C6B-Report- December 12 2014 Finance And Citywide Projects Committee Meeting# MIAMIBEACH
City of Miqmi Beach, .l700 Convention Center Drive, Miomi Beoch, Florido 33139, www.miomibeochfl.gov
E MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members
FRoM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: January 14,2015
the City
SUBJECT:REPORT OF THE F]NANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE
MEETING ON DECEMBER 12,2014
The agenda is as follows:
OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion regarding the Miami Beach Police Athletic League (PAL)
ACT!ON
The Committee recommended bringing this item back to the March Finance and
Gitywide Committee meeting with a resolution to the aforementioned lssues
between the Police Athletic League (PAL) and the City. There are scheduled
meetings with members from the Gity Attorney's Office and the City Manager's
office with PAL representatives.
2. Discussion regarding The Loans-At-Work Program
ACTION
The Committee recommended continuation of the BMG Money Loans-At-Work
program on a permanent basis through calendar year 2015, as an alternative for
individuals who would not otheruvise have the ability to borrow from an institution.
NEW BUSINESS
3. Discussion regarding creating a Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)
Program by resolution and joining the existing lnterlocal Agreement
between by Harbor lslands, Biscayne Park, and Surfside
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ACTION
The Committee recommended moving forward with the PACE program and
sending this item to the Commission.
4. Discussion regarding Parking Demand AnalysisMalker Parking
Consultants
ACTION
The Committee took no action, but encouraged the Administration to return when
potential solutions are identified.
5. Discussion Regarding The Management Agreement With SP Plus Municipa!
Services, A Division Of Standard Parking Corporation, For Parking
Attendants, Specifically: (1) Not Exercising The City's Option To Renew
The Agreement; (2) Extending The Agreement On A Month-To-Month Basis;
And (3) lssuing A New RFP For Parking Attendants For The City's Parking
Garages.
ACT!ON
The Gommittee had no recommendation of changing the management agreement.
Advised staff will execute the one year renewal option with SP Plus Municipal
Services while examining new technology and cost saving measures that could be
used long term when the management agreement is up for renewal.
ITEMS REFERRED AT NOVEMBER 19. 2014 COMMISSION MEETING
6. Discussion To Amend The Living Wage Ordinance lnsurance Provision ln
Light Of ObamaGare
ACTION
Item deferred to February.
7. Discussion To Waive Fees For The Dolphins Cycling Challenge Event
Taking Place ln Miami Beach On February 7lh and 8th, 2015
ACTION
The Commiftee recommended waiving the fees as listed below for the Dolphins
Cycling Challenge (DCC) that raises money for the Sylvester Comprehensive
Cancer Center:
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' APP feeo Permit fee. Square footageo Vehicle Access Passeso Lummus User Feeo Police/Fire admin
Total:
Discussion Regarding The
Jackie Gleason Theater
$250
$250
$9,900 without tax ($10,593 if taxed)
$2,250 (15 x $150)
$1,275
$1,570
$15,495
Live Nation Management Agreement For The
ACTION
Item deferred to January.
9. Discussion To Review Options To Reintegrate The Baptist Hospital
Network Among Providers Available To City Employees
ACTION
The Gommittee recommended moving forward with Av Med as a sole carrier if
staff can negotiate terminating the Humana contract. lf not, move fonrard with
giving employees the option of going with either Humana or Av Med !n the
meantime with enrollment beginning in March 2015. The motion was amended to
include an lnvitation to Negotiate (!TN) to see if other carriers are interested.
ro. Discussion Regarding A Public Private Partnership For A Two-Story
Parking Structure To Be Erected Over Both City Parking Lot P62 And A
Private Parking Lot, On 42nd Street, Between Jefferson Street And Meridian
Avenue
ACTION
Item deferred to January.
11. Discussion Asking The Commission for $10,000 for 2015 Senior Group
Programs To Reach Out To Senior Citizens Throughout Miami Beach
ACTION
The Committee recommended bringing this item back to Finance and Citywide
Gommittee no sooner than February 2015 after Stanley Shapiro meets with staff at
the Office of Housing and Community Services regarding the variety of cultural,
recreational and support programming available to elderly residents. The
Committee would like the item to return with performance measures, outcomes
and ensuring there is no duplication of efforts.
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12. Discussion Regarding The Miami Beach Gonvention Genter Booking Policy
ACTION
Item deferred to January.
tg. Discussion Regarding Reevaluation Of City Of Miami Beach Tuition
Assistance Policy For City Of Miami Beach Employees
ACTION
The Committee recommended for the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 a two-year pilot
program where employees will receive tuition assistance based on the following
level of achievement:
1. Grade A = 80% reimbursement
2. Grade B = 60% reimbursement
3. Grade C = 40o/o reimbursement
The employee will also be required to work at the Gity for 2 years after receiving
this benefit or be required to pay back the funds received.
11. Discussion Regarding The Possible Addition Of Personal Watercrafts To
Our Police Department's Fleet
ACT!ON
ltem deferred to February.
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