Resolution 2022-32348 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-32348
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE OFFICES OF THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO WORK WITH THE STEERING
COMMITTEE OF 41ST STREET COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT,
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 170, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO STABILIZE AND
IMPROVE THE 41ST STREET RETAIL BUSINESS DISTRICT, WHICH IS
LOCATED WITHIN THE CD-1 AND CD-3 ZONING DISTRICTS IN THE MIDDLE
BEACH AREA, THROUGH PROMOTION, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND
OTHER SIMILAR SERVICES.
WHEREAS, Miami Beach's Middle Beach neighborhood is primarily accessed via 41st
Street, a major east-west thoroughfare and commercial corridor largely flanked by low-scale,
commercial properties featuring street-level retail establishments; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee of 41st Street property owners (the "Steering
Committee") represents a group of owners of commercial real estate in the vicinity of, or located
in the 41st Street area, generally bounded by 42nd Street on the north, Indian Creek Drive on the
east, 40th Street on the south, and Alton Road on the west; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 170, Florida Statutes, authorizes any municipality, subject to the
approval of a majority of the affected property owners, to levy and collect special assessments
against property benefited for the purpose of stabilizing and improving retail business districts,
wholesale business districts, or nationally recognized historic districts, or any combination of such
districts, through promotion, management, marketing, and other similar services, in such districts
of the municipality; and
WHEREAS, the Steering Committee seeks to work with the City of Miami Beach to
establish a business improvement district, which is a type of special assessment district created
under Chapter 170, Florida Statutes, to stabilize and improve the 41st Street retail business
district through promotion, management, marketing, and other similar services.
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 authorize
the Offices of the City Manager and City Attorney to work with the Steering Committee of 41st
Street commercial property owners, for the purpose of establishing a special assessment district,
pursuant to Chapter 170, Florida Statutes, to stabilize and improve the 41st Street retail business
district, which is located within the CD-1 and CD-3 zoning districts in the Middle Beach area,
through promotion, management, marketing, and other similar services.
PASSED and ADOPTED this o?G day of Da4lic , 2022.
ATTEST:
OCT 2 7 2022
Dan Gelber, Mayor
Rafael E. ranado, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Aline T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: October 26,2022
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE OFFICES OF THE CITY
MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO WORK WITH THE STEERING
COMMITTEE OF 41ST STREET COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 170, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO
STABILIZE AND IMPROVE THE 41ST STREET RETAIL BUSINESS
DISTRICT, WHICH IS LOCATED WITHIN THE CD-1 AND CD-3 ZONING
DISTRICTS IN THE MIDDLE BEACH AREA, THROUGH PROMOTION,
MANAGEMENT, MARKETING,AND OTHER SIMILAR SERVICES.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Resolution which is sponsored by Commissioner Meiner.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Miami Beach's Middle Beach neighborhood is accessed via 41 Street, a major east-west
thoroughfare and commercial corridor. The 41 Street corridor is largely flanked by low-scale,
commercial properties featuring street level retail. The corridor also features nearby schools,
and houses of worship. The business environment is primarily characterized by medical and
professional services offices, restaurants, and other retail uses.
The Steering Committee of 41 Street property owners (the "Steering Committee"), represents
a group of owners of commercial real estate located in the 41 Street area which area is
generally bounded by 42 Street on the north, Indian Creek Drive on the east, 40 Street on the
south, and Alton Road on the west. The Steering Committee is seeking to form a 41 Street
Business Improvement District, a special assessment district.
ANALYSIS
Chapter 170, Florida Statutes, authorizes any municipality, subject to the approval of a majority
of the affected property owners, to levy and collect special assessments against property
benefited for the purpose of stabilizing and improving retail business districts, wholesale
business districts, or nationally recognized historic districts, or any combination of such districts,
through promotion, management, marketing, and other similar services, in such districts of the
municipality.
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The Steering Committee seeks to work with the City of Miami Beach to establish a special
assessment district under Chapter 170, Florida Statutes, to stabilize and improve the 41 Street
commercial business district through promotion, management, marketing, and other similar
services.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
According to the 2022 City of Miami Beach Community Satisfaction Survey, when businesses
were asked which areas of support would most help advance their business, 22.4% of
respondents identified marketing, branding, and social media, which are all services that BIDs
provide to their members.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
There is no fiscal impact to the City.
CONCLUSION
The Administration therefore recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve the
resolution authorizing the City Manager's Office and the City Attorneys Office to work with the
Steering Committee for purposes of establishing a 41 Street special assessment district,
pursuant to Chapter 170, Florida Statutes.
Applicable Area
Middle Beach
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item, pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes No
Strategic Connection
Prosperity-Revitalize targeted areas and increase investment.
Legislative Tracking
Economic Development
Sponsor
Commissioner Steven Meiner
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Resolution
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