7-23 Our Drive Ocean Drive Task Force Report R22001 - 2002
Board of Governors
Michael Milberg, Chairman
Jeff Abbaticchio
Fred Balsera
Eva Barreto
Tony Bello
James Boucher
Claire Callen
Jerry Chafetz
Marlo Courtney
Roberto Datorre
Manny Diaz
Lucia Dougherty
Lori Fagenholz
Randi Freedman
Ira Giller
Michael S. Goldberg
Barton Goldberg
Sid Goldin
Wendy Hart
Sanford Horwitz
Eric Jacobs
Cathy Leff
Ada Lleradi
Jason Loeb
Joy Malakoff
Leon A. Manne
Aida Marrero
Melanie Muss
Anthony Noboa
Linda Polansky
Alan Randolph
Scott Robins
Harold Rosen
Gerald K. Schwartz
Bob Steinfelder
Jesse Stewart
Alexander I. Tachmes
Doug Tober
Stephen Zack
Ex-Officio Members
Chief of Police Don Delucca
City Manager Jorge Gonzalez
Asst. to Comm Barierro
Betty Gutierrez
Senator Gwen Margolis
Aletha Player
J. Don Sadler, Jr.
July 23, 2002
Mayor David Dermer
City of Miami Beach
1200 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Dear Mayor Dermer,
On April 8, 2002, you held a special workshop with representation from Ocean
Drive, to discuss their vision for the future of the Ocean Drive Corridor. As a result
of this initial meeting, the Chamber, in cooperation with the Ocean Drive Property
Owners Association, formed a Task Force. This Task Force was formed to assist the
Association in gathering and analyzing information regarding current levels of city
service being provided to the target area. The Task Force was also charged with the
responsibility of proposing recommendations that would establish better services in
the target area, if deemed necessary. The Task Force created subcommittees dealing
with, Sanitation, Maintenance, Property Management, Security and Capital Improvement
Projects to assist in meeting these goals. The approved subcommittee reports, attached
hereto have been summarized within this report and collectively represent the
recommendations of the Task Force.
As noted in each subcommittee, the dialogue between the subcommittees and the
City has been courteous, respectful, productive and a model for private public part-
nership. Moreover, it should be noted that the City, without hesitation, has already
reacted in a helpful manner to issues that were the cause of the formation of the Task
Force.
The Task Force would like to express it’s gratitude to the City Manager Jorge
Gonzalez, and to Patricia Walker, CMB Chief Financial Officer, without whose
cooperation and assistance the Task Force could not have completed their task.
In submitting this report, the Chamber would respectfully request that a meeting be
scheduled with City Manager Jorge Gonzalez at the earliest possible convenience to
explore the implementation of the Task Force’s findings.
Best regards,
Ar thur Unger
Arthur Unger, Chairman
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CC: City Commissioners
Jorge Gonzalez, City Manager
Patricia Walker, CMB Chief Financial Officer
Michael Milberg, MBCC Chairman of the Board
1920 Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone:(305) 674-1300 • Fax: (305) 538-4336
www.miamibeachchamber.com
Ta b le of Contents
Vision and Mission Statement 1
Our Ocean Drive Task Force Members 1
Overview 2
Tasks 2
Analysis 2
Sources of Funds 2
Conclusion 2
Sanitation, Landscaping, Property Management Subcommittee Report 3
Ocean Drive/Lummus Park Area - Current Budget for Enhanced Services (Exhibit A) 5
Ocean Drive/Description Basic Levels of Service - Current Enhanced
Levels of Service (Exhibit B-1) 6
Interoffice Memorandum (Exhibit B-2) 7
Specifications Annual Maintenance Boardwalk Dune Area 8
Photograph of seawall (Exhibit B-3) 10
City of Miami Beach Comprehensive Plan for Service (Exhibit C-1) 11
Introduction 12
Types of Services 13
Goals and Objectives 14
Performance Indicators/Standards/Task Definitions 15
Policies and Procedures 16
Ta ble of Organization 17
Citizen/Business Participation 18
Photograph of sanitation uniforms (Exhibit C-2) 19
Miami Herald “A SHORE BET” (Exhibit C-3) 20
Correspondence “Lummus Park Dune Litter Control” 4/13/99 21
Ocean Drive bathroom (Exhibit C-4)
Security Initiative Subcommittee Report 23
Miami Herald Neighbors 7/18/02 “Town to run own Version of ‘spycam’ (Exhibit D) 24
Suggested Schedule for Security Task Force (Exhibit E) 25
Schedule A: Normal week 25
Schedule B: Holiday Weekend 26
Schedule C: Spring Break 27
Capital Improvement Projects Subcommittee Report 28
Ocean Drive Area Capital Improvements Information (Exhibit F) 30
Ocean Drive Improvements 32
RDA Managed Projects (Exhibit G) 34
Flamingo Neighborhood Improvements (Exhibit H-1) 35
Flamingo Neighborhood Improvement GO Bond Program Status Report (Exhibit H-2) 36
Lummus Park Improvements (Exhibit H-3) 37
Lummus Park Improvements GO Bond Program Status Report (Exhibit H-4) 38
10th Street Auditorium & Beach Patrol Hdqtrs. (Exhibit H-5) 39
10th Street Auditorium & Beach Patrol Hdqtrs. GO Bond Program Status
Report (Exhibit H-6) 40
Suggested Capital Improvements (Exhibit I) 41
Vi deo Camera Surveillance (Exhibit J) 42
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Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
Gove rn ment Affairs Subcommittee
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Vision
“Striving to achieve world-class quality of life services on Ocean Drive”
Mission Statement
“The Ocean Drive Association, in partnership with the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, will strive to increase
the level of security, sanitation, park and public property maintenance within the historic Ocean Drive corridor,
an area frequently referred to as the ‘American Riviera.’ The vehicle to achieve such enhanced services is the re-
establishment of the Ocean Drive ‘Special Service District,’ a neighborhood-based self-taxing initiative that was
successfully pioneered in 1993 and helped catapult Ocean Drive to world renowned prominence. The re-establishment
of this district will bestow upon community merchants, worldwide visitors and regional residents consistent world-class
quality of life services, making Ocean Drive once again the cleanest and safest tourist destination in the world.
Moreover, this enhancement in the level of quality of life services will provide greater opportunities for Ocean Drive
property owners and businesses.”
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Arthur S. Unger,Mallah, Furman & Co., CPA, P.A., Chairman
Sanitation, Landscaping, Property Management
Subcommittee
Arthur S. Unger,Mallah, Furman & Co., CPA,
P.A.Chair
Bruce Singer,MBCC CEO/President
Jeff Kaplan,GMCVB
Al Feola,Ohfeo Realty Corp.
Jeff Bechdel,MBTMA
Security Subcommittee
Marlo Courtney,ODA/ Goldman Properties, Chair
Ian Hendry,Finnegan’s
Steve Boucher,Boucher Brothers
Wendy Hart,Island Outpost
David Wallack, Mango’s
Joe Washington,Island Outpost
Jeff Kaplan,GMCVB
Capital Improvement Projects Subcommittee
Michael Milberg,Miami Metro Vending Corp.,
MBCC Chair of Board, Chair
Kathryn Slye,Casa Casuarina
Leonard Wien,Jr., Indian Creek Assoc.
Vi ctoria Anctil,Stanford Group
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Tr ish Walker,CMB CFO
Fred Balsera,Lukis Balsera, L.L.C.,
MBCC Co Chair Gov Affrs
Alex Ta c hmes,Alexander I. Tachmes, ESQ, P.A.,
MBCC Co Chair Gov Affrs
Shon Hazdan,The Savoy Hotel
Michelle Camerson,Tatt os by Lou
Lillian Ser,Shutts & Bowen
Linda Polansky,Clay Hotel
Michele Merlo,ODA/Pelican
Debby Schwartz,Rep. Dan Gelber Office
Aaron Tandy,Gunster,Yoakley & Stewart
Kevin Crowder,CMB Econ. Dev.
Rene W. Guim,Nunez Guim McCarthy
Stephanie Saulter,Island Outpost
Arnold M. Weiner,Shutts & Bowen
Rodolfo Tomarchiro,Colony Hotel
Martha Diaz,Tequila Blue
Georgie Echert,CMB
Jim Boucher,Boucher Bros. Man.
To ny Goldman,Goldman Properties
Rene Guim,Nunez Guim McCarthy
Marcos Rubio,Union Planters Bank
Randie Hofer,Ocean Dr. Resident
Jeff Bechdel,MBTMA
Claire Tomlin,The Market Co
Luis Garcia,Commissioner CMB
Robert Mathias,ZOM Deve., Inc.
Mitchell Wentworth,Fritzs/Lin Rd
Erwin Stern,Collectors Art Gallery/Lin Rd.
Jerry Libbin,Gov Affrs MBCC
Stephanie Saulter,Island Outpost
Claire Tomlin,Espanola Way Assoc.
MBCC
Lynda Khoury,Dir. Comm. Rel
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Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
Gove rn ment Affairs Subcommittee
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Target Area
Ocean Drive from Biscayne to 15th Street with all side streets to Collins Avenue.
Tasks
Establish a forum where the private and public sectors could meet to
discuss and evaluate the current Sanitation, Landscaping, Property
Management, Security and Capital Improvements that make up the
fabric of the target area. Create a Legal Subcommittee to develop a
Name, Vision statement and Mission Statement for the Task Force
and review legal characteristics and description of a Business
Improvement District (BID) in order to aid the committee on
requirements and law.
Create the following subcommittees to analyze and conclude on
standards required to improve Ocean Drive:
Sanitation, Landscaping, Property Management
Security
Capital Improvements
Create this analysis to be presented to the Government Affairs
Subcommittee, in order that, they may present to the board of directors of
the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce so the Board can take a stand
for the community on the necessary changes required for Ocean Drive.
This analysis will be presented to the City Manager and The City
Commission so that they may have some insight on the required funding
during the Current Budgeting Process.
Analysis
The Our Drive Ocean Drive Task Force (Task Force) spent many meetings reviewing
the current conditions along ocean drive and concluded that there was much room for
improvement. The Task Force agreed to look at the target area with an open mind and
create a set of standards i.e. Paint an empty canvas and make it beautiful for the area.
This report to the Government Affairs Subcommittee is presented as three separate reports from the
subcommittees, which are attached below.
Sources of Funds
The above analysis suggests that the desired level of service could be accomplished by the city within the normal
budgeting process. If it is determined that the city’s budgeted funding and table tax necessary to obtain the desired
level of service is insufficient a special assessment to the target area may be necessary through the BID.
Conclusion
The Task Force recommends that the Government Affairs Subcommittee approve the concepts presented in this paper.
The Task Force would suggest that the overriding concern, which was suggested by virtually every committee
member, was the need for one City Management Position that the Business and Residential Community could go to
when they had a concern about the Target Area be built into any model that is suggested to the City Manager and The
City Commission.
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Sanitation, Landscaping, Property Management
Subcommittee Report
Tasks
1. Determine Baseline Services for Sanitation, Landscaping and Property Management in the target area.
2. Determine Current Enhanced Services for Sanitation, Landscaping and Property Management in the Target Area.
3. Determine the breakdown between the services and their costs.
4. Establish Standards for additional Enhanced Sanitation, Landscaping and Property Management Services to be
provided by the city.
5. Determine costs of additional Enhanced Services for Sanitation, Landscaping and Property Management in the
target area and identify funding sources.
Analysis
The committee requested and received an analysis from the city for basic level of service and current enhanced level
of service provided to the target area. Exhibits A & B-1.
These exhibits establish that the budgeted 01/02 Current Enhanced Services for Sanitation, Landscaping and Property
Management in the target area are funded in a total amount of $502,256.
Initially the committee set out to quantify a level of service by measurement of time and quantity of personnel.
However, Trish Walker urged the committee to establish general levels of performance rather than quantity. In this
way the City Administration would have an opportunity to determine its ability to accomplish the performance
standards within its existing compliment of personnel and budget restraints.
By doing this, the city administration would be able to determine what, if any, portion of funding would be necessary
to obtain from a Business Improvement District (BID) or other funding sources.
During the process of analyzing the objectives both the Committee and Ms. Walker concluded that the desired
standards might ultimately be obtained by increased supervision and training. To this end, Ms Walker advised the
committee that the administration is recommending, in the current 01/02 Fiscal Budget,
That the Mid - Level Manager and the Superintendent positions be immediately filled. It was agreed by all that the
level of service set forth in the Comprehensive Plan for Services in the Former District dated October, 1996 Exhibit
C-1 is desirable to re-establish. However, in order to accomplish this, the “McGinley Model” of supervision and
training would need to be re-enacted.
Sources of Funds
The above analysis suggests that the desired level of service could be accomplished by the city within the normal
budgeting process. If it is determined that the city’s budgeted funding and table tax necessary to obtain the desired
level of service is insufficient a special assessment to the target area may be necessary through the BID.
Conclusions
The objectives set forth in the Comprehensive Plan for Services Exhibit C-1 are not being met at this time with the
city’s current enhanced levels of service shown in Exhibit B-1. In order to correct this, the committee makes the
suggestions by area of service provided.
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Sanitation:In addition to increased supervision, management and training the committee believes it is also
necessary to expand the hours in which the services for sanitation are performed from the current levels in Exhibit
B-1 and Exhibit B-2 and 3 to the following:
M-T-W 7:30AM to 2:00AM
TH-F-SAT-SUN 7:30AM to 3:00AM
With Litter Cans no greater than 3/4 full at any time and pressure cleaning and gum removal seven days a week.
All staff should be wearing visible, attractive uniforms Exhibit C-2.
Landscaping:The level of landscaping services set forth in Exhibit B may be satisfactory, provided that such
services are adequately supervised. However, it should be noted that the “Tot Lot Cleaning & Inspection” should
be expanded to seven days a week.
Property Management:The committee concluded that the current level of enhanced bathroom maintenance,
repair and cleaning are insufficient Exhibit C-3 and 4. A standard needs to be established which is equal to that of
a first class hotel or restaurant. In addition a system of accountability i.e. signs off sheets/ security guard punch
clock, needs to be implemented.
In reaching these conclusions, it should be noted that the city administration has been helpful and responsive to the
concerns of the task force. With the continued cooperation of the city and the involvement of the business owners, the
standards above are attainable.
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Exhibit A
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Exhibit B-1
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Exhibit B-2
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Exhibit B-3
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Exhibit C-1
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Exhibit C-2
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Exhibit C-3
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Dirty bathroom on Ocean Drive
Exhibit C-4
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Security Initiative
Subcommittee Report
Tasks
1. Determine baseline safety and security services provided by City.
2. Determine additional safety and security needs on Ocean Drive
3. Submit safety and security “wish list” to the City for review and implementation.
4. Work closely with City to monitor and improve safety and security on Ocean Drive after initial implementation
phase is completed.
Analysis
Over the last two decades Ocean Drive has gone from being a street of lovely but dilapidated buildings to being an
alluring and even glamorous place to walk, sit, stop, eat and shop. Rarely does a week go by when there is not a
fashion shoot or a film in progress. The exotic pastel buildings and the ocean, side by side, along with a vibrant
entertainment district, make Ocean Drive one of America’s most visited streets...it is now on its way to becoming a
great urban street, the kind that everybody wants to stroll.
Millions of visitors also mean an increased need for additional safety and security. After the horrible events that took
place on September 11th, visitors find it comforting to know that their safety and security needs are being
acknowledged and met.
Now, in partnership with the City of Miami Beach, the “Our Drive Ocean Drive” Task Force wishes to reestablish
safety and security as the number one priority for Ocean Drive residents, businesses and visitors - a worthy initiative
that will further ensure Ocean Drives position as the “American Riviera.”
We envision Ocean Drive as a well-lit and “crime-free” environment - a place where visitors commonly see police
enforcing posted rules and regulations as they survey the street while riding on their bicycles, ATV’s and patrol
vehicles. People who drive by blasting boom boxes will first be given a warning and then ticketed. At night, curfew
violations will be enforced and gridlock will be avoided by enforcing the anti-cruising ordinance. Illegal distribution
of literature and flyers will be met with fines. The homeless will be directed by MDPD and the City’s Neighborhood
Resources Department to areas off of Ocean Drive and Lummus Park where they can receive shelter offered by City
and County services.
Discussion has also centered on an aid for police security. The model chosen by the task force that has been formally
submitted for evaluation by the City includes mounted security cameras throughout the Ocean Drive corridor. This
security enhancement along with the appropriate signage advising our residents and visitors that a surveillance system
is in place, will go a long way to deter, detect and document any criminal or inappropriate behavior within our
neighborhood Exhibit D. We want to continue to work in tandem with the Miami Beach Police Department and it’s
extremely resourceful and committed command staff to find a way to realize this goal and recreate the perception of
Ocean Drive as a safe twenty-four hour destination for everyone.
Sources of Funds
Capital Improvement Grants for security are available at the County, State and Federal level. The Task Force believes
that Ocean Drive’s “attraction” status gives it the recognition to be awarded Federal Homeland Security grants. We
wish to work along with the Miami Beach Police Department to implement this program.
Conclusion:
Without a meaningful and proactive effort to increase safety and security on Ocean Drive, visitors will continue to be
attracted to competing areas that better meet their needs. In partnership with the City of Miami Beach, the “Our Drive
Ocean Drive” Task Force can reinvigorate safety and security efforts on Ocean Drive and solidify our position as
“Americas Riviera” for years to come. Exhibit E
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Exhibit D
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Exhibit E
Suggested Schedule For Security Task Force Committee
Schedule A -
Normal week without special events or a holiday weekend
Includes provision of Volunteer Shift from 8pm until 6am
BIKE PATROL Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun
7am - 5pm 2222222
3pm - 1 am 2223443
Sgt (3pm - 1am)1111111
8pm - 6am 2223333
Sgt.(8pm - 6am)1111
TOTAL SHIFTS 7 7 7 10 11 11 10
In addition to the above schedule a Lieutenant will be designated exclusively for Ocean Drive
ATV PATROL Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun
7am - 5pm 1111122
8pm - 6am 1112222
TOTAL SHIFTS 2223344
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Suggested Schedule For Security Task Force Committee
Schedule B -
Holiday Weekend
Includes provision of Volunteer Shift from 8pm until 6am
BIKE PATROL Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun
7am - 5pm 3222322
3pm - 1 am 3223444
Sgt (3pm - 1am)1111111
8pm - 6am 3224454
Sgt.(8pm - 6am)1111
TOTAL SHIFTS 10 7 7 11 13 13 12
In addition to the above schedule a Lieutenant will be designated exclusively for Ocean Drive
ATV PATROL Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun
7am - 5pm 2111222
8pm - 6am 2112222
TOTAL SHIFTS 4223444
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Suggested Schedule For Security Task Force Committee
Schedule C -
Spring Break (March 1st thru April 14th)
Includes provision of Volunteer Shift from 8pm until 6am
BIKE PATROL Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun
7am - 5pm 2222222
3pm - 1 am 2223444
Sgt (3pm - 1am)1111111
8pm - 6am 3334444
Sgt.(8pm - 6am)1111
TOTAL SHIFTS 8 8 8 11 12 12 12
In addition to the above schedule a Lieutenant will be designated exclusively for Ocean Drive
ATV PATROL Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun
7am - 5pm 1111222
8pm - 6am 1112222
TOTAL SHIFTS 2223444
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Capital Improvement Projects
Subcommittee Report
Tasks
1. Determine Capital Improvement Projects For the Past 5 Years
2. Determine Capital Improvement Projects For the Next 5 Years
•General Obligation Bond Projects
•Other Sources
•Determine Funding Amounts
•Create Accountable Dates & Milestones
3. Submit Future Capital Improvement Projects To City Of Miami Beach Research Facial Security Imaging Cameras
for Target Area Placement
4. Define Potential Sources of Funding
5. Establish a “Sinking Fund” Real Cash Depreciation Fund for Replacement
Analysis
The Target Area as a whole obviously is within the city limits of Miami Beach. However, the portion of the area south
of 6th street is within a Redevelopment Area. The target area within the RDA has a greater advantage in Capital
Improvement funding over the remaining target area north of 6th street. It should be noted, that in treating the target
area with conformity as it relates to Capital Improvements, over 1/3 of the budget could be funded through the RDA.
The RDA portion of the Target Area should be looked at as a savings catalyst or bargain catalyst to the 5-Year City
of Miami Beach Capital Improvement Budget in determining to spend monies on Capital Improvements for Miami
Beach’s most famous street.
The stages of the Capital Improvements made to the Target Area are as follows:
•Our Drive Ocean Drive
•RDA Funding
•City of Miami Beach 5-Year Capital Improvement Budget
•G.O. Bond Issue
In the 5 years prior to passage of the G.O. Bond issue, Capital Improvement Projects have totaled approximately
$800,000. They include Capital Improvements located in Lummus Park. In the Target Area south of 6th street, CIP
funded through the RDA was $6,272,854 and Capital Improvement projects are listed on “F” and “G” (Please note:
“Beachwalk” in exhibit “F” is only one block in the “Target Area” and the remainder falls outside the “Target Area”).
Finally, the G.O. Bond Referendum of 1999 brings an estimated $3,300,000 in CIP to the Target Area, in which the
projects are listed in Exhibit “F”.
In moving forward with G.O. Bond projects, the City has produced a package containing each G.O. Bond
Neighborhood Plan. The Target Area is affected by 3 Neighborhood Plans in Exhibit H-1 thru 3. It must be clear:
even after the process of selecting the A/E component; until the Neighborhood Plan is approved in Design by the G.O.
Bond Oversight Committee and the City Commission, and then Bids returned within estimated budgets, will anyone
know if the proposed improvements are funded. Moreover, accountable milestones and timelines cannot be
established until such time as the City contracts for the improvements. This creates 2 voids in timeline accountability
to the end user:
1) Specifically, when will the Neighborhood Planning and Design Phases be finished, and
2) How will dates and milestones be established for monitoring the Construction Phase?
Included in the Neighborhood Plan worksheets Exhibit H-4 thru 6 is an “Estimated Budget” and “Potential Funding
Sources”, yet until bid responses are returned, actual costs can not be determined. Moreover, change orders and cost
overruns will always be a budget factor.
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Attached in Exhibit I is a list of potential future capital improvements. This list is submitted subject to change. Its
submission through this report is the only way known to formally present such a list by an organized body. Moreover,
it beckons a formal response of acceptance and follow-up action, before being lost in “City Hyperspace” or shelved.
Discussion of the Capital Improvement Task Force has centered on an aid for police security. The model chosen by
the task force and submitted formally through this report for evaluation by the City is a software program called “Face
It” coupled with mounted security cameras scanning the Target Area.
The software developer can be found at www.identix.com.
Attached on Exhibit J is the text of a report that aired on ABC News on July 3rd 2002 regarding the above-mentioned
system.
Sources of Funds
The Task Force’s Capital Improvement priorities are 2, simply ranked, they are:
1. Security
2. Everything Else
To this end, the City’s perspective should be a kin to the State’s perspective of Disney World as a generator of tourism,
Ocean Drive, statistically is that to Miami Beach. Therefore, necessary steps to protect the Drive should start with
security and lighting. The two are a seamless fit. Capital Improvement Grant for security dollars are available at a
County, State and Federal level. The Task Force believes the “attraction” factor of Ocean Drive is known nationally;
therefore the recognition to be awarded Federal Homeland Security grants should be in place to capture monies.
Streams of revenue for bonding purposes need to be “think tanked” between the private sector of the Target Area and
the City. An incremental increase to the Table Tax without intruding on the already existing baseline contribution to
the General Fund is just one example of producing a bondable stream of revenue in order to help fund capital
improvements not budgeted in the 5-year CIP Budget now.
The 1/3 of the 1/2 penny of “Quality of Life” penny Sales Tax passed should be identified and programmed as a
stream of revenue at some point in time. Based upon the Sales Tax collection generated within the Target Area, some
proportion of that 1/3 of 1/2 should be reinvested back into the Target Area.
Representatives of the Target Area and the City should review the City’s 5-Year CIP Budget yearly. The Target Area’s
representatives and the City should be in agreement to any proposed Capital Improvements funded through the Debt
Service portion of their Ad Valorem taxes.
Conclusion:
The dialogue between the subcommittee and the City has been courteous, respectful, productive and a model for
private public partnership. Moreover, it should be noted that the City, without hesitation, has already reacted in a
helpful manner to issues that were the cause of the formation of the Task Force.
Although the challenge lying ahead is to fund necessary capital improvements, the greater challenge at the forefront
citywide is to create a real cash depreciation fund (“sinking fund”), so that when a capital improvement has reached
the end of its life cycle, the replacement funding is already in place.
The subcommittee feels with formal acceptance of the report and diligent best efforts by the private and public sector,
Ocean Drive can once regain its grandeur both esthetically and economically.
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Exhibit F
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Desperately needed repaving of alley
between Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue
Ocean Drive Improvements
South Pointe Streetscape - Phase III
Funding: RDA $2,780,930
GO Bond $ 200,000
Wa ter & Sewer $ 353,027
Stormwater $2,372,543
$5,706,543
Status: Construction anticipated to begin in Fiscal Year 2006
South Pointe Park
Funding: GO Bond $2,000,000
RDA $3,200,000
$5,200,000
Status: Two community meetings held to obtain input on improvements.City staff conducted
planning session 07/13/01. Summary of staff direction on improvements prepared
for provision to consultant.Project design was temporarily on hold pending request
by consultant for additional reimbursable and survey expenses. At its 1/30/02
meeting, the Commission passed an item approving $4,500 in additional survey
expenses to be allocated from previously appropriated funds. Staff is meeting
with the Consultant to restart the design process.
Washington Park
Funding: Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond $ 12,500
RDA $291,924
$304,424
Status: Construction documents completed. Project was issued for bid. Pre-bid conference
was held on October 23, 2001. Bids were opened on November 16, 2001 and
were evaluated by the City staff and consultants. One bid was received, which
was over budget. Rejection of bids approved by Commission on 4/10/02.
Administration evaluating issuance of new bid, allowing the City to award Group
C parks (Fairway, Muss, Washington) as a group or as individual parks. New bid
issuance anticipated in July 2002.
Beachwalk
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Funding: Miami-Dade MPO $3,037,875
RDA $ 209,000
$3,246,875
Status: The project was permitted by the State of Florida in March, 1998. The project
was contested by a property owner and was stalled in court. In November 2001,
the City received a Partial Notice to Proceed from the State as a result of a
favorable finding from the Courts.Plans and bid specifications are being updated
by the Architect in order to go out to bid in July 2002, with construction anticipated
to begin in September 2002.
Lummus Park
Funding: GO Bond $1,100,000
1995 Parks Bond $ 722,760
FRDAP Grant $ 100,000
$1,922,760
Status: Bermello & Ajamil given notice to proceed with Phase II of improvements
04/06/01. Community meetings held 05/09/01, 05/22/01, and 07/12/01. Project
design being finalized for consideration by HPB. Project design was temporarily
on hold pending request by consultant for additional reimbursable and survey
expenses. At its 1/30/02 meeting, the City Commission passed an item approving
$7,500 in additional reimbursable and survey expenses to be allocated from A
previously appropriated funds. Staff met with Consultant to restart planning
process. Design is proceeding. Staff met with architect in June to move forward
on 14th St. bathroom design.
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Exhibit G
RDA MANAGED PROJECTS (Planned and/or Underway)
City Center Ocean Drive Projects:
ProjectStatus - as of 06/30/02
Beachwalk Project – An at-grade, landscaped pedestrian beachwalk, connecting 21st Street to
Lummus Park, designed and engineered by Coastal Systems International. The Project was
permitted by the State of Florida in March, 1998. The Project was contested by a property owner
and was stalled for almost 5 years in court. In November, 2001, the City received a Partial Notice
to Proceed from the State of Florida as a result of a favorable finding for City by the courts. Plans
and bid specifications for the Beachwalk as well as the street-end improvements for 17th and 18th
Street street-ends, which are part of the Beachwalk, have been updated by the Architect in order
to go out for bid in July 2002.
To tal Project Cost: $3.2 Million
Total CRA participation: $3.2 Million - Construction
South Pointe Ocean Drive Projects:
ProjectStatus - as of 06/30/02
Streetscape Improvements – A $27 million streetscape improvement project for the South Pointe
Area, based on a Master Plan and preliminary design by Duany Plater Zyberk and endorsed by
South Pointe Advisory Board; Phase I of the streetscape improvements, comprising 3rd Street and
Washington Avenue, including its two-block extension in South Pointe Park, broke ground in
Summer, 2000, and is estimated to be completed by October 2002. Unforeseen circumstances
have led to the dismissal of the Contractor and the subsequent engagement of Burkhardt
Construction to complete the project. Phase II design is being initiated and is expected to be
completed within one year.
To tal Project Cost: Est. $27 Million
Total CRA participation: $27 Million
South Pointe Par – Preparation and implementation of Master Plan for South Pointe Park, funded
by a combination of tax increment and GO Bond funds. The project will include landscaping,
lighting, pedestrian paths, parking and maintenance facilities.
To tal Project Cost: $5.2 Million
Total CRA participation: $3.2
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Exhibit H-1
O ur Drive Ocean Drive Task Force Page 35 of 43General Obligation Bond Program Status Report – July 2002Flamingo Neighborhood ImprovementsNeighborhood: Flamingo Project Management: Hazen & SawyerDistrict: South Beach Architects / Engineers: EDAWG.O. Bond Program: Neighborhoods G.O. Bond Construction Contractor:Description:Area-wide street improvement may include: street resurfacing; swale restoration; repair of sidewalks; street lighting upgrades to correct deficiencies and provide pedestrian lighting;enhanced landscaping within the street ROW; and entryway features. Per H&S Cost Model, Bid Package A scope is Flamingo South, south of 11th Street, inclusive (approx. 26,000 l.f. CityROW). Bid Package B scope is the Lummus Area Streetscape, east of Washington Avenue (approx. 10,000 l.f. City ROW w/o alleys ). Bid Package C scope is Flamingo North, East, andWest, north of 11th Street (approx. 24,800 l.f. City ROW). Roadwork is integrated with waterline replacements, some waste water line replacements, and with drainage improvements toBasins 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, and 20, per the Stormwater Master Plan. Other funding from Series 2000 Water & Sewer Bond, and Series 2000 Stormwater Bond. Deductions for the EspanolaWay Streetscape Project.Washington Avenue is not included within the scope or costs.Cost & Funding Total Funding%GO Bond%GO Bond%CommentsFunding AppropriationTotal $ 33,094,545 $ 7,400,000 22.36% $ 808,792 10.93%Prior Allocations $ 230,500 0.81% $ 230,500 $ 230,500Trash receptacles, Traffic Studies, SignagePlan, Espanola Way Streetscape Net Funding (less prior allocations) $ 32,864,045 $ 7,169,500Architecture & Engineering Costs $ 1,840,000 6.45% $ 503,838 $ 503,838Program Management Costs $ 2,135,219 7.49% $ 254,685 $ 74,454 Year 2001 Program Management Construction Management Costs $ 370,419 1.30% $ - Construction Allocation $ 28,518,407 100% $ 6,410,977Construction Contingency $ 7,312,226 26% $ 641,098Construction Budget (allocation less contingency) $ 21,206,181 74% $ 5,769,879Major Milestones DateA/E Selection Commission Approval 16-May-01A/E Notice to Proceed 28-Aug-01Basis of Design ReportConstruction Documents CompleteConstruction Notice to ProceedConstruction Complete / Close OutProject StatusA/E Contract approved 5/16/01. Planning phase kick-off meeting held 08/28/01. Planning team neighborhood site visit conducted9/21/01. Visioning session held 10/31/01. CDW No. 1 held 12/601. On 1/30/02, the Commission and RDA Executive Boardapproved the appropriation of $547,373 from City Center RDA, and $1,504,297 from South Pointe RDA for the project. CDW No.2 was held 2/21/02. On 5/8/02, the Commission and RDA Executive Board approved the appropriation of $661,572 from CityCenter RDA, and $2,242,742 from South Pointe RDA for the project.The draft BODR has been completed and is being reviewedby staff.The BODR was approved by the HP board on 6/11. It is scheduled to be approved by the G.O. Bond on 7/1/02 and theCity Commission on 7/10/02.
Exhibit H-2
O ur Drive Ocean Drive Task Force Page 36 of 43General Obligation Bond Program Status Report – July 2002Lummus ParkNeighborhood: Flamingo Project Management: City of Miami BeachDistrict: South Beach Architects / Engineers: Bermello . AjamilG.O. Bond Program: Parks G.O. Bond Construction Contractor:Description:Improvements to the 26.34-acre regional park per the City of Miami Beach Parks Master Plan, 1996. Proposed elements include: new restroom building at 14th Street without concession;restored restroom at 6th Street; beach volleyball and soccer area; resurfacing of serpentine walk; widening of sidewalk along Ocean Drive; 2 new tot lots; new playground; signage; parkfurnishings; landscaping including areas east of wall; irrigation; and new palm trees with uplighting. GO Bond components include additional landscaping, and widening of the sidewalkson the east side of Ocean Drive. Other funding includes the 1995 Parks Bond, and FRDAP.Cost & Funding Total Funding%GO Bond%GO Bond%CommentsFunding AppropriationTotal $ 1,922,760 $ 1,100,000 57.21% $ 71,850 6.53%Prior Allocations $ - 0.00% $-Net Funding (less prior allocations) $ 1,922,760 $ 1,100,000Architecture & Engineering Costs $ 156,486 9.13% $ 91,419 $ 71,850 A/E design fees for park improvements Program Management Costs $ - 0.00% $ - Construction Management Costs & Finance Fees $ 51,444 3.00% $ 31,282Construction Allocation $ 1,714,830 100% $ 977,299Construction Contingency 0%Construction Budget (allocation less contingency) 0%Equipment $ - $ -Art In Public Places $ - $ -Major Milestones DateA/E Selection Commission ApprovalA/E Notice to Proceed 6-Apr-01Basis of Design ReportConstruction Documents CompleteConstruction Notice to ProceedConstruction Complete / Close OutProject StatusBermello & Ajamil given notice to proceed with Phase II of improvements 04/06/01.Community meetings held 05/09/01, 05/22/01,and 07/12/01. Project design being finalized for consideration by HPB. Project design was temporarily on hold pending requestby consultant for additional reimbursable and survey expenses. At its 1/30/02 meeting, the City Commission passed an itemapproving $7,500 in additional reimbursable and survey expenses to be allocated from previously appropriated funds. Staff metwith Consultant to restart planning process. Design is proceeding. Staff and consultant meeting to attempt to finally resolve 14thStreet bathroom component.
Exhibit H-3
O ur Drive Ocean Drive Task Force Page 37 of 43General Obligation Bond Program Status Report – July 200210th Street Auditorium & Beach Patrol HeadquartersNeighborhood: Flamingo Project Management: City of Miami BeachDistrict: South Beach Architects / Engineers: STA DesignG.O. Bond Program: Parks G.O. Bond Construction Contractor:Description:Renovation of the Beach Patrol Headquarters and Auditorium located in Lummus Park at 10th Street. Renovation to include upgrades to ADA requirements, painting, and restoration ofdeteriorated facilities and equipment.Cost & Funding Total Funding%GO Bond%GO Bond%CommentsFunding AppropriationTotal $ 690,000 $ 690,000 100.00% $ 634,800 92.00%Prior Allocations $ - 0.00% $ -Net Funding (less prior allocations) $ 690,000 $ 690,000Architecture & Engineering Costs $ 55,200 8.96% $ 55,200Program Management Costs $ - 0.00% $ -Construction Management Costs & Finance Fees $ 18,490 3.00% $ 18,490 $ 17,050 FY 02 budget Construction Allocation $ 616,310 100% $ 616,310 $ 617,750 FY 02 budget Construction Contingency 0%Construction Budget (allocation less contingency) 0%Equipment $ - $ -Art In Public Places $ - $ -Major Milestones DateA/E Selection Commission ApprovalA/E Notice to ProceedBasis of Design ReportConstruction Documents CompleteConstruction Notice to ProceedConstruction Complete / Close OutProject StatusSTA awarded design contract for improvements. Property Management proceeded with roof and AC repair and punch list itemsrequired prior to occupancy by the Miami Design Preservation League in 10/01.Meeting held with consultant 9/20/01 to determinestrategy for keeping building operational during design period. Meeting held on 10/22/01 with staff, STA and Beach Patrol todetermine Beach Patrol facility needs. STA met with staff on 11/29/01 to review preliminary concept plans. Intermediate-stageplans presented to staff on 3/13/02. Community Workshop held 4/9/02. Substantial consensus expressed by Community insupport of project. Final planning issues resolved and project is scheduled to be presented at 7/1/02 Committee meeting.
Exhibit H-4
O ur Drive Ocean Drive Task Force Page 38 of 43Flamingo Neighborhood ImprovementsNeighborhood: Flamingo Project Management: Hazen & SawyerDistrict: South Beach Architects / Engineers: EDAWBond Program(s): G.O. Bond - Neighborhoods; Stormwater;Water & Sewer Construction Contractor:Description:Area-wide street improvement may include: street resurfacing; swale restoration; repair of sidewalks; street lighting upgrades to correct deficiencies and provide pedestrian lighting;enhanced landscaping within the street ROW; and entryway features. Per H&S Cost Model, Bid Package A scope is Flamingo South, south of 11th Street, inclusive (approx. 26,000 l.f. CityROW). Bid Package B scope is the Lummus Area Streetscape, east of Washington Avenue (approx. 10,000 l.f. City ROW w/o alleys ). Bid Package C scope is Flamingo North, East, andWest, north of 11th Street (approx. 24,800 l.f. City ROW). Roadwork is integrated with waterline replacements, some waste water line replacements, and with drainage improvements toBasins 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, and 20, per the Stormwater Master Plan. Other funding from Series 2000 Water & Sewer Bond, and Series 2000 Stormwater Bond. Deductions for the EspanolaWay Streetscape Project.Washington Avenue is not included within the scope or costs.Estimated Cost InformationEstimated%BudgetProgram Management Costs $ 2,175,204 7.64%Construction Management Costs $ 378,069 1.33%Architecture & Engineering Costs $ 1,860,993 6.54%Construction Allocation $ 23,821,343 83.68%Construction Budget (allocation less contingency) $ 21,439,209Construction Contingency $ 2,382,134Equipment $ - 0.00%Art in Public Places $ - 0.00%Land Acquisition $ - 0.00%Other: Trash Receptacles, Traffic Studies, Signage Plan, Espanola Way Streetscape $ 230,500 0.81%Total $ 28,466,109Major Milestones DateA/E Selection Commission Approval 16-May-01A/E Notice to Proceed 28-Aug-01Basis of Design ReportConstruction Documents CompleteConstruction Notice to ProceedConstruction Complete / Close OutProject StatusPrior allocations of $230,500 for Trash Receptacles, Traffic Studies, Signage Plan and Espanola Way Streetscape. A/E Contractapproved 5/16/01. Planning phase kick-off meeting held 08/28/01. Planning team neighborhood site visit conducted 9/21/01.Visioning session held 10/31/01. CDW No. 1 held 12/601. On 1/30/02, the Commission and RDA Executive Board approved theappropriation of $547,373 from City Center RDA, and $1,504,297 from South Pointe RDA for the project. CDW No. 2 was held2/21/02. On 5/8/02, the Commission and RDA Executive Board approved the appropriation of $661,572 from City Center RDA,and $2,242,742 from South Pointe RDA for the project. The draft BODR has been completed and is being reviewed by staff.Potential Funding SourcesEstimated %AmountsG.O. Bond - Neighborhoods $ 7,170,358 27.37%Stormwater Bond $ 13,338,204 50.91%Stormwater Bond (PM) $ 1,162,451 4.44%Stormwater Bond (CM) $ 229,704 0.88%Water & Sewer Bond 2000 $ 3,684,621 14.06%Water & Sewer Bond (PM) $ 514,075 1.96%Water & Sewer Bond (CM) $ 100,685 0.38%Total $ 26,200,098 92.04%Project TimelinePlanning Design Construction Projected Completion Sep-06
Exhibit H-5
O ur Drive Ocean Drive Task Force Page 39 of 43Lummus ParkNeighborhood: Flamingo Project Management: City of Miami BeachDistrict: South Beach Architects / Engineers: Bermello & AjamilBond Program(s): G.O. Bond - Parks Construction Contractor:Description:Improvements to the 26.34-acre regional park per the City of Miami Beach Parks Master Plan, 1996. Proposed elements include: new restroom building at 14th Street without concession;restored restroom at 6th Street; beach volleyball and soccer area; resurfacing of serpentine walk; widening of sidewalk along Ocean Drive; 2 new tot lots; new playground; signage; parkfurnishings; landscaping including areas east of wall; irrigation; and new palm trees with uplighting. GO Bond components include additional landscaping, and widening of the sidewalkson the east side of Ocean Drive. Other funding includes the 1995 Parks Bond, and FRDAP.Estimated Cost InformationEstimated%BudgetProgram Management Costs $ - 0.00%Construction Management Costs $ 51,444 2.68%Architecture & Engineering Costs $ 156,486 8.14%Construction Allocation $ 1,714,830 89.19%Construction Budget (allocation less contingency) $ 1,543,347Construction Contingency $ 171,483Equipment $ - 0.00%Art in Public Places $ - 0.00%Land Acquisition $ - 0.00%Total $ 1,922,760Major Milestones DateA/E Selection Commission ApprovalA/E Notice to Proceed 6-Apr-01Basis of Design ReportConstruction Documents CompleteConstruction Notice to ProceedConstruction Complete / Close OutProject StatusBermello & Ajamil given notice to proceed with Phase II of improvements 04/06/01.Community meetings held 05/09/01, 05/22/01,and 07/12/01. Project design being finalized for consideration by HPB. Project design was temporarily on hold pending requestby consultant for additional reimbursable and survey expenses. At its 1/30/02 meeting, the City Commission passed an itemapproving $7,500 in additional reimbursable and survey expenses to be allocated from previously appropriated funds. Staff metwith Consultant to restart planning process. Design is proceeding.Potential Funding SourcesEstimated %AmountsG.O. Bond - Parks $ 1,100,000 57.21%Parks Bond 370 $1,690,376 35.91%Parks Bond 370 Interest $1,132,384 1.68%FRDAP Grant $1,100,000 5.20%Total $ 1,922,760 100.00%%Project TimelinePlanning Design Construction Projected Completion Jan-04
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Exhibit H-6
10th Street Auditorium & Beach Patrol HeadquartersNeighborhood: Flamingo Project Management: City of Miami BeachDistrict: South Beach Architects / Engineers: STA GroupBond Program(s): G.O. Bond - Parks Construction Contractor:Description:Renovation of the Beach Patrol Headquarters and Auditorium located in Lummus Park at 10th Street. Renovation to include upgrades to ADA requirements, painting, and restoration ofdeteriorated facilities and equipment.Estimated Cost InformationEstimated%BudgetProgram Management Costs $ - 0.00%Construction Management Costs $ 18,490 2.68%Architecture & Engineering Costs $ 55,200 8.00%Construction Allocation $ 616,310 89.32%Construction Budget (allocation less contingency) $ 554,679 Construction Contingency $ 61,631Equipment $ - 0.00%Art in Public Places $ - 0.00%Land Acquisition $ - 0.00%Total $ 690,000Major Milestones DateA/E Selection Commission ApprovalA/E Notice to ProceedBasis of Design ReportConstruction Documents CompleteConstruction Notice to ProceedConstruction Complete / Close OutProject StatusSTA awarded design contract for improvements. Property Management proceeded with roof and AC repair and punch list itemsrequired prior to occupancy by the Miami Design Preservation League in 10/01.Meeting held with consultant 9/20/01 to determinestrategy for keeping building operational during design period. Meeting held on 10/22/01 with staff, STA and Beach Patrol todetermine Beach Patrol facility needs. STA met with staff on 11/29/01 to review preliminary concept plans. Intermediate-stageplans presented to staff on 3/13/02. Community Workshop held 4/9/02. Substantial consensus expressed by Community insupport of project. Final planning issues identified at Community meeting being investigated.Potential Funding SourcesEstimated %AmountsG.O. Bond - Parks $ 690,000 100.00%Total $ 690,000 100.00%Project TimelinePlanning Design Construction Projected Completion Jan-04
Exhibit I
SUGGESTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
As of 6/26/02
Re-surfacing Ocean Drive roadway
Re-finishing sidewalks along Ocean Drive (East and West sides)
(New pre-dyed concrete only)
Expand East sidewalk to 10 feet wide
Re-paint trash bins, smart cans, benches, and light posts in Deco Colours
Re-furbish restrooms and beach showers - cleaner, newer, repainted
Upgrade lighting along Ocean Drive
–uplighted palm trees (in Lummus Park)
–brighter street lights
–additional lighting (new lights on palm trees West side of OD)
Install decorative lighting
–neon halos around palms (similar to 195 causeway entrance to Miami Beach)
–neon runner light along coral wall walkway
Re-surface, re-coat, and smooth Wave/Serpentine sidewalk
Place flower planters along Ocean Drive - have interchangeable/seasonal flowers
Plant flower beds in park areas and along Ocean Drive
Develop an Auditorium/Stage system
–have various size stages throughout the parks
–hold poetry readings, outdoor art shows, theatre, open reading forums, children’s puppet shows, etc. on vari-
ous stages throughout park
–have the stages removable if necessary
–have main stage system to install for Summer Concert series
Park kiosks installed for postings to be placed - to counter flyer handouts
Install Historical Deco Markers along Wave/Serpentine sidewalk with description of the hotel/café/property the
marker faces and some history about the property
Welcome signage reiterating expected behavior while along Ocean Drive
Hedges or foliage placed along edges of park areas to break foot traffic and provide more distinct park areas
To rches along hardpack sand areas to light way for people taking a stroll in the evening along the beach
Improve corner bumpout landscaping on west side of OD
Re-surface all alleyways
Increase all lighting around OD Auditorium and Public Restrooms
Repair all elements of broken sections of coral rock wall
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Exhibit J
Smile, You’re on
Not-So-Candid Camera
Protecting the Public or Burgeoning Big Brother?
By Logan Nakyanzi
The police department in this central Florida tourist district is testing video cameras and computers. At the heart of
the system is a $30,000 software program called Face-It, developed by Visionics Corp. and Advanced Biometric
Imaging LLC.
Surveillance cameras in public places - parks, courtyards, alongside roadways - are quickly becoming the preferred
security tools of law enforcement agencies and private companies. And as surveillance technology becomes more
sophisticated and cheaper to implement, the debate of public safety vs. personal privacy is once again rearing its head.
The software can capture the faces of up to four people from the 36 cameras installed throughout the heavily trafficked
shopping and nightclub district.
Then, using a unique set of algorithms, the program compares the captured images against a database of photos by
examining up to 80 points of facial references centered on eyes and noses.
If the program doesn’t find a match among the database of 30,000 photos maintained by the Tampa Police
Department, the captured images are discarded. But if a match is found, observers radio a local beat cop to stop and
verify the identity of the person on the street.
According to Detective D.W. Bill Todd Jr., Tampa police are just testing the system to determine if facial recognition
could be a valuable law enforcement tool. And Todd notes that Ybor City was chosen as the test site not because of
any high crime rate or special concern for public safety, but because a recent $45 million revitalization project left the
area ready for the network of cameras and computer cables.
Privacy Pundits Piqued
In many cities, the easy and rapid proliferation of such public surveillance systems has privacy advocates worried.
Wagne Madsen, a senior fellow at Washington.-based Electronic Privacy Information Center, remembers when a
similar surveillance and facial recognition system was used in the last Super Bowl, held in Tampa last January.
“Everyone was having their pictures taken,” says Madsen, “based on no probable cause.”
There were no reports of criminals seized from among the tens of thousands of fans who attended.
Eyes of the Big Apple
According to the New York Civil Liberties Union, New York City literally has thousands of cameras.
“A few years ago, our surveillance project did a walking tour and came up with somewhere under 3,000,” says Donna
Lieberman, acting executive director. “That was just Manhattan and that was a few years ago. We expect [now] that
there are a lot more.”
High traffic areas of New York City, for example, are monitored not only by the police, but by various government
and private agencies as well. The New York Department of Transportation and other commercial entities post traffic
cameras in public places to monitor vehicle and pedestrian traffic. And, most of these cameras then feed their signals
to public Web sites, accessible by anyone with Internet access.
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Quiet About Safety
But law enforcement maintains that public surveillance cameras keep the public safe. The New York Police
Department says they work well, but it’s reluctant to give details, for fear of jeopardizing their effectiveness.
“This isn’t the type of thing, we’re going to want to talk about,” says police spokesman Detective Walter Burnes.
In Baltimore, Tom Yager, a former police officer now working with a coalition of police, business and community
members to set up surveillance systems as a crime deterrent, says cameras “make [the public] feel comfortable.”
Still, not every municipality is quite so gung-ho.
In Priva te Hands
In Oakland, Calif., only businesses and apartment owners - and not police - have direct control of surveillance
cameras. Police only view footage after a crime has been committed and reported.
Even there, though, residents could soon unwittingly have their images captured.
City Council aide Frank Rose says Oakland has had so much success with cameras that a surveillance program for
illegal dumping is in the works.
ABCNEWS’ Paul Eng and Andrew Colton contributed to this report.
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