Resolution 2025-33574 2025-33574
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE
MONTHLY UPDATES BEFORE THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD
QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF ONGOING AND FUTURE
PROJECTS INVOLVING THE USE OF THE LEONARD HOROWITZ COLOR
PALETTE FOR ART DECO BUILDING RESTORATION IN COLLABORATION
WITH BARBARA HULANICKI.
WHEREAS, in the early 1980s, New York designer Leonard Horowitz collaborated with
Barbara Capitman to develop a color palette comprising approximately 40 colors, aimed at
revitalizing the aging Art Deco facades in Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, with the assistance of Ernest Martin, then Director of the Dade County Office
of Community and Economic Development, funding was secured to implement a facade painting
program utilizing the Horowitz color palette, administered by the Miami Beach Community
Development Corporation ("MBCDC"); and
WHEREAS, over fifty property owners participated in the program, resulting in the
rejuvenation of numerous Art Deco buildings in Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, since 2024, the Mayor and City Commission have reviewed and approved
proposals to repaint multiple significant buildings with the City utilizing the Horowitz palette, with
consultation from famous artist and fashion designer Ms. Barbara Hulanicki to ensure the color
scheme complements architectural features, including the Colony Theater,the municipal parking
garage located at 1301 Collins Avenue and the historic old City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission find that requiring monthly updates from City
Administration on these projects will facilitate informed decision-making and enable continued
public engagement in the preservation of Miami Beach's historic architecture.
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 provide monthly updates before the Public Safety
and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee on the status of ongoing and future projects
involving the use of the Leonard Horowitz color palette for Art Deco building restoration in
collaboration with Barbara Hulanicki.
PASSED and ADOPTED THIS /9 day of i'M 2025.
ATTEST:
7—Vf MAR 2 0 2025 ven Meiner, Mayor
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO
(Sponsored by Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez) 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: March 19, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE
MONTHLY UPDATES BEFORE THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD
QUALITY OF LIFE COMMITTEE ON THE STATUS OF ONGOING AND FUTURE
PROJECTS INVOLVING THE USE OF THE LEONARD HOROWITZ COLOR
PALETTE FOR ART DECO BUILDING RESTORATION IN COLLABORATION
WITH BARBARA HULANICKI.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Kristen
Rosen Gonzalez.
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: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meetinq-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
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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 Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Monthly Updates at PSNQLC Mtgs. of Status of Hulanicki Restoration Projects. (Rosen
Gonzalez) CA
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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