Resolution 2024-32907 RESOLUTION NO.; 2024-32907
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT TO PROCEED WITH THE PURCHASE OF THREE
SUPERMAX GUM REMOVAL PRESSURE WASHERS (OR EQUIVALENT) AT
AN ESTIMATED COST OF $154,500 AND THE RETENTION OF THREE
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES AT AN APPROXIMATE TOTAL COST OF$214,500
TO BE DEDICATED TO THE GUM STAIN REMOVAL PROGRAM; AND
FURTHER, WAIVING, BY 5/7TH VOTE, THE REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 2-
14(D)(1)A OF THE CITY CODE TO REFER ANY AGENDA ITEMS IN EXCESS
OF $75,000 TO FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach is committed to ensuring the health and well-being
of its residents and visitors, and the maintenance of clean and sanitary residential areas and
commercial zones is crucial for the overall health and safety of our community; and
WHEREAS, for many, cleanliness is also a matter of civic pride; and
WHEREAS, in addition to health and safety concerns, the presence of litter on private and
public property (including rights of way) is inconsistent with the high standard of living Miami
Beach residents should enjoy and the level of cleanliness our visitors should expect; and
WHEREAS, expanding and enhancing sanitation efforts throughout the City would
improve the overall quality of life for our residents and the overall experience for our visitors; and
WHEREAS, as insignificant as they might seem, gum stains on sidewalks and other high-
traffic zones, public.,gathering areas and spaces with historical or cultural significance are of
particular concern because they give the improper impression of the City; and
WHEREAS, at the January 31, 2024, the Commission discussed item R9 0, sponsored
by Commissioner David Suarez, and all were in agreement that the removal of gum stains would
be an important first step in addressing the cleanliness and aesthetic beauty of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works shared preliminary estimates of the costs to
implement certain enhancements, including the purchase of three Supermax Gum Removal
pressure washers, one for each of South Beach, Mid Beach and North Beach, as well as the
hiring of three.new MSW II employees to be dedicated to the gum stain removal program; and
WHEREAS, a Resolution was adopted authorizing the Public Works department to
proceed with the procurement of the three Supermax Gum Removal pressure washers at an
estimated cost of $154,500 and the retention of f three additional employees at an approximate
total cost of$214,500; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission wish to waive by 5/7th vote, the requirement
in Section 2-14(d)(1)a of the City Code to refer any agenda items in excess of $75,000 to the
Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee.
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 approve
and authorize the Public Works Department to proceed with the purchase of three Supermax
Gum Removal pressure washers (or equivalent) at an estimated cost of $154,500 and the
retention of three additional employees at an approximate total cost of$214,500 to be dedicated
to the gum stain removal program; and further, waive the requirement in Section 2-14(d)(1)a of
the City Code to refer any agenda items in excess of $75,000 to the Finance and Economic
Resiliency Committee.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3/ day of ,101140 j/ , 2024.
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MAR 1 5 2024 even Meiner, Mayor
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
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New Business and Commission Requests -R9 0
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Commissioner David Suarez
DATE: January 31, 2024
SUBJECT: DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION: EXPAND SANITATION EFFORTS
(INCLUDING GUM STAIN REMOVAL PROGRAM) AND ENHANCE
ENFORCEMENT OF PROPERTY "MAINTENANCE" CODE
REQUIREMENTS, IN THE CITY.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Was Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying?_Yes X No
If so, specify name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s): N/A
ANALYSIS
I would like to have a discussion with my colleagues regarding the expansion of sanitation
efforts throughout the City, including enhanced enforcement of ordinances that require property
owners to maintain their properties clean.
The City of Miami Beach is committed to ensuring the health and well-being of its residents and
visitors, and the maintenance of clean and sanitary residential areas and commercial zones is
crucial for the overall health and safety of our community. Proactively addressing and preventing
potential health hazards is of paramount concern. For many, cleanliness is also a matter of civic
pride.
In addition to health and safety concerns, the presence of litter on private and public property
(including rights of way) is inconsistent with the high standard of living Miami Beach residents
should enjoy and the level of cleanliness our visitors should expect. Expanding and enhancing
sanitation efforts throughout the City would improve the overall quality of life for our residents
and the overall experience for our visitors.
As insignificant as they might seem, gum stains on sidewalks and other high-traffic zones, public
gathering areas and spaces with historical or cultural significant are of particular concern
because they give the improper impression that Miami Beach lacks civic pride. I propose that
the City implement a pilot, semi-annual gum stain removal program.
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Section 98-166 of the City Code requires property owners and/or occupants to maintain their
properties in a clean and litter-free manner. This includes adjoining sidewalks, grass strips,
alleys up to and including the median point of the alley, curbs, swale areas or rights-of-way up to
the edge of the pavement of any public street. I would like to know more about how this Section
of the Code is enforced. Property owners need to play a prominent role in our clean-up effort.
The Director of Public Works has prepared some preliminary estimates of costs to implement
certain enhancements that he will share with the Commission. In addition, the appropriate
representative(s) from the Code Enforcement Department should be prepared to preliminarily
address the budgetary implications of implementing enhanced enforcement efforts relating to
Section 98-166 and similar City Code provisions.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
N/A
Amount(s)/Account(s):
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
Legislative Tracking
Commissioner David Suarez
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