C4H-Ref- FCWPC - Renewal Of Current Management Agreement For The Botanical Gardem MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager yfJ
March 21,2012 u L/
REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE -A
DISCUSSION REGARDING A RENEWAL OF THE CURRENT
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND
THE MIAMI BEACH GARDEN CONSERVANCY FOR THE MANAGEMENT
AND OPERATION OF THE BOTANICAL GARDEN; AS WELL AS A
PROPOSAL TO INCREASE THE RENTAL RATES FOR USE OF THE
FACILITY.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Refer the matter to the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee for discussion.
BACKGROUND
On January 17, 2007, the Mayor and City Commission approved a Management Agreement
with the Miami Beach Garden Conservancy for the operation of the Botanical Garden, with an
initial term of five (5) years, commencing on July 1, 2007 and ending on June 30, 2012. Since
the Agreement contains a renewal option for an additional five (5) years, the Conservancy is
asking the City to approve the extension to its Agreement.
The Conservancy is also proposing to increase the rental rates for use of the facilities at the
Botanical Garden, which also requires the City's approval.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and the City Commission refer the matter to the
Fin_::&, Citywide Projects Committee for discussion and further direction.
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