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CRA Resolution 026-2025RESOLUTION NO. 026-2025 A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE NORTH BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NORTH BEACH CRA), ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE NORTH BEACH CRA ADVISORY COMMITTEE AT ITS DECEMBER 10, 2024, MEETING, AND APPROVING, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, THE USE OF CRA FUNDS FOR SIGNAGE ENHANCEMENTS AT NORTH SHORE PARK, INCLUDING NEW ENTRANCE SIGNAGE AND SUPPORTING DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE. WHEREAS, the North Shore Park and Youth Center is a key public recreational facility within the North Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (North Beach CRA), offering a fitness center, athletic fields, and a world -class tennis facility known as the Miami Beach Tennis Center, which provides community programming, lessons, and recreational opportunities; and WHEREAS, at its July 16, 2024, meeting, the North Beach CRA Advisory Committee received a request from representatives of the Miami Beach Tennis Center for collaboration on beautification efforts at the facility, prompting further discussions with the Parks and Recreation Department; and WHEREAS, on December 10, 2024, the Parks and Recreation Department presented a proposal to the North Beach CRA Advisory Committee for enhanced entrance and directional signage at North Shore Park, requesting $50,000 in funding from the North Beach CRA; and WHEREAS, as documented in Letter to Commission (LTC) #546-2024, the North Beach CRA Advisory Committee unanimously recommended approval of the signage enhancements, recognizing their importance in improving park accessibility and wayfinding; and WHEREAS, the North Beach CRA Redevelopment Plan, adopted via CRA Resolution No. 003-2021 and City Commission Resolution No. 2021-31709, prioritizes beautification and public realm enhancements, explicitly supporting signage improvements to strengthen community identity and enhance accessibility; and WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Miami -Dade County, the City of Miami Beach, and the North Beach CRA, dated October 4, 2021, authorizes the CRA to fund public park improvements and public signage projects, provided they are not part of an existing capital improvement plan; and WHEREAS, the proposed project complies with these redevelopment objectives and funding criteria, with the estimated $50,000 cost to be funded solely by the North Beach CRA, without requiring additional City funds; and WHEREAS, the Chairperson and Members of the North Beach CRA Board find that the proposed signage enhancements will improve wayfinding, strengthen the area's identity, and enhance community engagement, consistent with the goals of the North Beach CRA Redevelopment Plan; WHEREAS, the Chairperson and Members of the North Beach CRA Board accept the recommendation of the North Beach CRA Advisory Committee and approve the use of CRA funds, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, for signage enhancements at North Shore Park, subject to budget appropriation and approval by the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach; and further, authorize the North Beach CRA Executive Director to take all necessary steps to implement this Resolution, including coordinating with the City of Miami Beach on procurement and installation of the signage improvements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CHAIRPERSON AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NORTH BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NORTH BEACH CRA), that the Chairperson and Board of Directors of the North Beach CRA hereby accept the recommendation of the North Beach CRA Advisory Committee at its December 10, 2024, meeting, and approve, subject to approval by Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, the use of CRA funds for signage enhancements at North Shore Park, including new entrance signage and supporting directional signage. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9 day of F 611IM4 ry , 2025. ATTEST: 7,/ Steven Meiner, Chairperson Rafael E. Granado, Secretary (sponsored by Vice Chairperson Tanya K. Bhatt) �... LII!(D�RP�� CRdTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE EXECUTION jqe) 2©71C Redevelopment Agency'' Date General Counsel ��r . North Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (NBCRA) 1 MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Eric Carpenter, Executive Director DATE: February 3, 2025 TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE NORTH BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NORTH BEACH CRA) ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE NORTH BEACH CRA ADVISORY COMMITTEE AT ITS DECEMBER 10, 2024 MEETING, AND APPROVING, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, THE USE OF CRA FUNDS FOR SIGNAGE ENHANCEMENTS AT NORTH SHORE PARK, INCLUDING NEW ENTRANCE SIGNAGE AND SUPPORTING DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE. JOINT CITY COMMISSION AND NBCRA RECOMMENDATION The CRA Administration recommends approval of the CRA funding allocation for signage enhancements at North Shore Park, estimated at $50,000, as recommended by the North Beach CRA Advisory Committee, subject to budget appropriation. A companion item is being considered by the Miami Beach City Commission to approve this project, subject to funding appropriation by the North Beach CRA Board. BACKGROUND/HISTORY The North Shore Park & Youth Center is a key public recreational facility within the Redevelopment Area of the North Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (North Beach CRA) offering a fitness center, athletic fields, and a world -class tennis facility. The Miami Beach Tennis Center, located at 501 72 Street, is a public tennis facility in Miami Beach offering pickleball lessons, tennis court rentals, and private tennis training. Operated for the City by the Miami Beach Tennis Academy, it provides year-round clinics, lessons, and community events. During the July 16, 2024 meeting of the North Beach CRA Advisory Committee, representatives from the Miami Beach Tennis Center expressed interest in collaborating with the North Beach CRA on beautification measures for the facility. The Advisory Committee encouraged further discussions with the Parks and Recreation Department and requested a more detailed proposal for the Committee's consideration. On December 10, 2024, the Parks and Recreation Department presented a proposal for enhanced entranceway and directional signage at North Shore Park, with a funding request from the North Beach CRA totaling $50,000. As reported in Letter to Commission,(LTC) #546-2024, the Advisory Committee unanimously recommended approval, passing the following motion: Motion: The North Beach CRA Advisory Committee recommends the North Beach CRA Board and City Commission approve the installation of new entrance signage, and supporting directional signage, at North Shore Park. The Committee supports the allocation of North Beach CRA funds to enhance entrance signage, recognizing its importance to improving park accessibility and wayfinding. Page 1826 of 1859 ANALYSIS Alignment with the North Beach CRA Redevelopment Plan The North Beach CRA Redevelopment Plan, approved by CRA Resolution No. 003-2021 and Miami Beach City Commission Resolution No. 2021-31709, prioritizes beautification and public realm enhancements to improve quality of life. Specifically, the Plan includes: • Section 7 (Beautification and Infrastructure Analysis): Emphasizes the importance of outdoor space to resident quality of life and enhancing public spaces. 0 7.1.1 (Signage): Enhanced signage helps strengthen identity and sense of place, and can reflect the style and context of the community. 0 7.4 (Parks, Gardens, and Green Spaces): During the City's public design charrette in preparation of the Redevelopment Plan, participants did not seek additional park space, but rather, enhancement of existing parks and civic uses within North Beach. • Section 8.3 (Neighborhood Projects and Impacts - Community Facilities): Supports investment in community facilities to enhance neighborhood character and public engagement. o 8.3.2 (Parks and Open Space): Protect, preserve, and enhance neighborhood assets while increasing accessibility to recreation and open space. Section 9.5 (Redevelopment Goal 5: Improve Quality of Life for Residents and Visitors): Among others, quality of life measures almost always include those related to access to parks, health and well-being, and activities associated with community spaces. o 9.5.1 (Community Spaces): Promote resident health and well-being by encouraging physical activity and social interaction. Support Parks and Recreation projects that define the North Beach recreation corridor. Further, section 1.4 of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (October 4, 2021) between Miami - Dade County, the City, and the North Beach CRA authorizes the CRA to fund public park improvements and public signage projects, provided they are not part of an existing capital improvement plan. The proposed signage enhancements comply with this requirement. The City's FY 2025 Capital Budget included $150,000 in North Beach Quality of Life funds for North Shore Park Tennis Center Roof Replacement, which is unrelated to the proposed signage improvements. Community Benefits and Justification 1. Improved Wayfinding & Park Access o Current signage is outdated and does not adequately represent our world -class tennis facility. o Enhancing entrance and directional signage will make North Shore Park more accessible to residents and visitors. 2. Enhanced Community Identity & Aesthetic Appeal o High -quality signage strengthens the North Beach CRA brand and contributes to the area's visual identity. Page 1827 of 1859 3. Support for Public Recreation & Economic Activation o North Shore Park is a heavily utilized community asset. Improved signage will boost awareness and participation in public programs at the Miami Beach Tennis Center and surrounding facilities. 4. Alignment with Resident Priorities o The 2024 Miami Beach Resident Satisfaction Survey (ETC Institute) reports 86% satisfaction with park quality and 85% satisfaction with park maintenance, indicating strong public support for continued investments in recreational facilities. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT The proposed signage enhancements at North Shore Park represent a one-time capital improvement expense to be funded entirely by the North Beach CRA, with no direct financial impact on the City of Miami Beach. The project budget, capped at $50,000, will be drawn from the FY 2025 North Beach CRA Operating Budget, specifically the Beautification category, which has sufficient funds to support this initiative. As required by the Interlocal Agreement, the expenditure will be subject to standard CRA financial oversight to ensure compliance with redevelopment objectives and budgetary constraints. Approval of this item will enable the CRA to move forward with procurement and implementation without affecting other planned projects or requiring additional appropriations. 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/meeting-notices/ FINANCIAL INFORMATION The FY 2025 North Beach CRA Operating Budget, adopted via City Commission Resolution No. 2024-33298 and CRA Resolution No. 021-2024, allocates $342,000 for Beautification initiatives. The requested $50,000 signage enhancement project aligns with this budget category. • Funding Source: North Beach CRA — Beautification Budget • Project Cost Estimate: $50,000 • CRA Contribution: Up to $50,000, contingent upon City Commission approval • City Contribution: No direct City funds anticipated Economic Impact: • Increased park usage and community engagement • Strengthened North Beach branding and visitor experience • Positive impact on nearby businesses and public event participation CONCLUSION The proposed signage enhancements at North Shore Park will significantly improve wayfinding, accessibility, and community branding, reinforcing the park's role as a key recreational and cultural destination. Page 1828 of 1859 The North Beach CRA Redevelopment Plan explicitly supports projects that beautify public spaces and enhance community facilities, and the Interlocal Agreement permits CRA contributions to park and signage improvements. Given the strong alignment with City and CRA objectives, as well as available funding, approval of this project is fully justified. Applicable Area North Beach Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? No Is this item related to a G.O. Bond Proiect? 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 Economic Development Sponsor(s) Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt Co-sponsors) Condensed Title Joint, Accept NBCRA Adv Comm Rec/Use CRA Funds for Signage Enhancements at NS Park. (Bhatt) ED Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only) Page 1829 of 1859