Resolution 2024-33259 •
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33259
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATION TO WORK WITH THE DESIGN
CONSULTANT TO EXPLORE MODIFICATIONS TO THE
CURRENT CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS FOR FIRE STATION
NO. 1, WHICH WAS APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION IN
FLAMINGO PARK IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH BY THE
VOTERS IN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IN A REFERENDUM ON
AUGUST 20, 2024, THAT COULD PREVENT PARTIAL
SHIFTING OF THE RUNNING TRACK AND FIELD WITHIN ITS
CURRENT LOCATION TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEW FIRE
STATION, PROVIDED THESE CHANGES DO NOT
SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT THE COST OR DURATION OF THE
FIRE STATION NO. 1 CONSTRUCTION.
WHEREAS, the existing Fire Station No. 1 located at 1051 Jefferson Avenue, was built in
1967 and serves the areas south of 15th Street including Star Island, Hibiscus Island, Palm Island,
MacArthur Causeway up to Watson Island and Terminal Island; and
WHEREAS, the existing building does not provide the facilities required to meet the
anticipated increase in demands due to the growth of the area and the building does not provide
sufficient parking spaces for the employees of the fire station, negatively impacting the availability
of parking in the neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the need to replace the existing Fire Station No. 1 was first identified in 2015,
and since then, the City has engaged in an exhaustive search of both city-owned and privately-
owned properties to find a new location for a future fire station; and •
WHEREAS, on August 20, 2024, in a Countywide referendum, Miami-Dade County voters
gave their approval for the construction of a new Fire Station No. 1 in Flamingo Park; and
WHEREAS, Flamingo Park is a 36-acre park located in the heart of South Beach at 999
11th St, which includes an 8-lane lap swimming pool plus playground, a soccer field, a baseball
stadium, and a running track and field; and
WHEREAS, current construction plans in connection with the relocation of Fire Station
No. 1 to Flamingo Park include partial shifting of the running track and field within its current
location to accommodate the new Fire Station; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission direct the City Administration to work with
the design consultant to explore modifications to the construction drawings that could prevent
shifting the running track and field, provided these changes do not significantly affect the cost or
duration of the Fire Station No. 1 construction.
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 direct the City Administration to work with the design consultant to explore
modifications to the current construction drawings for Fire Station No. 1, which was approved for
construction in Flamingo Park in the City of Miami Beach by the voters in the Miami-Dade County
in a referendum on August 20, 2024, that could prevent partial shifting of the running track and
field within its current location to accommodate the new Fire Station, provided these changes do
not significantly affect the cost or duration of the Fire Station No. 1 construction.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11 day of S tpk , 2024.
ATTEST:
7-)d SEP 7 2024 Steven Meiner, Mayor
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Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt) .INCORPORATED
Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Joseph Magazine ., c ,''6''''
Co-Sponsored by Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
APPROVED AS TO
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: September 11, 2024
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO WORK
WITH THE DESIGN CONSULTANT TO EXPLORE MODIFICATIONS TO THE
CURRENT CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS FOR FIRE STATION NO. 1, WHICH
WAS APPROVED FOR CONSTRUCTION IN FLAMINGO PARK IN THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH BY THE VOTERS IN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IN A
REFERENDUM ON AUGUST 20, 2024, THAT COULD PREVENT PARTIAL
SHIFTING OF THE RUNNING TRACK FIELD WITHIN ITS CURRENT LOCATION
TO ACCOMMODATE THE NEW FIRE STATION, PROVIDED THESE CHANGES
DO NOT SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECT THE COST OR DURATION OF THE FIRE
STATION NO. 1 CONSTRUCTION.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Tanya K.
Bhatt.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
None at this time.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on:
See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfi.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meetinq-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
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Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?
No No
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 the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
Co-sponsor(s)
Commissioner Joseph Magazine
Condensed Title
Fire Station No. 1 Construction Drawing Modifications. (Bhatt/Magazine) CA
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