an item advising the
Mayor and City Commission of the of the Advisory Group requirement, at which time the
Administration was instructed to develop a list of potential advisory group nominees, by
category, for the following City Commission meeting; and
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2003, the Administration provided a list of potential
candidates, to the Mayor and City Commission, at which time determination of the selected
Advisory Group members were made; and
WHEREAS, at the regularly scheduled City Commission meeting of July 30, 2003,
the scheduling of a statutorily required public hearing, by the Advisory Group, was
announced and set for August 20, 2003; and
WHEREAS, on August 20, 2003, the Advisory Group conducted said duly noticed
public hearing to review and discuss the Management Plan, and to obtain public input prior
to making their final recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the Advisory Group endorsed the overall Management Plan, by a vote
of five (5) in favor, one (1) opposed, and one (1) absent; and
WHEREAS, the Management Plan was also reviewed by the Beach Preservation
Committee on August 12, 2003, and by the Marine Authority on September 9, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends that the updated Management Plan, as
endorsed by the Advisory Group, be submitted to the State, as required in accordance with
the Management Agreement.
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 a Resolution authorizing the City Administration to submit an updated
Beachfront Management Plan to the State of Florida, as required by the Beachfront
Management Agreement by and between the City of Miami Beach and the State's Board of
Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 10th
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
day of September
MAYOR
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APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
(~ty Attorn~Ki~D'~ Date
Condensed Title:
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
IA Resolution Authorizing the City Administration to Submit an Updated Beachfront Management Plan to the
State, as Required by the Beachfront Management Agreement Between the City the State's Board of
I
Trustees of the Internal .l~nprovement Trust Fund o
ISSUe:
IShall the Administration be authorized to submit the Beachfront Management Plan to the State, as required
by its Management Agreement with State~ for i,ts review?.
Item SummarylRecomn~ndation:
In 1982, the City entered into a 25 year Agreement with the State for the management of the beachfront
from Government Cut to 87th Terrace, which requires that a Management Plan be submitted to the State,
at least every 5 years (last submitted in October 1997).
On January 8, 2003, the Administration presented a status report to the City Commission, including the
submittal of an updated Management Plan. The State responded providing additional information that
affects plans for parcels of over 160 acres (our beaches encumber 227 acres+i-), requiring that plans be
developed with input from an advisory group.
At the City Commission's direction the Administration developed a list of potential advisory group
nominees. On April 9, 2003, the Mayor and City Commission selected the individuals to serve on the
Advisory Group. The Advisory Group conducted a duly noticed public headng on August 20, 2003,
reviewed and discussed the Management Plan, and sought and heard public input pdor to making final
recommendations. Additionally, the Plan was reviewed by the Beach Preservation Committee on
August 12, 2003, and by the Marine Authority on September 9, 2003. Copies of the respective meeting
minutes are included and incorporated into the Management Plan.
The Administration recommends adoption of the Resolution.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Beach Preservation Committee met on August 12, 2003 (minutes attached)
IManagement Plan Advisory Group met on August 20, 2003 and endorsed (5 in favor, 1 absent, 1 opposed)
Marine Authority met on September 9, 2003 (verbal report to be provided)
:inancial Information:
Source of Amount Account ' Appr(~ved
Funds: 1
2
3
4
Finance Dept. Total
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
IJose Damien, Asset Management
Sign-Offs:
Assistant City Manager
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City Manager
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.miamibeachfl.gov
To:
From:
Subject:
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor David Dermer and Date: September 10, 2003
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez ~ ~~
City Manager
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATION TO SUBMIT AN UPDATED BEACHFRONT
MANAGEMENT PLAN TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA, AS REQUIRED BY
THE BEACHFRONT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETVVEEN
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND THE STATE'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
On February 3, 1982, the City of Miami Beach (City) entered into Management Agreement
No. 750-0006 (renumbered 3595)with the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement
Trust Fund of the State of Florida (State) for the management of the beachfront land from
Government Cut to 87th Terrace for recreational and other related activities. The term of
said Management Agreement is for a period of twenty five (25) years and provides that the
City comply with applicable statutory requirements, which currently requires submittal of a
management plan for said beachfront land, at least every five years.
On January 8, 2003, the Administration presented the City Commission with a status report
that included the City's submittal of an updated beachfront management plan. In response
to said submittal, the State's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) responded by
providing additional information that affects individual management plans for parcels of
over 160 acres, which require that said management plans be developed with input from
an advisory group.
On March 19, 2003, an agenda item informing the Mayor and City Commission of the
advisory group requirement was discussed. The City Commission voted to defer the item
and instructed the Administration to develop a list of potential advisory group nominees, by
category, for the following City Commission meeting.
On April 9, 2003, the Administration provided a list of potential candidates, by statutodly
required categories, to the Mayor and City Commission. After discussing the issue, the
following individuals were selected to serve on the Advisory Group:
· local elected official:
· local pdvate property owners:
· (residents):
· (hotels):
· local conservation organization:
· lead managing entity:
· co-managing entity:
· soil/water conservation district:
Commissioner Simon Cruz
Sidney Goldin, Resident of Miami Beach
Stuart Blumberg, President, GM&BHA
Stuart Reed, President, M-D Chapter Sierra Club
Jose Damien, City's Asset Manager
Vivian DonnelI-Rodriguez, Director, M-D Parks & Recreation
Humberto Alonso, M-D Regional Service Director, SFWMD
In accordance with the applicable statute the Advisory Group conducted a duly noticed and
advertised public hearing on August 20, 2003, in the City Commission Chambers. As also
required by statute, said public hearing was previously announced at the City Commission
meeting of July 30, 2003.
During the August 20, 2003 public hearing, the Advisory Group (except for Commissioner
Cruz which due to unforeseen circumstances was unable to attend) reviewed and
discussed the Management Plan and sought and heard public input, prior to making their
final recommendations. The Advisory Group endorsed the overall Plan, by a vote of five
(5) in favor, and one (1) opposed (Stuart Reed), one (1) absent. The summary minutes
(attached hereto) of said public hearing, including the Advisory Group's recommendations,
as well as the input received from the public, are included and incorporated in the
Management Plan.
Additionally, the Management Plan was reviewed by the Beach Preservation Committee on
August 12, 2003 (minutes attached)and by the Marine Authority on September 9, 2003
(verbal report to be provided). Copies of the respective meeting minutes are also included
and incorporated into the Management Plan.
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Commission authorize the Administration to
submit the attached Management Plan to the State of Florida, including the comments
received during the Advisory Group public hearing and from various City committees.
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