Resolution 2024-33425RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33425
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION
TO ORGANIZE AND HOST AN OPEN HOUSE EVENT LOCATED AT
7605 COLLINS AVENUE (THE "PROPERTY") TO FACILITATE A
COMMUNITY DISCUSSION REGARDING POTENTIAL FUTURE USES
OF THE PROPERTY; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO PROMOTE AND PUBLICIZE THE OPEN HOUSE
TO ENSURE BROAD COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND TO PROVIDE
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO
ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING
THE ADMINISTRATION TO REPORT BACK TO THE CITY COMMISSION
VIA A LETTER TO COMMISSION WITH THE RESULTS AND
FEEDBACK GATHERED DURING THE OPEN HOUSE EVENT, ALONG
WITH ANY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEXT STEPS REGARDING THE
FUTURE UTILIZATION OF THE PROPERTY.
WHEREAS, On March 13, 2024, the City Commission approved Resolution 2024-
32945, authorizing the purchase of the property located at 7605 Collins Avenue (the
"Property'); and
WHEREAS, this acquisition was financed using reserves from the Building
Department Fund, with the intention of establishing a satellite office for the Building
Department in North Beach; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of the property was entirely funded by the Building
Department, and the Department has covered property maintenance expenses and has
earmarked $1,000,000 for a capital project to renovate and retrofit the building for office
use, and
WHEREAS, following the purchase of the property, several discussions have
taken place regarding potential alternative uses for the space, and a sunshine meeting
was held on September 17, 2024, to tour the property and explore the best future uses,
including potential involvement from Ocean Rescue; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission seeks to engage Miami Beach residents and
stakeholders in an open, transparent, and inclusive discussion regarding the potential
future uses of the Property, and to gather valuable feedback and ideas from the
community; and
WHEREAS, an open house at the Property will allow City residents to voice their
opinions, propose ideas, and team more about the various options for the future of the
facility.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, hereby direct the
Administration to organize and host an open house event located at 7605 Collins Avenue
(the "Property") to facilitate a community discussion regarding potential future uses of the
Property; and and further, direct the Administration to promote and publicize the open
house to ensure broad community participation and to provide an opportunity for residents
and stakeholders to engage in meaningful dialogue; and further, direct the Administration
to report back to the City Commission via a Letter to Commission with the results and
feedback gathered during the open house event, along with any recommendations for
next steps regarding the future utilization of the Property.
PASSED and ADOPTED this jj_ day of Ql�Ii+ID!/ . 2024.
ATTEST: S er ven Mein, Mayor
Rafael E. ranado, City Clerk
(Sponsored by Vice -Mayor Tanya K. Ehatt)
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
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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 ORGANIZE
AND HOST AN OPEN HOUSE EVENT LOCATED AT 7605 COLLINS AVENUE
(THE "PROPERTY-) TO FACILITATE A COMMUNITY DISCUSSION REGARDING
POTENTIAL FUTURE USES OF THE PROPERTY; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING
THE ADMINISTRATION TO PROMOTE AND PUBLICIZE THE OPEN HOUSE TO
ENSURE BROAD COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND TO PROVIDE AN
OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO ENGAGE IN
MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE; AND FURTHER, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION
TO REPORT BACK TO THE CITY COMMISSION VIA A LETTER TO COMMISSION
WITH THE RESULTS AND FEEDBACK GATHERED DURING THE OPEN HOUSE
EVENT, ALONG WITH ANY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEXT STEPS
REGARDING THE FUTURE UTILIZATION OF THE PROPERTY.
RECOMMENDATIO
BACKGROUNDIHISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Vice -Mayor Tanya K. Shatt.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: hftps://www miamibeachfl gov/city-hall/cityclerklmeetina-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 2.177 Proiect?
No
No
Was this Agenda Item initially reouested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481.
includes a principal enaaaed in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsorls}
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Direct Admin, to Host Community Discussion, Future Uses of Property Located at 7605 Collins
Avenue. (Bhatt) CA
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