657-2021 RDA RESOLUTION NO. 657-2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("RDA"), AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OR DESIGNEE, TO SELECT, NEGOTIATE, AWARD
AND/OR REJECT ALL BIDS; EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS;
SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS; RENEW EXISTING CONTRACTS THAT
MAY EXPIRE; AND TERMINATE EXISTING CONTRACTS, AS NEEDED,
DURING THE RECESS PERIOD FROM JULY 29, 2021 UNTIL THE NEXT
REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2021, PROVIDED
THAT SUCH ACTIONS BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL BE SUBJECT
TO RATIFICATION BY THE RDA AT IT'S REGULARLY SCHEDULED
MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2021.
WHEREAS, between July 28, 2021, and the first regularly scheduled City of Miami Beach
Redevelopment Agency ("RDA") meeting on September 17, 2021, the RDA will be in recess and
is not scheduled to be in session; and
WHEREAS, during this period, there may be bids or contracts in excess of the $100,000
for goods and services or $300,000 for construction, which may need to be issued, rejected,
awarded, or terminated; and
WHEREAS, the RDA has historically, during its August recess, authorized the Executive
Director to, as needed, select, negotiate, award and/or reject bids, execute contracts and
agreements, submit grant applications, renew existing contracts that may expire, and terminate
existing contracts, subject to subsequent ratification by the RDA; and
WHEREAS, it is therefore requested that the Executive Director, or designee, be
authorized to, as needed, select, negotiate, award, and/or reject all bids, execute contracts and
agreements, submit grant applications, renew existing contracts that may expire, and terminate
existing contracts during the recess period between July 28, 2021 and the next regularly
scheduled RDA meeting on September 17, 2021, subject to ratification by RDA at its regularly
scheduled meeting on September 17, 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CHAIRPERSON AND
MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, FLORIDA, that the
Chairperson and Members hereby authorize the Executive Director, or designee, to select,
negotiate, award and/or reject all bids; execute contracts and agreements; submit grant
applications; renew existing contracts that may expire; and terminate existing contracts, as
needed, during the recess period from July 29, 2021 until the next regularly scheduled meeting
on September 17, 2021, provided that such actions by the Executive Director shall be subject to
ratification by the RDA at its regularly scheduled meeting on September 17, 2021
PASSED AND ADOPTED this an day of 714/ 2021.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: July 28, 2021
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("RDA"), AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OR DESIGNEE, TO SELECT, NEGOTIATE,
AWARD AND/OR REJECT ALL BIDS; EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND
AGREEMENTS; SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS; RENEW EXISTING
CONTRACTS THAT MAY EXPIRE; AND TERMINATE EXISTING
CONTRACTS, AS NEEDED, DURING THE RECESS PERIOD FROM JULY
29, 2021 UNTIL THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021, PROVIDED THAT SUCH ACTIONS BY THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL BE SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION BY THE
RDA AT IT'S REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 17,
2021.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Chairperson and Members of the Miami Beach Redevelopment
Agency, for the period during which the RDA is in recess, allow the Executive Director, or
designee, to select, negotiate, award and reject all bids, contracts, agreements, and grant
applications; renew existing contracts which may expire; and terminate existing contracts, as
needed to ensure a continuation of essential services, subject to ratification by the RDA at its
first regularly scheduled meeting on September 17, 2021.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Between the last meeting on July 28, 2021, and the first regularly scheduled meeting on
September 17, 2021, the RDA will not be in session. During this period there may be bids or
contracts in excess of the $100,000 for goods and services or$300,000 for construction, which
may need to be issued, rejected, awarded, or terminated.
Typically, during the RDA recess period, the Executive Director has been authorized by the
RDA to sign all contracts, agreements, and grant applications; renew any existing contracts and
terminate existing contracts, as needed, from the last RDA meeting on July 28, 2021 until the
first regularly scheduled RDA meeting on September 17, 2021, subject to ratification by the
RDA at its first regularly scheduled meeting on September 17, 2021.
ANALYSIS
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The requested authorization is necessary to ensure that essential services and projects
continue for the period during which the RDA is in recess.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Subject to funds availability approved through the City's budgeting process for specific projects.
CONCLUSION
It is requested that authorization from the Chairperson and Members of the Miami Beach
Redevelopment Agency, be given to the Executive Director, or her designee, to select,
negotiate, award and reject all bids, contracts, agreements, and grant applications; renew
existing contracts which may expire; and terminate existing contracts, as needed, from the last
RDA meeting on July 28, 2021 until the first regularly scheduled meeting on September 17,
2021, subject to ratification by the RDA at its first regularly scheduled meeting on September
17, 2021.
Applicable Area
Not Applicable
Is this a "Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item.pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
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