Resolution 2019-31059 RESOLUTION NO. 20 1 9 3 1 0 5 9
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY. OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, URGING THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA TO NEGOTIATE AND
ENTER INTO A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH THE
CITY TO ALLOW USE OF THE BASKETBALL COURTS
AT SOUTH POINTE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FOR THE MUTUAL BENEFIT OF THE STUDENTS OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND
RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
WHEREAS, the School Board of Miami-Dade County (the "Board") and the City of
Miami Beach (the"City") are mutually interested in and concerned with providing and making
available recreational programs, activities and facilities for the use and benefit of the
students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools and residents of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Board owns and has under its jurisdiction certain real property
known as South Pointe Elementary School, located at 1050 4th Street, Miami Beach, Florida
33139, and the City has approached the Board with a request to use the school basketball
courts for the City's recreational programs; and
WHEREAS, the school basketball courts would be used by the City to fulfill a need
for additional recreational and athletic facilities in the south of fifth community, and by the
Board for the School's recreational and educational programs; and
WHEREAS, in order to fulfill the goal of providing additional recreational amenities
to residents, it is necessary for the City to partner with the Board; and
WHEREAS, the City has requested to use the courts from 8:00 a.m. to sundown,
on Saturdays and Sundays and on weeknights, subject to scheduling; and
WHEREAS, in exchange, the City is willing to fund new chain link fencing, and is
prepared to complete additional recreational improvements to the basketball courts, at
the City's sole cost and expense; and
WHEREAS, at the October 16, 2019 City Commission meeting, the Mayor and
City Commissioners expressed a desire to enter into a joint use agreement with the Board
to allow the respective use of the school basketball courts for recreational purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City is willing to explore enhanced lighting and cameras in the
respective area to address the Board's security concerns; and
WHEREAS, the Board insists the City staff the basketball courts while they are
under the custody of the City.
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 urge the School Board of Miami-Dade County, Florida to negotiate and enter
into a joint use agreement with the City to allow use of the basketball courts at South Pointe Park
Elementary School for the mutual benefit of the students of Miami-Dade County Public Schools
and residents of the City of Miami Beach.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of October, 2019.
ATTEST:
Dan Gelber, Mayor
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Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Commissioner Ricky Arriola)
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Vice-Mayor Ricky Arriola
DATE: October 16,2019
SUBJECT: DISCUSS PARTNERSHIP WITH M-DCPS REGARDING THE BASKETBALL COURTS AT SOUTH POINTE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
ANALYSIS
Neighbors and parents have approached my office about expediting the City's partnership with the Miami-Dade County Public
Schools system to open up South Pointe Elementary School's basketball courts up to the community. I ask for the City Commission
to take prioritize the issue so our residents and children can enjoy these courts during the evenings and weekends. If the courts are
to be used by the public,the City should also discuss how we can enhance the courts for players of all skill levels.
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a Resident Right to Does this item utilize G.O.
Know item? Bond Funds?
Yes No
Legislative Tracking
Vice-Mayor Ricky Arriola
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