Resolution 2025-33578 •
2025-33578
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
(RFP)TO LEASE CITY-OWNED RETAIL SPACE TO BE IDENTIFIED BY
THE ADMINISTRATION FOR THE OPERATION OF AN INDEPENDENT
BOOKSTORE,WITH THE LOCATION SO IDENTIFIED AND THE DRAFT
RFP DOCUMENT TO BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY COMMISSION AT
ITS MAY 21, 2025 MEETING FOR APPROVAL.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach is committed to enhancing the cultural vibrancy,
economic growth, and community engagement of its neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, independent bookstores play a vital role in fostering literacy, creativity, and
cultural exchange, and provide an important space for the community to gather, learn, and share
ideas; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires that the Administration identify a City-owned
retail space (the "Premises"), which could be well-suited for the operation of an independent
bookstore that would serve residents, visitors, and local businesses; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission recognizes the value of supporting small businesses
and independent retailers, and seeks to provide an accessible and welcoming environment for
the operation of an independent bookstore in this location; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach intends to attract qualified operators with experience
in running independent bookstores to submit proposals for leasing the Premises, and to create a
process that ensures transparency, competition, and the selection of the best candidate for the
space.
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 prepare a Request for Proposals (RFP) for
the leasing of City-owned retail space at a location to be identified by the Administration for the
operation of an independent bookstore,with the location so identified and the draft RFP document
to be presented to the City Commission at its May 21, 2025 meeting for approval.
PASSED and ADOPTED this /9 day of 9rct , 2025.
ATTEST:
MAR 2 0 2025 Steven Meiner, Mayor
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk 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: March 19, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE A
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)TO LEASE CITY-OWNED RETAIL SPACE TO
BE IDENTIFIED BY THE ADMINISTRATION FOR THE OPERATION OF AN
INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE, WITH THE LOCATION SO IDENTIFIED AND THE
DRAFT RFP DOCUMENT TO BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY COMMISSION AT
ITS MAY 21, 2025 MEETING FOR APPROVAL.
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 •
Prepare RFP to Lease City-Owned Retail Space for Independent Bookstore. (Rosen Gonzalez)
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