Resolution 2022-320212022-32021
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
IMMEDIATELY INITIATE THE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OPTIONS PROCESS
FOR THE BYRON CARLYLE THEATER RENOVATION, WHICH WILL BE
INFORMED BY COMMUNITY OUTREACH, SURVEY REMITS, AND INPUT OF
INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, USING THE PREVIOUSLY ALLOCATED
FUNDING OF UP TO $400,000 FROM THE CITY'S FY 2022 BUDGET, WITH
THE FINAL APPROACH AND CONCEPT TO BE SUBSEQUENTLY
PRESENTED FOR APPROVAL BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, the Byron Carlyle Theater, located at 500 71St Street between Byron Avenue
and Carlyle Avenue ("Byron Carlyle"), originally opened in 1968 as twin cinemas hosting first -run
movies in the heart of North Beach; and
WHEREAS, the Byron Carlyle continued to operate until being purchased by the City in
2001, and was leased to O -Cinema, a non-profit, independent cinema until approximately 2018;
and
WHEREAS, being uninhabited since 2018, the Byron Carlyle's western portion is in poor
condition due to flooding, deferred interior maintenance, poor air circulation, mold, and a series
of electrical deficiencies; and
WHEREAS, the Byron Carlyle's eastern portion of the building, which is in similar disrepair
as its western portion, consists of vacant office spaces that would require significant
improvements and repairs to be suitable for occupancy; and
WHEREAS, due to its uninhabitable condition, the property is at risk of being demolished
in accordance with Chapter 8-5 of the Miami -Dade County Code; and
WHEREAS, various discussions over Byron Carlyle's poor condition have been held at
multiple City Committees, including the Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee, Finance
and Economic Resiliency Committee, the North Beach CRA Advisory Committee, and at City
Commission meetings; and
WHEREAS, the Administration engaged a third -party firm to conduct a facility assessment
of the Byron Carlyle, and the assessment report indicates that the repairs of the existing conditions
alone would cost an estimated $15-19 million; and
WHEREAS, the Byron Carlyle's activation was approved as part of North Beach's Master
Plan on October 19, 2016 because it presented a unique opportunity for the City to create a
catalyst project to help facilitate the vision for the Town Center with a mixed-use, multi -story
development; and
WHEREAS, the Byron Carlyle development will encourage further development along
71 st Street and spur entrepreneurship in the area; and
WHEREAS, activation of the Byron Carlyle as a full Cultural Center is not only supported
by City residents, but as the building is also located within the City's North Beach CRA, tax
increment funding opportunities exist for its renovation and future development as part of the
North Beach CRA Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, on September 30, 2021, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution
No. 2021-31921, allocating up to $400,000 from the City's budget reserves, to be used by the
City Administration to develop conceptual design options for the Byron Carlyle Theater
renovation; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission direct the City Administration to immediately
initiate the conceptual design options process for the Byron Carlyle Theater renovation, which
would be informed by community outreach, survey remits, and input of industry professionals,
with the goal of attracting more anchor cultural groups; and
WHEREAS, any engagement of architectural professionals shall be subject to competitive
negotiations in accordance with Section 287.055 of the Florida Statutes, and the final proposed
Conceptual Design shall be subject to the prior approval of the Mayor and City Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby direct the
City Administration to immediately initiate the conceptual design options process for the Byron
Carlyle Theater renovation, which will be informed by community outreach, survey remits, and
input of industry professionals, using the previously allocated funding of up to $400,000 from the
City's FY 2022 budget, with the final approach and concept to be subsequently presented for
approval by the Mayor and City Commission.
PASSED and ADOPTED this ao day of J"144rY 2022
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Dan Gelber, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
(sponsored by Commissioner Mark Samuelian)
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
DATE: January 20, 2022
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION
TO IMMEDIATELY INITIATE THE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN OPTIONS
PROCESS FOR THE BYRON CARLYLE THEATER RENOVATION, WHICH
WILL BE INFORMED BY COMMUNITY OUTREACH, SURVEY REMITS,
AND INPUT OF INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, USING THE PREVIOUSLY
ALLOCATED FUNDING OF UP TO $400,000 FROM THE CITY'S FY 2022
BUDGET, WITH THE FINAL APPROACH AND CONCEPT TO BE
SUBSEQUENTLY PRESENTED FOR APPROVAL BY THE MAYOR AND
CITYCOMMISSION.
ANALYSIS
Pursuant to the request of Comrrrssioner Mark Samuelian, the above -referenced Resolution is
submitted for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission at the January 20, 2022 Commission
meeting.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The attached Resolution will not affect the revenues or expenditures of the City, as the funds were
previously budged.
Is this a "Residents Right
to Know" item. pursuant to
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes
Legislative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney
Sponsor
Commissioner Mark Samuelian
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No
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