C6F-Report- Special Finance And Citywide Projects Committee Meeting Of August 22(9 MIAMIBEACH
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TO:
FROM:
Mayor Matti H. Bower and Member
Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
COMMITIEE MEMORANDUM
of the C~ission
DATE: September 11, 2013
SUBJECT: REPORT OF THE SPECIAL FINANCE AND CITYWIDE
PROJECTS COMMITTEE MEETING ON AUGUST 22,2013
The agenda is as follows:
The meeting was called to order noting that Chairperson Deede Weithorn,
Commissioner Michael Gongora, Commissioner Jerry Libbin, Mayor Matti Bower,
Commissioner Ed Tobin and Commissioner Jorge Exposito were present.
Commissioner Michael Gongora departed the meeting before the conclusion.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Carryover of any items from August 21, 2013
NEW BUSINESS
2. Other Issues from Non-General Fund Budgets
a. Update Regarding World Out Games
ACTION
There was no discussion on this item. Chairperson Deede Weithorn to meet with
the Visitors Convention Authority to look over their budget and determine if funds
are available that can be used for the World Out Games.
b. Mass Transit Circulator Funding
ACTION
The Committee requested City Manager Jimmy Morales provide a memo to
properly evaluate portions of the Implemented Route 115/117 circulators
operating in tourism eligible areas and there budget impacts.
Agenda Item C &:, t:
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Public Works Director Eric Carpenter presented this item.
Mayor Matti Bower requested to see the figures and a detailed analysis of
headways. Chairperson Deede Weithorn stated more statistics need to be
provided to make an informed decision. City Manager Jimmy Morales to provide
a memo to properly evaluate portions of the Implemented Route 115/117
circulators operating in tourism eligible areas and their budget impact.
c. GMCVB Budget for City of Miami Beach Initiatives
ACTION
The Committee recommended sending this item to Finance and Citywide
Projects Committee since it has no impact on the budget.
Tourism Cultural and Economic Development Director Max Sklar presented the
item.
Commissioner Ed Tobin recommended this item be sent to future Finance and
Citywide Projects Committee to be discussed since it has no impact on the
current budget.
d. Proposed 11 Visitors Convention Authority" Budget
ACTION
There was no discussion on this item. Chairperson Deede Weithorn will meet
with the Visitors Convention Authority to work on fine-tuning their budget and
determining if funding is available to include the World Out Games and other
Convention Center items.
e. Proposed Water and Sewer Rates
ACTION
The Committee recommended approving the proposed rate in sewer to
pass through the increase in wholesale sewer rates from Miami Dade Water
and Sewer Department of about $3.29 to the customer.
Public Works Director Eric Carpenter presented this item.
f. Discussion Regarding future Stormwater Bonds and Related Rates
ACTION
The Committee recommended the City Manager look at the financial
sequencing of the projects and bring back proposed options to the
Committee.
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Chief Financial Officer Patricia Walker presented this item.
Commissioner Ed Tobin will look at the CIP sequencing of projects. City
Manager Jimmy Morales will look at the financial sequencing of the projects and
bring back proposed options to the Committee.
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