Resolution 2023-32616RESOLUTION NO j 2023-32616
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, BY 5/7TH VOTE, THE,
ESTABLISHMENT OF A MEMORIAL PLAQUE LOCATED ON THE
BRIDGE AT 17TH STREET AND PURDY AVENUE, IN MEMORY OFF
COMMISSIONER MARK SAMUELIAN, FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED
PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-504 (A) OF THE CITY
CODE.
WHEREAS, Commissioner Mark Samuelian served the City of Miami Beach from
2017 to 2022 and is remembered as a man of principle, who served with honor, integrity,
and character; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Samuelian reflected great devotion to the City, its
residents, and was an advocate for community engagement and Residents' Right to
Know; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Samuelian formerly chaired the City's Sustainability
and Resiliency Committee, was a member of the Finance and Economic 'Resiliency
Committee, and served as past president of Miami Beach United; and
WHEREAS, at the February 1, 2023 City Commission meeting, the Mayor and City
Commission referred a discussion item regarding naming a public facility in honor of
Commissioner Mark Samuelian to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life
Committee (the "Committee"); and
WHEREAS, at its March 22, 2023 meeting, the Committee discussed and
recommended the installation of a commemorative plaque on the bridge located at 17th
Street and Purdy Avenue in Commissioner Mark Samuelian's honor; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 82-504(a) of the City Code, establishing a
memorial plaque requires a public hearing, with notice of the public hearing regarding the
establishment of the memorial plaque published at least ten days prior to the hearing in
a newspaper of general circulation in the City.
WHEREAS, during the April 28, 2023 Commission meeting, the Mayor City
Commission accepted the recommendation of the Committee, approved the
establishment of a memorial plaque located on the bridge at 17th Street and, Purdy
Avenue, in memory of Commissioner Mark Samuelian, and set a public hearing on May
17, 2023, pursuant to Section 82-504 (a) (6) of the City Code, directing the City Clerk to
provide public notice of the hearing.
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 approve by 5/7ths vote, the establishment of a memorial, located on the
bridge at 17th Street and Purdy Avenue, in memory of Commissioner Mark Samuelian,
following a duly noticed public hearing pursuant to Section 82-504(a) of the City Code.
PASSED and ADOPTED this /7 day of 2023.
ATTEST: MAY 2 2 262.3
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
Dan Gelber, Mayor
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: May 17, 2023
2:15 p.m. Public Hearing
SUBJECT. A, RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING, BY .5/7TH VOTE, THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A MEMORIAL PLAQUE LOCATED ON THE BRIDGE
AT 17TH STREETAND PURDYAVENUE, IN MEMORY OF COMMISSIONER
MARK SAMUELIAN, FOLLOWING A DULY NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING
PURSUANT TO SECTION 82-504 (A) OF THE CITY CODE.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends adopting the Resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
On February 1, 2023, at the request of Commissioner Laura Dominguez, the Mayor and City
Commission approved the referral of item C4 R to the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality
of Life Committee ("PSNQLC" or the "Committee") to discuss and recommend naming a
public facility in honor of Commissioner Mark Samuelian, pursuant to Section 82-504 of the City
Code.
On March 22, 2023, the Committee discussed the item and recommended in favor of installing
a memorial plaque on the bridge located at 17th Street and Purdy Avenue (the Project), to honor
the life and accomplishments of Commissioner Mark Samuelian.
ANALYSIS
On April 28, 2023, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2023-32572
accepting the recommendation from the March 22, 2023, PSNQLC meeting to approve the
establishment of a memorial plaque, located on the bridge at 17t' Street and Purdy Avenue, to
commemorate Commissioner Samuelian. Furthermore, said Resolution set a public hearing on
May 17, 2023, pursuant to Section 82-504(a) of the City Code, to consider whether to approve
the proposed memorial establishment by a 5/7ths vote; and directed the City Clerk to provide
public notice of the hearing consistent with the requirements of Section 82-504(a)(6).
Commissioner Mark Samuelian served the City of Miami Beach from 2017 until his passing in
2022. Commissioner Samuelian reflected great devotion to the City and its residents. He was
an advocate for community engagement and Residents' Right to Know. Commissioner
Samuelian formerly chaired the City's Sustainability and Resiliency Committee and was a
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member of the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee. He also served as past president
of Miami Beach United. He is remembered as a man of principle, who served with honor,
integrity, and character.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The fiscal impact for this Project is approximately $1,500.00.
Amount(s)/Account(s):
Funding for this Project has been appropriated in the following account:
520-1720-000342
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends approving by 5/7ths vote, the establishment of a memorial
plaque on the bridge located at 17th Street and Purdy Avenue, in memory of Commissioner
Mark Samuelian, following a duly noticed public hearing pursuant to Section 82-504(a) of the
City Code.
Applicable Area
South 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
Legislative Tracking
Facilities and Fleet Management/Public Works
Sponsor
Commissioner Laura Dominguez
ATTACHMENTS:
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