Resolution 2024-33037RESOLUTION NO.; 2024-33037
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION
TO PRIORITIZE THE INSTALLATION OF AN ARTIFICIAL TURF, SUCH
AS K9GRASS, AT THE BELLE ISLE BARK PARK DURING THE FISCAL
YEAR 2025 BUDGETING PROCESS.
WHEREAS, dog parks provide numerous benefits to residents and their furry
companions, including improved dog socialization, better. physical health for dogs and
community building; and
WHEREAS, the frequent need to rip out and reinstall sod at the Belle Isle Bark
Park results in undue expense and the loss of use of the dog park during prolonged
periods of time; and
WHEREAS, although the installation at the Belle Isle Bark Park of an artificial turf
product such as K9Grass—which is specifically designed for use by dogs—would be
costlier than the installation of sod, such a project (the "K9Grass Project") would more
than pay off over time because of its projected longevity; and
WHEREAS, the K9Grass Project was included for consideration during the 2024
budget process, but was not approved due, in part, to insufficient community input; and
WHEREAS, the Belle Isle Residents Association conducted a survey among 128
residents and 95% of respondents who are frequent users of the park were in favor of
installing an artificial turf product like K9Grass.
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 directing the Administration to prioritize the installation of an artificial
turf, such as K9Grass, at the Belle Isle Bark Park during the fiscal year 2025 budgeting
process.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this %rday of ef , 2024.
ATTEST: •
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Steven Meiner, Mayor
/V MAY ? 1 2024
Rafa E. Granado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Vice -Mayor Laura Dominguez)
APPROVED AS TO
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MIAMIBEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Ricardo J. Dopico, City Attorney
DATE: May 15, 2024
SUBJECT A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PRIORITIZE THE INSTALLATION OF AN
ARTIFICIAL TURF, SUCH AS K9GRASS, AT THE BELLE ISLE BARK PARK DURING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGETING PROCESS.
SACKGROUNDIHISTORY
LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE
In accordance with Resolution No. 2023-32857, adopted by the City Commission on December 13, 2023, the following information
has been provided by the item sponsor as it relates to the subject resolution:
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in
lobbying? No
If so, specify name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): N/A
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Vice -Mayor Laura Dominguez.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The sponsor of this item requests that the Administration be prepared to address the fiscal impact of this proposed measure as part
of the FY2025 annual budget process.
Is this a "Residents Right to Does this item utilize G.O.
Know" item, -pursuant to Bond Funds?,
Cl y Code Section 244?
No No
jggislative Tracking
Office of the City Attorney
Sp nsor
Vice -Mayor Laura Dominguez
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