Resolution 2024-33427RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33427
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO IDENTIFY POSSIBLE
GRANT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION
DISTRICT (FIND) TO FUND SPECIFIC CITY PROJECTS, INCLUDING CLEAN-UP
EFFORTS AND ENFORCEMENT AT MONUMENT ISLAND, COMPLETION OF
BAYWALK SEGMENTS, COMPLETION OF THE 5TH STREET PEDESTRIAN
BRIDGE, ACQUISITION OF MARINE PATROL VESSELS AND EQUIPMENT,
SHORELINE STABILIZATION, CONSTRUCTION OF DOCKS AND UPLAND
FACILITIES FOR A WATER TAXI SERVICE AND REPAIR AND CONSTRUCTION OF
PUBLIC SEAWALLS.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach is dedicated to preserving its unique coastal environment,
improving public infrastructure, and enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors alike; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) is a public agency responsible for
funding projects that protect and improve the navigable waterways of Florida's Intracoastal Waterway
and its tributaries, including waterways and projects that promote the environment, recreational
opportunities, and public safety; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach seeks to identify and access potential FIND grant
opportunities to fund key initiatives that align with FIND's mission; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach is currently focused on several important projects that
benefit the environment, public safety, and transportation infrastructure, which could qualify for funding
through FIND grants; and
WHEREAS, these priority projects include:
Clean -Up Efforts and Enforcement at Monument Island: Monument Island, located in
Biscayne Bay, is a popular recreational destination that has faced ongoing challenges related
to waste accumulation and the need for enhanced enforcement to ensure its preservation.
Pursuant to Resolution No, 2023-32570, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit A, the Mayor
and City Commission accepted the recommendation of the Public Safety and Neighborhood
Quality of Life Committee to prioritize funding for a Monument Island Restoration Project, which
would include the installation of a riprap revetment and related signage, and other project scope
required to obtain federal, state and county approval for the creation of a motorized vessel
exclusion zone. Identifying funding to supplement the City's budget for the design, permitting
and execution of the Monument Island Restoration Project, as well as for clean-up initiatives
and enforcement, would improve the environmental quality of the island and protect its natural
resources for future generations.
2. Completion of the Baywalk Segments: The Baywalk is a vital public waterfront pathway that
provides pedestrian access along the Miami Beach shoreline on the west side of the island.
However, there are three sections of the Baywalk still pending completion behind the South Bay
Club, Bay Garden Manor, and Bayview Terrace. The current budget for these three unfinished
sections is $5,000,000 (G.O. Bond funding). However, due to updated cost estimates from the
design consultant, the Administration believes that the total project cost could exceed $17 million
and potentially reach as high as $25 million, depending on the final design and property
agreements. Identifying additional funding for the design and construction phases through FIND
will help ensure the completion of this critical infrastructure project.
3. Completion of the 5th Street Pedestrian Bridge: The 5th Street Pedestrian Bridge is essential
for connecting the Baywalk south of 5th Street with the Baywalk north of 5th Street and thereby
allowing for safe and efficient pedestrian access. Securing funding for the completion of this
bridge will enhance mobility and safety for Miami Beach residents and visitors who wish to enjoy
the Baywalk.
4. Acquisition of Vessels, Engines, and Equipment for Marine Patrol: The Marine Patrol plays
a vital role in maintaining public safety on Miami Beach's waterways, enforcing laws, and
responding to emergencies. Funding through FIND would enable the acquisition of additional
vessels, engines, and other necessary equipment to enhance the efficiency and safety of the
Marine Patrol unit.
5. Shoreline Stabilization: The City of Miami Beach is committed to addressing the ongoing
challenge of shoreline erosion and protecting its coastal environment. Shoreline stabilization
projects throughout the City, including the installation of protective barriers, vegetation, and
other structural measures, will help mitigate the effects of rising sea levels and protect Miami
Beach's waterfront.
6. Construction of Docks and Upland Facilities for a Water Taxi Service: Establishing a water
taxi service would provide a sustainable and efficient transportation option for residents and
tourists, easing congestion and reducing traffic on the roads. Construction of docks and upland
facilities to support such a service will require substantial investment in infrastructure, and
funding from FIND will be critical in bringing this concept to fruition.
7. Repair and Construction of Public Seawalls. Repairing and constructing public seawalls in
the City of Miami Beach is crucial for protecting the city's infrastructure, properties, and natural
resources from the increasing risks of coastal erosion and rising sea levels. Well -maintained
seawalls act as a barrier against storm surges, flooding, and tidal encroachment, ensuring the
safety of residents, preserving the shoreline, and enhancing the long-term resilience of the city's
waterfront areas.
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
Administration to identify possible grant opportunities through the Florida Inland Navigation District
(FIND) to fund specific City projects, including clean-up efforts and enforcement at Monument Island,
completion of Baywalk segments, completion of the 5th Street pedestrian bridge, acquisition of Marine
Patrol vessels and equipment, shoreline stabilization, construction of docks and upland facilities for a
water taxi service, and the repair and construction of public seawalls.
PASSED and ADOPTED this // day of C/N , 2024.
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO
Rafael E. ranado, City Clerk':, FORM & LANGUAGE
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: December 11, 2024
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO IDENTIFY
POSSIBLE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE FLORIDA INLAND
NAVIGATION DISTRICT (FIND) TO FUND SPECIFIC CITY PROJECTS,
INCLUDING CLEAN-UP EFFORTS AND ENFORCEMENT AT MONUMENT
ISLAND, COMPLETION OF BAYWALK SEGMENTS, COMPLETION OF THE 5TH
STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE, ACQUISITION OF MARINE PATROL VESSELS
AND EQUIPMENT, SHORELINE STABILIZATION, CONSTRUCTION OF DOCKS
AND UPLAND FACILITIES FOR A WATER TAXI SERVICE AND REPAIR AND
CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC SEAWALLS.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUNDIHISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Laura
Dominguez,
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
Does this Ordinance mauire a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: _https://www.miamibeachFl.aov/city-hall/citvclerk/meetino-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
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Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Riaht 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 Laura Dominguez
Co-sponsors)
Condensed Title
Adm. to Identify Grant Opportunities through FIND to Fund Specific City Projects. (Dominguez)
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EXHIBIT "A"
RESOLUTION NO. 2023.32570
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE
COMMITTEE, AND PRIORITIZING FUNDING FOR A MONUMENT
ISLAND RESTORATION PROJECT (THE "PROJECT") AS PART OF
THE FY 2024 CAPITAL BUDGET, WHICH PROJECT WOULD INCLUDE
DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF A RIPRAP REVETMENT AND
RELATED SIGNAGE AND OTHER PROJECT SCOPE REQUIRED TO
OBTAIN FEDERAL, STATE AND COUNTY APPROVAL FOR CREATION
OF A MOTORIZED VESSEL EXCLUSION ZONE SURROUNDING
MONUMENT ISLAND, TO EXCLUSIVELY ALLOW FOR PASSIVE USES
WITHIN THE NON -MOTORIZED VESSEL AND SWIM ONLY AREA;
FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO COMMENCE
THE COMPLEX REGULATORY APPROVAL PROCESS NECESSARY
FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MOTORIZED VESSEL EXCLUSION
ZONE AS EXPEDITIOUSLY AS POSSIBLE.
WHEREAS, on April 17, 2013, the Mayor and City Commission approved
Resolution No. 2013-28183 accepting a donation from The Prentice Foundation, in the
amount of $25,000, to be used for the restoration and conservancy of Monument Island
and the Flagler Memorial; and
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2021, the Sustainability, Committee motion was
transmitted by Letter to Commission recommending that the $25,000 allocated for the
enhancement and conservation of Flagler Monument Island be allocated to projects that
will stop motorized vessels from beaching on the island while enhancing the island's
ecological features; and
WHEREAS, on February 28, 2023, the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of
Life Committee unanimously agreed to move the project forward for prioritization in the
FY 2024 capital budget process; and
WHEREAS, the cost of implementing all of the recommendations will exceed the
$25,000 donation and additional funding will be required, wherein such funds will be
utilized for, among other project -related expenditures, the development of a project scope
to include navigating the complex regulatory process of obtaining the necessary County,
State and Federal regulatory approvals.
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 accept the recommendation of the Public Safety and Neighborhood
Quality of Life Committee, and prioritize funding for a Monument Island Restoration
Project (the "Project") as part of the FY 2024 Capital Budget, which Project would include
design and installation of a riprap revetment and related sgnage and other project scope
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required to obtain Federal, State and County approval for creation of a motorized vessel
exclusion zone surrounding Monument Island, to exclusively allow for passive uses within
the non -motorized vessel and swim only area: further, directing the City Administration to
commence the complex regulatory approval process necessary for establishment of the
motorized vessel exclusion zone as expeditiously as possible.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this dif day of April, 202
ATTEST:
Dan Gelber, Mayor
MAY 0 2 2023
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Commissioner Steven Meiner and co -sponsored by Commissioner
Laura Dominguez)
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
Aiina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE:
April 28, 2023
SUBJECTA RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION
OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF
LIFE COMMITTEE, AND PRIORITIZING FUNDING FOR A
MONUMENT ISLAND RESTORATION PROJECT (THE -PROJECT") AS
PART OF THE FY 2024 CAPITAL BUDGET, WHICH PROJECT WOULD
INCLUDE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF A RIPRAP REVETMENT
AND RELATED SIGNAGE AND OTHER PROJECT SCOPE REQUIRED
TO OBTAIN FEDERAL, STATE AND COUNTY APPROVAL FOR
CREATION OF A MOTORIZED VESSEL EXCLUSION ZONE
SURROUNDING MONUMENT ISLAND, TO EXCLUSIVELY ALLOW FOR
PASSIVE USES WITHIN THE NON -MOTORIZED VESSEL AND SWIM
ONLY AREA; FURTHER, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
COMMENCE THE COMPLEX REGULATORY APPROVAL PROCESS
NECESSARY FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MOTORIZED VESSEL
EXCLUSION ZONE AS EXPEDITIOUSLYAS POSSIBLE,
The Administration recommends adopting the resolution.
BACKGROUNOIHISTORY
On April 17. 2013, the Mayor and City Commission approved Resolution No. 2013-28183,
accepting a donation from The Prentice Foundation in the amount of $25,000. As outlined in the
Resolution, the funds were intended for the restoration and conservancy of Monument Island
and the Flagier Memorial. Hovever, fire funding was not utilized.
On December 8, 2021, at the request of Commissioner Samueiian, the Mayor and City
Commission approved a referral (C4 Z) to the Land Use and Sustainability, Committee (LUSC)
to discuss the use of fie funds. At the March 4, 2022 LUSC meeting, the Administration
presented the options providing tlhe Sustairability Committee's recommendation as previously
transmitted via LTC#474-2021. Subsequently on Aprt 6, 2022, the Mayor and City Conunissron
discussed options for Monument Island and referred (C4 C) the item to the Finance and
Economic Resiliency Committee,
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On November 16, 2022, Commissioner Meiner referred a discussion of the Marine and
Waterfront Protection Authority Board's recommendation that the City establish a non -motorized
Boat Zone in the waters immediately surrounding Monument Island to the Public Safety and
Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee (PSNQLC). On February 28, 2023, a PSNQLC
motion was passed in, support of a FY 2024 capital project for a rip -rap revetment, a non -
motorized and swim only zone and restore the ecological function of Monument Island to create
a passive use of the island.
ANALYSIS
The Administration has developed a conceptual scope for an estimated $910.000 FY 2024
Capital Budget request to include design, permitting, and construction of ecological restoration,
dprap revetment, and non -motorized vessel/vessel exclusion mine markers surrounding
Monument Island. This passive use of Monument Island would encourage public access but in
away that would reduce the trash and litter left by some boaters. In addition, preventing boats
from beaching on the island would help support the protection of remaining seagrasses and
encourage recruitment of new seagrasses, essential for the ecosystem function of the Biscayne
Bay Aquatic Preserve.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
According to the 2022 Resident Survey, the cleanliness of canalstmeterways is recommended
as a High Priority for improvement, renldng as #2 in the ImportanceSatisfaction Ratings of
Major Categories of City Services.
CONCLUSION
The Administration acknowledges the recommendation of the Public Safety and Neighborhood
Quality of Life Committee motion to prioritize this proposed FY 2024 capital project for a riprap
revetment, a non -motorized and swim -only zone to create a passive use of Monument Island
and restore the ecological function. This, along with other Commission and Administration
enhancement priorities will be reviewed and decided through the FY 23-24 Budget process.
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Yes No
Environment & Infrastructure - Work regionally and nationally to protect Biscayne Bay water
quality and to maintain a healthy dune and beach system.
Legislative Tracking
Environment and Sustainability,
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Commissioner Meiner and Commissioner Dominguez
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO Honoralm Mayor and Members of the City Commission
PROM: Commissioner Steven Meiner
DATE: November 16 2C22
SUBJECT. REFERRAL TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE
TO CONSIDER THE MARINE AND WATERFRONT PROTECTION AUTHORITY
BOARD'S RECOMMENDATION THAT THE CITY ESTABLISH A NON -MOTORIZED BOAT ZONE
IN THE WATERS IMMEDIATELY SURROUNDING MONUMENT ISLAND.
ANALYSIS
Please place on the November 16, 2022 agenda a referral to the Public Safety and Neighborhood! Quality of Life Commdme to
discuss the potential establishment of a'Non-Motored Boating Zcri the area surrounding Monument Island, as recommended
by the Marine and Waterfront Protection Authority ast year.
In 2019, the City obtained State approval to establish a no wakelsmv speed zone in the area surrounding Monument Island.
However, the area Continues to serve a5 a destination per bnate,s, illegal patty teats, and jet skiers
Thera are 2 pending referrals to the Committee relating to Monument IsIeW that will be heard In the near future. including
a proposal to close Mgm.ment Island to the public aaogell-w It is my intent for this proposal to be considered along with the other
Monument Island proposals, as I beieve he Committee would benefit from a discusstor of all of the potential alternatives to
improve the srEafion in and around Monument Island.
As part of this refers. I would ask that the Administration and City Attorneys Office be prepared to address the regulatory and
legal Issues associated with creation of a'Non-Motonzed Vessel Zone.'
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