Resolution 2025-33780 RESOLUTION NO. Z02533780
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
ALLOCATE $71,400 TO BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE FY 2026
BUDGET PROCESS TO FUND THE "LIVE BETTER" HOUSE SURVEY AND
FURTHER, IF SUCH FUNDING IS APPROPRIATED, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ADMINISTR,4TION TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL-SERVICES
AGREEMENT, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $71,400, WITH THE
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY JORGE M. PEREZ METROPOLITAN
CENTER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DESIGNING AND ADMINISTERING THE
"LIVE BETTER" HOUSING SURVEY TO COLLECT COMPREHENSIVE DATA
ON THE RESIDENCY, HOUSING STATUS, HOUSEHOLD SIZE, INCOME
LEVELS, AFFORDABILITY LIMITS, AND HOUSING PREFERENCES AND
CHALLENGES OF MIAMI BEACH RESIDENTS.
WHEREAS, the "Live Better' initiative has been proposed as an overarching housing
policy, designed to offer targeted incentives that are tailored to the unique needs and character
of Miami Beach and with the goal of alleviating the strain on middle-income renters who are
struggling to keep up with rising costs; and
WHEREAS, the Live Better initiative seeks to foster the creation of incentives for the
construction of attainable, non-luxury housing for middle-income individuals and families and
promote a variety of housing types that cater to different income levels, ensuring diverse and
inclusive communities; and
WHEREAS, the Live Better initiative encourages development that is and remains
accessible to middle-income residents without compromising the economic viability of the project;
and
WHEREAS, on February 26, 2025, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution
No. 2025-33542, accepting the recommendation of the Land Use and Sustainability Committee,
at its January 16, 2025 meeting, and directing the Administration to collaborate with a University
with expertise in housing and urban policy to assist in drafting and conducting a comprehensive
survey of residents and the workforce employed by major employers in Miami Beach to gather
essential data on where these individuals live, their housing status (rent or own), household size,
income levels, affordability limits, and their housing preferences and challenges; and
WHEREAS, the information from the survey is expected to provide valuable insights to
guide the development of policies that address the housing needs of residents who are at risk of
being priced out of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, to assist with the research, the City requested a proposal from the FIU Jorge
M. PArez Metropolitan Center(JPMC) under the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA)
at Florida International University, outlining the project tasks, deliverables, timeline and budget;
and
WHEREAS, according to the Scope of Services prepared by JPMC, details of which are
outlined in the Exhibit A accompanying this Resolution, the total estimated cost forthe completion
of all tasks for the Live Better Survey is $71,400, including a 26% indirect cost rate, assessed by
FIU on externally funded projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT 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 allocate $71,400 to be considered as part of the FY 2026 budget process
to fund the "Live Better' housing survey, and further, if such funding is appropriated, authorize the
CityAdministration to execute a Professional-Services Agreement, in a total amount notto exceed
$71,400, with the Florida International University Jorge M. Perez Metropolitan Center, for the
purpose of designing and administering the"Live Better" housing survey to collect comprehensive
data on the residency, housing status, household size, income levels, affordability limits, and
housing preferences and challenges of Miami Beach residents.
PASSED and ADOPTED this aS day of �Un{ , 2025.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members o(the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: June 25, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO
ALLOCATE $71,400 TO BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE FY 2026 BUDGET
PROCESS TO FUND THE "LIVE BETTER" HOUSE SURVEY AND FURTHER, IF
SUCH FUNDING IS APPROPRIATED, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ADMINISTRATION TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL-SERVICES AGREEMENT,
IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $71,400, WITH THE FLORIDA
INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY JORGE M. P�REZ METROPOLITAN CENTER,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF DESIGNING AND ADMINISTERING THE"LIVE BETTER"
HOUSING SURVEY TO COLLECT COMPREHENSIVE DATA ON THE
RESIDENCY, HOUSING STATUS, HOUSEHOLD SIZE, INCOME LEVELS,
AFFORDABILITY LIMITS, AND HOUSING PREFERENCES AND CHALLENGES
OF MIAMI BEACH RESIDENTS.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUNDIHISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Alex
Fernantlez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The fscal impact ot Ihis measure shall not exceed $71,400.
Does this Ordinance reauire a Business Imoact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impacl Estimate (BIE)was published on:
See BIE at: httos:l/www.miamibeachfl.aov/ciN-hall/citv-clerk/meetina-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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CONCLUSION
Aoolicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Riaht to Know" item. Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to CiN Code Section 2•77? Proiect7
No No
Was this Aoenda Item initiallv reouested bv a lobbvisl whieh, as defined in Code Sec 2387
includes a o�ncioal enpaoed in lobbvina? No
If so, specify the name o(lobbyist(s)and principal(s):
DeDartment
City Attomey
Soonsor(sl
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Co-soonsorlsl
Condensed Title
Funding for Live Better Housing Survey. (Fernandez)CA
Previous Action (For Ciri Clerk Use Onlv)
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