C4H-Ref- FCWPC - Wolfsonian-FIU Master Plan And Washington Ave Initiatives -Ex(9 N\IAMIBE
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Kathie Brooks, Interim City Manager
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
Jorge R. Exposito, Vice-Mayor
July 10, 2012
Referral to Finance & Citywide Projects Committee regarding
The Wolfsonian-FIU/Washington Avenue Initiative
Please place a referral item on the July 18, 2012 Commission Meeting Agenda to the Finance &
Citywide Projects Committee relating to the Wolfsonian-FIU Master Plan and Washington
Avenue Initiatives.
The Wolfsonian Museum is a jewel within the City of Miami Beach. Last year the Wolfson ian
acquired an additional150 frontage feet of Property adjacent and north of their existing space.
Miami-Dade County through its building Better Neighborhoods bond issues has committed $10
Million to the Wolfsonian.
The Commission has long debated how to improve Washington Avenue as an important
gateway to our city. I believe the Wolfsonian can have an enormous impact and positive
impression on Washington Avenue if the city were to work with then in developing a master
plan to develop the museum's real estate and adjacent areas.
The cost of a Museum Master Plan would be approximately $150,000. I would recommend
thus at a minimum and give serious consideration for additional funding beyond the museum
property scope, to be discussed and decided by the Commission and staff.
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