Resolution 2022-32413 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-32413
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-32385, WHICH
APPROVED THE GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH AND THE PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION (THE "PTA") FOR
NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE "SCHOOL"), FOR THE SOLE
PURPOSE OF REDUCING THE ORIGINAL GRANT AMOUNT AWARDED
FROM $100,000 TO $75,000, IN ORDER TO REIMBURSE THE PTA FOR
ENGAGING AN INDEPENDENT STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AND
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT TO ASSIST IN RESOLUTION OF ON-
GOING BUILDING CONDITIONS IN NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY, IN
FURTHERANCE OF THE SHARED GOAL OF PROTECTING THE STUDENTS
OF THE SCHOOL; AND FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR THE GRANT MONIES
TO BE REIMBURSED TO THE PTA WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE
RECEIPT OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION.
WHEREAS, North Beach Elementary School (the "School") is currently in a state of
disrepair, with various building issues including cracking in the walls throughout the building,
peeling paint, damaged floors representing tripping hazards, roofing issues, and potential mold
issues; and
WHEREAS, there has been an alleged water intrusion into the School since 2017, causing
concern about the presence of mold; and
WHEREAS, mold presents a significant health and environmental hazard and
necessitates a complete environmental assessment, particularly if mold circulates through
ventilation systems; and '
WHEREAS, the areas at the School that are deemed structurally unsound or unsafe are
currently closed off to students; and
WHEREAS, the School and the Parent-Teacher Association have been meeting with the
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (the "District") to address and remedy the on-going issues;
and
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2022, the condition of North Beach Elementary was
discussed at the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee (the "Committee"),
and as the result of the Committee's participation, and urging the District to take action to address
structural and environmental concerns, the District is currently working on conducting various
ongoing inspections and remediation work; and
WHEREAS, at the Committee meeting, Vice-Mayor Fernandez expressed concern that
parents of the North Beach Elementary students should not be responsible for incurring fees for
requesting additional inspections and environmental studies; and
WHEREAS, notwithstanding the District's efforts; parents at the School, many of whom
are Miami Beach residents, remain concerned about the condition of the leaking roof and the
potential presence of mold; and
WHEREAS, prior to starting on the repairs to the School, parents have reasonably
requested that a full assessment of the structural soundness of the School buildings be
conducted, as well as an environmental study with full mold assessment, identification, and
remediation; and
WHEREAS, on October 26, 2022, Commissioner David Richardson sponsored, and the
Mayor and City Commission adopted, Resolution No. 2022-32385 to award a grant in the not-to-
exceed amount of $100,000, to reimburse the PTA for engaging an independent structural
engineer and environmental consultant, to assist in resolution of on-going building conditions in
North Beach Elementary, finding that a public purpose would be served thereby in furtherance of
our shared mission with the District to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of children
attending a school in Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, on Friday, October 28, 2022 the voting members of the PTA met and agreed
to hire Thorton Tomasetti to conduct an, independent inspection of North Beach Elementary,
including destructive testing, as well as a comprehensive environmental study/inspection, subject
to approval by the District of the scope of the inspection; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the independent destructive testing and inspection is estimated to
be no more than $40,000; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to amendment the grant amount from
$100,000 to $75,000, which will not require prior review by the City's Finance and Economic
Resiliency Committee before being awarded to the PTA; and
WHEREAS, an amendment to Resolution No. 2022-32385 is necessary to reflect the new
grant amount.
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 amend Resolution No. 2022-32385, which approved the grant agreement
between the City of Miami Beach and the Parent-Teacher Association(the"PTA")for North Beach
Elementary School (the "School"), for the sole purpose of reducing the original grant amount
awarded from $100,000 to $75,000, in order to reimburse the PTA for engaging an independent
structural engineering and environmental consultant to assist in resolution of on-going building
conditions in North Beach Elementary, in furtherance of the shared goal of protecting the students
of the School; and further, providing for the grant monies to be reimbursed to the PTA within thirty
(30) days of the receipt of supporting documentation.
PASSED and ADOPTED this ,O day of !14Wm6« 2022.
ATTEST:
Dan Gelber, Mayor
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Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
(sponsored by Commissioner David Richardson) APPROVED AS TO
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, CityAttomey
DATE: November 16, 2022
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-32385, WHICH
APPROVED THE GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH AND THE PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION (THE "PTA") FOR
NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL(THE "SCHOOL"), FOR THE SOLE
PURPOSE OF REDUCING THE ORIGINAL GRANT AMOUNT AWARDED
FROM $100,000 TO $75,000, IN ORDER TO REIMBURSE THE PTA FOR
ENGAGING AN INDEPENDENT STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AND
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT TO ASSIST IN RESOLUTION OF ON-
GOING BUILDING CONDITIONS IN NORTH BEACH ELEMENTARY, IN.
FURTHERANCE OF THE SHARED GOAL OF PROTECTING THE
STUDENTS OF THE SCHOOL; AND FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR THE
GRANT MONIES TO BE REIMBURSED TO THE PTA WITHIN THIRTY (30)
DAYS OF THE RECEIPT OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION.
ANALYSIS
Pursuant to the request of Commissioner David Richardson, the above-referenced Resolution
is submitted for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission at the November 16, 2022
Commission meeting.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
N/A
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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Sponsor
Commissioner David Richardson
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